A new Peugeot 208

As you might expect from the fashionable French, this is a good-looking car. It’s well built and very stylish. Given a facelift in 2015, the 208 is bang up to date with a trendy, more robust front end and updated with re-styled rear LED lights. There are new wheel designs and some striking, bold new colours with the option to go for a funky new matt paint. You can also choose to personalise both the inside and out.

The interior is just as stylish as the outside and the cabin quality is top notch. There’s a decent amount of technology available on all ranges including cruise control, air conditioning, Bluetooth connectivity, 6 airbags and central locking. If you choose the Active model you can get alloy wheels, LED running lights, touchscreen and a DAB radio.

The 208 is an easy car to drive, it handles well, is gentle on the ears and refined. Despite feeling quite agile on the road there is a sense of stability and it is sturdy making you feel safe. Euro NCAP gave the 208 a decent 4 out of 5 stars with an 80% safety occupancy rating for adults and children. Plus all cars get six airbags, a speed limiter, tyre pressure monitors and stability control as standard, so you know you’re in safe hands with this car.

Whether you opt for a three or five door car, all models are surprisingly spacious. There’s plenty of room for your mates both upfront and in the back as well as a decent sized boot. There’s also some neat little touches on the inside with some useful storage options in the door bins and a nice little cubby area to stash your bits and pieces in front of the gear box.