New Peugeot 4007, First SUV
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Yunita Dery
By Yunita Dery
Published on 04/9/2008
The Peugeot 4007 is the first SUV to be launched by Peugeot and
extends the brand virtues of style, dynamism, innovation and quality.
Positioned in the heart of the SUV market, 4007 has been designed
to attract new customers who are looking for something distinctive.
Not only are they experts in 4x4 technology they are renowned for
the high manufacturing quality and durability of their vehicles. For
Peugeot it is a win-win situation. Being a late-comer to an established
sector Peugeot have a little bit of catching up to do in customer and
media awareness that they now have an SUV model on the market..
To launch the 4007 to the motoring media this week Peugeot said they
wanted a ‘memorable’ event. Well they have done just that.
The Mitsubishi 2WD, 4WD or 4WD Lock drive system used for the
4007 is superb. The driver just uses a dial to select which mode and
the changes take place seamlessly.
On the very wet roads we encountered on our way to deepest Wiltshire,
4WD was used giving the vehicle a well balanced performance under
acceleration and during cornering. The extra grip was welcome and it
reduces the tendency for the vehicle to oversteer during cornering.
The Peugeot 4007 is the first SUV to be launched by Peugeot and extends
the brand virtues of style, dynamism, innovation and quality. Positioned in
the heart of the SUV market, 4007 has been designed to attract new
customers who are looking for something distinctive.
The 4007 extends the Peugeot product portfolio and features an innovative
electronically controlled four wheel drive system, latest generation HDi engine
technology and a versatile, dynamic and flexible interiorwhich can transport up
to seven in style and comfort.
The joint collaboration between the PSA Peugeot Citroën group and the
Mitsubishi Motor Corporation has produced the 4007 – a vehicle that combines
a high-driving position, distinctive appearance, a 5+2 seat configuration and
‘on-demand’ 4WD system. This combined with Peugeot’s class-leading HDi
engine means it:
- Emits less CO2 than some family cars due to its efficient HDi engine
- Returns impressive mpg performance (39.2 mpg on the Combined Cycle)
- Operates only in 4WD mode – when road conditions necessitate
- Is fitted with Peugeot’s industry leading Diesel Particulate Filter System (DPFS)
reducing exhaust particulate emissions to virtually zero, unlike a conventional SUV
Standard equipment for the 4007 includes 16-inch alloy wheels, electronically
controlled 4WD, cruise control, roof bars, electronic stability programme, automatic
climate control and a good radio/CD sound system.
The top of the range GT models have 18-inch alloy wheels, more body brightwork,
CD autochanger, leather upholstery and electrically operated and heated driver’s seat,
much needed rear parking sensors, not needed dark tinted rear windows, and Xenon
headlights.
On the very wet roads we encountered the 4WD gave the vehicle a well balanced
performance under acceleration and during cornering Although based on a Mitsubishi
product, the Peugeot 4007 has its own distinctive design. You can see it’s a Peugeot
straightaway from its front face, distinctive headlights right through to the rear end styling.
Only the aggressive front-end treatment of the huge grille, which resembles a wide open
mouth with huge chrome teeth, takes some getting used to. Inside it is much like the
Mitsubishi Outlander, well designed, nice surfaces and really well built.
So with the new 57 plate just around the corner, think Peugeot 4007 if you want a mid
sized SUV that can carry seven passengers. It comes with the best of both worlds,
Mitsubishi’s expertise in four-wheel drive technology and build quality with PSA’s
expertise in designing excellent diesel engines.
PRODUCT & PRICING
Powertrain
Powering 4007 is a variation of the 2.2-litre HDi engine first seen in the 407 HDi 170.
In this application, it produces 156 bhp at 4000 rpm, but its torque increases to an
exceptionally strong 380 Nm at just 2,000 revs. The flexibility of this engine makes it
very tractable when performing off-road and gives fantastic performance on road too.
The 2.2-litre HDi 156 engine with 6-speed manual transmission emits just 191 g/km
CO2 and is fitted as standard with a diesel particulate filter system (DPFS) technology
pioneered by Peugeot back in 2000.
