Compared to its relatively lardy and ungainly 207 predecessor, our 208 – around 150kg lighter and with significantly more chic styling – has attracted a 46% fleet sales factor since launch, demonstrating that head and heart can combine for corporate decision-makers.

Within Peugeot’s 208 family, the 92hp 1.6-litre eHDI diesel not only provides extra performance and refinement above the non stop/start 70hp 1.4-litre Allure model but also shares the 98g/km CO2 rating.

It costs only £18 more a year in BIK if you’re a 20%?tax payer too, which is hardly likely to break the bank.