Peugeot 407 – everything you need to know

History

The Peugeot 407 entered the market in 2004 as a Sedan. A Peugeot 407 SW (station wagon) followed not much later. The 407 is the successor to the Peugeot 406. In 2005, the French automaker introduced the Peugeot 407 Coupe. All 407 models are built on the PSA PF3 platform. In 2011, the curtain falls on the Peugeot 407 models and the successor Peugeot 508 enters the market. At its peak, the French automaker sold 259,000 units of the 407. That was in 2005.

Peugeot 407 Design

The 407 makes a big leap in the brand’s design language. The front of the car has large, distinctive headlights and also a substantial grille, also known as the “lion’s mouth. In August, the Peugeot 407 received a facelift. The engines were also upgraded at that time. You don’t have to worry about the safety of the car. In the EuroNCAP crash test, the 407 scored four to five stars.

Peugeot 407 Interior

The 407’s interior looks stylish. The seats are nice and comfortable and provide adequate lateral support. Most examples of the 407 are equipped with various options, such as automatic climate control, an infotainment system with fors display and cruise control. Thanks to convenient shortcut keys, it is possible to quickly conjure up the desired menu on the display.

Thanks to a wheelbase of 2,725 mm, the French car is surprisingly spacious inside. The luggage space can be increased by folding down the rear seatback. Thanks to a wheelbase of 2,725 mm, the 407 is surprisingly spacious inside. Vehicle weight ranges from 1,475 to 1,799 kilograms, depending on equipment and engine variant.

engines

The supply of the 407 on the occasion market is plentiful. That’s because the car was sold in large numbers. There is a choice of diesel and gasoline engines. The gasoline versions are also compatible with E10 fuels. Capabilities vary widely.

Peugeot supplied the model with several gasoline engines including a 1.8 four-cylinder with 117 or 125 hp. The 2.0-liter gasoline engines have 136 to 140 hp. The 2.2 gasoline with 158 and 163 hp as well as a 3.0 V6 with 211 hp complete the gasoline lineup. Diesel can be had with a 1.6 HDiF (109 hp), 2.0 HDiF (136 hp), 2.2 HDiF (170 hp) or a 2.7 V7 HDiF with 204 hp.

Peugeot 407 occasion

Occasions of this French model do not disappoint in terms of handling and comfort. They are also nice and roomy. If you are planning to buy and occasion 407 then chances are pretty good that you will bump into one for a relatively low amount. After all, they are very accessible. Most cars have a manual transmission. The more expensive Peugeot 407 used cars have an automatic transmission. The V6 engines always have a six-speed automatic transmission.

Looking for tips on this Peugeot? There are always people who already drive a 407. For example, take a look at ProblemCar’s forum. They have even more information about this Frenchman.