PEUGEOT 4007 test drive since 2007 SUV

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PEUGEOT 4007

In early March 2008, the sales of a full -wheel drive SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) PEUGEOT 4007 class began in Russia. The number 4 means model class, two zero as a distinctive feature of this model, but the number 7 defines the generation.
A version is now delivered to Russia with only one engine of 2.4 liters and a capacity of 170 hp, in the future there will also be a diesel with a volume of 2.2 liters with the Common Rail system and a capacity of 156 hp, which became the result of joint work with the Ford company. The car is equipped with either a 5-speed mechanics, or a unavailable CVT variator with the possibility of manual gear shifts.

By the time of our acquaintance with Peugeot 4007, this model was sold in our country for only 2 months, so on the streets it could be found infrequently. Therefore, it was extremely curious to look at 4007 closer.
I immediately paid attention to him when I entered the salon. The black-sided car proudly looked from under the harsh eyebrows. He kept with dignity, standing out against the backdrop of his less dimensional brothers. Of the entire model line of Peugeot today, this is the largest representative. In appearance, grace and some brutality are unexpectedly combined. For some reason, the car reminded the good-natured hippo from the cartoon in the profile. But the hippos do not have such a tightened posture. The 4007 standing in the place of Peugeot resembles a cat rather,

preparing for a jump. The SUV also retained its recognizable feline appearance of the front (if you look at the FAS), and received many chrome parts, which clearly benefited the appearance. In general, outwardly, the car looked impressive. Ok, friend, I thought, let's check what you are capable of!

I look inside ... but this is a curious solution! The car already in the basic configuration has a 5+2 layout circuit, there are two folding seats equipped with seat belts that will allow them to place the already grown up from children's chairs, but not expensive to adult seats, or, for example, take a large company to picnic. The rear two -section door with the lower leaning half helps at

unloading luggage, and also has a bench function a big gift for lovers of nature in nature. The folding of the middle row of seats, which, incidentally, have longitudinal adjustment, is carried out either manually or with the help of two buttons in the trunk, when the seats are pressed, like transformers, fold and roll forward, clinging to the front seats. If suddenly a bag is left in the seat, or, worse than a portfolio with documents, a smart transformer will feel it and leave things intact and unharmed.
I get behind the wheel. Hard plastic and aluminum predominates in the cabin, in combination with a leather trim like a combination of comfort with a hint of sports. I really liked the steering wheel with leather decoration. The lever of the gearbox selector, in my opinion, is located a little low and

you have to reach for him, although after some time you get used to it. The climate control is noisy, although the car heated in the sun is cooled quickly in a conscience.
Optionally, the car is equipped with a 7-inch sensor LCD display and a rear view camera that goes along with a navigation system, the only drawback of which is the price for this option in Russia more than 100,000 rubles. There were no these accessories in our copy (but it would be a pity that it would be interesting to experience these chips!). Hi-Fi Acoustics in a compartment with a full-time subwoofer from the famous manufacturer Rockford Fosgate cannot but rejoice (this option costs about 30,000 rubles).

So, the key to the start, the engine pleasantly responds with a barely audible pleasant rumbling (also a feline line!), And now, we are already on the way. The suspension is quite stiff and long -term, but at the same time it smoothes the realities of our roads well enough. Small pits and joints of the road surface passes almost imperceptibly, rolls in corners, due to the rigidity of the suspension, are small, which allows them to confidently pass them even at speed. Also confidently the machine performs maneuvers, sensitively responding to the movement of the steering wheel. The brakes are informative and tenacious.
Between the seats there is a control handle of a full -wheel drive system, which has three modes: front -wheel drive, all -wheel drive and all -wheel drive with a locking interdosseous differential, which will allow you to climb a steep rise or drive to an unattainable vacation spot for passenger cars.

The dynamics of the car with the variator is quite worthy, the acceleration is smooth and confident, without jerks (which are often sinned by machine guns). But this car is not for annealing and not for slalom on the highway. Peugeot 4007 and continues to stay with dignity in motion, accelerates smoothly and even somewhat imposingly, as if to say: all these races are not mine! I am created for those who need comfort at the wheel!. Conducted the huge rear -view mirrors. The review is excellent, with the dimensions of the car, this is important.
The car cannot be called very economical (however, a rare SUV is distinguished by such a quality), but, compared with classmates from other manufacturers, the indicators are quite acceptable. The flow record on the highway 9.2 l/100 km, in the city, the on -board computer showed from 13 to 17 liters per hundred, but with active drive values

approach 20 l/100km. The highest consumption of the machine, of course, shows when the full drive is turned on. When gasoline becomes very few, Peugeot 4007 gives out a request-message: Refuel to refuel that is. How much you can drive on a flashing ri-pictogram of a benznel, I hardly did not want to check very much, given the consumption.
In general, the car combines good handling, moderate gasoline consumption and good functionality. If you continue the cat's theme, then we can say with confidence that Peugeot 4007 is really a larger representative of the cat family is already, rather, a young and strong lion.

Length/width/height: 4.640/1.805/1.715 mm.
Base: 2.670 mm.
Equipped mass: 1.790 kg.
Engine volume: 2.354 cm3.
Power: 170 hp at 6,000 rpm.
Maximum torque: 232 at 4.100 rpm.
Maximum speed: 191 km/h.
Acceleration to 100 km/h: 10 sec.
Average fuel consumption: 9.5 l/100 km.
Price: from 977,000 rubles (as of 04.2008).