- Peugeot 1007
Infobox Automobile
name=Peugeot 1007
manufacturer =Peugeot
parent_company =PSA Peugeot Citroën
production=2005-present
body_style=3-doorhatchback
class=Mini MPV
layout =FF layout
engine=1.4 L "TU3" I4
1.4 L "DV4 HDi"diesel I4
1.4 L "ET3" I4
1.6 L "DV6 HDi"diesel I4
1.6 L "TU5" I4
related=Citroën C3 Peugeot 207
similar=Renault Modus Opel Meriva Suzuki Wagon R Fiat Idea Nissan Note Daihatsu Materia Toyota Porte
length= convert|3.73|m|in|1
height= convert|1.61|m|in|1
designer=Pininfarina The Peugeot 1007 is a
mini MPV produced by the French manufacturerPeugeot since 2004. It is based on thePeugeot 207 andCitroën C3 platform.The 1007's unique design features four pillars and two power
sliding door s (as in alarge MPV ) rather than conventional hinged doors for easier access in cramped spaces and on hills. The car also features user-swappable "Cameleo" interior trim pieces which cost around €250 for a set. Another innovation is the optional "2-Tronic"semi-automatic transmission (now discontinued) which is also used on theCitroen C2, C3 and C3 Pluriel whichCitroen calls it The Sensodrive.(though a similar system was used on theHudson Commodore of the 1950s, albeit using a vacuum shift), which shares the 206's 1.4 L and 1.6 Lpetrol engine s and 1.4 L and 1.6 Ldiesel engine s. For its size, the 1007 is expensive, with prices around €14,000 / £10,000.EuroNCAP has awarded the vehicle its second best ever rating for adult occupant safety.Cite web|url=http://www.euroncap.com/tests/peugeot_1007_2005/214.aspx|title=Peugeot 1007|accessdate=2007-06-17|work=euroncap.com]The 1007 is the first mainstream car from Peugeot to feature a "double zero" number. In English-speaking countries, the name is correctly pronounced "ten-oh-seven". Originally launched with the pronunciation "one-double-oh-seven" and
James Bond -style promotion, Peugeot revised their strategy under pressure from the Bond franchise owners [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml=/motoring/2005/04/02/mfpeug02.xml] [Top Gear; Season 4 episode 10] . It is also commonly called the "one-thousand-and-seven". In France it is marketed as the "mille-sept".The Peugeot 1007, along with the
Renault Modus , was defeated by the Honda Jazz in Top Gear's [http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/show/episodes/series6episode4.shtml Mothers' roadtest] , with Mrs. Clarkson, Mrs. Hammond and Mrs. May all preferring the Jazz. However the mothers decision was overruled by the presenters themselves who unanimously declared the Modus the winner.Engines
* 1.4 L (1360 cc) "TU3" I4, 75 PS (74 hp/55 kW) and 89 ft·lbf (118 N·m)
* 1.4 L (1398 cc) "DV4 HDi"diesel I4, 67 PS (66 hp/49 kW) and 118 ft·lbf (150 N·m)
* 1.6 L (1587 cc) "TU5" I4, 110 PS (108 hp/81 kW) and 110 ft·lbf (147 N·m)External links
* [http://www.peugeot.com/en/products/cars/peugeot-1007.aspx Official international 1007 English website]
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