PEUGEOT BIPPER TEPEE MPV FULL REVIEW

Peugeot Bipper Tepee MPV full 9 point review

Performance

2 out of 5 stars

There's just one engine in the range - a 1.3-litre diesel - and it's at its best in town, where it feels quicker than the official performance figures suggest. Even so, it feels weedy at low revs, and although it gets stronger above 1750rpm, so does the noise.
Ride & Handling

3 out of 5 stars

The Tepee is based on a van, so you might expect it to feel a bit uncivilised. Not a bit of it. The suspension has been fettled to give a more passenger-friendly ride. It's soft, so it soaks up bumps pretty easily, but there's not much pitch on undulating roads. Yes, the body leans over in bends, but there's plenty of grip and the steering is quick and direct.
Refinement

3 out of 5 stars

The Tepee's cabin is generally refined considering the car's commercial-vehicle roots, although some sharper bumps can occasionally knock through the rear suspension. The gearshift feels slack and imprecise, but more of a concern is the engine noise, with it and road noise creating a din in the cabin on the motorway.

Buying & Owning

3 out of 5 stars

The Tepee is pretty affordable to buy, and with average economy of more than 65mpg and CO2 emissions of 113g/km, it should be pretty affordable to run as well. Resale values are okay for the class.
Quality & Reliability

3 out of 5 stars

There's no doubt that this is a car that's built to work hard; everything seems to have been designed with durability as the first priority. The plastics, for example, make up for what they lack in visual appeal with a solid feel; and while uncovered, painted metal may be a rare sight in a modern car's cabin, it seems to suit this car’s character.
Safety & Security

3 out of 5 stars

The Bipper Tepee is a bit mean in this area, especially as it’s a car designed for families. It does have two rear ISOFIX child seat mounting points, an immobiliser and front and side airbags as standard, but you can’t even add curtain 'bags as options.

Behind The Wheel

4 out of 5 stars

The driving position is good, with clear all-round visibility thanks to the huge windscreen, deep side windows, tailgate glass and large rear-view mirrors. The instruments and controls are sensibly located and easy to use. All Tepees come with full adjustment for the driver’s seat and steering wheel.
Space & Practicality

4 out of 5 stars

This is by far and away the Tepee's strongest area - there's an unbelievable amount of space for such a small car. You get masses of headroom and more than enough legroom in any seat. Access to the rear seats is easy, too, thanks to the wide-opening sliding doors and the high seats. The boot is huge, and if you need it to be even huger, you can fold down the rear seats or remove them completely for van-like accommodation.
Equipment

3 out of 5 stars

Don't expect the latest gadgets and entertainment features in your Tepee. Basic equipment includes remote central locking, front electric windows, heated door mirrors and a CD player. Outdoor trim adds air-conditioning, front foglights, Bluetooth and a jacked-up suspension, but you don’t get any extra off-roading ability.