Owner Review Part 1: Peugeot Traveller Allure 2017

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Part 1: The 1st REAL owner review of the Peugeot Traveller, I'm not getting paid by Peugeot so I can show you all the good bits and the bad.
I'm a UK Dad with a family of 7 and this is my car for 2 years.
Model: Standard Allure with 180bhp BlueHDi EAT6-Auto

Пікірлер: 231

  • @andrewchesney
    @andrewchesney7 жыл бұрын

    Dear Ben, THANK YOU so much for this review. I ordered the long wheelbase version with all available options in April, and am hoping delivery will be in September. My wife uses a mobility scooter, so will fit a hoist into the boot. Our first big trip will be six adults off to Croatia - so will need roof bars and roof box! GREAT REVIEW. ANDREW

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    7 жыл бұрын

    I really wanted the Long but the lease deals were all for Standard. Good luck!

  • @luckystrike656

    @luckystrike656

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hi, wish you a great time, good weather and safe road to Croatia ( my Country :) )

  • @toniphone4s
    @toniphone4s7 жыл бұрын

    the best review, congratulations, Exited waiting for mine that yes exactly like that

  • @alana.8149

    @alana.8149

    6 жыл бұрын

    Donde la compraste?

  • @patmulligan1
    @patmulligan17 жыл бұрын

    Mine is due for delivery in September!! Thank you so much for putting this up. I've ordered the 5 seat compact (I require a large boot), and haven't been able to even see one yet.... I haven't even seen a 180 EAT Allure in any configuration, so great to see its exactly as i had hoped. Thanks again!!

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    7 жыл бұрын

    patmulligan1 glad you enjoyed it, I have a blog with loads of extra bits about the Traveller... peugeottraveller.wordpress.com

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    6 жыл бұрын

    Did your car arrive as planned? peugeottraveller.wordpress.com/2017/11/10/manufacturing-woes-effecting-traveller-production/

  • @anna_carla_859
    @anna_carla_8594 жыл бұрын

    Thank's for this review, it was very helpful, only got 5 children to🙃 think we'll be going for this car, greetings from Austria

  • @marwanmahmud
    @marwanmahmud6 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant review mate! Looks like one of the best options i have for my next family car 👍👍

  • @RetroTurbo
    @RetroTurbo4 жыл бұрын

    Damn.... that was 100 times better review than most of profesional reviews out there. Great to hear it from perspective of someone who has a big family as well

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    4 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could make it by the gallon, try making 7 in a row! It's a luxury treat for 1 I think.

  • @vukstefano
    @vukstefano3 жыл бұрын

    Great review. I have 4 kids so it helped me make my mind and order a Traveller vip version, 7 seats 2.0 180bhp . Keep on uploading new videos. Great job.

  • @ritchiebaxter627
    @ritchiebaxter6276 жыл бұрын

    Good review. Easy listening voice and I didn't get bored. Would be great if you did more people carrier/mpv type cars. Good work.

  • @toniphone4s
    @toniphone4s6 жыл бұрын

    looking forward to a third thanks Ben

  • @ogotuwaobuto560
    @ogotuwaobuto5606 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to more updates on your blog and hopefully another video review soon.👍

  • @MultiFidos
    @MultiFidos6 жыл бұрын

    Bravo Ben!!! Nice trips!

  • @pin7630
    @pin76307 жыл бұрын

    Very good review. Enjoy it!

  • @cbea7138
    @cbea71386 жыл бұрын

    Great review. 5 kids myself so this has helped my thinking.....!

  • @economics12
    @economics124 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic review I am considering this as I ve only got 4 plus grandma

  • @JasonDunlop247
    @JasonDunlop2475 жыл бұрын

    A proper review. Thank you

  • @Pesmog
    @Pesmog6 жыл бұрын

    I finally got my Citroen Spacetourer equivalent this week after a nearly 9 month wait. Early indications are that it will be great for the job. Economy is slighty better than expected (its a 1.6 manual). The only criticisms so far are the low geared steering, the handbrake being slighty out of reach and the lack of dashboard storage space. I really like the reversing camera. The car would be difficult to park without it.

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    6 жыл бұрын

    Pesmog Great news! The sensitive stop/start can be annoying too but overall after 6000miles I’m still very happy. No problems to report.

  • @PrettyGreenMonk
    @PrettyGreenMonk4 жыл бұрын

    Spot on proper car review

  • @charlesreynolds7407
    @charlesreynolds74073 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video packed with plenty of information.

