Peugeot 207 CC (07 on) - Review

This is strictly a two seater as it’s almost impossible to use the two rear seats even for occasional use. The seats are small and there’s no legroom whatsoever – especially if there’s a tall driver in front. It’s best to think of them as an extension of the boot area – it’s an easy area to access, which is ideal for dropping in bags after a shopping spree. The 207 CC is well trimmed inside though – especially when fitted with the optional upholstery – and feels better quality than many other small cabriolets on the market. The climate control system can tell when you’ve got the roof down and adjusts the temperature accordingly. There’s also a built-in air freshener for year-round sweet smells.

All models have the electric folding roof, which lowers fully automatically (there’s no need to fiddle around with any catches) in 25 seconds. The boot is a good size with the roof up and there is still some room with it folded. However, it’s difficult to get bags out from underneath the roof once it’s retracted and no way of moving it up a little, as on some other models. It means that the roof needs to be raised to remove items in the boot. Inside there are some useful cubbies and a small glovebox.

The driving position and look of the cabin is a world away from the 206 CC. With a height and reach-adjustable steering wheel and a height adjustable seat it’s easier to get comfortable. Plus the driver’s seat slides back further too, to give drivers with longer legs more room. However, headroom is still tight and visibility isn’t great. With the roof up (which is how a 207 CC will spend most of its life), the view is restricted at the front by very thick windscreen pillars and at the rear by rollover hoops and a small screen. With the roof down there’s less of a problem, although the shape and position of the windscreen pillars impede entry. The seatbelt is also set very far back.