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Moitie de vie - half life (fr.) As the French sometimes call restyling. The idea is clear, in the middle of the life cycle, the model needs to be refreshed and subjected to marketing changes that are not enough for the buyer.
Peugeot 207
The main change has affected the front. The 207th lion cub has got a new front bumper. The influx at the junction of the hood hints at a successful sport prototype in the IRC rally championship. The false radiator grille received a portion of chrome, which gave the compact “two hundred and seventh” solidity, and the foglights moved along the sides.
Peugeot 207
The taillights received modern LEDs. The taillights received modern LEDs.
If before the decor of the taillights “with polka dots” imitated the LEDs, now the taillights have become truly LED. Blown bulbs in the past. High-tech lights are not only a tribute to fashion, but also a contribution to safety. LEDs light up a little faster than conventional incandescent bulbs, which reduces the braking distance of the driver, hanging "on the tail."
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From now on, part of the motors delivered to Russia meets the new Euro5 standards. True, the domestic owner of Peugeot from this information is neither warm nor cold. Russian environmental standards will not soon reach European compliance. Let me remind you that today the Euro 3 standard is in force in Russia. Customers are offered a choice of four gasoline engines: 1.4 liters with a capacity of 75 hp and 90 hp, 1.6 with a capacity of 120 liters. with. and turbocharged 1.6 with 175 hp Three gearbox options are also available: mechanics, robot and automatic. But there will be no diesel yet, for Russia it is not profitable, there are too few willing, unlike Europe. To help the driver, a gear shift indicator (GSI) is added, which signals the optimum, from the point of view of economy, timing of gear shifting.
Motor Peugeot 207
The interior has become even more pleasant and better, although the French have not previously saved on decoration. The instrument panel is declared as new, but frankly, at first glance, the changes are not noticeable, the devices have been perfectly readable before. And the representatives of Peugeot themselves, say that the main goal of restyling was the motto "do no harm." Despite the small popularity of the 207th in Russia, in Europe the little "Fawn" has always been quoted. As with diesel fuel - stereotypes affect. At us, Peugeot is associated with femininity, or sophistication, and the choice of popularly beloved sedan bodies is limited.
Interior Peugeot 207
Three new colors appeared, identical to the tricolors of Russia and France: blue, red and white. And according to tradition, the restyled model received rims with a new design.
Peugeot 207
These changes affected the entire family of 207 bodies - the SW station wagon, which is not available to us, the CC coupe-convertible and the hot RC version with a 175-horsepower engine.
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Following the theory of evolution, the 207th retained the most successful qualities that allowed it to survive in the world of competitors. Still 207 is a model in the discipline for the protection of riders. It has a good chassis, high-quality interior and exemplary sound insulation.
Peugeot 207
Despite the originality of some solutions, the 207th high-quality product, the developers of which have much to learn, the only drawback is the price, which in full sets is worthy of "premium".