  • @muhammadqasim6849
    @muhammadqasim68492 жыл бұрын

    My first time on your channel Ben. Half way through the video and paused to leave a comment. Such a great video and work. Keep going mate (not with children though) lol. I have 4 myself 🥳

  • @louloumorjiane
    @louloumorjiane6 жыл бұрын

    très bon commentaire pour le traveller et avec toutes les explications merci

  • @iREVIEWitALL4U
    @iREVIEWitALL4U6 жыл бұрын

    cheers Ben great review appreciated

  • @observatoripetitsantfeliu363
    @observatoripetitsantfeliu3636 жыл бұрын

    Great review, was very useful. Thank you very much!

  • @darrenlee6462
    @darrenlee64626 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ben for this very helpful video.

  • @neilburns8869
    @neilburns8869 Жыл бұрын

    I had reason to hire a van in November 2017 from Arnold Clark in my town. I had decided that a Renault Kangoo or Citroen Berlingo size was a bit too small for what I needed so I opted for what is dubbed a mid-range van which includes a VW Transporter and the Peugeot Expert. It was the new style Peugeot Expert that I was given, 5 speed manual diesel and very comfortable. Lovely vehicle to drive. As the man from Arnold Clark described it was just like driving a big car. Classy, well-built 17-reg. Would hire one again in a heartbeat.

  • @alansimpson9625
    @alansimpson96252 жыл бұрын

    What a brilliant "real life" review. Thsnk you..

  • @Grant0610
    @Grant06104 жыл бұрын

    Interesting, unbiased review!

  • @richy69ify
    @richy69ify6 жыл бұрын

    I've been saying this for years about the size of SUV's like the Audis, BMWs, Range Rovers being a total waste when you can have a mini-bus for almost the same wheel-base. These 'Tour' vans have been very popular on mainland Europe for decades with the Renault Trafic/Opel Vivaro still the leader on price-features and easiest to drive like a car. Brits tend to care more about image than practicality though, hence being a big buyer of the lux SUVs. The problem now if these become popular in Britain, is the small parking spaces and narrow streets, tiny garages compared to mainland Europe. Britain's housing policy is aimed at densly populating as cheap as possible using big corporates. Polar opposite of Mainland Europe where you rarely see housing estates and when you do they are spacious with 'side of house parking'.

  • @andyduhamel1925

    @andyduhamel1925

    5 жыл бұрын

    ricky I’m sure the Peugeot is more reliable than anything from JLR dare I say it more so than Audi etc.

  • @casparharte

    @casparharte

    4 жыл бұрын

    Most people who get SUV or MPV have 3 children. These larger MPVs are better suited to people with either more children or need more storage capacity.

  • @mykhhh4994
    @mykhhh4994 Жыл бұрын

    Nice review, currently considering that and the vw transporter. Downsizing from a 15 seat transit

  • @berikkloningan
    @berikkloningan7 жыл бұрын

    Great review, great family car

  • @palusisko
    @palusisko5 жыл бұрын

    Really great review, thank you! I have "only" three children but even in such case I am thinking about that car for fantastic practicality and space of course :-)

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    5 жыл бұрын

    My sister in law (with 2 kids) just got the SpaceTourer Business, they go camping and have loads of stuff they need to haul around. Kids love the size too.

  • @corinthh11
    @corinthh116 жыл бұрын

    I have noticed in my new peugeot traveller that has a Hud fitted Is Because it lacks left right adjustment of the image projected on to the screen you have to move your head to see the full display when the sat Nav is active (the unit is not centred or aligned correctly in relation to the drivers seat/head position ,this is compounded by the fact like many other people have a weak left eye so the image is shifted to the right as i see it.obviously this is effect reversed if you have a weak right eye .ether the unit needs redesigned so that the HUD module or image can be adjusted for left and right orientation rather than just height .i have found it quite annoying. thanks for making your videos they where a great help.

  • @johndoh5398
    @johndoh53985 жыл бұрын

    I own the 5008 allure 7 seater ,and I love it

  • @domingob.arteagagracia7286
    @domingob.arteagagracia72866 жыл бұрын

    Very nice review,and very nice family car!!.

  • @furrybitinganimal
    @furrybitinganimal3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic review, thank you very much.

  • @judijaba
    @judijaba6 жыл бұрын

    Bravo. Beautiful car for a beautiful family.

