Peugeot e-2008 interior

The Peugeot e-2008’s driver’s seat doesn’t seem particularly highly set. Once you’re in, assuming you like a fairly low cushion height (our test car had manual adjustment), you won’t find the driving position very upright or bent-legged, and nor will you find a particularly lofty vantage point. This might be a disappointment for some, of course.

Meanwhile, the same slightly obstructive oversized cabin sills we found when we tested the DS 3 Crossback feature again here. You have to remember to lift your feet over them as you board, but it’s only a minor annoyance.

The dials are set high and quite far back so as to be visible over the wheel. Perhaps the 3D effect is meant to reduce that gap, but it seemed gimmicky to some.

Matt Saunders

Road test editor

Our test car had Peugeot’s Cielo opening sunroof fitted (optional on all but the range-topping GT model), which robs some front-row head room. If you have it as a taller driver, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to use the full range of seat base height adjustment.

Whether you have it or avoid it, however, second-row head room will be unchanged. It’s just about respectable for adults travelling back there, although leg room is tighter than taller people might like. Kids in booster seats can be accommodated just fine, although only by removing the rear head restraints, which is a slightly fiddly job.

Your first impression is of an interior with a bit of lavish material flourish and flair. The GT Line trim of our test car added tri-material part-leather seats and lime-green contrasting stitching, which were welcome enriching ambient influences. But we could have tested a cheaper derivative and still had a car with leather-faced controls, Peugeot’s 10.0in touchscreen infotainment system and its 3D digital instrument display. Whatever trim level they opt for, then, e-2008 owners are likely to consider perceived quality and on-board technology selling points for the car, and quite justifiably so.