Car Popular Review: Peugeot 207

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New Peugeot 207 Sportium Special Edition for Britain

There's a new addition to the range of Peugeot's 207 hatchback. It's called the "Sportium" and it builds on the specification of the previous special edition ["special edition" translates to "higher-spec model" in Peugeot's language...] 207 Millesim model. Available exclusively as a hatchback with a choice of either a VTi 95HP Euro 5 petrol engine or Peugeot's new HDi 92HP Euro 5 diesel engine, the Sportium is priced in the UK from £12,595.

All 207 Sportium models come with a chrome effect finish to the front grille, color-coded body side mouldings and 15-inch (petrol model) or 16-inch (diesel model) alloy wheels.

Other standard features include power steering, six airbags, remote control central locking with deadlocks ABS, EBFD, EBA, manual air-conditioning, front fog lights, Peugeot connect USB with Bluetooth and free Nokia 5230 smart phone with Satellite Navigation and in car mounting kit.

Peugeot 207 Hatch, SW and Outdoor Receive New 112HP Diesel with Six-Speed Gearbox

Peugeot UK is enhancing its 207 model lineup (hatchback, SW and Outdoor SW) for the 2010MY with the introduction of a more powerful Euro 5 HDi diesel engine paired to a new six-speed manual gearbox.

The new 1.6-liter diesel turbo diesel unit that produces 112HP and 270Nm of torque (285Nm with overboost) replaces Peugeot's previous 1.6L HDi engine with 110HP. According to the French automaker, between this new 1.6-liter HDi and its predecessor, more than 50 per cent of the parts have been entirely redesigned.

Peugeot says that with this engine, the 207 Sport HDi 110 hatchback and SW Sport sprint from zero to 62mph (100km/h) in 11.1 sec and reach a top speed of 120mph or 193km/h, while returning a combined fuel economy of 61.4mpg UK, equal to 51.1mpg US and 4.6lt/100km.

On the road prices range from £15,645 for the 207 3door to £17,585 for the 207 Outdoor SW.

New Peugeot Hoggar: Pocket-Sized Pick-Up Truck Based on the 207 Hatch

A new challenger is entering Brazil's lucrative small pick-up truck market as Peugeot's South American arm introduced the Hoggar today. Designed in Brazil, the pint-sized model is a pickup-truck version of the domestic market 207 supermini, which has nothing to do with the European 207 hatch as the Brazilian model is based on Peugeot's previous generation 206 hatch.

According to the French automaker, the Hoggar that borrows its name from Peugeot's funky 2003 beach-buggy concept has a load capacity of 1,151 liters and a payload of 742 kg or 1,635 pounds.

Peugeot's Fiat Strada and Chevrolet Montana rival will be launched in Brazil in May with two fuel-flex four-cylinder engines with a displacement of 1.4-liters and 1.6-liters.

New Limited Run Peugeot 207 S16 is All Show, No Go

French carmaker Peugeot is capitalizing on Kriss Meeke's 2009 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) driver's title with the creation of the special edition 207 S16 that will be produced in a mere 250 examples, all of which are intended for the UK market.

Unfortunately, despite its dramatic, go-fast looks, the 207 S16 is nothing more than a dressed up 207 Sport 1.6 VTi.

Changes over the Sport model include the standard Bianca white finish that's complemented by a full 207 RC Cup bodykit comprising front and rear spoilers, side skirts and a pseudo rear diffuser, 17-inch Hockenheim alloy wheels, dark tinted rear windows, a 'sports mesh' front grille and special interior badge signed by Kris Meeke.

Buyers can also opt free of charge for vinyl rally graphics that mimic those found on Kris Meeke's IRC winning 207 S2000 rally car.

The 207S16 is powered by the same 1.6-liter four-pot with 120HP found on the Sport model.

The 1.6-liter engine propels the three-door hatch from zero to 62mph (100km/h) in a sober 10.7 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 125mph or 201km/h, while returning a combined fuel economy of 47.1mpg UK or 39.2mpg US - 6.0 lt/100km.

Peugeot's UK arm said that the 207 S16 benefits from over £1,200 worth of additional specification compared to a standard Sport model and is priced at £14,695.

Peugeot's Frisky 207 GTi Superchipped to 190HP

ECU specialist "Superchips" has announced a new performance upgrade for the Ford Fiesta-sized Peugeot 207 GTi which is sold with the 'RC' badge in markets outside the UK. The tuner claims that after the ECU remap, the 207 GTi's 1.6-liter twin-scroll turbocharged engines produces a power gain of 12bhp, from 178bhp to 190bhp with an extra 25bhp in the mid range.

Furthermore, torque is lifted from a measured 258Nm (188lb.ft) to 306Nm (223lb.ft,) with is available from 2000rpm to 4000rpm.

The new ECU upgrade for all MY2007 onwards Peugeot 207 GTis can be installed by visiting one of approximately 100 Superchips dealerships in the UK.

The performance remap is priced at £391.00 including 17.5 per cent VAT and is covered by a 12 month, 30,000 mile warranty.

New Peugeot 207 Economique with Aero Tweaks and Engine Mods Returns 61.8MPG - 3.8lt/100km

Sometimes, a few tweaks here, a few tweaks there, are more than enough to create an ultra fuel-efficient vehicle with extremely low emissions. Such is the case with the new Peugeot 207 Economique. First shown at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the Economique is based on the recently facelifted 207 hatchback. It is powered by a 1.6-liter HDI diesel with 90HP that benefits from specially developed engine management software and the addition of an EGR heat exchanger to cool the re-injected exhaust gases.

Peugeot also fitted the Economique with a modified five-speed manual gearbox with a higher final drive ratio than the standard 207 hatchback while the supermini rides on low resistance Michelin 185/65R15 VLRR (Very low rolling resistance) tires.

Furthermore, Peugeot's engineers lowered the ride height by 5mm and added a special aerodynamic package that consists of a new lower bumper trim and deeper side extensions, optimized air intakes, under tray covers and special wheel trims plus a two-part rear spoiler. As a result, the 207 Economique has a drag coefficient of only 0.274, compared to the standard 207 HDi 90 hatchback of 0.30.

The French automaker claims that the 207 Economique returns an average fuel consumption of just 74.2mpg UK (61.8mpg US or 3.8lt/100km) with C02 emissions of 99g/km.

The new Peugeot 207 Economique will go on sale in the UK in October and will be available in two trim levels, Economique and Economique + with prices starting at £12,995.

Peugeot 207 Facelift: Mega Gallery with 85 Photos

After the initial release of a handful of pictures earlier this morning, Peugeot has bombarded us with an abundance of photos of its facelifted 207 supermini that is due to be launched in Europe this August. The 207 hatchback, Station Wagon and CC hardtop convertible get a mildly reworked front fascia, as well as LED tail lamps (sans the SW) while Peugeot also spiffed up the interior with fresh trims, new instrument panel designs and the introduction of new equipment features. Hit the jump for the gallery or click here to check out our previous post on the 207.

2010 Peugeot 207 RC