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Peugeot 207 CC (2010 - 2014)

The independent definitive Peugeot 207CC (2010-2014) video review

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    Introductionword count: 158

    The little folding metal-top convertible Peugeot 207 CC is one of those cars that makes a better used buy than many people realise. Its predecessor, the 206 CC, perhaps tainted its chances somewhat as this was a vehicle that was far from the most reliable, but with the 207 CC - and especially later models - Peugeot really got its act together. In fact in 2011, Warranty Direct revealed that the most reliable car made by a European car company was the Peugeot 207. They analysed more than 20,000 live policies on three to seven year old cars made by European manufacturers and compared claims for repairs. The survey revealed that owners experienced just a 6% repair rate in an average year. That compares particularly well with the runner up, the Fiat Panda, which showed a 14% rate. Still worried about buying a used French car? Here, we're going to look at the 207CC in facelifted 2010-onwards guise.

    Modelsword count: 19

    Models covered: two door convertible (1.6, 1.6 THP petrol, 1.6 HDi diesel [Allure, Sport, GT, Roland Garros Special Edition])

    Historyword count: 232

    Metal folding roofs on convertible cars are now an established part of the motoring landscape. And the fact that today, they feature even on the most inexpensive cabriolets is largely thanks to one manufacturer: Peugeot. Here's a brand that knows a bit about this subject, having pioneered the folding hardtop genre with the 301, 401, 601 and 402 Eclipse convertibles of the 1930s. None of these however, had quite the impact of the affordable little 206CC, launched in 2000 to bring this technology within reach of more buyers than ever before. It was a huge success, selling over 367,000 examples worldwide, but that inevitably spawned a whole host of imitators - hence the need for a more practically sophisticated approach which arrived with this car, the 207CC. Launched in 2007, this model was a little larger and a lot more sophisticated. Extra stiffness meant it was better to drive and a fresh range of engines developed with BMW ensured that it was pokier and more efficient. To help it stand apart, Peugeot improved the car quite significantly in 2010 with better engine efficiency, improved cabin quality, and a restyle that included LED rear lights and more modern infotainment and safety technology. This is the version we're going to look at here. A Roland Garros special edition model, was slotted into the range in 2011. Here's what to look for when shopping used.

    What You Getword count: 421

    Apart from the chromed front grille, circular front foglamps and LED rear lights added to this revised version, the 207CC hasn't changed much over the years, but that's because the original design was pretty good in the first place. The shape is quite sleek, with a slippery 0.30Cd drag coefficient, though like many cars of this kind, it looks more cohesive roof-down than roof-up. Perhaps one reason why is Peugeot's decision to stick with a largish two-piece folding roof in a market where we've got used to seeing such fixed tops fold into three, four or even five pieces. All very clever - but also very complex, which isn't something you need in an affordable car of this kind. Multi-folding hard-tops also contract into sandwich form when they stow away bootwards, munching through your luggage space. This car's simpler structure means that it can do better in this regard, but you're still limited to just 187-litres with the roof down, in which state, you won't be able to fit in any solid cases through the slim gap offered between boot floor and folded roof. Raise the roof and you can get one or two in - and keep it erect and there's actually a very reasonable 449-litres on offer. That roof raising (or lowering) process occupies around 25 seconds, with one button on the centre console triggering the mechanism, with no need for manual roof latches to be fiddled with, breaking fingernails at the beginning or end of the process. Peugeot promises that the whole thing has been engineered to 'aircraft standards' of reliability, following issues with the roof mechanism of early 206CCs. At the wheel, the feeling is a little sportier than it would be in a 207 hatch, thanks to a seating position 10mm lower, while a four-way adjustable wheel and a height-adjustable seat means that it's easy to find an ideal driving position. Some effort was made with this revised model to give the fascia a more up-market appearance thanks to smarter graphics and chrome detailing, but some of the cabin plastics do still feel a bit hard to the touch. Oddment space includes door bins, centre console cubbies, a lockable, air conditioned glovebox, and perhaps those rear seats. They are you see, best used for chucking bags or jackets on to, though to be fair, we should point out that they're a lot more spacious than those offered on the old 206CC. Upright seatbacks and restricted legroom though, mean that they're best suited to child use only.

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