Review of the Peugeot Partner Crew

The Peugeot Partner Crew is a versatile and compact crew van that strikes a balance between comfort and practicality. With room for up to four passengers and a well-crafted interior, the Peugeot Crew caters for professionals in various industries. 

Rivals to the Partner Crew include the Vauxhall Combo Crew, Toyota ProAce Crew, Fiat Doblo Crew, and Citroen Berlingo Crew. 

Our Peugeot Partner Crew review covers:

• Stylish exterior design 
• Driver-oriented cabin and space for four passengers 
• Load volume ranges from 1.8 - 4m3 
• One diesel engine 
• One trim levels 

Pros:

• Comfortable to drive 
• Practical and well-equipped interior 
• Space for up to four passengers 

Cons:

• Infotainment system can be tricky to use 
• Only one diesel engine available 
• No automatic transmission 

Peugeot is part of the Stellantis group, and as a result, the Partner Crew has that classic small van design we've become accustomed to. There's a slick front end with a distinctive front grille, a dynamic aesthetic, and sleek lines throughout the body, 

Climb inside the Peugeot Crew, and you'll find passenger-car-like practicality. A pair of adults can easily fit in the front thanks to loads of leg and headroom, and three passengers can fit in the rear. Those in the rear are divided from the cargo in the back with a movable bulkhead with a load-through hatch. 

Open the two rear doors and keep the second row of seats in place, and the Partner Crew has 1.8m3 of load volume. Fold the rear seats flat and open the bulkhead, and space gets increased to 4m3. 

Payload comes in at 843kg, and towing weight is maxed out at 1,250kg. 

The interior of the Partner Crew is one of the best around, and what we like is how driver-oriented it is. When behind the wheel, you feel like a pilot in their cockpit; everything is within reach, and there's a great range of technology as standard. 

On the dash, you get an eight-inch colour touchscreen infotainment system with a DAB radio, Bluetooth, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Unfortunately, it doesn't get connected 3D navigation and surround rear vision like the standard panel van, and it's a bit laggy. 

One trim level is available for the Partner Crew: Professional Premium +. 

It comes with 16-inch steel wheels, twin sliding side doors, asymmetric rear doors, air conditioning, an eight-inch colour touchscreen display, three folding seats in the second row, a single folding front passenger seat, and cruise control with variable speed limiter.

Under the bonnet, you get a 1.5-litre 102hp diesel engine that's called the BlueHDi 100. It comes with a six-speed manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. On the road, it's nippy around town and has enough power for motorway driving, and also offers impressive fuel economy, with official figures coming in at 47 - 55mpg.  

The Partner Crew is easy to drive and is pretty much the same as the Citroen Berlingo Crew and Toyota ProAce Crew. Around town, it has responsive steering and a relatively tight turning circle, making navigating tight city streets a breeze. The suspension also tackles potholes and bumps in the road well. 

Increase to cruising speed, and the Partner Crew is composed and precise. The diesel engine provides a good balance between power and fuel economy, which makes for a relaxing experience on longer journeys. 

Prices for the new Peugeot Partner Crew start from £27,726.00 OTR* or to lease from £381.31 per month.

Looking to get behind the wheel of the Peugeot Partner Crew? Nationwide Vehicle Contracts is one of the UK's largest van leasing brokers and offers a range of leasing deals to suit your every need.

Leasing may be cheaper than an outright purchase, thanks to a low initial deposit and fixed monthly rentals.

*' On the road' price correct at time of publication and includes one year's road fund license, DVLA first registration fee and number plate fee. Prices are subject to change; always check with your nearest retailer.