Peugeot To Introduce 207 SW Outdoor & 207 SW RC In Frankfurt Show

Don’t you just love “small print”? As we were gazing at Peugeot’s latest detailed press release on the all-new 207 SW we discovered a “hidden” paragraph concerning the French carmaker’s intentions to broaden up the SW’s line-up with two new versions. These are: the sporty 207 SW RC equipped with the same PSA-BMW jointly developed 175Hp 1.6-liter turbo unit found in the 3d RC and the production version of the crossover concept “207 SW Outdoor”.

Since we found both versions extremely interesting we decided to make a few phone calls “here and there”. Our insider informed us that the 207 SW Outdoor and RC will make their public debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Show with sales starting in Europe this November. -Follow the jump for the abstract from the press release

“In the near future ...

Full of ambition, the 207 SW will make every effort to enlarge its potential customer base with a truly rich and diverse range:

The 207 SW “Outdoor”, an off road leisure vehicle ... a rugged, ‘versatile’ design with additional ground clearance - with a greatly accentuated perception of robustness....

The 207 SW “RC”, with a clearly stated sportiness -a spacious, “GT” design and powered by a 128 kW (175 bhp) engine, delivering 240 Nm of torque at 1600 rpm”

Peugeot 207 RWC & 307 RWC: Rugby World Cup 2007 Special Editions

Is the coolest headrest you’ve seen or what! Makes you wanna take a kick at it doesn’t it? The rugby shaped headrest belongs to the 207 RWC, a limited edition version created by Peugeot to celebrate the 2007 Rugby World Cup that’ll take place in France this autumn kicking off with the opening match between host France and Argentina on September 7 (see the whole program here). Headrests aside the 207 RWC also receives RWC logos in and out along with matching floor mats. The special edition Pug will be available with a 90Hp 1.6 HDi diesel engine and the new 95Hp 1.4 16v VTi (note this is a new 1.4-litre petrol engine co-developed with BMW/MINI and not the 90Hp 1.4 offered up until now).

The 207RWC is the second special rugby version that Peugeot has announced this year as a couple of months ago the French carmaker circulated the 307RWC. -More high-res pictures along with prices after the jump.

Via: Motorpasion , Source: Peugeot

La 207 RWC 2007 est proposée au prix de:

• 16 250 euros, pour la version 1.4 l VTi 95 ch

• 18 150 euros, pour la version 1.6 l HDi 90 chCes

Peugeot 307 RWC 2007

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Peugeot 207 SW: Leak, La Partie II...

What was it; a week ago (late March) that we showed you the first leaked official images of the 207 SW? Well, here we are it again with a bunch of new images. Just to spice things up we also obtained some preliminary info on the 207 SW that’s expected to be officially unveiled in the next 48 hours. First of all, let us say once again that we dig the SW’s appearance. Now to the specs. Measuring in at 4.160 mm, the SW is 130 mm longer than its hatchback sibling with whom it shares the same wheelbase (2.540mm) thus meaning that all the extra length has gone into the trunk which can fit 337-litres of luggage. Comparatively, the 207 hatch boasts a capacity of 270-litres while the outgoing, 4.028 mm long, 206 SW, 313-litres. -Continued below, click “Read More…”

Engine wise the production version of the 207 SW Outdoor will be initially offered with a choice of three petrol motors 1.4-litres 75Hp, 1.4-litres 95Hp and 1.6-litres 120Hp and two diesels, 1.6HDI with 90 and 100 Hp.

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Peugeot 207 SW - Official Images

Finally, after countless of unmasked scoops shown here and there we have the first official pictures of the, still to be unveiled, Peugeot 207 SW. SUV bodykit apart, the production version is identical to the Outdoor concept we saw in Geneva back in March. We love the 207 hatch looks and Peugeot did its best to make us think likewise for the 4.150 mm long SW. We suspect that the French will officially unveil the compact SW at the upcoming Barcelona Show in early June, but for the time being follow the jump (click "Read More...") and see the rest of the image gallery.

