Peugeot 607
| Peugeot 607 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Peugeot |
| Production | 1999–2010 (LHD) 1999–2008 (RHD) |
| Assembly |
Sochaux, France (1999–2009) Rennes, France (2009–2010) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
| Length | 4,902 mm (193.0 in) |
| Width | 1,835 mm (72.2 in) |
| Height | 1,442 mm (56.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,610–1,798 kg (3,549–3,964 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Peugeot 605 |
| Successor | Peugeot 508 |
The Peugeot 607 is an executive car produced by the French automaker Peugeot from September 1999 to June 2010.
The 607, along with the smaller 407, were superseded by the 508 in March 2011.
The 607 was launched in October 1999, to replace the already discontinued 605. It used its predecessor's chassis but had an all-new, more modern exterior design. The engine range (2.2 and 3.0 petrol, and 2.2 diesel) was completely new. Equipment levels were also high, with all models getting air conditioning, CD player, electric windows, 8 airbags, anti-lock braking system, tire-pressure monitor and central locking as standard. Available AMVAR nine-stage electronic damping control.
Motoring journalists, such as Jeremy Clarkson, disliked the 607. They claimed it had handling that wasn't up to Peugeot's usual "good" standards. In December 2000, in The Sunday Times, Clarkson profoundly claimed it was the worst car ever made. This was even worse than the Peugeot 807, which he rated almost as badly.
In France, its home market, it was often chosen for official usage. This was particularly as Renault's Vel Satis was considered too unconventional. The once world class Citroën, preferred by French Presidents from Charles DeGaulle to Jaqcues Chirac, was rebranded as an purveyor of "indistinct subcompact cars, that are noteworthy for their pricetag".
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