2010 Peugeot 407 Coupe Gains New 163HP 2.0L and 240HP V6 Diesel Engines

Peugeot is enhancing its 407 Coupe model lineup for the 2010MY with the introduction of a new pair of diesel engines that have been developed in cooperation with Ford. Leading the way is the new 3.0-liter V6 HDi diesel that was recently launched on the Citroen C5 and C6 models. The new unit that replaces the outgoing 2.7-liter V6 HDi generates 240HP at 3,800 rpm and a maximum torque of 450 Nm from 1,600 rpm to 3,600 rpm.

Surprisingly, it's the most powerful engine ever to be used on a production Peugeot. Equipped with a particle emissions filter (PEF) and compliant to Euro 5 standards, the V6 diesel that is linked to a six-speed sequential automatic gearbox launches the four-seater coupe from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 7.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 240km/h or 149 mph.

Even though power is increased by 18 percent over the 2.7-liter V7 HDi, Peugeot claims a 15 percent reduction in fuel consumption announcing a combined figure of 7.2 lt/100km (32.7 mpg US or 39.2 mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of 189g/km instead of 225g/km on the previous model.

The second new diesel engine for 407 Coupe is the 2.0-liter four-cylinder HDi that is coupled to a 6-speed manual gearbox and develops an output of 163HP and 340Nm of torque compared to 136HP and 320Nm of the previous 2.0L diesel. With this powertrain, the 407 Coupe accelerates from standstill to 100km/h (62mph) in 9.1 seconds and achieves a maximum speed of 220km/h or 137mph.

On average, the 407 Coupe 2.0 HDi consumes 5.2 liters of diesel per 100 km which comes to around 45.2 mpg US or 54.3 mpg UK.

For the 2010MY range, all 407 Coupe models benefit from newly designed door mirrors, chrome trimming on the upper section of the side windows and all-new navigation system.

2010 Peugeot 408 Sedan: New Renderings Based on Inside Info

These are the latest speculative renderings of Peugeot's 407 mid-size sedan replacement that is due to arrive in European showrooms sometime during the fourth quarter of 2010. The crew over at French car magazine L'Auto Journal told us that the computer generated images of the Peugeot 408 are based on inside information. As is always the case with these kind of stories, only time will tell how close the renderings are to reality.

What we do know for certain is that underneath the sheetmetal, the Peugeot 408 sedan will get the same platform and much of the mechanical hardware found in the well accepted Citroen C5.

Expect to see Peugeot's Ford Mondeo and Opel Insignia challenger to be offered with a wide choice of petrol and diesel engines, ranging from a 1.8-litre 127-horsepower petrol unit to the new 3.0-liter HDi V6 diesel that produces a healthy 240-horsepower.

Photos: Autojournal

Spied: Peugeot 408 Sedan Prototype Pictures Appear on Forum

We are still about a year away from the presentation of the 407's successor, but a member of the Peugeot-Forum seems to have scooped a totally undisguised prototype of the French automaker's new 408 sedan in a parking lot or a garage of some sort. The fuzzy pictures hint at a more aggressive and sportier design language for the 408 that will share its platform and engine line-up with the also new Citroen C5. Follow the jump for a few more shots.

Via: Forum-Peugeot

Peugeot 408 Rendered - In a Kizashi Sort Of Way...

Even though the current Peugeot 407 isn't due for replacement until 2010, French car magazine L'Auto Journal has come up with a new set of renderings of the mid-size model's successor that will almost certainly be called 408. We must admit that, rabbit-tooth grille aside, the 408 shown in these scans looks pretty sharp. And why shouldn't it as the artist apparently used the Suzuki Kizashi 3 sport sedan concept that made a splash at last April's New York Auto Show as a canvas for the 408... -Continued

But come to think of it, after seeing that the Peugeot Kizashi looks quite good on paper, we'd like to propose an idea: since Suzuki seems to have outright diluted the Kizashi's styling on the forthcoming production version (click here for details) how about if Peugeot took the original concept and applied a little bit of magic to create the 408?

Via: Forum Peugeot

2009 Peugeot 407 Facelift: UK Pricing Announced

The 2009 Peugeot 407 will arrive in UK dealerships in September with prices starting from £17,295. Subtle external visual improvements include the new grille treatment and revised air intake up front along with body-colored rubbing strips and a new rear bumper that now incorporates a diffuser style number-plate surround. Peugeot has also updated the 2.0-litre HDi 140 diesel engine which develops an output of 140 HP - an increase of 4 HP over the outgoing 2.0-liter HDi 136. A new 2.0-litre ‘Bioflex’ engine operating on E85 fuel will also be available from November. -Detailed pricing after the jump

407 range ‘on-the-road’ prices

Saloon models (SW models are an additional £1,200)
407 HDi 110FAP S	£17,295
407 HDi 140FAP S	£18,295
407 HDi 110FAP SR	£18,295
407 HDi 140FAP SR	£19,295
407 HDi 110FAP SE	£19,295
407 HDi 140FAP SE	£20,295
407 HDi 136FAP Automatic SE	£21,295
407 HDi 170FAP GT	£23,295
407 HDi V6 FAP GT	£25,295

New Exterior Colours

• Moondust
• Thorium Grey
• Abyss Blue
• Moroccan Red
• Hurricane Grey

Model Range - 407 Saloon / SW

Standard specification by trim level.

The standard specification of the ‘S’ model – key features include:

• HDi 110 or new HDi 140 (Euro 5) diesel engines
• ESP
• Driver, passenger, side, curtain and steering column airbags
• Trip computer
• Remote central locking with deadlocks
• Electric front and rear windows
• RD4 Radio / CD player with MP3 playback
• Body coloured bumpers, body side mouldings, door mirrors and door handles
• Fog lights front and rear
• Leather steering wheel
• Opening rear tailgate (SW models only)
• Climate control
• Ultrasonic alarm

New SR

Added standard equipment over the ‘S’ model:

• HDi 110 or new HDi 140 (Euro 5) diesel engines
• 16” alloy wheels
• Smartnav satellite navigation system
• Bluetooth handsfree telephone equipment

SE

Added standard equipment over the ‘S’ model:

• HDi 110 or new HDi 140 (Euro 5) diesel engines with manual transmission, or HDi 136 with automatic
• 16” alloy wheels
• RT5 Multi Media system with colour satellite navigation, GSM phone and MP3 music storage
• Front and rear parking aid
• Panoramic glass roof (SW models only)
• Electrically folding door mirrors
• Automatic windscreen wipers / Automatic headlamps on
• Rear centre armrest
• Dual zone climate control

GT

Added standard equipment over the ‘SE’ model:

• Choice of HDi 170 manual or HDi V6 auto diesel engines
• Full leather upholstery
• Heated front seats
• Electric seat adjustment
• 17” alloy wheels on HDi 170 and 18” Soleil alloy wheels on HDi V6 models