Measuring a fraction over 4.5m end-to-end, a little more than 1.9m wide and just over 1.6m tall the E-3008 sits squarely in the medium SUV category. And the roomy interior is arresting with a big 21-inch screen covering almost half the dashtop and the small (but not tiny) flat top and bottom steering wheel affording a clear view to it.

The two tier dash is divided by a cross-hatched illuminated section that carries into the front doors. My advice is to tone the brightness down at night because the disco-style reflections can be disconcerting. It feels open in the front with plenty of breathing space thanks to the dash’s broad lower level, trimmed in a fabric-based but suitably tough material. Peugeot says the aim is “living room ambience”.

Peugeot claims the E-3008 will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 8.8 seconds. Top speed is in the region of 160km/h.

Expect the E-3008 Allure to include the latest version of Peugeot’s ‘i-Cockpit’ dash layout and multimedia system, auto LED headlights, cloth and synthetic leather trim, keyless entry and start, an HD reversing camera (with rear parking sensors), six-speaker audio (with digital radio), dual-zone climate control, 19-inch alloys and the ‘i -Connect’ system, including wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Step up to the GT and you’re rolling on 20-inch rims, while you also pick up two-tone paint, pixel LED headlights, front parking sensors, an auto tailgate, Alcantara trim (genuine leather is an option in France), customisable ambient interior lighting, Focal 10-speaker premium audio (with 12-channel 690W amp), heated front seats and steering wheel, a head-up display and an induction smartphone charger. Also likely is the ‘VisioPark 360’ system (incorporating four cameras and 12 sensors).

Single-motor standard range versions of the E-3008 are powered by a 157kW/345Nm permanent magnet synchronous unit, while the AWD dual-motor keeps the front set up and adds a 83kW/166Nm motor at the rear.

The Peugeot E-3008 seats five with synthetic leather and fabric seat trim on the entry Allure grade and Alcantara on the GT. The front seats in particular are comfortable and supportive on longer journeys.

The 157kW single motor standard range version packs a 73kWh lithium ion battery for a claimed (WLTP) range of 525km. The 171kW single motor long range car swaps in a 98kWh battery for a whopping 700km range. And the 239kW dual motor AWD model reverts to the 73kWh battery/525km range spec.