Europe's top selling small hatchback, the Peugeot 207, is now even "greener" with the introduction of the new 207 Economique and Economique + which emit only 99g/km of CO2.
In 2008, one in every six new cars sold that emit less than 120 g/km of CO2 was a Peugeot. Peugeot hold the protection of the environment as a key design strength in all its vehicles and is continuously developing them to reduce their emissions to the lowest possible level.
First shown at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the new Peugeot 207 Economique reflects this commitment and uses the latest technology to reduce CO2 emissions to just 99g.
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 +. It will be competitively priced with the entry level Economique three-door model starting at an on-the-road-price of £12,995.00.
The standard specification will include: Unique aerodynamic styling pack, 15" steel wheels with "Aero" trims, black instrument dials, lion grey interior door handles, chrome insert to gear knob, black body-side mouldings, black door handles, electric air inlet flap, ABS, EBFD, EBA, passenger seat height adjustment, steering column adjustable for reach and rake, adjustable front head restraints, 2/3 – 1/3 split folding rear seat, electric front windows – "one touch" for the driver, three rear three-point inertia seat belts, remote control central locking with deadlocks, side airbags, passenger airbag, driver airbag, power steering….
The Economique + adds air-conditioning, electrically operated / heated door mirrors and a trip computer to the standard specification of the Economique version.
The New 207 Economique in Detail
The 207 Economique is powered by Peugeot's already legendary 1.6 litre HDi diesel engine. The fuel consumption and emissions of the engine have been reduced to the lowest levels possible by specially developed engine management software and the addition of an EGR heat exchanger to cool the re-injected exhaust gases. It is fitted with a specially modified five-speed manual gearbox with a higher final drive ratio than the standard 207 hatchback.
To ensure all the engine's power is used to propel the car forward, Peugeot's engineers have spent a lot of their time improving the aerodynamics of the 207. As a result of their work, the 207 Economique has an exceptional drag coefficient of only 0.274, compared to the standard 207 HDi 90 hatchback of 0.30.
This has been achieved by; lowering the ride height by 5 mm, fitting lower bumper trim and deeper side extensions, Optimisizing of the vehicle's air intakes, adding under-tray covering either side of the exhaust system and the fuel tank, fitting special aerodynamic wheel trims, adding a two-part rear spoiler with side extensions which wrap around the rear windscreen and by reducing the rolling resistance using Michelin 15" 185/65R15 VLRR (veery low rolling resistance) tyres.
The front of the 207 Economique shares the new "softer" one-piece design with the rest of the 207 range, combined with a specially designed black front grille. At the rear, the car benefits from hi-tech rear lights incorporating LED technology, something of a rarity in this market segment.
From the side, the 207 Economique has a more aerodynamic profile enhanced by the 15" steel wheels with "Aero" trims and the wrap-around rear spoiler with its side extensions surrounding the rear tailgate glass.
The 207 Economique will also benefit from a range of new features. All are designed to assist the driver and, not only enhance their comfort and convenience but also, in some cases, help them to adopt a more environmentally-friendly driving style.
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)
This new feature helps the driver to adopt a more economical driving style by indicating the optimal gear to be selected, thereby ensuring the lowest possible fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The indicator is located in the odometer and consists of a rising vertical arrow indicating the best time to change gear. The driver, however, is responsible for following the system's indications.
The best gear, or "target gear" is determined according to a number of parameters; vehicle speed, gear engaged, engine temperature and engine speed and driving style (position of the accelerator pedal determines the sought-after level of performance).
The range starts with the Économique 3Dr for just £12,995, capable of 74.3 mpg (combined) and no-road tax. While the range rises to the top model Économique + 5Dr costing £14.495.
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