Peugeot has launched a
new off-road inspired 207 Touring wagon, called the Outdoor.
The new
special edition model features a greatly improved standard specification
over its predecessor, while adding a tough new look – and the price has
remained exactly the same for the limited run of just 150 units.
The
207 Touring already presented a compelling prospect to the market, with
substantial interior space and flexibility and a considerable standard
equipment list. This equipment list includes six airbags, split tailgate,
panoramic glass roof with electric sunblind, 60/40 flat folding rear seats,
automatic headlights and front wipers and polished aluminium roof rails all
standard.
The new 207 Touring Outdoor wagon adds even more standard
equipment to the proposition:
- Dual zone climate
control
- Partial leather /
sports cloth trim
- New 16-inch alloy
wheels
- Cruise control
and speed limiter
In addition, the
wagon’s ride height has been increased by 16mm at the front and 21mm at the
rear (thanks to the use of new springs and larger tyres – 205/55.16V) while
tough-looking black wheel arch, bumper and sill extensions evoke the world
of four-wheel drives and add increased protection.
Despite the slight
increase in the centre of gravity the 207 Touring Outdoor still had to
retain the important comfort and handling balance painstakingly developed
for the original 207 Touring.
As a result a 40,000 Nm/rad rear
torsion beam (stiffness identical to that of the original) has been fitted,
which also performs the role of an anti-roll bar.
The new 16-inch alloy
wheels are wider at 6.5 inches, maximising the performance of the new tyre,
while the electric power steering’s calibration has been specifically set up
for the new tyres.
Combined with the excellent structural performance
of the 207 in terms of rigidity (0.9 mrad), the resulting comfort and
handling performance ensure both safety and driving pleasure.
The new
207 Touring Outdoor shares the upgraded design elements that are featured
throughout the rest of the new 207 range, including a redesigned front end
and a more luxurious passenger compartment with an added taste of adventure.
The wagon is available with two engine and gearbox combinations:
- 1.6-litre,
four-cylinder, VTi petrol engine with four-speed automatic transmission
– maximum power of 88kW and maximum torque of 160Nm
- 1.6-litre,
four-cylinder, HDi turbo diesel engine with five-speed manual
transmission – maximum power of 80kW and maximum torque of 240Nm (from
just 1750rpm).
Despite
the vast upgrades to the model, prices remain exactly the same, with
Recommended Vehicle Pricing of $30,490 for the petrol model and $31,490 for
the HDi diesel model. Recommended pricing is before registration and dealer
charges. Consult a local dealership for drive-away pricing.
The new
207 Touring Outdoor is fitted with a unique interior comprising partial
leather / sports cloth seats in either black or chocolate brown, while the
dash and centre console is adorned with a refined “Grinium chaud”
decoration, reminiscent of molten metal.
As on the previous 207
Touring, the arrangement of the rear seats is slightly higher and further
back than in the hatchback, offering more space and excellent forward
visibility.
The rear seats fold flat extremely easily when
additional space is required thanks to invisible connecting rods and
parallelograms – simply release the lever located at the top of the seat
back with one hand, the seat back (complete with head restraints) then folds
against the seat cushion which lowers automatically, creating a perfectly
flat surface with five load support rails.
With all seats in place,
the load area is 438 litres – when the seats are folded flat to the floor,
this area increases to a giant 1,433 litres. This load area can be accessed
in three ways:
1. via the tailgate assembly which has a low load sill,
protected with a chrome trim, making access particularly easy
2. via the
rear windscreen on its own by means of a dedicated button on the remote
control or a dedicated lever – practical when adding an object to an already
loaded boot or when removing a piece of luggage without revealing the full
contents of the boot
3. when the seats are in place, the load area can
be accessed from inside the car, via a flap at the rear of the parcel shelf
which folds and is fitted with two handles, one on the boot side, the other
on the inside.
The boot is fully carpeted and offers numerous clever
features, storage nets, locating rings and retaining straps.
22nd December 2009
