Peugeot 207 Verve range expanded for Europe

By Tim Beissmann | December 22nd, 2009

Peugeot has announced two new engine options and three new exterior colours for the 2010 207 Verve range.

In European line-ups the Verve is the highest specification model in the range excluding the more performance-focused Sport and GTi derivatives.

The existing 55kW petrol and 51kW diesel 1.4-litres engines will be joined by a new 71kW 1.4-litre VTi and a 1.6-litre HDi producing 67kW and 218Nm of torque.

The VTi is sure to be popular with combined fuel economy of 5.9 litres/100km (0.5 better than the smaller petrol) and carbon emission also 7g/km lower at 140.

Despite its extra size and power, the 1.6-litre HDi matches the 1.4 on 4.4 litres/100km and 117g/km CO2, and dominates it by four seconds in the 0-100km/h sprint (12.9 vs 16.9).

Previously only available in red and black, the styling team has become ever so slightly more adventurous, adding silver, grey and another shade of red to the renewed line-up.

Standard equipment includes four airbags, fog lights, 15in alloys, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, body-coloured exterior plastics and heated door mirrors.

Pricing for the Peugeot 207 Verve ranges from £12,330.62 (AUD$22,450) for the three-door 75kW petrol model and £14,481.90 ($26,370) for the five-door 1.6-litre HDi (on the road, MRRP).

Meanwhile, local sales of the 207 have battled in 2009 – the 794 units sold in the first 11 months representing a 48 percent year-to-date slump compared to 2008.

The CC convertible version is also down 43 percent in Australia after just 257 sales through to November this year.

Baddass

Strange new grille, sort of a squared-off grin. I like the new colours and tail lights.
http://www.caradvice.com.au/51450/peugeot-207-verve-range-expanded-for-europe/ Butch

On the French theme does anyone know what is happening with Renault’s product line??? Are we getting the new megane or not?? What about the new scenic??? And what about the dealership network that has no presence in the ACT and a very small presence in Tasmania. I hope you can help me with my questions.

Shak

Im no Renault expert but from what ive heard, we are getting the Megan either mid to early 2010. As for the scenic it will depend on previoud demand and the success of the New Megane. Sorry,cant help you with the ACT and Tassie issue. Maybe Renault dont know they exist.
t39

1. I read somewhere that only the turbo renaultsport version of the new megane will be imported mid ’10.

2. In ACT, the semi official service shop is Roger Keft in Queanbeyan. I tried it once and the service their is total crap. Specifically, they seem not to be able to source some parts/accessories in a timely fashion and, I suspect, they over-repair (repair things that are not yet broken). I heard the “Alpine Motors’ in Philip is a good alternative shop for french cars. Personally, I will drive from ACT and service my renault in Sydney’s Mascot dealership.