Peugeot Reviews

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107 (2005 - )

Good: Cheap to run. Economical and perky 1.0-litre engine. Fun to drive. Decent cabin room. Ideal first car. 2012 model emits 99g/km CO2.

Bad: Not good for long motorway journeys. Some problems with leaks. Clutch and waterpump failures common on 2005 - 2009 models. Stronger clutch fitted from 2009.

2008 (2013 - )

Good: Small SUV to compete with Nissan Juke, Renault Captur, Vauxhall Mokka, Ford EcoSport. Engine choice includes three-cylinder petrol engine emitting 99g/km of CO2. Best with 1.6 diesel.

Bad: Direct competitor to Renault Captur in a market niche that is rapidly becoming crowded.

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 than the 207. Interesting dash layout. Small steering wheel. Available with economical new three-cylinder petrol engines. Luxurious XY model.

Bad: Disjointed feeling between acceleration, steering and general handing. XY model much better and no problem in this respect.

208 GTI (2013 - )

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

Bad: Won't go on sale until 2013.

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.

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.

RCZ (2010 - )

Good: A revelation on the road with superb handling. Great styling with double bubble coupe roof. THP 200 engine is the pick of the range. Available with HDi diesel.

Bad: Lower powered 156bhp version of 1.6-litre THP engine lacks zest. Notchy gearchange. Pointless back seats.

Used Cars

206 CC (2000 - 2007 )

206 SW (2002 - 2006 )

207 (2006 - 2012 )

306 (1993 - 2001 )

307 (2001 - 2007 )

307 CC (2003 - 2008 )

307 SW (2002 - 2008 )

309 (1986 - 1993 )

405 Diesel (1988 - 1996 )

405 Petrol (1988 - 1996 )

406 (1996 - 1998 )

406 (1999 - 2004 )

406 Coupe (1997 - 2003 )

407 (2004 - 2011 )

407 Coupe (2006 - 2011 )

407 SW (2004 - 2011 )

505 Estate (1982 - 1992 )

Partner Combi (2001 - 2004 )

Partner Totem (2004 - 2010 )

Concept Cars

BB1 (2012 - )

RC Concept (2008 - )

The Peugeot 3008 is my surprise car of the year. Because who would have expected a slightly lardy ‘lifestyle’ vehicle to drive and handle as well as this one does?

The new sleeker Octavia is based on the same platform as the latest Golf and is even more spacious and practical than the outgoing model with better engines.

With a 0-60 of 5.6, a top speed of 155, yet a CO2 of 149g/km, the new BMW F30 328i is probably the closest to perfection you can get in a medium sized saloon car.

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