Peugeot 4007 (2007 – 2012) Review

Peugeot badged version of 7-seater 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.

4,640mm long x 1,810mm wide x 1,730mm high.

PSA 2.2 litre 156PS at 4,000rpm, 380Nm torque at 2,000rpm. Diesel Particulate Filter System engine and 6-speed manual box. Can run on 30% biodiesel without modification. Two piece tailgate.

Two model range – SE at £22,790 and GT at £25,490. Low CO2 191 g/km, 39.2 mpg. Can seat 5+2 people.

As Outlander, has On Demand 4WD system offering Permanent 2WD with all power directed to the front wheels, Automatic 4WD – engine torque is delivered automatically to wheels that require the most traction at any time, Permanent 4WD – splits torque 50:50 between front and rear wheels making it perfect for when the going gets tough.

Standard equipment:
Electronic ‘on-demand’ four-wheel drive system,
ESP, ABS and EBFD
Roof bars
Automatic air conditioning with climate control, pollen and dust filters
6 airbags (front, side, and curtain)
Ultrasonic alarm and remote control central locking with deadlocks
Trip computer, front fog lights and radio/ CD player with MP3 compatibility
SE has standard 16” alloy wheels. Price £22,790. 191g/km CO2.

GT has full black leather upholstery, 18” alloy wheels, a 6 disc CD autochanger, rear parking aid, xenon headlights, dark tinted rear windows and increased use of chrome detailing. Price £25,490. 194g/km CO2.

Built at Nedcar, Born, Holland along with Mitsubishi Outlander and Citroen C-Crosser from January 2009. Sport Pack option is introduced 9-5-2008 to enhance the ‘entry model’ SE for customers wanting an enhanced presence on the roads.

The 4007 SE Irmscher Sport Pack includes Aero Star Design 19” alloy wheels on Pirelli 235/45 x R19 tyres, a body-coloured rear roof spoiler, front lower spoiler and twin tailpipe finishers - all available for £600. Purchased individually they would total £2,950. The Sport Park items are available on 4007 SE models in four metallic colours; Pearl Black, Arctic Silver, Pilbara Grey and Istria Blue.

Irmscher have worked with Peugeot successfully with styling projects on the 207 GTi THP 175, 107 Sport XS and 407 Sport XS. For customers who already have the Peugeot 4007, or wish to enhance their new car’s personality, Peugeot’s approved accessories offer a range of items:
Chrome side bars £379
Chrome mirror covers £79
Chrome door handle covers £89
SP sports front grille £199

April 2009

New model 'Sport XS' with prominent sports features announced. Same 156PS 2.2 diesel with 380Nm torque. Features include 18" alloy wheels and stylish sports leather seats in a value package just £1,450 over the range entry model, priced at £24,695. Five-seat only configuration with special black leather upholstery and full exterior Sport styling kit of chrome side bars, wing mirror covers, door handles and a twin tail pipe extension. Body coloured front lower and rear roof spoilers completes the distinctive exterior. Bluetooth handsfree telephone facility is also a standard feature of 4007 Sport XS.

The on-the-road price for the 4007 Sport XS is £24,695, just £1,450 up from SE and £1,150 below the top-of-the-range GT model.

September 2009

6-speed DCS (dual clutch system) automatic version introduced. This technique consists of automating the gear changes on a manual gearbox and using two clutches to transmit the engine torque. The first clutch is located on the even-numbered gears while the second clutch is fitted to the odd-numbered gears. A fine-tuned electronic management system anticipates the gear changes and hydraulically operates one of the two clutches, which operate in parallel, within a few tenths of a second without a torque converter. As such, one shaft is always connected and changing from one gear to another takes place in just a few tenths of a second, resulting in exceptionally smooth driving.

The DCS 6 has the advantage of an adaptation program for slopes or inclines. The computer (ECU) authorises engine braking power according to the contours of the road to augment smooth driving. In the same vein, hill start assistance is another feature, derived from the ESP system; it automatically holds the vehicle for a few seconds to assist the vehicle in pulling away from a start.

* 38.7 MPG on the Combined Cycle
* 192g/km CO2 (the same SE spec manual version is 191g/km CO2)
Enhanced attractive design

On the inside, new elegant edging trim surrounds the instrument panel visor and front door strips, while the air conditioning controls has chrome trim finish. The multi-function display, located between the two instrument panel dials has a new colour graphic interface, made possible by the use of an LCD matrix.

4007 DCS automatic models, available in SE and GT trim (both equipped as standard with seven seats), are distinguished by twin tailpipes.

The 4007 range started at £23,345 (on-the-road) with the DCS automatic, with the SE trim, start from £24,545 (on-the-road).