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| Peugeot 407 | |
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 Pre-facelift Peugeot 407 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Peugeot |
| Model code |
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| Production | 2004–2011 2005–2011 (coupé) |
| Assembly |
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| Designer | Dominique Leonard |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Large family car (D) |
| Body style |
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| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | PSA PF3 platform |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speedmanual 6-speed manual 4-speedPSA - Renault automatic 6-speedAramox AF40/Aisin TF80SCautomatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm (107.3 in) |
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| Width |
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| Height |
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| Kerb weight | 1,475–1,799 kg (3,251.8–3,966.1 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Peugeot 406 |
| Successor | Peugeot 508 |
ThePeugeot 407 is alarge family car (D-segment) produced by theFrench automakerPeugeot from 2004 to 2011. It was available insaloon,coupé andestate variants, with bothdiesel andpetrol engines. The petrol engines range from 1.8 to 3.0 litresdisplacement, whereas the diesel engines range from 1.6 to 3.0 litres.
In France, sales commenced in June 2004, with sales in the rest of Europe commencing the following month.[1] According to the website of theEuropean Car of the Year, the 407 was one of the nominees for the award in 2005.[2]
The 407 was introduced in June 2004 as a replacement to thePeugeot 406 and was replaced in April 2011 by thePeugeot 508. The last Peugeot 407 was produced on 5 July 2011,[3] with the coupé model remaining in production until December 2011.[4]
The 407 was the successor to the hugely successfulPeugeot 406, and was launched inThe Sunday Times Motorshow Live on 27 May 2004.[5] The streamlined design of the car was seen as radical by magazines, such asAutocar, its most distinctive features being its large front grille, and the steeply raked screen pillars.[6]
Autocar also published undisguisedspy photos on three occasions throughout 2003, and commented that the rear window line of the saloon had "the similar feel to the short wheelbase of theFerrari 250."[7] The car was first announced and presented to the press inParis in February 2004. ThereGroupe PSA (then known as PSA Peugeot Citroën) invested€1.12 billion in launching the car.[8][9]
The estate, the Peugeot 407 SW, was launched four months after the saloon event, in September 2004.[10] The coupé was launched in July 2005, having been presented at theFrankfurt Motor Show in September 2005. It went on sale in January 2006.[11] The annual sales of the Peugeot 407 peaked at 259,000 units in 2005, with 57,000 sales outside Europe. The coupé production ended in March 2012.[12]
The models were given a minor facelift in August 2008, resulting in most petrol engine models being withdrawn from sale in theUnited Kingdom and other European countries. One model was available with AMVAR electronic suspension that controls each wheel's damping independently, adapting the hardness of the ride every 2.5 milliseconds to suit the driving style.[13]
The 407, both in sedan and coupé versions, received 5 out of 5 stars inEuroNCAP tests.[14]
The design of the car is very curved, which brings the design of the 407 more in line with the smallerPeugeot 307's looks. Its "face" features have angry-looking eyes and a big mouth. These changes from the more conservative looks of previous models have received both praise and criticism.
The pre-facelift saloon model has a 0.29 drag coefficient.[15]
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| Test | Score | Rating |
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| Adult occupant: | 34 |  |
| Child occupant: | 39 |  |
| Pedestrian: | 15 | |
| Test | Score | Rating |
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| Adult occupant: | 35 | |
| Child occupant: | 42 | |
| Pedestrian: | 15 | |
All engines haveDOHC and four valves per cylinder. All petrol engines have multi-pointfuel injection. All diesels havecommon rail direct injection
| Model | Engine type | Displacement Cylinders | Max. power at rpm | Max. torque at rpm | 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) | Vmax | Years | ||
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| Petrol Engines | |||||||||
| 1.8 | EW7 J4 (6FZ) | 1,749 ccI4 | 118 PS (87 kW; 116 hp) @ 5,500 rpm | 163 N⋅m (120 lb⋅ft) @ 4,500 rpm | 11.3 s | 200 km/h (124 mph) | 2004–2005 | ||
| 1.8 | EW7 (6FY) | 1,749 cc I4 | 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) @ 6,000 rpm | 170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) @ 3,750 rpm | 10.3 s | 203 km/h (126 mph) | 2005–2010 | ||
| 2.0 | EW10 J4 (RFN) | 1,997 cc I4 | 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) @ 6,000 rpm | 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) @ 4,100 rpm | 10.3 s | 212 km/h (132 mph) | 2004–2005 | ||
| 2.0 | EW10 A (RFJ) | 1,997 cc I4 | 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @ 6,000 rpm | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) @ 4,000 rpm | 10.3 s | 213 km/h (132 mph) | 2005–2011 | ||
