Peugeot 407 Saloon (04-11) - Review

Review by Ben Wall on 10 January 2006

Last Updated: 27 May 2009

The Peugeot 407 majors on style in an attempt to tempt buyers away from other mainstream family cars and with its gaping grille and long front overhang it certainly stands out. However newer alternatives like the Citroen C5 and Ford Mondeo are better looking and the Peugeot is no longer as striking as it once was. There's also no hatchback available (although an estate badged SW is offered) so practicality is compromised. On the plus side it is well equipped, comfortable and has a five-star crash safety rating while there are some excellent diesel engines available. The model was mildly revised in September 2008 with a tweaked front end and rear bumper along with specification changes and a new SR model.

3.5 out of 5

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Summary

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£15,255 - £25,925

Used price range:

£1,472 - £12,312

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Distinctive styling, good rear passenger space, strong diesel engines

No hatchback version, limited storage, slack gearchange, interior quality could be better

Driving & Performance

Performance

4 out of 5
"The 407 engine range starts with the entry-level 1.8-litre petrol with 125bhp. It's a decent unit..."
Handling

3 out of 5
"The 407 is fairly easy to drive around town and thanks to the light steering, three-point turns..."

Comfort

Comfort

4 out of 5
"Excellent ride quality means that all on board should have a comfortable trip, plus it's pretty..."
Practicality

2.5 out of 5
"In terms of its proportions, the 407 looks like a big car at the front, but small at the rear. This..."
Equipment

4 out of 5
"The 407 launched with four trim levels - S, SE, SV and Executive. The most basic S, which is the..."
Behind the wheel

3 out of 5
"The interior fails to impress, especially when compared to newer cars this size. Many of the..."

Costs

Running costs

3.5 out of 5
"If you're buying new, you need to be prepared to take a hit of depreciation - though this isn't..."
Green credentials

3.5 out of 5
"Peugeot offers a wide range of diesel engines in the 407 giving drivers plenty of opportunity to..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

4 out of 5
"The 407 offers excellent levels of safety, with an impressive five-star score in Euro NCAP cash..."
Reliability

2.5 out of 5
"The 407 shouldn't let you down too much on the mechanical side, although there have been continual..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

3 out of 5
"The 407 is not overly cheap to buy new although equipment levels are quite generous. However getting..."
Buying used

4 out of 5
"Depreciation soon knocks the price down on the used market (although the 407 is no worse than its..."
Selling

3 out of 5
"The 407 has distinctive styling which appeals to plenty of buyers, but it won't hold its value as..."