Peugeot Partner news - Peugeot's frugal new Partner - 2006

Peugeot's Partner van-cum-MPV is the latest model in the French firm's line-up to benefit from its 1.6-litre HDi turbodiesel engine.

The Partner Escapade uses the 1.6 HDi in 90bhp form, with 161lb ft of torque, to return 52.3mpg.

It may take 12.9 seconds to meander from rest to 62mph, but the Partner can carry up to 2,800 litres of cargo.

The Partner Escapade is on sale now, priced from £11,700.