| 2.2 | EW12 J4 (3FZ) | 2,230 cc I4 | 158 PS (116 kW; 156 hp) @ 5,650 rpm | 217 N⋅m (160 lb⋅ft) @ 3,900 rpm | 9.0 s (Man) 10.7 (Auto) SW: 11.1 s (Auto)[18] | 220 km/h (137 mph) | 2004–2005 | ||
| 2.2 | EW12 J4 (3FY) | 2,230 cc I4 | 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) @ 5,875 rpm | 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) @ 4,150 rpm | 10.1 s | 222 km/h (138 mph) | 2005–2009 | ||
| 3.0 | ES9 A (XFV) | 2,946 ccV6 | 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp) @ 6,000 rpm | 290 N⋅m (214 lb⋅ft) @ 3,750 rpm | 8.7 s (Auto)[18] | 235 km/h (146 mph) | 2004–2009 | ||
| Diesel Engines | |||||||||
| 1.6HDi | DV6 TED4 (9HY/9HZ) | 1,560 cc I4 | 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) @ 4,000 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) @ 1,750 rpm | 13.1 s | 192 km/h (119 mph) | 2004–2010 | ||
| 2.0HDi | DW10 BTED4 (RHR) | 1,997 cc I4 | 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) @ 4,000 rpm | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) @ 2,000 rpm | 9.8 s (Man) 10.7 (Auto) SW: 11.2s (Auto)[18] | 208 km/h (129 mph) | 2004–2009 | ||
| 2.0HDi | DW10 BTED4 (RHF) | 1,997 cc I4 | 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @ 4,000 rpm | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) @ 2,000 rpm | 9.8 s | 208 km/h (129 mph) | 2008–2010 | ||
| 2.0HDi | DW10 CTED4 (RHH) | 1,997 cc I4 | 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) @ 3,750 rpm | 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) @ 2,000–3,000 rpm | 9.6 s | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 2009–2011 | ||
| 2.2HDi | DW12 BTED4 (4HT) | 2,179 cc I4 | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @ 4,000 rpm | 370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500 rpm | 8.7 s | 225 km/h (140 mph) | 2006–2010 | ||
| 2.7HDi | DT17 TED4 (UHZ) | 2,720 cc V6 | 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) @ 4,000 rpm | 440 N⋅m (325 lb⋅ft) @ 1,900 rpm | 8.5 s | 230 km/h (143 mph) | 2006–2009 | ||
| 3.0HDi | DT20 C | 2,993 cc V6 | 241 PS (177 kW; 238 hp) @ 3,800 rpm | 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) @ 1,600 rpm | 7.9 s | 245 km/h (152 mph) | 2009–2011 | ||
The first advertisement, known as "The Toys" or "Les Jouets", featured life-size toy cars shown up by the sleek newly released Peugeot 407. Directed by Philippe André, for agency BETCEuro RSCG, the advert was filmed inSydney,Australia. As a result, cars are shown crossing theSydney Harbour Bridge. André developed twenty model cars, especially for the shoot. This campaign was launched in June 2004.[19]
The soundtrack was provided by French duoThe Film (Guillaume Brière & Benjamin Lebeau), with their song "Can You Touch Me", an adaptation of their earlier song "Can You Trust Me".
The next advertisement featured the same scenario of life-size toy cars in Sydney, this time taking a new Peugeot 407 SW out of the city to a beachside home. Along the way, we see old and decrepit station wagons breaking down or suffering from image problems. The soundtrack features "(Lady) Hear Me Tonight" by theModjo. The commercials used the slogan "Playtime is Over", which some perceived to be the retort to the then slogan ofRenault'sLaguna, "Serious Playtime", which was launched in August 2002.[20]
The slogan given at the end in Spanish was "Volvamos a hablar de automóviles" ("Let's talk about cars again").
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The saloon version of the 407 was first previewed, with the name "407 Elixir", at the2003 Frankfurt Motor Show. The "407 Silhouette" is arace car, with most design features of the coupé. A version, almost identical to the released coupé, was presented at the2005 Geneva Motor Show, under the name "407 Prologue". The "407 Macarena" is the four-doorcoupé convertible, produced byHeuliez, and was presented at the2006 Geneva Motor Show.
The 407 sedan appeared in thecomedy filmTaxi 4 from 2007 and the filmTaxi 5 from 2018. The previous films in the series had its predecessor, the406.[21]
Philippe Varin, from PSA, announced in November 2010 that the successor of the Peugeot 407 would not be called thePeugeot 408, but instead thePeugeot 508. The 508 was officially launched at theParis Motor Show in October 2010.[22]
The saloon of the 508 was approximately 12 cm (5 inches) longer than the 407, and also replaced the largerPeugeot 607.[23] The name Peugeot 408 was used for the Chinese built notchback version of thePeugeot 308, that replaced the 407 inSouth America.
The saloon of the Peugeot 407 has been produced byMajorette andNorev, while the SW was only produced by Norev.
The coupé has been produced by Norev and Welly, and the concept "407 Elixr" has been produced only by Norev.
| Year | Worldwide Production | Worldwide sales | Notes |
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| 2004 | 170,000 | 170,000[24] | |
| 2005 | 271,000 | 268,000[24] | |
| 2006 | 197,700 | 194,800[24] | |
| 2007 | 162,000 | 158,000[24] | |
| 2008 | 117,700 | 113,400[24] | |
| 2009 | 96,500[25] | 90,800[24] | |
| 2010 | 84,900[25] | 79,300[25] | |
| 2011 | 9,348[26] | 4,605[26] | Total 407 production reaches 1.109.148 units.[26] |
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