Peugeot 408

Stylish, well equipped and comfy, this executive car has proved to be a very likeable car fo live with

- Jonty Renk

IF YOU WENT back 20 years, lined up Peugeot's new cars in a row and placed my 408 somewhere in the middle, I reckon it would stand out as much as a spaceship would.

The brand's current styling is, to my eyes, among the most distinctive and attractive of all mainstream car brands - and I think the 408 is the best-looking Peugeot of the lot.

From the LED light 'fangs' at the front to the 'fastback' design at the rear, my car is properly dramatic to look at - especially so in the Elixir Red paint I chose. In fact, more than one colleague has commented on this car's likeness to the Ferrari Purosangue - a model which, as you might imagine, is vastly more expensive. So, as I get ready to hand the keys back, I know I'll definitely miss those head-turning looks.