Peugeot 207SW In Depth

Peugeot 207 SW

Spirit of the outdoors

By Text & Photos edited by Frank de Leeuw van Weenen
June 20, 2007 12:29 PM
Filed Under: European, Peugeot

Press Release

An Estate with the spirit of the outdoors

A year ago, Peugeot launched the 207 in France and into the main European markets. It became the fourth vehicle to be offered by Peugeot in the European small car market segment, along with the 107, the 1007 and the 206. Today, the 207SW with its "spirit of the outdoors" completes the 2007 range.

A rapidly expanding range

The 207 SW, which will be available from 5th July in certain markets, will rapidly expand further the 207 range, which a mere 15 months ago saw the launch of the hatchback. This compares with 40 months for the introduction of the 206 SW into the 206 range. Like the 207 CC, 207 RC and the three and five door hatchbacks launched previously, this new silhouette will strengthens further the 207 range. Now ready to take on the challenge, the 207 SW will follow in the footsteps of the 206 SW, which became the best selling estate car in the French and European B2 segment from its first year of introduction (2003). Benefiting from a real generational leap compared with the 206 SW, the 207 SW will expand the target customer base with a number of new features.

The new 207 SW

It provides an easy-to-use luggage area with a capacity of 337 dm3 VDA, which is 67 dm3 more than compared with the hatchback.

Even more 207 than in a 207 ...

The 207 SW guarantees its future customers all the recognised qualities of the 207 with an added "+" to meet their specific expectations: a "magical" rear modularity, which allows the rear space to be adapted to the requirements of the user, with a simple movement transforming the rear seats into a totally flat load area, further extending the boot. Specific features to improve comfort and practicality, such as:

A comprehensive "range"

The suspension and power steering have all been adapted to this new silhouette and the potential greater loads it can carry, and provide a specific combination of comfort and driving pleasure. Just like the 207 hatchback, this vehicle has a high level of primary safety, combined with very carefully designed secondary and tertiary safety. Brightness, temperature and acoustic comfort - even a "perfumed" atmosphere in some versions, makes the 207 SW very welcoming and comfortable for its passengers. Its numerous storage areas, in-car-entertainment systems and the RT4 telematics system (available shortly after launch) provide for an enjoyable time on board.

A promising future for the SW family ...

Full of ambition, the 207 SW will make every effort in the coming months to enlarge its customer base with a truly rich and diverse range:

Sales

In 2008, the first full year, the 207 SW should represent 95 000 units, i.e. 18% of the total sale of all 207 models. The petrol/diesel mix should be: Petrol 44%, Diesel 56%

Production site

The 207 SW will only be produced at the POISSY manufacturing site, which has a capacity to produce 480 units a day. Production of the 206 SW ended in December 2006.

Commercial launches

The 207 SW will be launched on the 5th July 2007 in France, Great Britain, Italy, Spain and Portugal, and available in Germany from 12th July. The other European markets will launch the vehicle in September. It will enter a market which is still increasing. Between 2000 and 2006, the B2 market segment continued to grow, increasing from 26.2% of the total European market to 30.5%. The model mix, however, has changed considerably during this time. The hatchback models have decreased from 95% of the B2 segment in 2000 to 82.4% in 2006; whereas the people carrier models have increased from 1.8% to 12%, cabriolets from 0.1 % to 2.8% and estates remaining stable around 3%, with only a slight rise to 3.6% in 2004.

A versatile and practical option ...

The 207 continues to grow at a prolific rate, an indication of the high desirability of the range. After the 3 and 5 door hatchback and the coupé cabriolet, we now have the SW. Each of these different silhouettes - combine the strengths of the 207 design - but each have their own individual personality. The SW silhouette will complete the 207 range, just 15 months after the appearance of the hatchback, whereas four years had elapsed between the launch of the 206 hatchback and the SW version. The new 207 SW, one and both at the same time:

Its environment, its potential customers

In a market characterised by increasing fragmentation of the individual models, the 207 SW aims to attract a customer base that leads a "full and busy life" and who will appreciate the space and versatility of this compact vehicle. Keen on outdoor leisure pursuits, these customers - ranging from young families to those in active retirement - are out going and enjoy social interaction ... but, above all, they like to get out and about! When it comes to choosing a vehicle, the design and personality of the vehicle are important factors.

Even more 207 than in a 207 ...

