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'{{Infobox Automobile |image = [[Image:Peugeot 207 front 20071212.jpg|250px|Peugeot 207]] |name = Peugeot 207 |manufacturer = [[Peugeot]] |parent_company = [[PSA Peugeot Citroën]] |production = 2006&ndash;present |assembly = [[Poissy]], [[France]]<br/>[[Madrid]], [[Spain]]<br/>[[Trnava]], [[Slovakia]] |layout = [[FF layout]] |body_style = 3-door [[hatchback]]<br>5-door [[hatchback]]<br>2-door [[coupé convertible]]<br>5-door [[station wagon]] |predecessor = [[Peugeot 206]] |class = [[supermini car|Supermini]] |engine = 1.4&nbsp;L (52&nbsp;kW)<br>1.4&nbsp;L (67&nbsp;kW)<br>1.6&nbsp;L GT (112&nbsp;kW)<br>1.6&nbsp;L HDi (82&nbsp;kW)<br>1.6&nbsp;L Turbo (130&nbsp;kW) |related = [[Citroën C3 Picasso]] |similar = [[Fiat Punto]]<br>[[Ford Fiesta]]<br>[[Opel Corsa]]<br>[[Renault Clio]]<br> |length = {{Auto mm|4030|1}} |width = {{Auto mm|1748|1}} |height = {{Auto mm|1472|1}} }} The '''Peugeot 207''' is a [[supermini car|supermini]] produced by the [[France|French]] automaker [[Peugeot]] and unveiled in January 2006. According to [[JATO Dynamics]], an automative market researcher, the model was the [[Top 10 best selling cars in Europe|bestselling car in Europe]] in 2007.<ref name="cars.uk.msn.com">{{Cite web|url=Top 10: Europe’s best selling cars|title=http://cars.uk.msn.com/News/Top_ten_article.aspx?cp-documentid=7319152|accessdate=2009-04-01|work=cars.uk.msn.com}}</ref> ==Launch== The 207 was launched in France, Spain and Italy during April 2006 and later on in other European markets. The UK launch was on [[8 June]][[2006]]. [[Amicus]] and the [[TGWU]], both [[trade union|unions]] representing workers at PSA's UK manufacturing plant in [[Ryton-on-Dunsmore|Ryton]], [[Coventry]], chose the same day to launch a campaign calling for the boycott of PSA's [[Peugeot]] and [[Citroën]] vehicles in the UK. The campaign was in protest against the company's plans to close the Ryton plant. Despite the boycott the sales of Peugeot in UK grew.<ref>{{cite news |author=Mark Tran |title=Unions call for Peugeot boycott |date=2006-06-08 |url=http://business.guardian.co.uk/story/0,,1793131,00.html |publisher=The Guardian }}</ref> ==Design and specification== The 207 is the successor to the [[Peugeot 206|206]], although the older model will be kept in production until 2010, though at a plant in [[Poissy]], near [[Paris]], following the closure of the [[Ryton-on-Dunsmore|Ryton]] plant in [[England]]. The 207 is based on a modified version of the platform used for the [[Citroën C3]], and is built in Poissy and a new plant near [[Trnava]], [[Slovakia]]. Initially three petrol engines were available: 1.4-litre 8v with 75 or 16v {{Convert|90|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and 1.6-litre 16v with {{convert|110|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}. From late 2006, the 1.4 & 1.6 16v models were replaced by the new 1.4 vti {{convert|95|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and 1.6 vti a {{convert|120|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} [[Valvetronic]] engines. Two [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] versions, one with {{convert|150|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} , and the other with {{convert|175|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} were also added to the range. The [[Prince engine|latter three engines]] result from the cooperation agreement between PSA and the [[BMW]] group. The diesel-powered engines available are a 1.4 litre {{Convert|70|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} or a 1.6 litre HDi with maximum output of 90 or {{Convert|110|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}, the latter with the addition of an [[intercooler]]. The 207 is available as a three- or five-door [[hatchback]], a 207 SW [[Station Wagon]] and a 207 CC [[coupé convertible]]. A GTI version is available with the {{convert|175|hp|abbr=on}} [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] 1.6 litre engine. It has sold well in [[United Kingdom|Britain]], being the sixth best selling car overall (and third in the supermini sector) in 2007 with more than 67,000 examples being sold.<ref name="economicnews.ca">{{Cite web|url=http://www.economicnews.ca/cepnews/wire/article/38779|title=Rising UK Popularity of Diesel Cars Reflected in Year-End Sales Figures for 2007|accessdate=2008-05-26|work=economicnews.ca}}</ref> ==Mercosur version== In May 2008, Peugeot's Brazilian branch announced it would not manufacture nor import the Peugeot 207 to Brazil, but instead it would change some elements of the 206 already in production<ref>{{cite web|title=Peugeot mostra 206 com frente e painel renovados, chamado de 207 Brasil|publisher=Best Cars Web Site|url=http://www2.uol.com.br/bestcars/un13/278-09.htm|accessdate=2008-07-09}}</ref>, arguing it would be impractical to do otherwise. The car features a new front end, new rear bumpers and tail lights, designed to resemble the European 207, along with a new dashboard in the interior. Minor changes were made to mechanical parts such as the suspension and gearbox<ref>{{cite web|title=O 207 dos emergentes|publisher=Best Cars Web Site|url=http://www2.uol.com.br/bestcars/testes3/peugeot-207-2.htm|accessdate=2008-08-11}}</ref>. The car is now being made in Brazil and Argentina. In order to differentiate this modified version of the 206 from the European 207, Peugeot planned to name it “Peugeot 207 Brasil”, but soon dropped the “Brasil” from the name, as this decision gained generally negative reactions from the media<ref>{{cite web|title=Muito barulho por nada|publisher=Best Cars Web Site|url=http://www2.uol.com.br/bestcars/editorial/279.htm|accessdate=2008-07-09}}</ref>. The Brazilian 207 has also been criticized because it was perceived essentially as a facelifted 206, despite Peugeot's efforts to market it as an entirely new car and even selling it at a higher base price<ref>{{cite web|title=Peugeot 207 Brasil: primeiras fotos|publisher=Notícias Automotivas|url=http://www.noticiasautomotivas.com.br/peugeot-207-brasil-primeiras-fotos/|accessdate=2008-07-09}}</ref>. It was released in Brazil under the name of "207 Brasil" and in Argentina under the name of "207 Compact" both in late August 2008. Peugeot also plans to release station wagon and sedan versions of the car. The sedan version, based on the 206 SD sold in Iran, is expected to be released in December 2008 and will be named “207 Passion”. It has not been as criticized as the hatchback version,<ref>{{cite web|title=Peugeot 207 Passion, a versão sedã|publisher=Fast Driver|url=http://www.fastdriver.com.br/site/noticia/not2464_19.asp|accessdate=2008-07-09}}</ref> probably due to the fact the 206 SD never saw a release in that country. == Concept cars == ===Peugeot 207 Epure=== The Peugeot 207 Epure was a concept car presented at the [[Mondial de l'Automobile 2006]] designed to preview the 207 CC [[coupé cabriolet]] which followed. The 207 Epure was fitted with a sophisticated hydrogen fuel cell. ===207 RCup=== At the 2006 [[Geneva Motor Show]] Peugeot also unveiled a sporty [[concept car]] based on the 207 and badged as the '''207 RCup'''. This [[Super 2000]] version is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine with maximum output of {{Convert|280|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and is intended as a successor for the 206 [[World Rally Car]] which was successfully used by Peugeot in the [[World Rally Championship]], where it helped the team winning the [[List of World Rally Championship Constructors' Champions|manufacturers' championship]] in [[2000 World Rally Championship season|2000]], [[2001 World Rally Championship season|2001]] and [[2002 World Rally Championship season|2002]]. ===207 Super 2000=== [[File:Peugeot 207 S2000 hun.jpg|thumb|Peugeot 207 Super 2000]] A [[Super 2000]] version of the 207 is used in the [[Production World Rally Championship]] as well as several [[rally racing|rally]] championships across Europe. The 2008 [[European Rally Championship|European Rally]] drivers' champion and the 2007 and 2008 [[Intercontinental Rally Challenge]] drivers' champions drove 207 Super 2000s. There have been rumours floating around of a possible re-entry by Peugeot into the [[World Rally Championship]]. As of April 2009, nothing has yet to be confirmed as [[PSA Peugeot Citroën]], Peugeot's parent company, which already has a [[Citroën World Rally Team|team]] in the championship. Specification Engine naturaly aspirated, 1998 ccm Power BHp / rpm 280/8250 Engine Torque 250/6500 Engine Placement Front transversaly Engine Cylinders 4 in line Engine Valves 16 Engine Cams 2 OHC Maximum RPM 8500 RPM Diferentials both mechanical, limited slip Wheels Driven 4x4 Transmision Sadev 6-gear sequential Top Speed 170-190 km/h Brakes mm Front 355 tarmac (300 gravel), rear 300 Suspension Front and rear MacPherson struts, Peugeot Sport dampers Length 4030 mm Width 1800 mm Heigth Depends on Setup Wheelbase 2560 mm Weigth FIA mimum 1150 kg tarmac, 1200 kg gravel Rims 18" tarmac, 15" gravel ==Notes== {{reflist}} Specification Engine naturaly aspirated, 1998 ccm Power BHp / rpm 280/8250 Engine Torque 250/6500 Engine Placement Front transversaly Engine Cylinders 4 in line Engine Valves 16 Engine Cams 2 OHC Maximum RPM 8500 Diferentials both mechanical, limited slip Wheels Driven 4x4 Transmision Sadev 6-gear sequential Top Speed 170-190 km/h Brakes mm Front 355 tarmac (300 gravel), rear 300 Suspension Front and rear MacPherson struts, Peugeot Sport dampers Length mm 4030 Width mm 1800 Heigth mm Depends on Setup Wheelbase mm 2560 Weigth FIA mimum 1150 tarmac, 1200 gravel Rims 18" tarmac, 15" gravel ==External links== {{commonscat|Peugeot 207}} *[http://www.peugeot.com/en/products/cars/peugeot-207.aspx Official international 207 English website] {{Peugeot}} [[Category:Peugeot vehicles|207]] [[Category:Euro NCAP superminis]] [[Category:Hatchbacks]] [[Category:Front wheel drive vehicles]] [[Category:Hydrogen cars]] [[Category:2000s automobiles]] [[Category:Vehicles introduced in 2006]] [[ar:بيجو 207]] [[da:Peugeot 207]] [[de:Peugeot 207]] [[el:Peugeot 207]] [[es:Peugeot 207]] [[fr:Peugeot 207]] [[gl:Peugeot 207]] [[hr:Peugeot 207]] [[it:Peugeot 207]] [[he:פיג'ו 207]] [[hu:Peugeot 207 Super2000]] [[nah:Peugeot 207]] [[nl:Peugeot 207]] [[ja:プジョー・207]] [[no:Peugeot 207]] [[pl:Peugeot 207]] [[pt:Peugeot 207]] [[sk:Peugeot 207]] [[fi:Peugeot 207]] [[sv:Peugeot 207]] [[tr:Peugeot 207]]'