PEUGEOT207 - 3 doors 2009 - 2012

　　The French automaker Peugeot refreshed its small-sized vehicle lineup 307 in 2009 and made it fit into the Euro 5 emission standards, which became mandatory in September of that year.

　　Just three years have passed since the launch of the 207 lineup, but the B-segment Peugeot went through a necessary upgrade. Along with the technical bits and pieces that needed to be improved, the automaker also worked on the vehicle’s exterior and interior. In Europe, the small segment was highly contested, and almost all brands had something to offer there.

　　By 2009, Peugeot sold almost 1.5 million units of this vehicle, so it was an important vehicle in the automaker’s range. Still, it needed something more to make customers happy, especially teenagers who needed a vehicle for driving around town at an affordable price and in a sporty-looking vehicle. That was one of the reasons why the car manufacturer offered a three-door bodywork version for it.

　　At the front, the automaker created a new lower bumper that offered a sportier look for the vehicle by adding a set of side scoops that flanked the grille. As an option, customers could have fog lamps there. From its profile, the blackened B-posts created the impression of longer doors, even though they kept the same dimension as before. But the most significant difference was noticed at the back.

　　With the 2009 207, Peugeot introduced LED taillights on this successful model. This improvement was highly appreciated by customers, who saw it as an upgrade towards upscale brands. To further emphasize a premium look, buyers could order the vehicle with more chromed details on the exterior, around the windows, and the front fog lamps.

　　But Peugeot also knew that customers had to feel great inside the 207, so it enhanced the cabin with better and softer materials in most areas. As a result, it improved the perceived quality. Furthermore, the instrument cluster was slightly redesigned, with better-looking chromed surroundings. In terms of equipment, the automaker added Bluetooth connectivity for phone calls to the vehicle, which was offered as an option.

　　Among other new features, the car finally got a one-touch power window for the driver, but still, the rear ones were manual since they had a pop-out system. The AC got an auto function as an option, and base models came with a regular ventilation system and heating.

　　Peugeot installed either regular bucket seats or high-bolstered ones, depending on the engine version. Most versions came fitted with height adjustments for the driver’s position and tilt-column steering wheel. In the back, the split-folding (60/40) bench seat could expand the trunk space.

　　Under the hood, the automaker installed a choice of gasoline and turbodiesel engines ranging between 70 PS (69 hp) and 156 PS (154 hp) paired with five- or six-speed manual transmissions that sent their power to the front wheels. A six-speed automatic was available for specific versions.

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