| Peugeot hosts Geneva premieres |
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| Written by Administrator | |
| Wednesday, 21 February 2007 | |
The Geneva International Motor Show is always an important event for
Peugeot and this year the brand will be revealing no less than three
new body styles of the 207 range, along with its new sport utility
vehicle (SUV) – the 4007. Each one demonstrates Peugeot’s plan to
extend the appeal of its products with a full choice of stylish
vehicles (CC, GTi, SW and SUV). The 207, launched in Ireland in 2006, will have a new GTi version available. The 207 GTi continues the line of sporting legends – the 206 and 205 GTi. The 207 GTi has a personality that is big on stamina and features the latest 1.6-litre THP (Turbo High Pressure) petrol engine with turbo direct injection, producing 175bhp and an amazing delivery of 240Nm of torque from just 1,600 rpm – the result of a collaboration between PSA Peugeot Citroen and the BMW Group. At the heart of the Peugeot stand will be the 207 SW Outdoor Concept. This is a car that captures the most significant attributes of the forthcoming SW model, with panoramic glass roof, split-opening rear hatch, huge modularity and spacious qualities but as a Concept car it has a distinctive and dynamic ‘outdoor’ styling character. The specification for the 207 SW Outdoor Concept includes tough exterior materials, bluish chrome detailing, light grey leather and parachute type fabric, enhanced with fluorescent orange ribbing to protect the load space area. 
Peugeot’s commitment to protecting the environment has many strands, but one shown at the Geneva Motor Show is its range of new high-tech engines that give strong performance while also reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emission levels. Recent developments include a new family of petrol engines, developed in collaboration with the BMW Group. There are three new 1.6-litre engines and the higher output 150bhp and 175bhp versions feature Turbo High Pressure (THP) direct petrol injection. Also displayed are four HDi engines that illustrate Peugeot’s technical expertise with diesel engines and also benefit from the latest Diesel Particulate Filter System (DPFS) that greatly favours the environment. Nearly 1.4 million models have been fitted with DPFS, making Peugeot a world leader in this technology. |
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