UK: Peugeot launches new restyled 207

With three body shapes, hatchback, SW and CC, and twelve different power-plant options, the new 207 will further strengthen the 207's position as Europe's top selling small car, a position it has held for the last two consecutive years, 2007 and 2008.

In the UK the 207 is also a big success with over 167,000 vehicles sold since its introduction in June 2006.

The 207 has a deserved reputation for great style, and in August it becomes even more visually appealing due to the introduction of a number of new styling features:

[B]Exterior Styling Changes:[/B]

* A redesigned front which combines the car's natural dynamism with a softer visual look

* Increased use of exterior body colouring and chrome detailing

* Spectacular new rear lights which use panels of light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the hatchback and CC models

[B]A more luxurious Passenger Compartment with:[/B]

* New trims and detailing which place the emphasis on perceived quality, comfort and dynamism

* New instrument panel designs with a more modern look and visual appeal

As well as a host of styling changes, the new 207 also benefits from the expertise of Peugeot's engineers to further reduce fuel consumption and emissions on each new model the marque introduces.

[B]The new 207 benefits from:[/B]

* Particularly fuel efficient engines with reduced greenhouse gas emissions

* "Very low fuel consumption" optimised not only aerodynamically but also by operation of the engine itself and the rolling resistance of the vehicle, allowing CO2 emissions to be reduced to 99g/km

* The gradual introduction of engines meeting the Euro5 emission standard

* Introduction of a gear change indicator on manual gearbox models to encourage the driver to drive in a more environmentally efficient way.

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[I]Peugeot 207 GTi THP 175[/I]

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[I]Peugeot 207 hatchback[/I]

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[I]Peugeot 207 SW[/I]

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