The Peugeot 4007 is the first SUV to be launched by Peugeot and
extends the brand virtues of style, dynamism, innovation and quality.
Positioned in the heart of the SUV market, 4007 has been designed
to attract new customers who are looking for something distinctive.
Not only are they experts in 4x4 technology they are renowned for
the high manufacturing quality and durability of their vehicles. For
Peugeot it is a win-win situation. Being a late-comer to an established
sector Peugeot have a little bit of catching up to do in customer and
media awareness that they now have an SUV model on the market..
To launch the 4007 to the motoring media this week Peugeot said they
wanted a ‘memorable’ event. Well they have done just that.
The Mitsubishi 2WD, 4WD or 4WD Lock drive system used for the
4007 is superb. The driver just uses a dial to select which mode and
the changes take place seamlessly.
On the very wet roads we encountered on our way to deepest Wiltshire,
4WD was used giving the vehicle a well balanced performance under
acceleration and during cornering. The extra grip was welcome and it
reduces the tendency for the vehicle to oversteer during cornering.
The Peugeot 4007 is the first SUV to be launched by Peugeot and extends
the brand virtues of style, dynamism, innovation and quality. Positioned in
the heart of the SUV market, 4007 has been designed to attract new
customers who are looking for something distinctive.
The 4007 extends the Peugeot product portfolio and features an innovative
electronically controlled four wheel drive system, latest generation HDi engine
technology and a versatile, dynamic and flexible interiorwhich can transport up
to seven in style and comfort.
The joint collaboration between the PSA Peugeot Citroën group and the
Mitsubishi Motor Corporation has produced the 4007 – a vehicle that combines
a high-driving position, distinctive appearance, a 5+2 seat configuration and
‘on-demand’ 4WD system. This combined with Peugeot’s class-leading HDi
engine means it:
- Emits less CO2 than some family cars due to its efficient HDi engine
- Returns impressive mpg performance (39.2 mpg on the Combined Cycle)
- Operates only in 4WD mode – when road conditions necessitate
- Is fitted with Peugeot’s industry leading Diesel Particulate Filter System (DPFS)
reducing exhaust particulate emissions to virtually zero, unlike a conventional SUV
Standard equipment for the 4007 includes 16-inch alloy wheels, electronically
controlled 4WD, cruise control, roof bars, electronic stability programme, automatic
climate control and a good radio/CD sound system.
The top of the range GT models have 18-inch alloy wheels, more body brightwork,
CD autochanger, leather upholstery and electrically operated and heated driver’s seat,
much needed rear parking sensors, not needed dark tinted rear windows, and Xenon
headlights.
On the very wet roads we encountered the 4WD gave the vehicle a well balanced
performance under acceleration and during cornering Although based on a Mitsubishi
product, the Peugeot 4007 has its own distinctive design. You can see it’s a Peugeot
straightaway from its front face, distinctive headlights right through to the rear end styling.
Only the aggressive front-end treatment of the huge grille, which resembles a wide open
mouth with huge chrome teeth, takes some getting used to. Inside it is much like the
Mitsubishi Outlander, well designed, nice surfaces and really well built.
So with the new 57 plate just around the corner, think Peugeot 4007 if you want a mid
sized SUV that can carry seven passengers. It comes with the best of both worlds,
Mitsubishi’s expertise in four-wheel drive technology and build quality with PSA’s
expertise in designing excellent diesel engines.
PRODUCT & PRICING
Powertrain
Powering 4007 is a variation of the 2.2-litre HDi engine first seen in the 407 HDi 170.
In this application, it produces 156 bhp at 4000 rpm, but its torque increases to an
exceptionally strong 380 Nm at just 2,000 revs. The flexibility of this engine makes it
very tractable when performing off-road and gives fantastic performance on road too.
The 2.2-litre HDi 156 engine with 6-speed manual transmission emits just 191 g/km
CO2 and is fitted as standard with a diesel particulate filter system (DPFS) technology
pioneered by Peugeot back in 2000.