Peugeot | Car Reviews

107 (2005 - )

Good: Cheap to run, group 3 insurance, economical and perky 1.0-litre engine, fun to drive, decent cabin room even for taller drivers, ideal first car, four star Euro NCAP rating, 2012 model emits 99g/km CO2.

Bad: Not good for long motorway journeys, some reported problems with leaks.

207 (2006 - )

Good: The spirit of the 205 revived. Packed with personality. Fun to drive, safe, and decent quality.

Bad: No design classic.

207 CC (2007 - )

Good: Improves on the 206 CC in every single area. A quite impressive coupe-cabriolet. Best of the CCs this size.

Bad: Too cramped in the rear for adults to sit comfortably for long.

207 SW (2007 - )

Good: Smart-looking, practical, versatile junior estate with some fine engines. Alternative to a small MPV.

Bad: List prices not cheap.

208 (2012 - )

Good: Lighter and more economical than the 207, promises to have improved handling, available with new three-cylinder petrol engines.

Bad: Not on sale until June 2012.

208 GTI (2012 - )

Good: Hot hatch version of the 208 gets a 1.6-litre THP engine with 200bhp.

Bad: Won't go on sale until the end of 2012.

3008 (2009 - )

Good: Good to drive as well as practical, economical and sensibly priced. 99g/km Hybrid4 Congestion Charge exempt.

Bad: Dumpy looks. Eyewatering price of Hybrid4, from £26,600.

308 (2007 - )

Good: Five-star crash test rating. Excellent THP 150 petrol engine and fine handling make it huge fun to drive. HDi 90 120g/km. 98g/km Congestion Charge exempt 308 e-HDI 112 from Summer 2011.

Bad: The looks. High boot lip makes body stronger but boot harder to load.

308 CC (2009 - )

Good: Much improved over 307CC, good range of engines and transmissions, likely to be more robust than 307CC.

Bad: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Optional 18" wheels with 225/40s don't help the ride. 4 speed autobox was a duffer.

308 SW (2008 - )

Good: Versatile update of 307SW on 308 floorpan. 3 x ISOFIX sliding, folding centre rear seats. Excellent handling. THP150 6-speed best.

Bad: Centre seats have to be slid back before then can be tipped for people to get out of the back.

4007 (2007 - )

Good: Terrific 2.2 diesel engine, excellent handling and decent off-road ability. Well equipped.

Bad: It's strictly a 5+2 because the rearmost seats are for small children only.

408 (2012 - )

5008 (2010 - )

Good: Roomy, full 7-seat MPV with disappearing rearmost seats, 2,500 litre capacity, good ride quality and decent driver appeal. Very comfortable. Well priced.

Bad: Understeers predictably and controllably when pushed on greasy roads. Good, but not a sporty drive.

508 (2011 - )

Good: Substantial new 'big' Peugeot, neatly styled, 1.6. 2.0 and 2.2 diesels from 112PS to 204PS. Only 120PS and 156PS 1.6 petrols. 109g/km £20 tax e-HDI 1.6.

Bad: Styling imposing rather than elegant.

Bipper (2008 - )

Good: Useful small van, easy to drive in town with a tight turning circle, cheap to run thanks to economical 1.4 HDi engine.

Bad: Noisy on the motorway.

Bipper Tepee (2009 - )

Good: Good value for money, plenty of space for rear passengers, easy to drive, low running costs.

Bad: Based on the Bipper van and somewhat lacking in refinement.

Boxer Sevel X250 (2007 - )

Expert Tepee (2007 - )

Good: Seats up to nine people and has stacks of safety and comfort kit. Useful height-adjustable suspension and sliding rear doors on both sides.

Bad: Van-based looks won't turn heads, should that kind of thing bother you.

iOn (2011 - )

Good: Really perky, fun to drive small electric town car with 90mile range. Fuel cost for 10,000 miles a mere £208.

Bad: £415 a month 4 year all-inclusive lease is still expensive for the sort of elderly people who would really benefit from this car. 90% will go to government agencies, councils and fleets.

Partner (2010 - )

Good: Versatile and comfortable van, available as a crew van, decent on the motorway.

Bad: Gearchange could be better.

Partner Tepee (2008 - )

Good: Excellent Multi Activity Family Vehicle based on C4/308 floorpan so with fine, car-like handling. Comfortable, hugely versatile and very useful.

Bad: Car snobs need not apply.