Well I finally managed a test drive of a Peugeot Rifter today, it was the SWB Allure 1.5 hdi 130bhp version but it was colse enough to get a very good idea of what I would be getting and I have to say it was the most comfortable drive I’ve ever had, the ride is sublime and the new 8 speed auto box is silky smooth and faultless, super comfy seats, lots of tech and a nice finish for a van type vehicle(I know it’s based on the same platform as the 3008 etc so drives like a car).
They had a LWB GT-Line 1.5 hdi 130bhp there as well but it was the manual version so whilst I didn’t bother to drive it I did have a thorough look round it and had a sit and poke about inside, very nice indeed and whilst not everybody’s cup of tea(some people prefer to have a status symbol parked outside and make do with less practicality etc) I have never bothered with polishing turds so it would be ideal for me.
I will go for the Sunset Copper 1.5 blue hdi 130 EAT8 GT-Line with Visio Pack + the £200 Drive Assist Pack: Safety Plus Pack ZV80 which gives you :- Traffic sign recognition, Driver attention monitoring system, Low / High beam function, Adaptive cruise control with stop function.
I have to give a big thanks to Nick Fitzgerald at Robins & Day Peugeot Sheffield, he was very helpful and kept me informed all through, even an out of office notice with a contact number if I had any problems over the weekend, very professional and polite, a real pleasure to deal with. I will be travelling back there in October to place my order with him as it’s more than worth the 40 minute drive to be able to deal with a good dealership.