UK: Peugeot 407 - now available with the new 1.6-litre HDi 110

The new 407 continues to improve following new features introduced last July on both the 407 Saloon and SW, to its style, robustness and high quality.

These combined enhancements to interior comfort and equipment (front parking assistance, new Peugeot Connect (RNEG) navigation and Connect Media (RT5) navigation systems) included the arrival of the latest 2.0-litre HDi FAP Euro 5 specification engine, capable of 4.7 liters/100 km, 150g/km of CO2 with power increased to 140 bhp.

Latest versions of 407 now benefit from a multitude of further technical developments - all designed to enhance the overall driving enjoyment - that include a revised 1.6-litre HDi 110 bhp engine with a Combined fuel economy of 4.1 liters/100 km with CO2 emissions of 129g/km.

A key factor that ensures efficient optimisation is the major engine recalibration carried out on the 1.6-litre HDi FAP unit to obtain a significant reduction of emissions. Achieving 129g/km of CO2 has been obtained without any change to gear ratios, so performance levels and acceleration remain unaffected.

Another supplementary contribution to the HDi 110 engine's fuel efficient behaviour is the adoption of electro-hydraulic power steering. The power steering is controlled by a hydraulic electro-pump unit in which assistance varies according to the speed of the car, the speed of rotation of the steering and the temperature of the steering fluid.

This steering system, already in place on other models in the 407 range (except six cylinder models), optimises fuel consumption compared to traditional hydraulic steering powered by the engine. In addition, due to the permanent adaptation of the force to be supplied, it offers the driver maximum steering accuracy as well as excellent feedback, while at the same time facilitating manoeuvres at low speed.

Finally, the latest 407 is now equipped with new Michelin Energy Saver 205/60 R16 H tyres which significantly reduce rolling friction through advanced tyre construction.

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Credits: JRC