Peugeot Partner Tepee (2008 – 2018) Review
Peugeot Partner Tepee (2008 – 2018) At A Glance
Good value for money, lots of boot space, available with petrol, diesel or electric powertrains.
Awkward styling, poor refinement, high spec models are expensive.
It might not be the most attractive or refined MPV you can buy, but the Peugeot Partner Tepee has lots of likeable traits that will make it popular with families who priories everyday usability over cutting edge style.
Available with five or seven seats, with three removable seats in the middle row, the Peugeot Partner Tepee has low running costs and lots of interior space. The engine line-up spans petrol and diesel, while an all-electric version will cover over 100 miles on a single charge.
The 1.6-litre BlueHDi diesel engines are offered with 75PS, 100PS or 120PS, while the 1.6 VTi petrol can be specified with 98PS or 110PS. Claimed economy for the petrols peak at an official 55.4mpg for the 110PS version, while the 100PS diesel will return up to 68.9mpg.
Two trim levels are offered - Active and Outdoor - with the latter coming with a touchscreen infotainment system complete with DAB and Bluetooth, although navigation is still an optional extra along with a reversing camera.
All Partner Tepees get a flat floor and a load volume of between 675 and 3000 litres, while loading the boot is easy thanks to the large tailgate. In addition, there is 94 litres of additional storage space in the roof, with overhead storage bin at the front, storage spaces either side of the centre roof console and at the rear a compartment accessible both from the cabin and the boot.
Model History
January 2008
Peugeot Partner Tepee kombi revealed. In UK from June 2008. Bigger, stronger and with hugely improved crash protection (massively strong around rear load aperture). Thanks to use of the Peugeot 308 power train, new Partner benefits from improved acoustic comfort, combined with an ergonomic driving position and excellent visibility. This all combines to give the new Partner a level of quality which will symbolise this new generation of small panel vans. Twin sliding side doors optional on vans.
Outer Multi-Flex sear cantilever folds down low to allow carrying or loads up to 3m. Multi-Flex passenger seat also allows three people to sit in the front which is the first time this option has been available in the small panel van segment. Load volume 3.3 to 3.7 m3. Maximum load width 1,620mm. Width between wheel arches 1,230mm.
Load volume beneath parcel shelf 675 litres, to roof in rear 1,350 litres, to roof rear seats all removed 3,000 litres. Alternative multifunctional roof with overhead storage compartments. Rear aperture with doors open 1,114mm high x 1,250mm wide.
Engines are 1.6 16v petrol with 66kW/90HP or 80kW/109HP (195g/km CO2); or 1.6 HDI with 55kW/75HP, 66kW/90HP or 80kW/109HP (147 - 150g/km CO2). 5-speed manual transmission.
ABS, EBD, EBA all standard. ESP optional. Up to 6 airbags.
3-3-2009: Partner Tepee S and Outdoor available with seven seat pack option Partner Tepee S Seven Seat model only £13,745 on-the-road. Appeals to families seeking an alternative to a compact MPV, due to the exceptional modularity and family friendliness of the design. When the option is chosen, the Partner Tepee is capable of seating up to seven individuals. The innovative design of the rear seats, which can be folded down or removed, also enables the vehicle to lose none of its flexibility and load carrying capabilities. With the seven-seat pack option the Partner Tepee becomes a very versatile and comfortable vehicle which is very well suited to the demands of a modern family and to their possible leisure activities.
The inherent spaciousness of the Partner Tepee has meant that seven "full-size" seats can be installed, arranged as follows:
* 2 independent seats in row one
* 3 independent folding and removable seats in row two
* 2 independent folding and removable seats in row three
19-10-2009: New Partner Tepee S 1.6 VTi 120 launched In addition to the variable valve timing for both the inlet and exhaust valves, a variable inlet valve lift system allows the valve opening distance to be adjusted gradually according to the position of the accelerator pedal. The combination of these two technologies improves the engine’s thermodynamic efficiency by significantly reducing fuel consumption (particularly at low engine speeds) and therefore CO2 emissions, but also improves response and overall flexibility. This results in a 12.5% improvement in fuel consumption and a 15% improvement in CO2 emissions. Vehicle excise duty, VED, also reduces from £215.00 to £175.00 a saving of £45 per year. The new Partner Tepee S VTi 120 is available at an on-the-road price of £12,795.
02-02-2012: Peugeot Partner Tepee revised Gets Euro 5 engines and e-HDi plus technological equipment not previously featured before in the segment.
June 2015
Facelifted Partner launched
Gets a fresh exterior design, the latest Euro 6 engines, a range of specification upgrades and desirable new features. Lower emissions and improved fuel economy also mean even lower running costs.
The Partner Tepee comes with either five or seven seats. There are three removable seats in row two (standard on Allure but optional on Active), plus the choice of two more in row three (available as an option on Active only). With a completely flat floor, this perfect family vehicle has a vast load volume of between 675 and 3000 litres.
* 1.6-litre VTi 98PS, 5-speed manual, 148g/km
* 1.6-litre BlueHDi 75PS, 5-speed manual, 113g/km
* 1.6-litre BlueHDi 100PS S&S, 5-speed manual, 109g/km
* 1.6 litre BlueHDi 120PS S&S, 6-speed manual, 115g/km
* 1.6-litre BlueHDi 100PS S&S, 6-speed electronic transmission, 109g/km
The Partner Tepee’s two trim levels, Active and Allure, continue to feature a high level of safety and driver assistance equipment. Now they have been updated with even more useful and efficient technologies.
These include a state-of-the-art infotainment system with seven-inch integrated colour Touchscreen. Standard on Allure and available as an option on Active, it includes: DAB radio, hard-drive music storage and hands-free telephone connectivity. Satellite Navigation can be specified as an optional extra.
‘Active City Brake’ is available on the Partner Tepee for the first time (from November). It’s an automatic urban braking technology which allows an accident to be avoided, or the severity of the impact reduced, if the driver fails to react at speeds below 20mph.
Also new is a reversing camera, which utilises the Touchscreen to show what’s behind the car. It allows the driver to see the edges of the vehicle and its trajectory through the use of superimposed coloured lines, reducing the risk of a low-speed shunt. Both Active City Brake and the reversing camera can be selected as an option on Allure models.
Prices for Active models start at £14,785, while Allure trims cost from £18,595.
January 2017
Haynes Manual available for Peugeot Partner and Citroen Berlingo 2008 - 2016: Models covered are: Citroen Berlingo Multispace & Van (B9 or II model range) with 1.6 litre (1560cc) turbo-diesel engine and Peugeot Partner Teepee & Van (B9 or II model range) with 1.6 litre (1560cc) turbo-diesel engine. Price £22.99. Buy direct: http://www.haynes.co.uk
