Meet the Peugeot 408 Allure Premium — proof that being practical doesn’t mean you have to look like you’ve given up on life. With its distinctive fastback design, sharp Peugeot styling and unmistakable French flair, the 408 stands out from the usual sea of SUVs. Under the bonnet is the 1.2 PureTech 130 petrol engine paired with an 8-speed EAT8 automatic gearbox, giving you smooth, effortless driving without the traditional manual-gearbox workout. The Allure Premium specification comes packed with the good stuff, including 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, front and rear parking sensors and a 180° reversing camera. Inside, you get Peugeot's 10-inch digital i-Cockpit, 10-inch touchscreen with connected 3D navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging, dual-zone climate control and keyless entry. There’s also a generous 536-litre boot, so it’s perfectly capable of handling the boring responsibilities of everyday life — shopping, luggage, children, dogs, or that mysterious collection of things that somehow lives permanently in the boot. Peugeot has been doing things its own way for over 200 years, and the 408 is a perfect example of that heritage: distinctive, comfortable and just a little bit different from the crowd. Available from Croydon Peugeot. Come and have a look — because sensible can be stylish, and apparently French cars have been trying to prove that for quite some time.