The Peugeot 207 is a supermini built by French company Peugeot and unveiled in January 2006. It was launched in France, Spain and Italy during April 2006 and later on in other European markets. The UK launch was on the 8th June 2006. It is designed to be the successor to the 206. However, owing to its huge popularity, the 206 will still be produced for the foreseable future for both European and other markets. The 207 is based on a significantly enhanced version of the platform used for the Citroën C3.

The 207 is available with five petrol engines as well as three HDi diesel engines. From petrol-powered engines there are two 1.4-litre with either 75 or 90 hp as well as three 1.6-litre: a 110 hp base version, a 115 hp Valvetronic engine and a 143 hp turbocharged version. The latter two engines result from the cooperation agreement between PSA and the BMW group. The diesel-powered engines available are a 1.4 litre 68 hp or a 1.6-litre HDi with maximum output of 90 or 109 hp, the latter with the addition of an intercooler.

The car is 4.03 m long, 1.72 m wide and 1.47 m tall. Currently, it is only available as a three- or five-door hatchback, but a 207 CC coupé convertible version is expected in early 2007 as well as probable station wagon, mini MPV and/or mini SUV versions later that year.

207 RCup

At the 2006 Geneva Motor Show Peugeot also unveiled a sporty concept car based on the 207 and badged as the 207 RCup. This Super 2000 version is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine with maximum output of 280 hp and is intended as a successor for the 206 World Rally Car which was successfully used by Peugeot in the World Rally Championship, where it helped the team winning the manufacturers' championship in 2000, 2001 and 2002.

External links

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• Peugeot 207 UK Website
• Peugeot Community Website
• Autoblog: Peugeot to launch 207 next week
• Details about the new 207 can be found here, new forum section added!

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