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Two Peugeot models perfect for Bermuda

The Peugeot 107 is nippy with great handling.

If you want an agile, responsive and reliable car the Peugeot 107 is for you. It is also a A class so licencing fees are kept to a minimum.Jeff Stirling, general manager of Continental Motors which bring in Peugeot, said: “It is very fuel efficient and has low carbon emissions. The 107 is a nice little car.”The 107 offers low running costs, a great engine and a solid quality. It is nippy and one will find it perfect for Bermuda. However The 1.0 litre engine still provides the car with plenty of urge. A semi-auto gearbox with a full auto programme is an option on Urban models.It has great handling and has an agile and responsive feel with good body lean.The cabin is very welcoming and built of high quality plastics. The 107 can seat four average-sized adults with little fuss and the split rear seats can be folded to cater for any abundant load.Continental Motors also feels the Partner is great for Bermuda. The French maker has seen a lot of interest from families who need lots of space.“It has sliding doors on each side and makes parking easy,” said Mr Stirling. “It can carry quite a load. We market the Partner as a van/car.”The Partner is powered by a 1.6-litre diesel engine. When on the road the Partner makes light work of most jobs. Fitted as standard to this car is a height adjustable driver’s seat this makes those journies from St George’s to Somerset pass with ease and gives the driver a great view of the road.The build quality and reliability is also excellent and it is easy to see that the French maker has worked hard to get the fittings right and make this a family car. The cabin is finished well and the plastics used are of high quality but seem durable at the same time. The switch-gear and gauges are all well placed and within easy reach of the driver. The maker has used quality materials on the seats.Peugeot has made the Partner a safe place to travel in. The maker has installed ABS and EBA to help you get stopped in a safe and controlled manner. There’s a driver airbag and a passenger airbag to protect occupants up-front in a crash. The Partner comes with remote central locking and deadlocks.There is plenty of room in the rear for two adults and you could easily squeeze a third one in. There are plenty of cubby-holes up front. There’s even a drawer underneath the driver and passenger seats just in case you need a little extra space. If that’s not enough what about the full width front overhead storage shelf a boon for storing documents and light luggage.