2005 Peugeot 307 SE review from UK and Ireland

One of the ABS sensors on the front wheel - the one that also feeds the speedo - went after 100 miles, resulting in lots of error codes on the computer. Successfully diagnosed and replaced by Peugeot within a single short visit to the dealer.

Bigger and heavier than my previous 306 HDi, but with smaller engine of the same horsepower. Manages similar sprightly performance, but not as much torque in 3rd gear as the 306. Most of the power can be found in 2nd gear which is sometimes frustrating.

It corners well for a car that's as tall as it is and the low-profile tyres make for a very sure-footed track indeed.

Fuel consumption is advertised as 50-60mpg, but it's really more like 40-50mpg (the car has a very good mpg meter).

Ride and comfort are pretty good, though the seats are quite hard. His & hers air-con is great and easy to use. Very roomy up front, but a bit cramped in the back. Interior is fairly smart, but let down by a couple of badly contoured door fittings inside from where the mirrors are mounted.