The 207 SW guarantees potential customers all the recognised qualities of the 207 but, with an added "+" to meet their specific expectations: Practical features that will also be appreciated, such as:

Five power units drive the 207 SW ...

Petrol:
1.4 litre - 54 kW (75 bhp) - 118 Nm at 3300 rpm - manual gearbox Result of the co-operation between PSA Peugeot Citroën and BMW group:
1.4 litre VTi - 70 kW (95 bhp) - 136 Nm at 4000 rpm - manual gearbox.
1.6 litre VTi - 88 kW (120 bhp) - 160 Nm at 4250 rpm - manual or automatic gearbox with Porsche Tiptronic sequential control. Diesel:
1.6 litre HDi - 66 kW (90 bhp) - 215 Nm at 1750 rpm - manual gearbox.
1.6 litre HDi FAP - 80 kW (110 bhp) - 240 Nm at 1750 rpm (260 Nm with overboost) - manual gearbox.

Very precise road holding ...

The suspension and power steering have all been adapted to this new silhouette and the potential greater rear loads it can carry. Just like the 207 hatchback, this vehicle has very high primary safety, combined with carefully designed secondary and tertiary safety.

A desirable place to be ...

Brightness, temperature and acoustic comfort - even an inbuilt air freshener in some versions, the 207 SW is very welcoming and comfortable place for its occupants. Its numerous storage areas, in-car-entertainment and RT4 system (available in a few weeks) create a desirable place to be.

In the near future ...

Full of ambition, the 207 SW will make every effort to enlarge its potential customer base with a truly rich and diverse range:

The design: a beautiful expression of space ...

Designed by the Peugeot Design Centre the 207 SW with its stylish lines that define a compact balanced shaped which is just begging to be used. From the design of the front it shares with the hatchback, this original design with its bold expressive lines combines a number of stylish design features: a large glazed surface area, rear quarter panels reminiscent of those of the 407 SW, a two-colour “arrow� profile created between the rear quarter panel and the elongated ruby-red rear lights. The rear lights which extend back along the rear wings and then disappear echoing the elongated lines of the front headlamps. And at the back, the promise of accessible space and durability makes a powerful comparison to the front and helps create the equilibrium of the design. The true signature of the 207 SW is the completely red rear light assemblies with their smooth lens and diode-effect with metallised segmenting of five lighting functions. The rear lights give the appearance of cut rubies and seem to support the large dark tinted rear tailgate glass, whose visible hinges have a highly polished finish. The view across the car emphasises the potential space available inside. On many versions, the fitment of roof bars, combined with the large glass panoramic roof or not, add a touch of originality and style.

Architecture and structure - the vehicle’s personality

The 207 SW, together with the other 207 silhouettes, share the PSA Peugeot Citroën group’s No 1 platform, which ensures the high standards of this range in terms of safety, dynamic performance and driving pleasure. This new 207 benefits genetically from the other 207s, which it exploits by strengthening certain favourite themes - brightness, space, interior comfort, practicality and ease of use - within a well designed stylish silhouette that expresses both elegance and dynamism. The application and success of the design is due to the comprehensive adaptation made to the original architecture and structure of the 207 hatchback. Even if the 207 SW is similar to the hatchback - the design of the front, its substructure as far as the floor pan, its body as far back as the B posts (except the roof); it includes the following specific features: Finally, to ensure good performance in terms of repairability, the boot floor is made from steel with high elastic properties and special 100 mm impact absorbers are fitted between the rear bumper impact beam and the rear structure. Therefore, the 207 SW offers good performance in terms of rigidity. For a force of 100 daN applied to the axles, the torsional rigidity is 0.9 mrad.

Balanced dimensions ...

The length of the 207 SW is 4.156 m (or 4.149 m with the “classic� front). Since the front overhang and wheelbase is shared with the hatchback, the difference compared with the hatchback is an increase of 119 mm in the rear overhang. The width of 1.748 m (at the level of the door handles) is the same as that of the 207 hatchback. The height is 1.510 m, which is an increase of 38 mm to that of the 207 hatchback. With roof bars, the overall height reaches 1.527 m. As a reminder, the dimensions of the 206 S W where as folows:

Interior dimensions favour space and comfort ...

The specific profile of the roof - steel or a glass panoramic roof - and the fact that it slopes further at the back compared with the hatchback improves rear headroom: The other interior dimensions remain exactly the same as those of the hatchback. Note: the 207 offers 6 mm more elbow room than the 206.