  • @tibotibo1976
    @tibotibo19766 жыл бұрын

    Très bonne revue !!!! Parfait !!!!

  • @andreasphotiou1886
    @andreasphotiou18866 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ben this was a really helpful review

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • 3 жыл бұрын

    Great review, thanks a lot.

  • @distruggigomme75
    @distruggigomme752 жыл бұрын

    thank you for the review Ben, so many details exactly what I needed to know! Can I please ask if the back row of seats can tilt backwards to allow the kids to sleep on long journey for example?

  • @fawazalzayed784
    @fawazalzayed7845 жыл бұрын

    I’ve rented this car and it’s really good .

  • @davecobb5649
    @davecobb5649 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic informative review. Well done, and loving the blog! Can you tell me what it's like to park please, are you able to park in standard UK parking bays, do you find it too long?

  • @debbietriggs6813
    @debbietriggs68134 жыл бұрын

    Great review we have just got one same colour

  • @betteryouzone5470
    @betteryouzone54704 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much for the comprehensive info - so the front seats in the back of the car do not fold flat at all to allow passengers to stretch out on a long journey? Bit of a minus that - or to reverse the front seats and flatten the back seats?

  • @Conradc187
    @Conradc1873 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review, may I ask what is the maximum speeds you are legally allowed to travel on duel carriage ways and motorways?

  • @Apar1984
    @Apar19847 жыл бұрын

    Great review !

  • @harudos
    @harudos3 жыл бұрын

    Great review. Good job! For a glasses holder why not use the spacious compartment on the top of the dash?

  • @2202SAS
    @2202SAS7 жыл бұрын

    Молоток, все по делу!

  • @toneranger
    @toneranger4 жыл бұрын

    @Ben Hopkins Great review Ben, have you still got it and would you recommend it still? Thanks

  • @jimmytai1915
    @jimmytai1915 Жыл бұрын

    Useful information 👍🏻

  • @seanshelley-egan3563
    @seanshelley-egan35635 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ben, thanks a million for reviews, very informative! Just wondering, is there a way to take out seats and keep them up? Was thinking of using them in house when out

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    5 жыл бұрын

    I dont see why not, prefer a sofa though :)

  • @garypayne4872
    @garypayne48727 жыл бұрын

    Great review. I have the same car on order in orange but I won't get it until September as the factory closes for the whole month of August.

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    7 жыл бұрын

    Gary Payne Awesome, have you seen the orange in the flesh? It looks red to me, either that or there is a red version (but not in their sales brochure)

  • @garypayne4872

    @garypayne4872

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ben Hopkins. No Ben I haven't saw it in the flesh. I haven't even saw the car in the flesh. I'm in Northern Ireland and not one of the dealers had a demonstrator to see. I just saw the orange in brochures and on line.

  • @ashleygarnish9995
    @ashleygarnish9995 Жыл бұрын

    Can u move front seats forward and then back seats forward so you can u extra boot space and still have 3rd row leg room

  • @potshot111
    @potshot1112 жыл бұрын

    I have the Citroen version and it’s awesome.

  • @theoneheretosty
    @theoneheretosty4 жыл бұрын

    How much is it to fill it up from empty or light and how far can you realistically drive on a tank (town driving only and motorway only separately)? Thanks in advance.

  • @ogotuwaobuto560
    @ogotuwaobuto5607 жыл бұрын

    Great comprehensive review. Can I ask why you chose the Peugeot over the Citroen or Toyota? Waa it purely down to the leasing deal? Do you know who manufactures the engine?

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ogotuwa. It's was mainly down to spec, the Allure has more standard kit than any other van on the market and with the lease deals nothing could touch the Peugeot Traveller for price. Check out my blog for some updates in what I like and don't like about the Traveller, remember no van is perfect. peugeottraveller.wordpress.com/2017/08/16/peugeot-traveller-the-good-the-bad-and-the-wish-list/

  • @Robertolorenze
    @Robertolorenze7 жыл бұрын

    Hi, the best review, better than professional review you can find on youtube. great! Just a question, removing the single seats from the second and third row, how is the length, the width and the height you have? because I'd like to transport two bikes 29'' thanks a lot Roberto

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    7 жыл бұрын

    Check my Peugeot Traveller blog, details on seats and bikes are there... peugeottraveller.wordpress.com

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    7 жыл бұрын

    You might be able to squeeze two bikes in, top and tail, my bike has 26" wheels, even then I still had room in the boot.

  • @Robertolorenze

    @Robertolorenze

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ben Hopkins thanks a lot 😊

  • @pasapucha
    @pasapucha4 жыл бұрын

    5 Kids Wow you are a winner 👑

  • @serge5075
    @serge50757 жыл бұрын

    nice review. are all the rear seats removable?

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    7 жыл бұрын

    serge5075 Yes. Apart from the drivers and passengers.

  • @Paintheshed
    @Paintheshed5 жыл бұрын

    very good :) well done

  • @chrishumphreys8035
    @chrishumphreys80356 жыл бұрын

    Well, good news, mine is coming next Friday! In orange :D Ben, question, Xenon lights. Is there a button to swap them when driving abroad, or are you just using stickers?

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    6 жыл бұрын

    No button I’m afraid.

  • @jdeverell2
    @jdeverell25 ай бұрын

    Hey Ben - I'm thinking of getting a Traveller, just wondering following your years of owning one how has it been? Would you still recommend. Also, do you know if the car has a reverse park camera?

  • @albates7589
    @albates7589 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, great review …. Just 1 question - how much is the road tax ?

  • @janahorynova2823
    @janahorynova28237 жыл бұрын

    Hello Ben, thanks a lot for this great review. We would like to ask you about the power rear doors. We are thinking about buying the Traveller for our family so my husband and I have borrowed the car for this weekend. However, we are a little bit disconcerted from the power rear doors. Firstly, we tried to open them in our garage way - and it's rather steep (about 18% angle). The doors were twitching during the opening and closing process. Secondly, we stopped on a slope with a smaller inclination (about 10% angle). The doors twitched only once at the beginning of the opening process and then move on smoothly. Could you please share your experience? Many thanks, Martin and Jana

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hello Jana. I have not opened the doors whilst parked on a hill as it's mostly flat where I live but I will endeavour to find a hill and try this out, i'm hoping they lock into place when opened as I wouldn't want them accidentally closing. Will reply back when I know more...

  • @janahorynova2823

    @janahorynova2823

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hello Ben, it's very nice of you. Thank you for your kind cooperation:) Please be careful and first read user's manual about this power rear opening/closing door. They write that it's dangerous and the door could close or open suddenly, but they refer to hill upwards 20%... Thanks again. Jana

  • @janahorynova2823

    @janahorynova2823

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ben, hope you have a great time with your car;) We really have:) Just wondering about the rear doors again. Sometimes when I park at a slightly steep (definitely not so steep as before) road there is some crunching noise during the closing process... Have you got the same experience?

  • @lauraburgan3806
    @lauraburgan38067 жыл бұрын

    This is brilliant, I have the same model etc on order to lease. I haven't been able to see one in a garage so have taken a gamble! It's reassuring to know you're happy with it and works for a large family. One thing I haven't been able to confirm is whether you are able to turn the second row seats around (so that the second and third face each other like the vw caravelle and Mercedes Vito). Would you mind advising? There's still no models local to me to go and have a look at. Many thanks, Laura

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    7 жыл бұрын

    Laura Burgan I can check in the morning (camping at the moment) but from what I remember the seat belts are attached to the sides of the car so not sure how you'd strap yourself in, the belt clip is also fixed to the seat so probably not.

  • @lauraburgan3806

    @lauraburgan3806

    7 жыл бұрын

    I thought thi might be the case seeing part of your video. If you wouldn't mind confirming at your convenience I would appreciate It. Hope the camping went well.

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    7 жыл бұрын

    Laura Burgan Answer here: peugeottraveller.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/rear-facing-seats-on-peugeot-traveller/

  • @lauraburgan3806

    @lauraburgan3806

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I appreciate you trying this and did suspect this might be the case! Not a deal breaker, it is a feature I'd like for space and ease of getting in and out without moving a seat but to have this on the Mercedes or vw was significantly more money! Thanks again

  • @craciunu
    @craciunu6 жыл бұрын

    Very good review! Please let us know how comfortable are the seats. And the suspension. Thank you.

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    6 жыл бұрын

    The fact the seats recline makes them relaxing. They are quite confortable for a van, about the same as my Audi. Suspension is ok unless you drive it like a sports car, it’s soaks up bumps well.

  • @craciunu

    @craciunu

    6 жыл бұрын

    Encouraging :). I hope to test-drive one this week. Thank you.

  • @felixenglberger3193
    @felixenglberger31936 жыл бұрын

    Ben, thank you very much, this Video helps a lot. I still think of buying this car (or the alternative versions from Toyota or Citroën), definately I am Not Willing to pay for a VW T5 to T6. No my question: After several Werks, are you still happy with that car? Andy unexpected things in the meantime? Quality? Thanks and best, Felix

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes I am. No problems to report after 6000 miles. Had to top up the Adblue but that’s its, it’s very easy to do this (I made a video on it).

  • @crazyluckvideos
    @crazyluckvideos5 жыл бұрын

    Could you slide ski's underneath the seats? Just looking at renting a SpaceTourer for a skiing trip in France for 5 adults. Would appreciate your advice.

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes you probably could, its all open under there.

  • @kristjanrovsek1025
    @kristjanrovsek10256 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ben, could you explain your reasoning for buying an automatic with 180bhp? When I started looking into this car I also looked at this setup but lately I'm getting some doubts. I was comparing its specs with the 150bhp manual variant and they are almost identical, except for the torque and the fuel consumption. It got me wondering if buying the automatic really justifies spending 2500€ more. Don't get me wrong, I'm currently driving an automatic and it comes in handy in a number of ways but the price tag and the lack of performance difference with the two engine options in Traveller are really throwing me of. Kind regards

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi. I lease the Traveller and the cost of going auto was only a few pounds more, I do about 13,000 miles a year and cannot be bothered to pump a clutch for all that distance. It’s a great auto box, very smooth and easy going. If the cost was £50/month more I probably would have second thought. I’m in my 7th year of owning autos and love them but some people hate them, personal and financial choice really.

  • @0-Will-0
    @0-Will-07 жыл бұрын

    Great review, thanks so much for the in-depth notes and the time this must have taken to prepare, shoot and edit. Did you consider the Citroen or Toyota versions at all and do you know if they're much the same? Also, I was interested to hear you used to have a Q7. I imagine big SUVs like that to have some other drivers not let them out of junctions etc. as much and wondered if this had been your experience and if it altered with the Traveller? Also, hats off for raising 5 kids! We have two and would struggle with a third!

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    7 жыл бұрын

    Will - Thanks for your comments, I looked at the Traveller, Toyota ProAce Verso and Spacetourer but found the best kit for the money on the Peugeot. I lease cars and Peugeot are still offering great deals on the Traveller (my blog has link to the top model Allure at only £250 a month, which is a steal for a £40k car). The Q7 was great and I didn't really think anyone treated me differently although I do feel I let more van drivers out now, probably because we now see eye to eye. Raising 3 kids isn't much different to 2 but 5 has its own unique challenges, my wife is great with the kids and handles it very well, she's from a big family so it's nothing new. More details on the traveller here... peugeottraveller.wordpress.com

  • @ivoorfanelli
    @ivoorfanelli7 жыл бұрын

    very good review... one question... would you be able to mount the seats in the opposite direction? (facing the back of the car) or do they just fit on the rails facing forward?

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    7 жыл бұрын

    Here's the answer... peugeottraveller.wordpress.com/2017/07/13/seat-configuration-options/

  • @ivoorfanelli

    @ivoorfanelli

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ben Hopkins cheers

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ivo Orfanelli The Business VIP comes in 6 seat version that are reversible. Optional table too!

  • @gregormenga2166
    @gregormenga21666 жыл бұрын

    toyota has a version of this, called ProAce...I think. I wonder how the quality is different, maybe in few years we will be able to tell

  • @firecreepergaming

    @firecreepergaming

    4 жыл бұрын

    They will be the same built in same factory

  • @danhamjam
    @danhamjam9 ай бұрын

    I just like how they can’t incorporate a openable window for the rear passengers on all variants.

  • @AlexandruHasegan
    @AlexandruHasegan4 жыл бұрын

    Great review Ben, but I have a question: why Peugeot? Why not the Proace from Toyota or the Citroen Spacetourer?

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cost! The deals were on the Peugeot and nothing else, now (2019) the deals have moved to the Citroen. I am talking about lease only, I dont buy outright.

  • @casparharte
    @casparharte4 жыл бұрын

    I used this as a rental and was surprised by no cup holder or sunglasses holder. Otherwise it is way more convenient than my S-Max. The S-Max is significantly faster and better to drive thou.

  • @chloelynnmalena8754
    @chloelynnmalena87546 жыл бұрын

    Very beautiful

  • @Pesmog
    @Pesmog7 жыл бұрын

    Thx for the great review, which is by far the most comprehensive in the English language on KZread. I have the Citroen equivalent on order, to a slightly lower spec and found your review answered many of the questions that I had. I particularly was impressed with the ease of use of the touch screen interface and the rear camera. I don't have a large family but want the car mainly for hobbies such as camping or carrying bikes inside which the removable seats will make so easy. Have you had a chance to use the radar cruise control or emergency autobrake yet? How effective are they ? The van versions have a reputation with larger drivers for feeling cramped because of the bulkhead behind the drivers seat, I presume that is not a problem in your version for 6 footer ? Finally there seems to have been some criticism of the vagueness of the steering by some testers, how do you find it?

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    7 жыл бұрын

    I don't have radar cruise (it's a £250 option), just normal cruise and speed limiter (very useful for road works with speed restrictions). I slammed by breaks on yesterday when some kid walked in front of the car, its stopped pretty quickly but i was only going a few miles an hour, the breaks are really smooth and light for such a big car. Its not cramped at all, there is lots of room for the driver, but later i will try and lower the seat as far as possible and see how much head room is left. The steering is bit different from my last cars but this is a van so don't expect it to be the same, its very easy to steer, not much feedback but really you don't notice. You feel like the king of the road because you're so high up..its great!

  • @Pesmog

    @Pesmog

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the extra info, excellent. Unfortunately there is a long wait for my car, but I am hopeful that it will be with me by the end of November. I just noticed that the Camera also allows for the tow bar in the composite aerial image, which is great as I will have a fixed tow bar and it will prevent me 'parking by ear' as rear sensors rarely allow for the extra 6 inches that the bar sticks out. Thanks again.

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    7 жыл бұрын

    I ordered mine mid Feb and it took 4 months and 1 week, I heard the Long version might take longer. I have a lease so opted for a Peugeot fit towbar, if you are fitting your own you will need vehicle specific wiring to ensure the parking sensors operate correctly.

  • @Pesmog

    @Pesmog

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thx Ben, I went for the factory fit bar as unlike some manufacturers Citroen charge a sensible price for it, so it was an easy decision to include it in the factory order.

  • @edlinx

    @edlinx

    7 жыл бұрын

    Nice review, thank you. Is this L2 or an L3 version?

  • @tomtomjohnify
    @tomtomjohnify6 жыл бұрын

    By far the best review ever on that car and a very, very informative blog. Thank you so much, Ben! Good job! I now have the exact same version (Allure L2) for a test-drive over the weekend. The registration date is April 2017, but it seems to have no Android Auto connectivity... Do you maybe know when this was implemented? When you extend the trunk by moving the last row max forward, it actually is not possible to use the car with 6 occupants in the rear in a comfortable way, right? It seems to be awfully narrow... Also, for all the guys thinking about ordering the rear-facing seats in the second row (as I do): if you choose the business VIP version, you can have a full bench of 3 seats in the third row and two single seats in the second (with an optional table in between, if needed or wanted). If you have more than three toddlers who need to be fastened, you can get them into the car simultaneously, without having to fasten the third row first, while the rest has to wait outside. Also I hope to get some extra space for the trunk by the fact, that row 2 and 3 face each other.... Last question: Ben, you mentioned, that there was no place for the cell. Where do you use to keep it while driving?

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    6 жыл бұрын

    tomtomjohnify The car in the base Allure spec gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so it's probably your phone, are you running the correct OS? Moving the rear most seats forward a few clicks (and not the whole way) is a good compromise for space as my kids don't use the acres of legroom anyway. It's only at the weekend we're all together so for the most part is fully forward. The Business VIP spec seems different to the Allure, might want to go through it with a fine tooth comb, I don't think park 180 is standard on VIP where as it is on Allure. The phone I have (iPhone 7 Plus) hangs out quite a bit but the tension of the mini cable being plugged in keeps it in place, only about twice has it come out with some sharp up hill acceleration. Details of the brochure and cable on my blog.

  • @tomtomjohnify

    @tomtomjohnify

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the reply! I use a Sony Xperia XZ (Android 7.x). Should work with Android Auto.... But the menu doesn't even offer this, when pushing the button with the four squares on the right of the screen. It only says Apple CarPlay (grey) and MirrorLink. MirrorLink indeed isn't supported on my phone, only on older ones. I'll ask my dealer about this. I'm worried about the trunk/legroom-thing because we'll have to carry a pram AND four passangers most of the time. When I extend the trunk, to make the folded buggy fit in there, there is not too much space left for the rear seats. Besides I propably would have a hard time, getting something else (e.g. a beverage crate) in there. Still unsure. I actually don't want to get the L3-Version, since this would propably involve reduced suitability for daily use.

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    6 жыл бұрын

    tomtomjohnify Our phil and ted's goes in sideways without having to move the seats forward. The mini parcel shelf is really useful for when the boot is full, and we put our cool box between the front seats. Have you checked the rear seats were not tilted back, it may have reduced the room a bit. L3 is bit too big, reduced mpg and higher lease prices compared to L2.

  • @terrymacdonald366
    @terrymacdonald3666 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant Peugeot should employ you

  • @mickshere9642
    @mickshere96423 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @marshalllucky
    @marshalllucky3 жыл бұрын

    what if you get a popped tire ?

  • @peterearnshaw1017
    @peterearnshaw10177 жыл бұрын

    Ben, thanks for a really useful review. I have been looking at a variety of ways to suit my smaller family but with a lot of camping equipment and a penchant for luxury :). The Traveller is a very promising option I hadn't considered. We test drove a Merc V class today and it was fab but, unsurprisingly, very very expensive. It also doesn't have some of the neat features your described in your review of the Traveller, at least not without being cost options. What annoys me is that my local dealers don't carry any demonstrators of the Traveller; I live in the West country and I've tried Barnstaple, Exeter, Plymouth, Salisbury and Taunton, so there is no way for me to get a feel for the car before taking the plunge. Can I ask did you demo the car before leasing? The Plymouth dealer also said it wasn't in production yet which seems impossible given your video and the fact that you have one!

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    7 жыл бұрын

    Peter Earnshaw Hi Peter. I test drove the 90bhp Traveller Active (Std), which was all I could get my hands on, it's was Ok but nothing like the Allure. The v class is amazing, one packed near me, I have van envy but is it work £50k+, probably not. I ordered in Feb and it's been in production since then, but that was for standard lengths. Other may be delayed, not sure. Check out my blog for more details and pictures... peugeottraveller.wordpress.com

  • @peterearnshaw1017

    @peterearnshaw1017

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ben, thanks, I appreciate your reply. I have located a demo one in Poole which is 2h away but possibly worth combining a trip with a visit to friends nearby. For me, as I have only two children ('only' two children is enough!) it's not so much about the extra seats as the extra capacity for camping gear, which we keep acquiring. Plus my kids are both

  • @peterearnshaw1017

    @peterearnshaw1017

    7 жыл бұрын

    OK so we went to look at one and bought the one in the showroom! Without a test drive; I have your video to thank for giving me the confidence to do that.

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    7 жыл бұрын

    What model, colour, length did you get?

  • @peterearnshaw1017

    @peterearnshaw1017

    7 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for slow response. It's an Allure 180 standard in Nimbus grey. I pick it up tomorrow in fact :)

  • @Immortal__
    @Immortal__4 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the 5 kids! You have any more now? How you still enjoying the vehicle?

  • @Immortal__

    @Immortal__

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'd love a big family. We've got 1 daughter so far 21months. Hopefully many more to come! How about some family vlogs etc? You seem a natural presenter

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    4 жыл бұрын

    Things are bit stressful with us all being home, my advise, keep it to 3-4 :) I switched to a Citroen Spacetourer last year (new lease) and its working well, my biggest worry is the lease expires in Nov and all the lease deals have dried up, might have to switch to a 7 seater to keep costs down. Loving the space, 1.5 120bhp is absolutely fine, even with the hills of South Yorkshire (also moved house).

  • @Immortal__

    @Immortal__

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@100benih I'm sure there will be lots of deals as the car companies have been struggling throughout this crazy time. Get some videos up then! Would be good to hear your thoughts on the new car and the surrounding landscape! I have a Galaxy 2.0 Petrol which seems pretty good for a 7seater. London ulez zone means it passes those restrictions. Best wishes

  • @CosgroveNotts
    @CosgroveNotts4 жыл бұрын

    Bloke at dealers where I went in told me they started at 22 grand lol

  • @ogotuwaobuto5366
    @ogotuwaobuto53664 жыл бұрын

    What colour is this please?

  • @amithbhat7428
    @amithbhat74282 жыл бұрын

    Do any other windows roll down other than the first row seats 🤔🤔

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    2 жыл бұрын

    No. Unless you have the short version which has some odd looking hatch.

  • @WDDWTV
    @WDDWTV3 жыл бұрын

    Well sold.

  • @TheBendertherobot
    @TheBendertherobot7 жыл бұрын

    What was delivery time like Ben? Mine was ordered in April, for 1st September. Not yet built (and factory closed). So put back to end of October...............

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    7 жыл бұрын

    Did you order in the UK, was it a standard length? My order was submitted from my dealer on 15th Feb and I go the car last week of June so 4 and a half months (18 weeks). The French factory making Peugeot's do take a month off in August so I guess it's probably about right. Is it on a lease btw?

  • @TheBendertherobot

    @TheBendertherobot

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ben Hopkins yes. Lease deal too. Was due to be built in July but a lack of parts. Obviously they close I'm August so should be mid Oct I hope!

  • @ship1970
    @ship19706 жыл бұрын

    02:03 left hand with 5 fingers swinging @ the window :-)

  • @timkotarc3697
    @timkotarc36973 жыл бұрын

    How much it cost back then?

  • @AngloHuscarl
    @AngloHuscarl5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting. Are you still happy with it?

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yep, its been great, had it 2 years, going back next month. Lease prices have gone up so i'm switching to a SpaceTourer.

  • @ogotuwaobuto5366
    @ogotuwaobuto53665 жыл бұрын

    Do you still have this Ben? How has ownership been? Any problems, reliability?

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    5 жыл бұрын

    Few small problems like the heads-up display fails to come up 1 in every 30 trips but nothing else to report really. It goes back next month (June 2019).

  • @HAIDER-cv9po
    @HAIDER-cv9po4 жыл бұрын

    ARE THE SEATS WIDE? Currently in the latest RIFTER they r tiny

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, plenty wide. Rifter is a small MPV.

  • @jameswoodard2944
    @jameswoodard29444 жыл бұрын

    How do you work the air on the roof for the passengers

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dial for heat, dial for fan speed, this controls the large rear floor vents only, not the overhead vents. Air con must be switched on at the front and the other switch (can't remember which one) for it all to work.

  • @theoneheretosty
    @theoneheretosty4 жыл бұрын

    Can you change the middle seats to face the back?

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    4 жыл бұрын

    Only on the Business VIP.

  • @TheCriticalWave
    @TheCriticalWave6 жыл бұрын

    rear seats can be place like face to face?

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ahmet Yasin only in the vip model.

  • @alanvictor139
    @alanvictor1394 жыл бұрын

    Q pena q esse modelo não tem no Brasil

  • @yorgos72
    @yorgos726 жыл бұрын

    Thanx Ben for the great review. Please tell me if can you play video on the screen like a movie or live tv from a phone app. Also if there is a way for this version to put the middle row facing back. Thanx !!!

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi - You can’t do this as it would be monumentally distracting for the driver.

  • @annemarie69a
    @annemarie69a4 ай бұрын

    I noticed superman watching you 😂

  • @garypayne4872
    @garypayne48726 жыл бұрын

    I ordered my Traveller on 25th of May and I still haven’t got it. The salesman emailed me yesterday to say it will be January at the earliest now. I’m seriously thinking about cancelling my order and getting my deposit back. Terrible service from Peugeot all round.

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    6 жыл бұрын

    That’s crazy, are you after the long wheel base? What’s the explanations for the delay?

  • @garypayne4872

    @garypayne4872

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ben Hopkins No Ben the middle size the same as you have. Their excuse is it’s because of unprecedented demand. But personally I don’t believe that.

  • @Pesmog

    @Pesmog

    6 жыл бұрын

    You are not the only one Gary. My Citroen Spacetourer equivalent is due at the end of January and was ordered a few days after yours. Its been a long wait.

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    6 жыл бұрын

    peugeottraveller.wordpress.com/2017/11/10/manufacturing-woes-effecting-traveller-production/

  • @stevieburrows3953
    @stevieburrows39535 жыл бұрын

    I really liked the look of this one, that was till I saw the price.If you can afford to purchase one well done to you.For me the price made me laugh

  • @100benih

    @100benih

    5 жыл бұрын

    I can't afford 40k either, but I can afford £300/month which beats the depreciation if i'd bought outright.

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