- 207 air-freighted from France for a special preview at the Australian International Motorshow
- The 207 will go on sale in the first quarter of 2007
- Succeeds but does not replace the Peugeot 206 – best selling Peugeot ever
- Range will feature petrol engine's developed by a PSA-Peugeot / BMW collaboration
Peugeot is pleased to announce the introduction of the 207, the newest member of the legendary 2 series dynasty, which has seen over 13.2 million cars produced since the launch of the 201 in 1929.
When the Peugeot 206 replaced the legendary Peugeot 205, nobody could have known what a success it was going to be. With over 5.5 million Peugeot 206's produced, it has become the best selling Peugeot ever.
The next chapter in the Peugeot 2 series is now here with the launch of the Peugeot 207. Continuing to build on the three key strengths of the previous models: visual appeal, strong personality and exemplary road holding, the 207 will succeed but not replace the 206.
The launch of the 207 in Australia in the first quarter next year, recognises that the choice of buying a small car has now evolved from choice by default, to that of a genuine preference. This evolution has seen a growth in the light and the small segments of the market, to the detriment of larger cars.
The 207 is based on Peugeot's platform one, which it shares with the innovative Peugeot 1007 and was designed in house by Peugeot's own stylists. The Peugeot 207 has a unique appearance with a blend of soft curves and bold contours which together, create an elegant car whose exterior style, however, still retains a recognisable visual link to the Marque's other models.
Boasting engines developed by PSA and the BMW Group, the 207's petrol engine line-up will no doubt excite, featuring a 1.4, a naturally aspirated 1.6 and also a 1.6 high-pressure turbo version at launch. Rounding out the range will be a segment defining 207 diesel model, equipped with a 1.6 litre HDi engine featuring a particulate filter as standard.
The full model range, pricing and specifications will be announced next year.
For further information contact:
Mathew McAuley
Public and Customer Relations Manager
Phone: 02 8737 7900
Mobile: 0439 984 228
e-Mail: mathew.mcauley@peugeot.com.au
206 – 207 Model Comparison Summary…
|
206 |
207 |
|
| Length |
3830 mm |
4030 mm |
+ 200 mm |
| Width |
1655 mm |
1720 mm |
+ 65 mm |
| Height |
1416 mm |
1472 mm |
+ 56 mm |
| Wheelbase |
2443 mm |
2540 mm |
+ 97 mm |
| Track Front |
1437 mm |
1475 mm |
+ 38 mm |
| Track Rear |
1428 mm |
1466 mm |
+ 38 mm |
| Kerb Weight Range |
1025 – 1130 kg |
1138 – 1253 kg |
113 – 123 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
50 litres |
50 litres |
- |
| Front Suspension |
Pseudo McPherson Strut with linked Anti roll bar |
Pseudo McPherson Strut with linked Anti roll bar |
- |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent trailing arms with transverse torsion bars |
Torsion beam with vertical shock absorbers and coil springs |
- |
| Power Steering |
Hydraulic – Electro Hydraulic |
Electric |
- |
| Steering Column Adjustment (Height / Depth) |
35 mm height adjustment only |
40 / 40 mm |
+ 5 mm height / + 40 mm depth |
| Turning Circle (Kerb To Kerb) |
9.85 – 10.5 m |
10.40 – 10.60 m |
0.55 – 0.1 m |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter |
266 – 283 mm |
266 – 283 mm |
+ 40 mm depth |
| Rear Brake Disc Diameter |
247 mm |
249 mm |
+ 2 mm |
| Wheel Diameter |
14" / 15" / 16" / 17" |
15" / 16" / 17" |
|
| Total Glazed Area |
2.96 m2 |
3 m2 |
+ 0.04 m2 |
| Front Seat Slide Movement |
220 mm |
230 mm |
+ 10 mm |
| Front Headroom |
889 mm |
899 mm |
+ 10 mm |
| Maximum Front Interior Width |
1366 mm |
1446 mm |
+ 80 mm |
| - |
- |
- |
- |
| Rear Headroom |
850 mm |
854 mm |
+ 4 mm |
| Rear Seat Height |
310 mm |
325 mm |
+ 15 mm |
| Maximum Rear Interior Width |
1362 mm |
1424 mm |
+ 62 mm |
| Interior Length |
1640 mm |
1675 mm |
+ 35 mm |
| Boot Capacity (Under Parcel Shelf) |
245 dm3 |
270 dm3 |
+ 25 dm3 |
| Maximum Boot Capacity Rear Seats Folded |
1130 dm3 |
1195 dm3 |
+ 65 dm3 |