Guaranteed panoramic view ...

The glass panoramic roof, which was not available on the 206 SW, is part and parcel of the generational leap of the 207 SW, which now possesses all the genes common to the SW range. The entire 207 SW range can now benefit from the brightness created by this roof, either as standard or as an option. Regardless of where they are sitting, this visual opening to the sky or the stars gives the passengers of the 207 SW a feeling of space and freedom. As with the hatchback, the transparent surface surrounding the sun visors and the roof console seem to minimise the bulk of the roof cross member. However, the feeling of length is enhanced by the electric sun blind in particular. As a result, the rear trim of the panoramic roof in the 207 SW is at 25° in relation to the vertical of the rear passengers’ eyes compared with 45° in the 207 hatchback, offering them an even greater experience of the glazed areas of the vehicle. Also, the meticulous choice of the different tints and characteristics of the different layers of glass ensures excellent performance, with a thermal heat transmission of just 14% while maintaining a light transmission of 22% at the same time. Consequently, the 1.106 m2 of glass dispenses a very pleasant brightness, which can be partly or completely adjusted (in 10 seconds) by means of the electric sun blind. The two parts of the sunblind slide individually and are superimposed on each other at the rear of the roof. They are controlled by an electric motor mounted on the rear cross member. The motor is controlled by a switch located on the centre console, near the hand brake, to make it accessible to both the front and rear seat occupants. Thanks to the overall design, and depending on the position of the sun blind, it also assists in reducing the interior noise levels. With its greater width, in order to take full advantage of the light distribution, the panoramic roof is available on its own or can also be combined with longitudinal roof bars. To assist the fitment, two glass blanking plugs, in the form of a half-moon (patented), guarantee a look of quality and can be removed if necessary to accommodate the roof bar mountings, which match the shape.

Original roof bars ...

“Visual� elegance combined with an “avant­garde� treatment echo the functional character of the longitudinal roof bars. Constructed from aluminium, they are located on mountings made from 30% glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic. They are available in an “aluminium colour� or painted black, depending on the version. They will withstand a load of 75 kg and their security and resistance to impact have been assessed via special tests. Quick-fitting cross bars and anti-theft locks can be installed without any problem.

A versatile rear tailgate ...

The finishing touch to the back of the 207 SW, it gives access to the luggage space in two ways, depending on the version: Access to the rear compartment via the rear tailgate glass allows:

A magic modularity in the back ...

The rear seats benefits from a clever folding mechanism that allows the rear seat backs complete with head restraints, to be folded down against the rear seat squabs with just one hand. The seats also fold into the boot floor, providing a perfectly flat extended load area. The operation of the mechanism with invisible linkages and parallelograms has been the subject of several patent applications. It is activated by means of the seat releases located on the top of the backrests and accessible from the rear doors or from the boot. These seats are split 2/3: 1/3 for maximum modularity. With the 2/3 side on the left, this arrangement allows long items to be transported if necessary, while still accommodating four passengers. The rear seat is made from compact, high density foam contained within the cloth seat trims. The seats are produced by using the in situ method. To improve comfort in use, the 2/3 side, which accommodates the central safety belt and weighs 13 kg, has an invisible damper to cushion the folding motion of the backrest and assist with raising it again. With the same desire for practicality, the double buckle of the central safety belt is mounted on a curved cable embedded in the padding. After use, it is stowed in the 2/3 seat padding, which means it can be found easily, does not affect the mechanism and, last but not least, does not affect comfort. This system is triple patented. Naturally, the “magic� modularity of the 207 SW rear seats can be combined with those of the luggage compartment if necessary, when it then offers a loading length of up to a maximum of 1.70 metres. For this purpose, the back of the backrest is covered entirely with a bonded moquette fabric and equipped with five plastic load support rails, which extend those on the boot floor. Once the seats are folded, a continuous flat surface is created without any raised portion or recesses, thanks to the specific 3° compensation of the boot floor and a flexible trim.

A clever rear parcel shelf

The rear parcel shelf consists of three rigid flaps resting on injection-moulded side supports. Its clever design allows multiple uses in connection with the contents of the boot: When in place, it matches the upper surface of the baggage compartment perfectly. By also acting as a noise suppression barrier, it helps the acoustic comfort in the vehicle. The movable flaps are made from glass fibre reinforced polypropylene in order to combine lightness and strength and are covered with a needle felt on top and a non-woven fabric, together with a layer of acoustic felt underneath.

