The Tepee doesn’t cost a great deal more than small seven-seat people carriers. However, we would suggest that the Comfort models at the lower end of the scale are what we expect to be used as mini-cabs, while the Leisure models – only available with the more powerful engine – are more likely to be considered for private use. All should comfortably achieve around 40mpg and shouldn’t be costly to service or insure.

Two efficient diesel engines are offered and depending on the configuration of the Tepee, CO2 emissions range from 191-198g/km. Not bad for such a large, heavy vehicle. If you split it among nine potential occupants, you could count it as 22g/km per person. This would compare well with the best four and five-seaters on the market.

Peugeot doesn’t have the greatest reputation for reliability, but it has improved in recent years. The Expert Tepee has fewer complex electronic systems than other recent models so should have a better chance of staying reliable. There have been a few recalls though.