Press Release
A daily adventure
Peugeot’s first Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) - the 4007 - is positioned in the market for compact allterrain vehicles and is the result of a co-operation between Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, a recognised 4x4 specialist, and the PSA Peugeot Citroën group, respected for its engine technology, environmental performance and stylish, affordable cars.
The 4007 extends Peugeot’s product portfolio and range appeal, with this new SUV, combining the best from these two automotive Companies. The Peugeot SUV features an innovative electronically controlled 4-wheel drive system, a powerful, latest-generation 2.2-litre HDi DPFS diesel engine, combined with a versatile and dynamic package, with high levels of ride comfort, both on and off road.
4007 is generously equipped, with a high level of standard specification, and the distinctive exterior styling is unmistakably Peugeot, all of which combine to provide customers with a vehicle of huge appeal and versatile performance, with strong attributes and a product embracing all its environmental responsibilities.
SUV customers will be naturally drawn to the 4007 because it meets their principal expectations, namely a distinct and status-enhancing design, a raised and protected driving position, a car that feels robust and combines good road holding and comfort.
Using their SUV mainly day-to-day, customers will also be impressed by the performance of the 4007’s engine, its excellent driveability and beneficial environmental credentials.
4007: unmistakably Peugeot
The new SUV extends Peugeot’s existing car range into new territory, and because the 4007 is a new platform approach for the Marque, like the 1007, carries the special ‘00’ identity.
- 4: Identifies its positioning in Peugeot’s upper medium sector, with the 4 series.
- 00: Making its first appearance on the 1007, the double zero clearly designates a different and original vehicle over and above the classic vehicle range.
- 7: Pinpoints its generation in the current Peugeot series.
Style
Designed by the Peugeot Style Centre, 4007 undeniably displays its affinity to the Marque through its elegant, feline style.
The front aspect emphasises the car’s style, robustness and sporting credentials and is equipped with a wide, open front grille in keeping with Peugeot’s current styling designs.
This dynamic appearance is strengthened further by the finish of the lower front panel, which incorporates fog lamps and air intakes embellished with chrome surrounds. The confident design reflects the elegance and refinement that characterises the Peugeot style.
Feline-eye shaped clear headlamps are positioned over the front wings, forming the link between the wraparound front panel, the wings and the contoured bonnet which enhances the luxurious and robust appearance of 4007. A large Peugeot Lion badge is shrouded at the top leading edge of the bonnet profile, initiating the contoured style form.
The scupured wings contribute to the strong presence of the vehicle. Its wide wheel arches, large alloy wheels and elevated ground clearance provide clear evidence of the dynamic potential of the 4007, regardless of where it is to be driven.
The elegant profile of the 4007 also reinforces its sporty appearance, thanks in particular to an aerodynamic roof line. Chrome finish to the window frames and sill mouldings are tasteful highlights that provide genuine attractive qualities.
The style at the rear is accentuated by translucent ruby lights with a curved profile. Located under the rear tailgate glass a brushed aluminium trim with the Peugeot brand clearly displayed above a chrome Lion logo.
While the tailgate extends down to the body sill to preserve the robust structure and elegant appearance of 4007, the design incorporates an opening upper section which includes the tailgate glass and provides convenient access to the boot area.
The interior design also enhances the sporty and luxury feel of the 4007. The black fascia panel, with its special soft texture, has a clear and attractive style. Instrumentation has deep contoured dials with a sports layout with information and warning details displayed between the tachometer and speedometer dials.
The interior is trimmed throughout with a strong Peugeot identity. An aluminium coloured finish is used to highlight air vent surrounds, grab handles and other key controls. The seats are manufactured from a high-quality three-part fabric, adding a further sporty touch. This also applies to the seats in the versions trimmed in high quality leather that also features attractive visible stitching.
The dimensions of driving pleasure
With a length of 4.64 m and a width of 1.80 m, Peugeot’s SUV stands out by its height (1.67 m) and above all by its ground clearance (176 mm), a sign of its ability and capability to venture off road.
Equipped with 5 doors, the 4007 has seating for up to seven people, the rear two seats of which fold flat into the rear boot floor space. Designed with versatility in mind, its has a highly modular load area to permit a boot volume of up to 510 dm3 under the parcel shelf (VDA standard) in the 5-seat configuration, which can be extended to 1686 dm3 in the two-seat configuration.
In addition, due to the design of the split tailgate, the lower tailgate section can support a weight of 200 kg, and creates a flat loading sill height only 600 mm from the ground.
