by Frank de Leeuw van Weenen May 26, 2008 4:00 PM
Filed Under: European, Peugeot
The current Peugeot 407 was introduced at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show and is scheduled for a minor facelift for the 2008 model year. Startign this summer the 407 Saloon and SW (Station Wagon) will feature (very) minor alterations to the pre-facelifted model.
The refreshed 407 Saloon and SW will have some more chrome details, like the vertical bars in the grille, and other 'subtle visual improvements' like the taillights. Inside Peugeot will offer more comfort for the occupants with on-board temperature control, new telematics systems and parking assist.
Most interesting changes happen under the hood though with an upgraded 2.0-litre HDi engine which now produces 103 kW / 140 bhp (3 kW improvement), requires 5.6 liters of diesel per 100 km, emits 150 g/km of CO2 and meets Euro 5 emissions standards.
Peugeot also added a new engine to its range, the 2.0-litre Bioflex engine which runs on Ethanol fuel will be available where governments apply biofuel tax incentives.
Since its launch, the elegant, distinctive and dynamic 407 Saloon and SW have become a benchmark in their segment due to their high levels of road holding. They also introduced a touch of style into a segment based around traditional yet conventional saloon and estates, designed with just volume and practicality in mind. Peugeot based the design of the 407 around a number of core motoring values identified from its customers: appearance and technology, driving enjoyment in both the Saloon and SW models, with the SW particularly ideal, due to its versatile for leisure pursuits, for both families and individuals or for business activities.
The 407 …a distinctive ‘stylish vehicle’ …
One of the main attractions of the 407 Saloon and SW is their feline appearance. The forward positioned and inclined front windscreen, bold rear design, large wheels, the 407 has all the personality that underlines the new design signature of Peugeot cars and has become an inspiration for the design of the front of all new models.
Characterised by an ever more distinctive design at the front, with an air intake that fits perfectly both in terms of technical performance and its bold design, it provides the 407 with its overall dynamic image.
Its dynamic characteristics including exceptional road holding, is the result of a number of technical solutions and Peugeot’s expert fine tuning of the suspension, benefiting both ride and handling.
In 2008 … The new 407
Since its launch, the 407 has enjoyed a strong position within its segment due to its distinctive appearance that sets it apart from the other vehicles in the segment and is still contemporary with the 207 and 308 models.
It continues to excel in terms of road holding and offers a combination of active safety, driving enjoyment and comfort of the highest level.
In anticipation of the changing expectations of its customers, Peugeot will strengthen the appeal of the 407 even further this summer.
The New 407 enhances the core aspects that are the key sources of enjoyment experienced by its users.
Subtle visual improvements updating a design that is just as dynamic and bold as before but now offers more in terms of elegance, robustness and high quality, both externally and internally.
New enhanced comfort equipment increases the appeal of the different versions by offering even greater wellbeing to its occupants, in particular onboard temperature control and new telematics systems.
New equipment like front parking assistance enhances the car’s world-wide reputation for ease of driving and dynamic performance.
It is available with a choice of four- and six-cylinder engines featuring cutting edge technology, particularly on the HDi Diesel versions, the most popular engine option in the 407.
These include an updated 2.0-litre HDi engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox which develops a power of 103 kW (140 bhp), an increase of 3 kW. It also benefits from a fuel consumption of 5.6 litres/100km and CO2 emissions reduced to 150 g/km. This engine, which complies with future Euro 5 emission standards, has been approved in accordance with this regulation.
This new specification testifies Peugeot’s ongoing commitment to achieve the best possible environmental performance on the new 407.
For example, after the standard fitment of an additive-enhanced diesel particulate filter system (FAP) on all HDi Diesel powered 407s and following the introduction of the 1.6-litre HDi FAP engine (110 bhp), particularly well suited as a fleet vehicle thanks to its low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions (only 140 g/km for the Saloon and SW), a new 2.0-litre Bioflex engine operating on E85 fuel will be available for destinations where road tax incentives favours biofuels, with their environmental benefits.
…To summarise, Peugeot has seized a great opportunity during the summer of 2008, to strengthen the appeal among motoring enthusiasts with the attractive new 407 in both Saloon and SW versions.
contrary to most peugeot cars, the 407 has gotten old before the time, the rear bumper isnt well integrated and they seem to have increased the height?? summing up, a flop
The 407 was not a good design so they didn't even bother to fit the new face of 308 and 207 onto it. Very poor facelift effort for a slow-selling and average car. Considering Citroen C5's size and looks, the French car of choice is quite easily C5. New Laguna looks horrible on the road and most probably we will get used to it in 6 months time...
The photos aren't the best but I bet it's still the same angry looking machine on the road. Besides being a 4 year old design it's still better and fresher looking than most, even newer cars. The 407 fit just as it were perfectly into the Peugeot-lineup so the minor to non-existent midlife facelift isn't really a surprise.