Space and easy baggage handling ...

The boot is a simple design with a tapered lower section measuring 548 mm, whose maximum width of 1060 mm and height of 795 mm under the roof makes loading the vehicle as easy as possible. Depending on the version, either an injection-moulded or stainless steel load sill guard with a ribbed finish protects the tailgate catch and adds an air of quality. The boot is carpeted throughout and offers numerous clever touches and features: The boot carpet, on which the load support rails are located, is made from compacted wood covered with moquette. It is equipped with two support cords, each of which are “stowed� in a bag hook, to retain the carpet in a raised position and keep the hands free. The following are stored under the boot carpet: All in all, the storage volume (VDA) is 337 dm3 or 428 litres. With the rear seats folded down, the total volume up to the roof is 1 258 dm3 VED or 1 433 litres. In order to make full and safe use of the SW loading capacity up to the roof, a net for securing tall loads, is available as an option. It can be anchored in place either behind the front seats when the rear seats are folded down or behind the rear seats. For this purpose, four location points hidden behind injection-moulded flaps, allow the net to be fixed at the top. At the bottom, the net is anchored on lugs located on the side of the folded rear bench or on the third Isofix seat mounting point.

A wide range of engines

With three petrol engines, one of which is available with an automatic gearbox, and two HDi diesel engines, at its launch the 207 SW has a very wide range of power trains. Petrol engines
1.4 litre: 54 kW (75 bhp) - TU3A
The entry model is equipped with the 1.4 litre petrol engine (TU3A), developing 54 kW (75 bhp) and a torque of 118 Nm at 3300 rpm. The other petrol engines are the result of the co-operation between PSA Peugeot Citroën and the BMW Group. 1.4 litre 16v VTi*: 70 kW (95 bhp) - EP3
This engine is the latest offering from the family of “EP� engines. This 1397 cm3 engine develops a power of 70 kW at 6000 rpm and a torque of 136 Nm at 4000 rpm. Its performance is particularly usable, because 86% of the maximum torque, i.e. 117 Nm, is available from only 2000 rpm. The technological content of this engine constitutes a true first at this level and capacity. Apart from the reduced capacity due to the reduced piston stroke, this engine incorporates all the technological features used on the 1.6 litre VTi engine. It includes a continuous variable timing system on the inlet and exhaust camshafts and a variable inlet valve lift system, which allows the opening of the inlet valves to be adjusted gradually as a function of the accelerator pedal position. The use of these two VVT systems and the variable valve lift system ultimately improves the thermodynamic performance of the engine by significantly reducing consumption, and therefore its CO2 emissions, and guaranteeing improved response and greater flexibility. 1.6 litre 16v VTi: 88 kW (120 bhp) - EP6
With the same technological content, the 1.6 litre 16v petrol engine (EP6) offers a power of 88 kW (120 bhp and a torque of 160 Nm at 4250 rpm) The torque is produced very uniformly, because from low speeds (2000 rpm), it is already 140 Nm, i.e. 88% of the maximum torque, thereby guaranteeing good driveability. This engine is available either with a five speed manual gearbox or with an automatic gearbox with the Porsche Tiptronic sequential control.

The HDi diesel engines

With their 1.6 litre capacity, they are part of the “downsizing� strategy of the PSA Peugeot Citroën group, which is aiming to reduce both engine capacity and fuel consumption of its vehicles, while at the same time preserving their dynamic performance. With an aluminium block, a 16-valve cylinder head and an air to air, intercooler, it also benefits from a second generation common rail high pressure (1600 bar) direct injection system with injection nozzles with six, very small diameter holes to ensure the optimum air/fuel mixture. * Variable valve lift and Timing injection Two specifications are available: 1.6 litre 16v HDi: 66 kW (90 bhp) - DV6ATED4
This engine has a power of 66 kW (90 bhp) and a torque of 215 Nm at 1750 rpm. 1.6 litre 16v HDi DPFS: 80 kW (110 bhp) - DV6TED4
This engine has a power of 80 kW (110 bhp) and a torque of 240 Nm at 1750 rpm. It can, however, achieve 260 Nm temporarily in the top three gears thanks to the “overboost� function. This version has a variable geometry turbo charger. Equipped with a diesel particulate filter system, this engine makes the 207 SW particularly environmentally friendly.

