BMW’s most controversial 5 Series models, the E60 and now the G60, don’t just share a design philosophy. They share a number: “60”. And maybe that number means more than we thought.

The Peugeot 2008 Mk2 saw the small SUV move further upmarket than its predecessor, which, while giving the car a more premium feel, also made it a pricier buy. The second-generation Peugeot 2008 ...