Used Peugeot Traveller for sale: everything you need to know

While a regular MPV or seven-seat SUV will cover the needs of most drivers who might need more than the usual complement of seats, the Peugeot Traveller is aimed at those who more regularly need full-sized seats and enough room for each passenger’s luggage, too.

The van-based Traveller (it’s closely related to the Peugeot Expert) seats up to eight people and offers different seating layouts and body lengths, making it suitable for everything from ferrying around VIPs to those who need the utility of a van-like space, without resorting to the limitations of a regular panel van.

Used Travellers can represent a pretty decent saving over brand new models, but it’s far from the only van-based people-mover on the market: alternatives include the similar Citroen SpaceTourer and Vauxhall Vivaro Life, to the Ford Tourneo Custom, Volkswagen Caravelle, and Mercedes-Benz V-Class.

Should you buy a Peugeot Traveller?

If a regular seven-seat MPV leaves you short of space for either passengers or luggage, then maybe it’s time to trade up to something like the Peugeot Traveller. Based on the Peugeot Expert van, and launched in 2016, it offers a choice of either seven or eight full-sized seats, and in its longer body lengths, doesn’t just have space for people but also a significant amount of luggage too.

In its longest form you get as much as 989 litres before you even load to the roof or start moving or removing seats - far more room than the biggest MPVs or SUVs give you. Every seat is big enough for an adult too, and being van-based doesn’t mean the Traveller feels tinny or short on equipment, as being passenger rather than cargo-focused, it’s equipped more like one of Peugeot’s cars.

It looks and feels smart inside and out, and as well as being spacious, it’s comfortable too - the seats are well shaped and the Traveller’s ride quality is excellent. It doesn’t handle like a car, but it’s easy and reassuring to drive even so. Peugeot’s diesel engines offer decent performance and frugal economy, while newer models are electric-only, which may suit some drivers more than others.

The choice on the used market is mostly among diesel models, and some represent a fair saving over the new price. Examples only a couple of years old and with minimal mileage can be found for less than the price of some much smaller passenger cars, making them worth a look if you have a job or hobby that involves carrying around larger and bulkier kit, too.

If the Traveller doesn’t appeal but the general size and utility does, then there are several alternatives available, from the Citroen Spacetourer (effectively the same car under the skin) to the Ford Tourneo Custom, Volkswagen Caravelle, and the Mercedes-Benz V-Class. The Ford is probably the best to drive, while the V-Class may appeal if you need even more luxury than the top-spec Traveller.

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What’s the best used Peugeot Traveller model to buy?

You’ll first need to decide what seating layout best suits your needs - the Peugeot Traveller comes as standard with an eight seat layout, but Business VIP models instead have a rear-facing pair of seats in the second row and a three-seat rear bench which, along with two seats in the front, gives you a seven-seat layout. Likewise, there are three body lengths available, the longer variants of which give you greater luggage space.

The Active trim is well-enough equipped that it should suit most people, and the efficient 1.5 diesel is also strong enough provided you aren’t planning to fill every seat. If that’s the case, the larger 2.0 BlueHDi will be the better choice.

Used Peugeot Traveller fuel economy and performance

• Peugeot Traveller 1.5 BlueHDi 120: The Traveller’s entry-level engine is a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel, good for 120PS and fitted with a standard six-speed manual gearbox. Peugeot quotes 0-62mph in 14.3 seconds, and up to 44.1mpg.
• Peugeot Traveller 2.0 BlueHDi 150: Also fitted with a six-speed manual, the 2-litre turbodiesel develops 150PS and gets from 0-62mph in 12.0 seconds. Combined economy is 39.2mpg.
• Peugeot Traveller 2.0 BlueHDi 180: The most powerful turbodiesel makes 180PS and with a standard 8-speed automatic, goes from 0-62mph in 10.4 seconds. At its most efficient, Peugeot claims up to 38.7mpg.
• Peugeot e-Traveller: The electric e-Traveller uses a 136PS motor with a relatively compact 50kWh battery pack, and Peugeot quotes up to 148 miles of range on a charge. 0-62mph takes 10.8 seconds, making it nearly as quick as the top diesel.

What used Peugeot Traveller trim levels are available?

With a nod towards taxi, executive and even family use, the average Peugeot Traveller is slightly better equipped than its Peugeot Expert panel van equivalent. Most models for sale will be in one of the three trim levels detailed below, each of which having more in common with Peugeot’s passenger cars than its van range.

• The Peugeot Traveller Active gets 17-inch wheels with covers, LED daytime running lights, dual-zone air conditioning with controls in the rear, rear parking sensors, tray tables on the seat backs, cloth trim, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, auto lights and wipers, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, privacy glass for the rear windows, and cruise control.
• The Peugeot Traveller Allure features all the Active kit, but upgrades to 17-inch alloy wheels, Xenon headlights, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, front and rear parking sensors with a 180-degree parking camera, leather seat trim, electric and heated front seats with a massage function, Mirror Link for the touchscreen for smartphone integration, a split panoramic sunroof, keyless entry and start, a head-up display, and curtain airbags.
• The Peugeot Traveller Business VIP essentially just gets a slightly different seating layout, with a pair of armchair-style front and second-row seats, with the second row facing backwards and a three-seat, forward-facing bench in the back.

Used Peugeot Traveller dimensions and boot size

The Peugeot Traveller’s dimensions are:

• Length: 4606mm (compact), 4956mm (standard), 5308mm (long)
• Width: 1920mm (without mirrors), 2204mm (with mirrors)
• Height: 1890-1940mm

The Peugeot Traveller’s boot size is:

• 224 litres (compact), 603 litres (standard), 989 litres (long) with 8 seats
• 1356 litres (compact), 1624 litres (standard), 2011 litres (long) with 5 seats
• 3397 litres (compact), 3968 litres (standard), 4554 litres (long) with 2 seats, to roof

Used Peugeot Traveller road tax

Traveller models registered prior to April 2017 will be taxed on CO2 output, which is 169g/km in the most frugal models for a £290 yearly bill. This makes models registered after this date possibly more appealing, with a £180 VED bill each year, provided the list price dipped under £40,000. Being electric, the e-Traveller is currently free to tax.

How much is it to insure a Peugeot Traveller?

Peugeot Traveller insurance shouldn’t be too bad, with the entry-level models sitting in just group 11, in the 1-50 group system. This rises to group 24 for the highest-spec versions, still lower than the Volkswagen Caravelle. Insurance ratings for the e-Traveller haven’t yet been confirmed.

Read our full Peugeot Traveller review