Let's kick off with the latter. It's offered in XS, M and XL guises, with lengths of 4.6, 4.95 and 5.3 metres respectively. The two largest sizes share the same wheelbase, with the XS getting a more condensed design.
The XS is able to carry up to 3,600 litres. Compare that with the long wheelbase full-size Range Rover's maximum capacity of 2,345 litres despite being 5.2 metres long and it becomes clear where the Traveller really excels. Larger models can carry up to 4,900 litres.
In front of the front seat passenger there are two gloveboxes. Elsewhere in the front segment there's a 7-litre refrigerated compartment, another one measuring 5 litres and yet another 5-litre A4-sized box above the instrument cluster, ideal for storing items such as business clipboards or even personal computing devices. There are also two cupholders capable of holding 0.5-litre bottles and 8-litre door bins for the front doors, both capable of carrying two 1.5-litre bottles each. The sliding doors get smaller 5-litre bins.
There are no petrol engines available, instead two sizes of Peugeot's BlueHDi diesels. The entry-level 1.6-litre unit produces 94 bhp. It's mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The next choice is another 1.6-litre 94 bhp engine, this time with stop/start technology and a 6-speed automatic 'box. The 113 bhp 1.6-litre option gets a 6-speed manual 'box and stop/start, which allows it to achieve a claimed 55.3 mpg and 133 g/km of CO2, the best in the lineup.
Next, we have two 2.0-litre BlueHDi powerhouses which have power outputs of 148 and 178 bhp. The lesser-powered one gets a 6-speed manual transmission, whereas 6-speed automatic transmission makes its way into the top-spec engine. It's this one that achieves the worst economy figures, a not-that-bad 48.7 mpg and 151 g/km.
You can have your Peugeot Traveller with up to 9 seats, built either to be a personal family car or a business traveller. For example, the Business Plus trim gets four face-to-face seats to maximise communication.
Certain Travellers get hands-free sliding doors, a head-up display, automatic headlights and even a glass roof panel, pointing towards a more luxurious and modern MPV. Not a van - exactly what Peugeot's aiming for.
Xenon headlights and 17-inch alloys complete higher spec models, while a child mirror and aeroplane-style front seat-back tables make it a more useable family load-lugger.
More premium features include a voice-command activated navigation system, a 180-degree rear-view camera and a multi-functional roof which comprises of LED lighting and air vents.
Four 12V sockets can be found throughout the cabin as well as USB connectivity and even a 230V socket.
Outside, the headlights borrowed from the 308 and typically Peugeot grille bring us some form of familiarity.
The Peugeot Traveller i-Lab concept builds on the all-new Traveller and uses a bigger-than-big 32-inch touchscreen tablet that forms what looks like a tabletop. It's even able to split into four individual displays for personal use by the rear occupants.
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