What are reviews of "Peugeot-407"? A full review of the car

The French carmaker «Peugeot» has long been known to the world for its quality and reliable cars. In recent times the company has often changed its line of machines. However, some of them for many years remain the true best sellers. One of such models is “Peugeot-407". Photos and review of this car – further in our article.

Previous generation – the design and decor

The Model received index 407, was presented to the public in spring 2004. The novelty was very successful, as was a very attractive design and high dynamic performance. The exterior elegance of the car are well complemented with no less exquisite inner part. According to the reviews, “Peugeot-407" is one of those machines, which is able to interest even the most capricious car lover.

Also, the owners had noted a high level of ergonomics and usability of the interior parts. But not only that innovation has surprised the world. Sports line interior perfectly complemented by a leather steering wheel and soft plastic with high-tech equipment did not leave doubts about the prestige and respectability of the brand. By the way, the steering column was regulated by two factors – height and reach.

Special attention deserved the large multifunction LCD display, which was carried out control of air conditioning and sound system. In addition, the onboard computer showed the exact time and temperature “behind”. So this level of equipment from the French in 2004, nobody expected.

Thanks to its impressive length, this salon had a lot of free space. It was so much that BMW coupe can accommodate with the convenience up to two adult passengers in the rear seats. Remarkably, the salon floor was almost flat.

However, not only these moments, celebrate reviews. «Peugeot-407” is famous for its roomy trunk. With its 407 litres volume the car turned into such a little truck. By the way, unlike previous models, the 407 was not in the trunk, wheel arches, allowing you to carry the most unconventional loads. But if 400 liters was too much, you can always increase the volume if you fold the rear row of seats.

Specifications

According to the reviews, “Peugeot-407" known as the car with one of the most wide gamma of engines. Only the buyer could choose one of six offered by the manufacturer of the units. Among them were the most modest and economical engines (a 1.6-liter capacity of 106 horsepower) and a sports setup (three-liter V6 with a capacity of 211 “horsepower”).

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Facelift

In 2008, the French decided to upgrade to “Peugeot-407". Owner reviews say that the restyled version changed not only externally but also internally. But about all under the order.

“Peugeot-407": photos and review of design

So, the appearance. The exterior of the car has changed dramatically for the better. Now the car became more solid and sporty. Painted in body color moldings, chrome grille significantly changed the appearance of «Peugeot-407". The price is on the car practically has not changed. Depending on the configuration the price of the novelty was of the order of 20 to 32 thousand euros. By the way, changes were made and the size – the novelty is slightly increased in length of 15 millimeters.

The Interior has undergone great changes. According to the reviews, “Peugeot-407" inside was even more dynamic and elegant. Now it is not to be confused with any budget sedan. The current restyled model – like sports car, the same solid and slightly aggressive. Inside there's a new chrome elements, as well as a more exclusive trim of the centre console. However, it is only available in top trim levels of the coupe. In terms of the various “bells and whistles" redesigned "Peugeot-407" (photo of this car, you can see a bit below) is able to make a solid competition, even the most hyped and well-known competitors. Now “French” boasts of having two PDC, automatic headlamps, a navigation system and a more advanced acoustics.

Feedback on “Peugeot-407" and technical specifications

Along with the appearance changes the company has made adjustments in the range of engines. Now the range of power units added five new turbodiesels and four petrol units. However, now the concern «Peugeot» did not focus only on power and dynamic characteristics, but the sustainability and moderate fuel consumption. So, an updated range of engines fully complies with environmental standard «Euro 5», and the most economical 2-litre turbodiesel consumes just 5.6 liters on the “hundred”. Also in the range of units there is a new 2-litre engine, “Attachment”, which are able to run on bioethanol. But as the reviews say, “Peugeot-407» on the Russian roads was popular only with a petrol engine. On the diesel versions (andall other cars with such engines) often clogged the fuel system, which was reflected in the cost of care.

Conclusion

So we figured out what features the car has “Peugeot-407". Finally, we note that, despite his advanced age, this car remains good for those who especially appreciates the speed and ride comfort. However, every year increasingly it tried to oust from the world market, other competitors developing more new and improved models of cars. And so it happened - in 2010 the serial production of the 407-th model stopped. Now compartment can only be purchased on the secondary market.