Peugeot 307

The 307 SW is one of those cars that borrow the lifestyle tag. It’s attractively styled, practical, and can hold a couple of extra kids – that’s why Peugeot thinks you need one. It also takes the best bits from the 307 hatchback, including a wide choice of engines, good levels of safety and lots of room. Peugeot dealers usually have a good deal on, too. If you don’t need the extra seats, then 307

The 307 is larger and taller than the 306 it replaces with hatchback, estate, SW (compact MPV) and coupe convertible bodies. Winner of the European Car of the Year title in 2002, safety is improved, and there’s a wide choice of engines. But the 307 is too expensive – new prices rival the VW Golf – and the cabin is neither as comfortable nor as well proportioned as the Golf’s. Peugeot has countered