French carmaker Peugot has recently released for sale in the UK the 2012 iteration of its popular hatchback, the 207 model lineup. Not much has changed from the previous model except for some minor details such as creases in the body panels to make it look more attractive, LED tail lights and sculpted headlights, a new cabin interior layout with tech trims and of course, pricing.
The new Peugeot 207 is offered as a 3-door or 5-door hatchback powered by either a diesel or petrol engine with 5-speed manual transmission or available 4-speed automatic, depending on model trim. There are three different specs of diesel HDI engines: a 1.4L with 70hp and two 1.6L variants with 90hp and 110hp respectively, while the petrol engine comes in two versions with varying degrees of horsepower that are listed as follows: 1.4L inline-4 with 74hp, 90hp and 95hp and 1.6L inline-4 with 120hp, 150hp and 175hp.
The new Peugeot 207 still retains the good looks that gave it a decent following in Britain but that’s just about all that it can gather when pitted against popular hot hatch rivals like the Honda Jazz, Ford Focus and VW Golf. Long on looks but short in performance, the blame goes to the questionable choice of otherwise anemic petrol engines to match the 207s quality build and sporty demeanor. Despite that setback, car reviewers still gave praise to its decent lineup of frugal diesel powerplants.
As for the available trims and pricing for the 2012 Puegeot 207, the available models start with the basic Access, the upgraded Active, the mid-tier Sportium, the top of the line Allure, and the diesel-only Oxygo and Oxygo+ of which are the most fuel efficient of the bunch with a range of 74 miles to the gallon. Prices start for as low as £9,995 for the basic Access up to £16,145 for the Allure 1.6 HDI.
What the Peugeot 207 lacks in performance it makes up for in creature comfort and safety features. Inside the cabin one will find available standard features like aircon, cruise control, CD/radio with MP3 and available Bluetooth, power steering/door locks/mirror/windows, leather trims for the upscale models, Emergency Brake Assist, stability control system with ABS, Electronic Brake Distribution, static directional headlights, front/side and curtain airbags, and alloy wheels among others.
The French may be known for the finer things in life such as architecture, arts, wine, food, sidewalk cafés, fine dining, fashion, designer labels and even croissants… but really not so much for cars. So for those who are enamoured by the 2012 Peugeot 207’s overall styling and can’t resist buying one, they will be better off driving out the dealer’s lot with the diesel version.
Source: http://www.allreleasedates.co.uk/post/2011/11/06/2012-Peugeot-207.aspx
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