Peugeot 407 1.6HDi 110 SE Diesel Hatchback...

The Peugeot 407 majors on style in an attempt to tempt buyers away from other mainstream family cars and with its gaping grille and long front overhang it certainly stands out. However newer alternatives like the Citroen C5 and Ford Mondeo are better looking and the Peugeot is no longer as striking as it once was. There's also no hatchback available (although an estate badged SW is offered) so practicality is compromised. On the plus side it is well equipped, comfortable and has a five-star crash safety rating while there are some excellent diesel engines available. The model was mildly revised in September 2008 with a tweaked front end and rear bumper along with specification changes and a new SR model.

The diesel engines suit the 407 and even the 1.6-litre HDi with 110bhp offers decent poke (plus excellent economy), however it's the 2.0 HDi which is the pick of the range thanks to strong in-gear performance along with good levels of refinement and a fuel economy figure of 48mpg. In September 2008 this was updated to 2.0 HDi 140 which is more economical (50mpg) and has lower emissions. In 2006 a range-topping 205bhp 2.7-litre V6 diesel was introduced which is powerful and smooth (although more of a relaxed cruiser than a hot diesel saloon) but it's pricey new and suffers from heavy depreciation. A better bet is the 170bhp 2.2 HDi, launched in 2007, which uses a refined twin-turbo system to deliver excellent pace and mid-range performance. The smaller diesel engines are fitted with five-speed gearboxes,with the 2.0-litre diesel fitted with a six-speed box.

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