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Peugeot 207 CC
The tradition of Peugeot coupe-cabriolet with a retractable hard roof continues with this attractive 207 happens to the successful Peugeot 206 CC, improvements in all aspects. The 207 CC premieres 1.6 120 hp engine with manual or automatic, plus a 1.6 Turbo 150 hp and a 1.6 HDI 110 hp.
With nearly 367,000 units produced in the past six years, the Peugeot 206 CC has been the best-selling cabriolet in the world, and since late 2003, the 307 CC Peugeot reinforced that offer car conformation open / closed. Now comes the 207 CC, produced exclusively in the madrileña factory of PSA Villaverde, and that's expected total sales of more than 50,000 units in the current year.
This playful variation of bodywork, which throughout 2007 will be followed by another kind of SW (break), is consistent with the range of choice with 207 and the attraction exerted on their public. The CC, with a length of 404 cm identical to the Sport variant of the 207 two volumes, is 7.5 cm lower, by the peculiar line of its roof. The new Peugeot has been structurally reinforced its platform and pillars in forwards and centers so that while the flexional and torsional stiffness is lower than that of the 207-saloons especially in an open-resistance is very high among vehicles of this type. And that determines behavior on the road very well tuned, as well as the absence of noise and vibration typical of the rafters.
HIGHLIGHTS
On sale in March in basic and Sport versions with prices from 18,700 euros
In terms of passive protection, the 207 CC has a robust framework of windshield arcs and two rear protective pyrotechnic drive in case of overturning emerging 20cm upwards by 175 thousandths of a second. It also equips two front airbags and many other side in the front seats, while the fifth driver has to protect his knees. The weight, of course, is affected by the reinforcements, and the device from the ceiling, and the minimum figure approved starts in 1342 kg, about 115 more than a 3-door equivalent.
Peugeot announces its cabriolet / coupé as a 2 2-seater with rear seats authentic. And indeed, and its rear seat belts are there, but the very heights officials say that there is no room for knees, or to the heads (with the roof closed) of occupants who are not young children. Another nice thing is what's inside, which can lead optionally upholstery leather seats and integrated dashboard, and it offers two broad front seats, dual regulation of the wheel and height of the seats. The instrumentation includes nice thermometer of oil in the Sport version. The trunk is quite spacious when the roof is upright (370 dm3 standards VDA), and if it is limited to a quadrilateral under the area occupied by the folding roof that is less than 150 liters. The operation of the folding roof is fully automatic, touch of a button, and takes less than 25 seconds, while conversion to the new coupé occupies three more seconds. In an open, an optional windbreaks (foldable and storable in the trunk) dramatically reduces the swirls while, once the roof closed, we are in a real coupe, with very slight aerodynamic whistles.
The 207 CC 1.6 120 hp, basic version, will be offered for 18,700 euros
The 207 CC 1.6 120 hp, basic version that will be offered for 18,700 euros, has a reasonable equipment, including alloy wheels 16 "(with 195/55 tires V 16), onboard computer, radio CD with 6 speakers , A marker for maintenance interval, Central lock with remote control, mirrors and trunk network of electric and thermal. However, the air conditioning is always optional. The bracket of aluminum, directional headlamps, wheels 17 "(205/45 W 17), leather steering wheel and air conditioner Bizon, are exclusive to the Sport version, which also carries items that are optional in the Basic ESP ASR, lit automatic headlights, with MP3 audio and folding mirrors. Metallic paint, cruise control, rear support for parking and tire pressure control are optional in both cases.
The new gasoline engine takes continuous phase variation in the two camshafts and variable height of the intake valves. Is a 'cousin' atmospheric THP 1.6 Turbo 150 hp (this also brings direct injection), and thus equips the oil pump drag limited and other details that eliminate friction. It was announced with an acceleration 0-100 km / h in 10.7 seconds, top speed of 200 and approved an average consumption of 7.2 liters per 100 km. In addition to its 5-speed manual, this engine can equip an automatic 4 relations with hydraulic converter.
The 1.6 Diesel engine, which in Spain will be high on the sales and will be available in basic versions and Sport (from approximately 20,500 euros), paid 110 hp and carries the particulate filter without maintenance at 180,000 km. The couple announced maximum is 24.5 mkg to 1,750 rpm, but the momentary effect 'overboost' blowing additional raise the figure to 26.5 and guaranteed benefits more than enough to use a non-sports.
The 1.6 turbocharged version will be offered in Sport, with wheels of 17 "hardened and suspension. It is an excellent engine performance (0-100 acceleration in 8.6 seconds according to official) and also very treatable. Driven moderately, can offer low consumption figures, as evidenced by the average 7.2 liters of approved / 100 km, the same as the naturally aspirated 1.6.
Pleasure-oriented behavior and safe driving, the 207 CC carries the electric power-assisted well-calibrated of ruffle with 2.9 and the other 207. The team of brakes is the same for all the aforementioned engine, with ventilated front discs of 283 mm in diameter and rear massifs of 249.
Driving Impressions
"If the Peugeot 206 CC surprised the market in 2000 to provide for the first time in the segment, a power retractable roof, the 207 CC is a perfect evolution. The attractive image sits on a higher platform, which translates into better dynamic performance. Mode coupe boasts a remarkable rigidity and good soundproofing, while transformed into a cabriolet (through a simple operation that lasts only 25 seconds), you can enjoy a real convertible and comfortable without consideration movements in the bodywork, or annoying turbulence. However, it is imperative to mount the optional air deflector to circulate discovered at high speed. Any of the three engine available is a good complement, but particularly beside the fun is 1.6 THP 150 bhp: their elasticity and forcefulness joins some tarados more rigid buffer forming a highly effective response on the road. A good boot-mode coupé greater even than the saloon and a price of entry to the range virtually identical to the popular Peugeot 206 CC, portend a good way trade. And that despite having a few places back again negligible ... "
Jordi Moral
