Peugeot 3008 running costs are not expensive and the HDi diesel engines all offer strong economy – even the 150bhp version averages 50mpg.

Servicing rates and parts prices are affordable, but Peugeot dealers do not have the greatest reputation for customer care and the brand often performs badly in owners’ satisfaction surveys. However, insurance ratings are low, starting at 5 (14 or 15 in the new group ratings) for the Active models.

Most Peugeot 3008 emissions are reasonably low though some of the petrols are less green.

The most environmentally-friendly standard model is the 1.6 e-HDi 115 fitted with the EGC automatic gearbox. It puts out 110g/km of CO2 (when fitted with the smallest wheels) and averages 67mpg. The Hybrid4 model trumps that with 83mpg and 88g/km CO2 emissions.

This is an area where Peugeot has a poor reputation and although the company says it has improved the quality of its cars, only time will tell if this is the case.

There was a recall as soon as the model was launched for a possible defective wiper motor (although only 12 cars were affected).

There was also a recall affecting 19 cars built in 2012 to check body shell spot welds.

We’ve had mixed reviews from owners about the earlier 308, but Peugeot 3008 reliability appears to be better than older models.