Peugeot 807 (2003 – 2010) Review

March 2002

Second generation Peugeot MPV made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show March 2002. Longer, taller and wider than model it replaces.

Features include automatic electric sliding rear side doors; sliding rear seats fitted with the Quickfix patented anchorage system for easy moving and removal; a huge number of storage compartments and cubby holes; air conditioning offering up to four independent climate zones (like the new MB E Class); the option of three electric tilt/slide sunroofs; foldaway mirror to enable the driver to keep an eye on passengers.

Dashboard has a central instrument display, like the Picasso, Yaris and new Nissan Primera, and a seven inch information display monitor can be included.

Engine range includes the 2.0 litre 110bhp HDI; the 2.0 litre 138bhp 16v petrol; the 2.2 litre 136bhp HDI; a brand new 2.2 litre 160bhp 16v petrol and a 3.0 litre 208bhp petrol V6. Transmission options are Citroen's sequential auto adaptive automatic or a five-speed manual. Safety equipment includes strong, reinforced body; electronic stability programme; ABS with EBD; six airbags; automatic low tyre pressure warning; and electronic parking assistance.

All 7 passengers get a three-point belt with belt for centre row centre passenger built into seat back. Revised five star 2003 NCAP crash test rating. 2.0 110bhp HDI auto from August 2003. 6-speed manual ML6C gerarbox for 2.2HDI from late February 2004. 2.0HDI up to 120bhp from May 2006.

RT4 Multi Media + satnav system available from July 2007. 30 GB hard disk stores European mapping and 180 hours of music. Includes in-built hands-free mobile phone. 3D “birds eye” view graphical display to make finding locations easier, combined with TMC traffic information broadcasts from Trafficmaster to provide “real time” traffic data, and the ability to “divert” around traffic incidents. Offered as a combined option with front fog lights and the visibility pack on the Expert Van and Tepee range for £1,250.

January 2008

807 relaunched January 2008 with option of new 2.2-litre twin-turbo HDi 170 engine. New optional six-speed automatic transmission from February 2008. HDi 170 supplements HDi 120 and HDi 136 diesel engines, and will be available exclusively in ‘Executive’ trim. Other improvements for 2008 include new exterior detailing and a new Mistral Black interior trim.

The HDi 170 has maximum torque of 273 lb ft at 1500rpm for the manual gearbox and (significantly) 300 lb ft at 1,750rpm with the 6-speed ‘Porsche Tiptronic System’ automatic gearbox. Engine producesf 148 lb ft at 1,000rpm and 207 lb ft at 1,250rpm so no flat-spot. Makes vehicle much more pleasant to drive.

New 807 engine range now comprises:
2.0-litre 16v HDi 120bhp, 225 lb ft, 6-speed manual gearbox
2.0-litre 16v HDi FAP 136bhp, 240 lb ft, 6-speed manual gearbox
2.2-litre 16v HDi FAP 170bhp, 273 lb ft, 6-speed manual gearbox
2.2-litre 16v HDi FAP 170bhp, 300 lb ft, 6-speed automatic gearbox
2.0-litre 16v petrol 143bhp, 150 lb ft, 5-speed manual gearbox
2.0-litre 16v petrol 143bhp, 150 lb ft, 4-speed automatic gearbox

New Aisin Warner six-speed automatic also improves driveability due to ‘lower’ first gear. The use of a ‘higher’ sixth gear also reduces fuel consumption and keeps noise levels low. Strength of new gearbox permits the engine to develop an even higher maximum torque output of 300 lb ft at 1750rpm. 6-speed auto has two driving modes: one automatic self-adaptive mode for a stress-free drive, which automatically adapts to the driver’s driving style and the other is more active, thanks to the ‘Porsche Tiptronic System’ sequential control.

Entire 807 range in 2008 is distinguished externally by a body colour coded exterior, including bumpers and bodyside mouldings, with chrome inserts and door handles. Inside the interior has been tailored with a new ‘Mistral Black’ trim, bringing more clarity and quality to the overall design and modularity available.

RD4 radio/CD player, with MP3 playback capability is now standard across the range (the MP3 functionality enables audio playback of CD discs encoded with MP3 files via the in dash unit).

Three trim levels – S, SE and Executive. The SE model now features, as standard, a Visibility Pack (automatic headlamps on with time delay security illumination and automatic rain sensing front wipers), leather steering wheel and dark tinted rear side windows. Top-of-the-range ‘Executive’ model has a huge list of standard features and 2008 models also now include a new Mistral Black leather interior trim and front parking aid. Finally, there are also two new metallic paint finishes available, Delft Blue and Moondust Grey.

New 807 range starts at £19,695 for the 2.0-litre 807 ‘S’ and extends to the fully-equipped 807 HDi 170 FAP ‘Executive’ six-speed manual at £26,895 and the new six-speed Automatic at £27,695.

‘Low emissions per person’ – the new HDi 170 has a CO2 of 191g/km, equivalent when divided by the potential of carrying 8 people to just 24g/km per person