THE Peugeot 2008 is likely to be exactly what you’re after in a small SUV. It delivers a comfortable driving experience, is practical and has enough versatility for growing families. Crucially, it’s also jacked up just enough to gain the SUV street cred buyers want.
There’s no four-wheel-drive version, but owners don’t often take this sort of car off road. Instead, the SUV-style body is great for visibility, with a higher, more commanding driving position, and practicality. If you’ve got children this will be an easy car to live with.
As used prices fall, it’s looking increasingly appealing, because the French supermini-based SUV offers more space than its sister car, the 208 hatch, but still has a compact footprint, so it’s easy to drive.
There’s 360 litres of boot space,…
