The most frugal engine in the 508 line-up is 1.6-litre 112bhp engine mated to the six-speed EGC manual gearbox. It has a claimed average fuel economy of 64.2mpg. This engine is also the greenest on the 508 (see below). Servicing costs are competitive.

Fleet managers will be rubbing their hands with glee. The 508 with the 1.6-litre diesel 112bhp engine mated to the six-speed EGC manual gearbox emits just 109g/km of CO2.

Peugeot used to have a reputation for poor reliability but, recently, with the RCZ and the 3008, it has improved drastically on this front. The 508 should be able to keep this good run of form going: the materials are of good quality and have a solid feel to them. Hopefully the electric niggles that blighted former generations of Peugeots are in the past.