Peugeot are rightly proud of their environmentally friendly, particle filtered little 1565cc motor. Power is a very respectable 80kW @ 4000 rpm, with noticeable low end torque of 240Nm @ 1750 rpm. The engine is turbo charged with computer controlled direct injection and is compliant with Euro Spec IV diesel. NZ diesel is coming close to Euro Spec IV by the end of the year, so no problems there.

Putting the power to the road is the job of the 5 speed manual transmission, driving the front wheels. The shift is smooth, almost—but not quite—seamless, with medium ‘throw’.

Will 307 Hatch fit in your garage? The French are good at presentation and 307 is no exception. It looks smaller than it really is. 307 is a mere 4.21m long, 1.75 wide and 1.53m high, not quite in the super mini class (it leaves that to the sister 206 and 107). The 307 Hatch is compact and, at the same time, spacious.