PEUGEOT is continuing its hot run with this, the estate version of the new 308 family car.
Badged 308 SW, the car is due to reach customers early next year, complete with the by-now expected choice of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
None of the drama of the 308 hatch's design has been lost in creating the estate; this is a striking, good looking car.
It's a little longer than outgoing 308 SW, the boot holds 608 litres which rises to 1,634 litres when the back seats are folded.
Mirroring the regular 308 hatchback, the SW gets Peugeot's latest intepretation of its so-called i-Cockpit interior, including a 10-inch infotainment display that has been designed to mimic that of a smartphone.
The screen itself has also been located slightly lower down the cabin and closer to the driver's hand and eye line for easier use.
From Allure level cars, the screen is flanked by so-called 'i-Toggles'. Each toggle gives a personalised shortcut key to different functions such as the air conditioning, a radio station or individual phone contact.
The compact steering wheel has also been given sensors that can detect the driver's grip levels when driver aids are being used.
Engines include a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol and a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel.
There are two plug-in hybrids; both combine a petrol engine with an 81kW electric motor and battery, but are available with either a 177bhp engine or a 148bhp version.
They're said to be capable of running for up to 37 miles on electric-only power and return as low as 26g/km CO2.
