Peugeot 207 1.6 HDi MPV Estate Review

The Peugeot 207 Sport versions look the part with standard 16-inch alloy wheels. Inside you’ll find sport front seats and a leather-trimmed steering wheel. Running costs are reasonable and mpg excellent. However, its not the keenest-priced version and cars like the Mini Clubman and the Skoda Fabia estate will ensure you get a lot more of your money back come trade-in time.

Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Four engines are offered: 95bhp 1.4- and 120bhp 1.6-litre petrols, and 90bhp and 110bhp 1.6-litre turbodiesels. Even the entry 1.4 petrol is a willing unit, but if you regularly carry heavy loads it's worth considering the 1.6 petrol or the more powerful diesel. All come with a five-speed manual gearbox. The 1.6 petrol is also available with a four-speed auto.

Ride & Handling
3 out of 5 stars
Like the 207 hatch, the SW is eager to turn into corners and feels composed at all times. The steering is too light to inspire confidence at speed, but effortless around town. Petrol models provide a controlled but reasonably supple ride; the heavier diesels are much firmer, though.

Refinement
4 out of 5 stars
The SW's roof bars kick up a little wind noise, but it's far from irritating. Road and suspension noise are also kept to a minimum, while the engines make themselves heard when worked, but settle down at a steady cruise. Only the vague gearshift disappoints.

Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
The 207 is one of the pricier superminis and this SW version carries a premium of around £850 over the equivalent five-door hatch. Still, you should be able to secure a good discount and running costs are competitive. Each model averages more than 44mpg and the 207 is comparatively cheap to service.

Quality & Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
The 207's smart dashboard and slick controls wouldn't look out of place in a car from the class above, while metallic highlights around the vents and dials add to the quality feel. In the past, Peugeot's reliability record has been rather less impressive, but recent surveys suggest it's going in the right direction.

Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Every 207 SW has six airbags and anti-lock brakes with the latest electronic stopping aids, but stability control is only a cost option. Deadlocks, marked mechanical parts and a visible vehicle identification number all make life more difficult for thieves.

Behind The Wheel
4 out of 5 stars
The driver's seat can be cranked up and down and the steering wheel adjusts in two directions, so people of all shapes and sizes can make themselves comfortable. There's decent space all-round, too, while the uncluttered dash features well-labelled controls, including simple rotary dials for the air-con. The panoramic sunroof means the cabin in light and airy.

Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
The 207 SW gives rear occupants more legroom than the hatch because the bench seat is mounted further back and higher up. There's also slightly more headroom, but the biggest improvement is to the boot, which has grown from 270 to 325 litres. If you need even more load space, the rear seats can be folded flat, and the SW has a separately opening rear screen, so you don't have to lift the whole tailgate to load smaller items.

Equipment
3 out of 5 stars
There are two trims, and even the cheaper S cars have electric front windows, a CD player, a panoramic glass roof and roof bars. It's a little disappointing that Peugeot charges extra for air-con if you go for the 1.4-litre petrol engine, but chilled air is standard across the rest of the range. Pricier Sport models add alloy wheels, sports seats and a leather steering wheel.

Key Features of the Peugeot 207 1.6 HDi Diesel Estate

0–60: 13.3 secs
Top speed: 113 mph
Average mpg: 62.7
Tank range: 690 miles

Peugeot Diesel Estates & MPVs - Further Information

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