Peugeot Rifter: The Ultimate Family Car?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ส.ค. 2024
- It might not be the most fashionable car on the road, but when it comes to family-friendly practicality there's little to beat the Peugeot Rifter. In this latest CarGurus review, Chris Knapman examines whether it really is the ultimate family car.
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Pros
Hugely practical cabin
Long model has space for seven
Excellent value for money
Cons
Entry-level models are a bit basic
Lacks the image and style of an SUV
Connected services require a subscription after three years
The CarGurus verdict
The Rifter might not be the most luxurious people carrier on the market, or the best to drive, but it absolutely nails its core responsibility of fitting as many people as possible in comfort, with all of their stuff, too. Good luck trying to do this in an SUV or crossover without spending a considerable amount more. When it comes to sheer practicality, the Rifter is very hard to beat for the price. Bear in mind, however, that if you’re looking to buy new then you're now limited to electric power only.
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As a Canadian I really feel left out of the amazing cars available in Europe, you guys are so lucky.
As an American I concur.
As a Canadian European car suck
That big rear door is great when it's raining and you want to load/unload, you can also sit on the rear under that door and have picnics, all the crumbs go on the ground.
I wish the Peugeot Rifter comes to Australia. I absolutely love it. I deal for taking trips to the beach and stay overnight for a few days. The design is very appealing and seem to be of brilliant quality too. Put you bike in and two dogs, some sleeping gear and go and have fun:}
I was really pleased with my 7-seater (series 3-type) Rifter that I bought and afterwards realised it was the long-wheelbase version, although it was not advertised as such by Carshop. (This was not immediately obvious with no other shorter version to compare it with). I then took it home and found it would not fit either of my garages!
It was too tall to fit either garage without removing the roof bars. (This is only possible with a thin Torx key, not a socket set).
It was also too long to fit the shorter garage and then close the garage door unless it was reversed into the completely empty garage until the bumper rested on the back wall.
Let the buyer beware. This is a BIG vehicle. My previous MPV's, (series 1 and 2 Citroen Berlingos), fitted my garages without any problems. N.B. The latest series 3 Berlingos are similarly BIG in size.
You can buy a thing called a tape measure. it allows you to measure the length of things, like garages or cars in this case.
It is portable and you can take it with you when you go to view a vehicle.
It will let you know if the vehicle you are viewing will fit in your garage.
I´m not even a family man and I love this little van. Am I crazy ?
Me too!
Nah you ain't crazy. Im 18 and the car im owning right now is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo.
No you aint. :d im 25 and this is my dream car. Or something so spacious.
@@chaospxl_ hows the reliability? I want one but don't want to be stranded
@@metoo3773Our has had only Transmission Issues, and that was after being used 17 years. Ours is quite reliable. However, other problems may occur. For those, i do recommend either searching up forums or websites which let you know the common issues in greater detail!
I've had this vehicle for three years now absolutely fabulous moter I have automatic one diesel one of the best cars I have ever had good turbo boost very good runner good on diesel lovely comfortable very well made takes a lot to beat I've had citreon one's but this is the best want to see it beaten.
I do like the looks of this car.
It basically boils down to this: do you need a lot of space for ypur familiy? Are you in the market for a renault espace but dont have the money? This is a great alternative and i really like it with me being 1,95 meters tall
4 instead of 5 star NCAP rating has hardly to do with the vehicle itself. The fifth star is typically earned via half a dozen superfluous 'safety' features
What like crash avoidance features! It is all about the vehicle itself!! That is what is being tested.
@@grolfe3210 No it isnt. It also takes into account the potential impact on people and other vehicles.
@@grolfe3210 I would take a car with better passenger protection in a crash than one with lane assist or auto-braking, yet under NCAP a car with worse passenger protection could get more stars than one with better passenger protection if it happens to have lane assist, etc. That to me devalues NCAP ratings.
What do you mean by exiting? Speedcamara's everywhere,Speed restrictions and many cars on the road.If you want excitement go on a race track.These cars are cargo ships steady as you go with plenty of comfort depending on the weather.Sturdy and reliable transport what more do we want.
When you take long vacation journeys, after a few hours you really want to have acceleration, specially in curvy roads. It's not about top speed.
After 5 years with my Partner Tepee 4x4, i can‘t wait to order the Rifter 4x4.