Possible Engine Range:

• Petrol: 1.4 90Hp, 1.6 120Hp & 1.6T 150Hp (?)
• Diesel: 1.4HDI 75Hp, 1.6HDi 90Hp & 1.6HDi 110Hp

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Pics via: feline207

2008 Peugeot 207 CC Roland Garros

Coinciding with the Roland-Garros tennis tournament, Peugeot presented yet another special version of one its models bearing the name of the famous French Open. Based on the 207 CC 1.6 (120HP), the Roland-Garros is offered exclusively in a bright yellow colour reminiscent of a tennis ball (…). Colour aside, the 207 CC Roland-Garros features special badges and a longer standard equipment list. According the French carmaker, in all, 100.000 models have worn the Roland-Garros badge throughout Peugeot’s history. PS: What do you think about Peugeot’s slogan, “The car is a ball” ? -More pictures after the jump

Peugeot 207 SW Scooped… Again

For the second time in a month, Peugeot’s mini station has been captured on film without a trace of camouflage. Pug testers obviously don’t seem to care anymore as this particular 207 SW -or Break if you prefer, was found by a reader of Leblogauto parked in a central spot in Paris! Expect the 207 SW to be equipped with the same range of engines as the 3d/5d versions -1.4 90Hp &1.6 120Hp petrol engines and 1.4HDI 75Hp, 1.6HDi 90Hp & 1.6HDi 110Hp diesel motors. -More images after the jump

Pics via: Leblogauto

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Euro NCAP: 5-star rating for 2008 Peugeot 207 CC & MINI Cooper

As anticipated, the 2008 Peugeot 207 CC and MINI Cooper models managed to obtain a five-star rating in adult occupant safety in Euro NCAP’s latest safety results which were released earlier today. That’s a 1-star upgrade for the MINI Cooper over its predecessor which was tested in 2002 (the previous generation 206 CC hadn’t been tested by Euro NCAP). -Continued: Click “Read More…” below

Both cars achieved a poor two-star score in pedestrian protection. Oddly enough, the 207 hatchback has achieved a 3-star rating in the same safety test. Finally, the MINI Cooper obtained a mediocre 3-out-5 rating for child protection while the 207 CC didn’t get tested for child safety due to the fact that car was not large enough to fit the recommended child restraints on the rear seats, with the front seats in the normal position for average sized occupants.

Summary of Results

Superminis - Occupant Protection - Child Protection - Pedestrian

MINI Cooper - 5 stars - 3 stars - 2 stars

Peugeot 207CC - 5 stars -N/A - 2 stars

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2008 Peugeot 207 SW production version caught out in the open

Pug lovers at Forum-Peugeot have managed to capture the upcoming 207 SW with its pants down. As anticipated, the 207 SW is nothing more than a 207 SW Outdoor concept without the SUV outfit –although we might see a crossover version going into production in the near future. Like its hatchback siblings, the 207 SW will be equipped with 1.4 90Hp & 1.6 120Hp petrol engines and 1.4HDI 75Hp, 1.6HDi 90Hp & 1.6HDi 110Hp diesel motors. The 207 SW will most probably make its debut at the Frankfurt Show in September. -Continued: Click “Read More…” below to see a high-res image gallery

Via: Forum-Peugeot

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Geneva Preview: Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 Turbo 175Hp

Making its world premiere at the 2007 Geneva Show, the 207 RC features the same 1.6 Turbo engines as the MINI Cooper S producing 175Hp and 240Nm of torque. Only difference here is that Peugeot’s hot mini hatch –unknown why, is equipped with a 5speed manual gearbox whereas the Cooper S gets a 6speed box. Funny enough, both hatches feature a 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) figure of 7,1 sec. As for top speed, the MINI goes up to 225 km/h (140 mph) while the 207 RC up to 220 km/h (138 mph).

Appearance-wise, we’re kinda disappointed with the RC’s overly subtle exterior looks cause practically, the only element that differentiates it from any other 207 are the metallic mirror coverings. Same goes for the interior as the most significant and visible change are the sport bucket seats. Strange if you think about the models that the 207 RC will be put up against eg. Opel Corsa OPC , Renault Clio Sport etc. -Continued: Click “Read More…” below to read the official press release and a high-res gallery

• Maximum speed: 220 km/h
• 1000 m standing start: 27.8 sec
• 0 – 100 km/h: 7.1 sec
• In gear acceleration 80 – 120 km/h (5th) 7.0 sec
• Combined fuel consumption 7.2 litres/100 km

PRESS RELEASE

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