Precise, dynamic road holding ...

As a brand strength for Peugeot, the road holding performance of the 207 is very important. The 207 SW is characterised by a particularly distinctive combination of comfort and road holding. To achieve the required performance a very rigid structure was required. This has been achieved by the choice of the architecture common to the 207 range, its wide front and rear track, suspension components, geometry, high quality shock absorbers and, last but not least, the power assisted steering. All these features have been adapted to the specific characteristics of the 207 SW – its longer rear overhang and its larger load area compared to the hatchback. The geometry of the pseudo McPherson front suspension is taken over from the hatchback. The specific features relating to the 207 SW concern the anti-roll bar, the modified shock absorber settings, the slightly greater flexibility of the springs (except on the HDi 110 bhp versions, which retain that of the hatchback). The rear torsion beam of the rear suspension is responsible for the anti-roll function and has a different stiffness depending on the engine powering the 207 SW. The new comfort/road holding combination adapted to this vehicle, which is likely to carry much heavier loads in the back, determined the specific shock absorber settings as well as the stiffer springs on the versions equipped with the HDi 110 bhp engine. The power assisted steering parameters have also been adapted to this new combination and offers precision and comfort of use under all circumstances. The front braking is guaranteed by 283 x 26 mm discs on all models except 266 x 22 mm on the 1.4 litre 75 bhp versions. At the back, 249 x 9 mm discs equip the versions powered by the 1.6 litre VTi 120 bhp petrol engines, HDi 90 and 110 bhp, whereas 9� brake drums equip the other versions. The 207 SW can be equipped with 15� wheels with 185/65R15 tyres or 16� wheels with 195/55R16 tyres, depending on the version and the engine. The 207 SW benefits from an excellent active safety level with ABS, electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) and emergency brake assist (EBA). An ESP (electronic stability program) system is available as an option. Its anti-skid and anti-spin control can be switched off in order to drive on slippery surfaces; it then switches on automatically from 50 km/h.

SSP (steering stability program)

The 207 SW 1.6 litre HDi 80 kW (110 bhp) with ESP also benefits from the SSP function, an innovation reserved for the sporty 207 RC up to now. This system allows a dialogue between the ESP system and the power assisted steering. In the classic way, when braking in a straight light on surfaces with different levels of adhesion, the ABS function will recognise the differences between the surfaces and then limits the braking to the wheels on the surface with the higher adhesion level. This strategy, however, preserves the stability of the vehicle, but does not optimise the braking performance. With the SSP function, the system will allow maximum braking from the outset to both sets of wheels and anticipating the instability of the vehicle, it will then apply a detectable force to the steering wheel to direct the driver to achieve the optimum steering angle to maintain vehicle stability. With this system a reduction in the braking distance between 4 and 10% is achieved, depending on the surface adhesion levels, while at the same time guaranteeing the stability of the vehicle, something that could be very important in certain emergency conditions.

Protecting the occupants ...

The 207 SW benefits from the structure of the 207 and is very well proportioned to withstand collisions and absorb the impact energy. In respect of head-on collisions the 207 SW benefits from: the double impact energy absorption system from the 407 (which also protects pedestrians), stabilisers limiting the backward movement of the chassis legs, the impactor limiting the rearward movement of the engine unit, a retractable steering column and a driver’s active foot rest. The above is complemented by two adaptive front airbags and five three-point inertia seat belts with load limiters set to 450 daN for the front and 600 daN for the rear outer seats. For side impacts, the 207 SW has the structural features of the hatchback, but the dimensions of the floor pan have been adapted to the new sil houette. The door rei nforcements - box sections, tubular impact protection bars and padding and the side and curtain airbags complete the side impact protection. A great deal of attention has also been paid to high speed rear-end impacts in order to preserve the passenger compartment and limit potential injuries. Impact absorbers located between the rear chassis legs and the rear bumper impact beam provide added protection. In addition, the rear head restraints are mounted on curved supports, so the distance between the occupant’s head and the head restraint can be optimised. For child protection, two Isofix three-point mountings are fitted to the rear outer seats. As in the hatchback, all the 207 SWs have audible and visual warnings if the seat belts are not fasten or are unfasten during use.