Has the reliability been great? How many miles?
Nice video! I also did review of the Peugeot rifter in my channel, and I must say I'm a fan of the design, and the practicality inside is decent.
But I'm no fan of the small steering wheel and the fake grill in front!
Lovely review. Keep it up!
I would buy a Burper in a heartbeat, if/when PSA decide to fit a proper supportive drivers seat, not the uncomfortable budgie perch currently fitted. BTW I actually like the upright driving position, and since I ud be opting for the EAT 8 automatic, and the diesel too, the gear lever position is a moot point. So other than the drivers seat, this is, for me, the perfect all round, unpretentious family vehicle.
PSA needs to offer this as an EV; there seems to be enough space under the floor for a battery pack. Perhaps they could use a similar motor and battery pack as in the eCorsa (100 kW, 50kWh, 205 mile range).
Right now it's coming as an EV too. We are waiting for ours to be delivered in May....hopefully...
Good review in itself but really you also need to have the long version and 8 speed auto plus diesel & petrol options so viewers have a full view of range. For me long version with 8 speed auto 130 diesel with 3rd row seats removed would be the best config, massive boot and easy driving, nothing exciting but extremely practicable. I understand that Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall (Combo Life) all use the same 8" screen in the mid to high models, Citroen have weird sickly colour seats and Vauxhall don't/didn't have the 130 diesel in long version which makes no sense. 130 petrol coming later ... List prices crazy, expect you would loose £8K on leaving the dealers! Best wait for the new thing buzz to die down then buy a pre reg in a year or two.
Looks comfortable. I like it
I love it!!
I DO appreciate not exactly your presentation BUT your RP/BRITISH-root accent...!!!!! ....thanks a bunch! laurent!
130 hdi 45 mpg only. The annoying panel rattles have started already in less than 3000 miles.
Like it. Prefer the Honda N Box,after owning Hondas,previously.
Nice review. Can you tell if the colour of this Peugeot is the gris acier?
Nice review. If I was in the market for something like this, I’d go with the sister car - the Citroen Berlingo. Couple of reasons. First, I think Citroen’s design language suits the boxy nature of what is essentially a van. Second, you wouldn’t have to put up with Peugeot’s i-Cockpit, which I think is still too much of a gimmick.
A gimmick? 3 million buyers seem to disagree. 3 mio x €25.000 would mean the GDP of a 'reasonably sized 'nation is spend on a 'gimmick'. I don't think so.
I have the 3008. After owning it for 8 month I can tell, the i-Cockpit is much better then standard setup. But it's something you'll understand after owning one :)
Mark Laingold - I had a 67-reg 208 GTi Prestige and just couldn’t get comfortable in it. Appreciate it was the first i-Cockpit design and it’ll have been refined further since then :-)
Floats my boat, wont be getting one with a glass roof though...apart from it leaking [eventually] park it up in a rough area and some Neanderthal will lob a rock through it. Basic version doesn't have the electric handbrake which is just something else to go wrong. Oh and Toyota are joining the party now.
It’s great for Honda Element replacement!
The Element did not sell in Europe
additome did not sell in England
Why it's not available where I live.!?
This is the length 1?
Is this good vehicle for young family as only car at 27,000 GBP ? Or is dacia dokker stepway better at 15,000 GBP ?
Is Peugeot Rifter worth 12,000GBP more than dacia dokker stepway if you plan to keep the car long-term (12+ year's) ?
Tried both, opted for Peugeot one, petrol with 110hp. More space for the passengers and driver, higher seating position, easier to get in or out, has awesome sliding doors. Shorter car with basically the same boot. Looks better to me as well. Both feel nice and lite to drive, peugot does seem a bit more refined though.
Got the right reviewer for this car. He looks like a delivery man.
Shalom Knappy
In Scotland a burp is a rift. Some who burps is a burper or rifter. Good choice of name Peugeot!
No way! 🤣 I have to tell my husband.
In the Netherlands we have that with the Dacia Duster. Duster is the word my lovely grandmother used for her dressing gown/bath robe.
I like the 5008 vs this one.
