Super TestCar reviews - Peugeot - 307 - XSE HDiPeugeot modelsOverviewPeugeot is out to restake its claim as a diesel leader with its auto 307 HDi20 Sep 2006 By LUC BRITTEN PEUGEOT is known globally for its diesel technology and in Australia has offered a diesel in its lineup since 1978. But lately you could be forgiven for thinking that Volkswagen had commandeered the whole turbo-diesel story, as it blitzed with its superb TDI variants in the Polo, Golf, Jetta and Passat. However, the French have fired back, introducing a silky six-speed tiptronic automatic to the 307 range, essentially taken from the 407 sedan and coupe. It is Peugeot’s answer to the DSG gearbox in the VW Golf and is a worthy addition to the expanded 307 range. The HDi six-speed auto is the ace up Peugeot’s sleeve. Model release date: 1 September 2006 to 1 October 2005 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelThe 307 marked a bold styling departure from the venerable 306 range. It was more upright, adopting something of an MPV look and it offered a roomier interior courtesy of a longer wheelbase and wider cabin and substantial improved safety levels over the previous UK-sourced 306. At launch, three engines were available, a lacklustre 1.6-litre, better performing 2.0-litre and superbly frugal 2.0-litre turbo-diesel. A two-door XSi arrived in March 2002 with the same 2.0-litre engine as the XSE five-door hatch. Initial build quality was an issue and the suspension tune too veered away from the absolute suppleness of the 306. |
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