I drive a first Gen 2018 1.6 vti. It does handle well but not like an F1, to check your expectations. Besides, spirited cornering and handling maybe only 5% or less of the ownership experience.

I’d say that reliability is much more important (it really isn’t, and I have an NA car).

If money is no object, you can sell it after 5 years at a huge loss and buy another 5008. That is really what Peugeot wants. Otherwise after that really prepare to spend a few days and a few k’s for the smallest of problems and every few months.