The Peugeot 407

The Peugeot 407 is comfortable and very refined, with smooth and punchy diesel engines. It's also packed full of safety equipment. Though it may not be the prettiest executive saloon in the market it has got its own characteristics and stands out.

The 407 is made for the diesel driver, it comes in 5 various diesel engines, from a 1.6 litre 110 bhp to a 2.7 litre with 205bhp. There is only one petrol version which is a 2.0 'Bioflex' unit with 140bhp designed to run on E85 bioethanol fuel.
Fuel Economy; the 1.6 HDi averages more than 50mp, the 2.0-litre isn't thirsty, with an average of 49mpg, while the 2.2 drops slightly to 46mpg and the 2.7 manages 33mpg.

Many 407 drivers have commented on how it is a much better cruiser than a city car, the ride is quite firm at low speeds but becomes very “grippy” around faster bends.

As you would expect from a model of this class road and wind noise are impressively subdued, making the 407 a relaxed long-distance machine. All versions of the 407 have climate control, electric front windows, a CD player and cruise control; SR versions add alloy wheels, Bluetooth phone connectivity, satellite navigation and rear electric windows. Sport versions have alloys, front and rear parking sensors and part-leather upholstery.

Prices for the Peugeot 407 start at £18, 545 for the Petrol model, the superb diesel engine models start from £19, 545.