French Flair
If one had asked about owning a French-made car a decade ago you would have been tossed out of the room. A very unfortunate ownership experience awaited many with poor service delivery, non-existent parts availability, and expensive repair costs, you would be considered a masochist if you bought one.
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But things have significantly changed since then with all the manufacturers having now sorted out these issues. You can now buy a "Frenchie" with confidence. We take a look at the Peugeot brand and see just how good they are for families.
Hatchback
Based on the tried and tested platform that is shared with the Toyota Aygo and Citroen C1, the 108 represents the entry into the Peugeot range. The compact city car offers a practical, cost-effective way of getting around but is rather small and will be a squeeze for families.
Peugeot's B-segment contender, the 208 proves to be a good-looking, well-built, efficient, and reasonably practical vehicle. It is not perfect, with slightly cramped rear quarters, an aging infotainment system, and the hit-or-miss steering wheel being chief complaints.
Crossover / SUV
The 2008 is a smart and attractive car that will suit anyone who wants a comfortable, upmarket SUV; not just families.
The 3008 comes highly recommended as a family vehicle, offering space, frugality, safety, and a host of features that will appeal to parents and children alike. This product should be on your shopping list when test-driving products within this segment.
5008 is the flagship SUV for the French firm, and it shows in the standard equipment level. Kitted out with driver assistance systems such as lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive radar cruise control, and driver attention systems. The i-Cockpit Amplify system provides a sensory experience that enhances the touch, sight, hearing, and smell sensations.
Bakkie
The Landtrek is a valiant first attempt by Peugeot at cracking the local double cab bakkie market, with competitive pricing, attractive styling inside and out along with on and off-road performance that is sufficient.
Verdict
The majority of Peugeot's current lineup is directly aimed at families while the smaller city hatches and crossovers may not be the best but will suffice if you simply must have some French flair in your life.