Have owned a similar “squashed” SUV to the 5008, I guarantee your kids will keep whacking their heads. The 5008 is a nicer looking car of course, more refined inside, better soundproofing, but try packing for 7 with the 5008 and you see why this is a better buy
5008 ιs 15000euros more
Anyone know what the leg room is like for the driver? Always had big legs and don't want it to impact the driving capability
I replaced my ailing 55 plate VW Sharan with my 68 plate Rifter in August, and I am 6' 4" with a 35" inside leg and size 13UK shoes, and I find I now have more leg room. Getting used to a 6 speed manual after 20 years of driving automatics, and the hardest thing to adjust to is the electronic handbrake. I'll be 70 next year and this is almost certainly the last car I will buy, but I am totally okay with that and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to other people.
@@robj9500 is it comfortable to drive it 8 hours a day? intending to buy one for taxi
Perfect taxi
is it comfortable to drive it for 8 hours a day???
also great for vibing/trips with friends
Love this do you do mobity please b
....and a good Idea.
Why do all reviewers talk about the same thing, "styling"? It's highly subjective, personal and irrelevant. Just focus on the vehicle.
you can open the rear window it is just a option
Too much hard plastic everywhere put me off buying this or the Citroen. The Vauxhall version is too ugly to drive.
brian hume I don’t expect to pay the thick end of £25k to sit in a box that feels like it’s made of Lego.
I would buy this if this car was imported to Malaysia
muhammad haziq Hisham Malaysia wont dont so as Proton has a monopoly on the market 😉
van with windows,Long journey one and a half hours ? What will kill this car is the on the road price in England yes you can opt for PCP where you a deposit and three years payments and then you are faced with the BIG ballon payment at the end.Or give them the car back that you have hired for three years.Just checked on EBAY used ones turning up for nearly £21000 used
Why does the space features and sliding door look a lot like a Ford B max 🤔
It's the same as the Renault Kangoo Family ;)
@@leonielovemusic no, it's not, Peugeot Rifter, Citroen Berlino and Vauxhall Combo are the same vehicles.
Does anyone know how tall is this guy?
Yep! Chris is 5ft 11
@@CarGurusUK thanks!
Armrest 40years old fashioned
This review is at odds with every other about the comfort. 0-60 in 10.6s is not adequate its absolutely fine and sprightly for a family vehicle. For christ sake review the car against its purpose. A 7 seater and tested u blade. 😂😂😂😂
How many people surf?😂
I think it's just same as berlingo
I Have had 2 Partner teppies..Now Going For the Rifter Great Motor Can Fault Then
Now only 1.2 130 hp ..auto ..is it good???pls?
@@panosmosxos3546 Top Rate Motor Comfort and Fuel saver,,Great Safe Drive and Space,,,,
is it comfortable to drive it for 8 hours a day?
@@nicuionescu7683 I COULD DRIVE IT FOR 10HRS WITH NO PROBLEMS OF COMFORT..And I am a disabled driver.
Its a van with seats.
Ohhh ... you are not that guy from that yt show.
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A bit of a error in that there is no mention that you can now also get a Vauxhall Combo which is the same car. These tall cars are just for people to sit up high around intimidating other cars with their chunky looks, nothing about being practical. They do not have any more practical space than a decent estate or hatchback.
Have you ever tried loading a power wheelchair in a '' decent estate or hatchback '' ???
That’s just not true. There is no forward and inward sloping c-pillar. You get a lot more practical cargo space with this boxy design. I know this because I rented one this summer.
Actually the short has 3000 litres of space, or 3.5k with the long - much, more more than ANY SUV, which is why I'm looking at one...
Get rid of diesels.
No, no. Diesel is the future (I know, because the EUrocrats told me ten years ago!).
@@brianhume4743 far too high maintenance now.
Car reviewers are a waste of time. It's just a job about bananas, apples, scratchy dash boards and adjustable steering wheels without enough rake. The shit they talk is unbelievable. Then there is the bloke that can't get comfortable because he has no idea how to adjust the seat because it's not electrically operated. . Lol
Get automatic to get away from being a van.
Never, ever buy a PSA product with an automatic gearbox.
@@wangdangdoodie best explain why please
If you buy one you will understand.
@@CosgroveNotts I think you had bad experiences with etg gearboxes. But etg is gone now they are offering aisin eat gearboxes called eat8 which is amazing. Just Google it
Nulllllll
Well, it look slightly better than Citroen Berlingo, but it's still ugly car.