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Peugeot has its strongest model line-up for some years, with some of its cars now rated by our testers as being among the very best available.

Highlights focus around the firm’s newest SUVs, the 3008 and 5008. The 5008 was named Large SUV of the Year at the 2018 What Car? Awards, thanks to its appealing blend of space, interior quality and low running costs.

That bodes well for future launches, too, because many of the learnings from these cars will be passed on as new versions of existing cars are launched – something that could take many years, because the Peugeot range is so big, ranging from an entry-level supermini with the 108 to an executive saloon with the 508, up into the SUV range and also vans.

Buyers should evaluate some of the lower-rated cars in the range more carefully, though. Some are now quite old, and are subsequently left behind in terms of quality when compared with the opposition, making them below-average buys, in our estimation.

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Entry-level Active gets essentials such as 16in alloy wheels, air conditioning, LED headlights and rear parking sensors.

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1.2 Hybrid 136 Active 5dr e-DSC6

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Front and rear electric windows with one touch/anti pinch

Mirror screen with mirror link, apple carplay and android auto

Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags with passenger airbag deactivation function

LED side indicator lights integrated into door mirrors

Driver and front passenger seat height adjustment

Visibility pack with automatic magic wash windscreen wipers - 308

Peugeot 308 SW

The Peugeot 308 SW is a compelling alternative to other family estate cars, with a decent boot, a pleasant interior and the option of plug-in hybrid power. It’s sure to turn heads, but the 308 SW falls short of being a great all-rounder with rivals offering more rear seat space and better refinement.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Huge boot and excellent practicality</li> <li>Plenty of interior space so you can carry passengers as well as luggage </li> <li>Strong engines to pull a heavily laden car</li> <li>Comfortable ride, especially on the motorway</li> <li>Low running costs for company car drivers</li></ul>

If you’re after bags of space but you don’t want to commit to the van-like dimensions and styling of an MPV, there are some great estate cars on offer that should do the job.

Tricks to look out for include an electric tailgate&nbsp;that opens automatically when you wave your foot under the rear bumper; this is&nbsp;particularly handy if you’re trying to load in a heavy or&nbsp;bulky item. You should also look for handles in the side of the boot itself that can drop down the rear seats; these are much more convenient than having to walk around the side of the car to do it.

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