Peugeot Automobiles Australia has just released the first details on the 407 model range, which will make it’s public debut at the Sydney Motor show in October.

Dealerships around the country are set to receive their first shipments of the all new 407 in mid-September, in anticipation for a co-ordinated national launch. The 407 looks set to become a popular new model, with it’s dramatic good looks, excellent driving dynamics, superb active and passive safety features as well as keen pricing which represents outstanding value for money.

The 407 will be offered in both Sedan and Touring, with the choice of petrol and diesel engines. The range consists of:

With it’s dynamically engineered chassis featuring new double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension and an advanced engine line-up that includes refined and powerful petrol and diesel engines, with new Euro IV technology, the 407 will take it’s market segment into new territory.

The 407 will offer Australian drivers a number of firsts for a car in this class.

Amongst the innovations is a transverse mounted high-torque 6 speed automatic gearbox for the 407 SV, available for the first time in the world. Additionally, all manual models in the 407 range will feature 6-speed gearboxes as standard.

The 407 will also continue Peugeot’s diesel market leadership, with the latest generation engines fitted with a particulate filter as standard on the diesel range. The 2.0 litre diesel power plant generates 100kW and an impressive 320Nm of torque.

Safety is a priority at Peugeot, and the 407 recently achieved a maximum 5 star score in the latest Euro NCAP crash test results. Leading it’s class, the 407 is equipped with 8 airbags as standard – driver and passenger airbags, front and rear side airbags and curtain airbags that protect the heads of both the front and rear occupants. The 407 is also packed with active safety features, such as ABS, an Electronic Stability Programme and Electronic Brake Force Distribution, just to name a few.

Outstanding standard equipment levels will ensure that the 407 receives significant attention. Standard features include climate control, cruise control, 17 inch alloy wheels, auto headlights and rain sensing wipers, park distance control, remote central locking, radio and CD (including stacker) and metallic paint.

Pricing and final specification will be announced closer to the actual launch date of the car