The Peugeot 2008. It’s the small SUV that decided life’s too short to be boring. A little French flair, a bit of practicality, and a lot of clever engineering wrapped up in one good-looking package. Under the bonnet is the 1.6 e-HDi diesel engine – economical, reliable, and surprisingly punchy. It’ll do well over 60 mpg if you drive it sensibly, which means you can go from Derbyshire to Devon and back before you even think about filling up. The EGC automatic gearbox makes town driving a breeze, and the stop/start system helps keep running costs low. The Allure spec means you get the nice touches: panoramic roof, half-leather trim, touchscreen infotainment, alloy wheels, and that neat, slightly futuristic Peugeot interior design. It feels more upmarket than you’d expect from a car this size. It’s been properly maintained too, with services recorded at 20,593, 32,963, 36,680, 44,169, 51,858, 57,550, and 63,531 miles. In short, it’s been looked after like a car people actually cared about. Being Euro 5, it’s not quite ULEZ-friendly, but for anyone outside the London bubble, that’s irrelevant. What matters is it’s stylish, efficient, and practical — exactly what a small SUV should be. So if you want something that’s economical, easy to drive, and a bit more interesting than the usual suspects