Peugeot Rifter Review 2024
Peugeot Rifter At A Glance
Easy to use, three separate full-sized centre row seats fold into the floor, i-Cockpit makes it more enjoyable to drive.
Same as the Berlingo with different front end styling and badging, hardly beautiful. Petrol 1.2 Puretech 130 EAT8 now delayed in UK until Q4 2020.
The Rifter is a van-based MPV that majors on practicality and replaces the Partner Tepee in Peugeot's line-up. Taking styling trends from the French carmaker's SUV range, the Rifter is available with five or seven seats and features a smart low loading flat floor that makes it easy to fold seats away and load pets, suitcases, bulky items or whatever else you need to move at weekends.
Practicality includes twin side sliding doors and three separate full-sized centre row seats, which fold into the floor and extend to a folding passenger seat that allows ladders and surfboards inside to a length of 2700mm in the short version or 3050mm in the long. With all of the seats in place boot space is limited to 250-322 litres (depending on which model you choose) but that increase to 1050 litres with the second row lowered.
The engine line-up starts with the 1.2-litre Puretech 110PS petrol, while the 1.5-litre BlueHDi diesel unit is available with 76PS, 102Ps and 131PS, along with an optional EAT8 eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Claimed economy for the three-cylinder petrol peaks at 51.4mpg and 68.9mpg for the four-cylinder diesel.
Despite its van origins, the Rifter is packed with modern kit and all versions are available with touchscreen infotainment, blind spot warning, adaptive cruise control and Peugeot's excellent digital i-Cockpit system. Optional Advanced Grip Control improves traction in wintery conditions, while a four-wheel drive Dangel system may also be offered on UK models.
Model History
March 2018
Peugeot Rifter launched at Geneva
M: 4,400mm long or X: 4,750mm long x 1,850mm wide x 1,180mm high without roof bars or 1,840mm with roof bars. Wheelbase M: 2,780mm; Wheelbase XL: 2,970mm.
Load capacity behind rear seats M: 775 litres; XL: 1,050 litres. A 7-seater version of the XL model is also offered. The lengthened XL version adds an extra 35cm for a total length of 4.75m and a 2.97m wheelbase.
Engine availability (depending on country) includes:
1.2 PureTech 110 S&S 6-speed manual and PureTech 130 S&S EAT8 auto
1.5 BlueHDi 75 S&S manual, BlueHDi 100 manual, BlueHDi 100 S&S manual, BlueHDi 130 S&S 6-speed manual or EAT8 auto
The 1.2 PureTech 130 S&S EAT8 is available from the second half of 2019 (2019, not 2018).
The three individual seats in the rear fold flat with a simple movement using the Magic Flat® controls* in the boot. Combined with a folding front passenger seat, this feature provides a perfectly flat floor and a load length of up to 2.70m for the M version and 3.05m for the XL model
Two wide sliding side doors with electric windows.
Rear hatch can be fitted with an independent opening window for loading light items.
Class-leading load volume, increased by 100-litres to 775-litres for the M version. The boot is easily accessible thanks to the opening rear window in the tailgate and two different height positions for the luggage cover
28 large and ingenious storage spaces such as the new-generation Modutop® multi-function roof that also lets more light into the cabin. The ‘Top Box’ glove box is unique to the segment thanks to the ‘Airbag in Roof’ system.
19 driving assistance technologies, including Colour Head-up Display, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop function, Electric Parking Brake, Reversing Camera with Top Rear Vision, Grip Control® with Hill Descent Assist and Trailer Stability Control
Four connectivity technologies including an 8-inch touchscreen with Citroën Connect Nav and Wireless Smartphone Charging
Suspension settings benefiting from "all of Citroën's know-how for peerless comfort."
Folding individual seats (row two) from launch. Magic Flat® controls available from spring 2019.
Range of eight body colours: Soft Sand, Aqua Green, Arctic Steel, Platinum Grey, Onyx Black, Deep Blue, Passion Red and Polar White. The colour signature can be reinforced by touches of colour surrounding the rounded front fog lights and on the Airbump® panels: White Colour Pack (depending on the version) or Orange Colour Pack (linked to the XTR Pack). In pure go-anywhere spirit, the emblematic ‘XTR Pack’ option stands out with the use of the Orange Colour Pack and 17-inch alloy wheels, and a special ‘Wild Green’ interior ambiance.
The "meticulously designed" dashboard with its horizontal styling has been made even more user-friendly, with direct access to the air-conditioning controls and a number of storage spaces. The interior features soft and warm materials to make the occupants ‘feel good’. The interior is available with new trims and a varied set of colours, corresponding to several interior ambiances: The ‘Standard’ ambience with a pure look and touches of Grey and Laurel Green; The ‘Metropolitan Grey’ ambience with Grey Cloth enhanced by a strip of bold Summertime Green. A turquoise shade harmonises with a China Grey dashboard, providing a sense of well-being and modernity; The‘Wild Green’ ambience is specific to the XTR Pack. Synonymous with adventure, it features Green Cloth and an Orange strip, contrasting with a Green striped pattern.
Three same-size individual seats in row two offering remarkable knee room for back-seat passengers (156mm). The seats fold down easily to provide a flat floor thanks to controls for each seat, or a simple movement of the Magic Flat® controls
Combined with a folding front passenger seat, the row two seats provide a perfectly flat floor and a load length of up to 2.70m for the M version and 3.05m for the XL model, ideal for transporting long objects
Two removable seats in row three. Non-adjustable lengthwise on M models, the seats are fitted on a rail on XL models, moving through 130mm. This allows motorists to opt for legroom or extra volume for the boot.
July 2018
Peugeot Rifter starts from £19,650
The Rifter is available in Active, Allure and GT Line trim levels as either Standard Length (with five seats) or Long Length (with seven seats).
Active trim includes as standard Lane Keeping Assist, Speed limit recognition and recommendation and Active Safety Brake, air conditioning, electric and heated door mirrors, Bluetooth, DAB radio and aluminium roof bars. Prices start from £19,650 for the Short version and £21,570 for the Long version.
In Allure, the all-new Rifter adds electric rear windows, rear parking sensors, electric parking brake, tray tables at the back of the front seats, 8-inch capacitive colour touchscreen with Mirror Screen (compatible with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink) and voice recognition, LED daytime running lights and 16-inch 'Taranaki' Alloy Wheels. Prices start from £20,920 (Short version) and £22,620 (Long version).
Range-topping GT Line, starts from £22,570 in Short version and £24,270 OTR for the Long version, adds extra connected services and comfort features. Connect SOS and Assistance and Connected 3D Navigation is standard along with keyless entry, automatic dual zone climate control, power folding mirrors, Zénith panoramic glass roof with numerous storage spaces & electric interior blind and 17-inch 'Aoraki' Alloy Wheels.