Driving aids

As in the hatchback, numerous driving aids are available as standard or as an option, helping the driver to concentrate, facilitate visual comfort and also the safety of all the occupants. Among these, the driver of a 207 SW may have: Like on all the 207s, the large exterior rear-view mirrors and the flat-blade windscreen wipers improve both front and rear vision, which is so important for comfort and safety.

Life on board, exceptional brightness

A forward position windscreen, low side window height, small fixed windows, panoramic glass roof create a glazed surface of 4.407 metres. These sources of light bathe the passenger compartment and emphasise the interior space, highlighting in particular the long expanse of the fascia, the instrument panel similar to those normally found on motorcycles, the richness of the central fascia panel and finally, the seats - a real invitation to get in and drive.

Well designed thermal comfort ...

With efficient multiple distribution air vents, two for the rear passengers, a “pollen� filter on all versions, the 207 SW provides a high quality of air distribution. Depending on the version, additional thermal comfort is provided by manual or automatic dual zone air conditioning. This means that the driver and the passenger can set their own temperature independently. The controls are adapted to the interior volume of this new silhouette and the fitment of the glass panoramic roof. As in the hatchback, the “sunshine� sensor manages the difference between passing through strong sunlight to travelling through a tunnel. Particularly respectful of passenger comfort, the automatic dual zone air conditioning automatically isolates the passenger compartment if the screen washers are activated in order to block the odour from the screen wash. It is also combined with an activated carbon filter, which traps hydrocarbon odours and certain pollutant gas molecules. The large 12.2 litre glovebox benefits from an air­conditioning duct and can also be used to keep drinks cool.

Perfumed environment

An original expression of the regard that the 207 SW has for its occupants is the perfume fragrance diffuser present on certain versions, which, depending on the destination, dispenses a fragrance chosen by the user from a range, including one with anti-smoking properties. Its patented process allows the fragrance to be released with the intensity chosen via the central air vents, but can also be switched off, without affecting the overall distribution of air from the vents. The re-sealable cartridge is installed in the fascia panel, or is removed with a “quarter turn� of the finger tips, so the fragrance can be changed if required. The composition of the aromas, which fully satisfies European legislation on allergens, is completely harmless to health and the environment.

The acoustic environment

Acoustic comfort has been the subject of a great deal of study - filtering engine noise, specifying the seals and the profile of the roof bars to limit wind noise and the use of absorbent materials to reduce the noise from the back of the vehicle. At the same time, the 207 SW demonstrates good suppression of body vibrations, resulting in particular from the large rear double aperture and its affect in ensuring excellent body rigidity. The combination of these features means that full advantage can be taken of the telematic and in-car-entertainment systems developed for the 207 SW: It also offers: The CD auto-changer. A five-CD auto-changer, installed in the centre fascia panel, is available as standard or as an option, depending on version and destination. The JBL® hi-fi system. Delivering a high level acoustic performance, the JBL hi-fi system, which is available as an option, depending on the destination, consists of eight loudspeakers in six locations and a bass box integrating the amplifier and control system. The compact bass box is installed on the right-hand side of the boot. It is available either with the bi-tuner RD4 car radio or with the RT4 system.

The 207 SW range

There are two trim levels: The entry trim level is called TRENDY and has a “classic� front design. In particular, it offers all the safety equipment (6 airbags, fasten safety belt warning system, five head restraints, Isofix seat mountings, ABS, electronic braking force distribution (EBFD), emergency brake assist (EBA), automatic illumination of the hazard warning lights and also the “magic� modularity of the rear seats. The other trim level is called PREMIUM and has a “sporty� front design. It adds to the standard specification the glass panoramic roof, the opening tailgate glass and dark tinted rear side windows and tailgate glass. Roof bars are available as an option.

Exterior colours and trim

Eleven body colours are available: Three solid colours: Eight metallic or pearlescent colours:

Interior trim (depending on the country of destination)

The Trendy versions have a fascia panel with black or Criollo brown (chocolate brown) supple graining. The upper fascia panel décor is painted lion grey (around the fascia centre panel and the air vents). The seats are upholstered in a three part material fabric: On the Premium versions, the fascia panel has a black soft feel grain finish. The “Jules� metallised décor enlivens the area around the central console, the air vents and also the vertical trim bars of the fascia centre panel. The seats are upholstered in a black/metal “Zindal� mesh in the centre section, accompanied by a black weave.

The leather option

Three smooth/perforated leather options are available: