Used Peugeot 407 Saloon 2004 - 2011 review

What's the used Peugeot 407 like?

Show the Peugeot 407 a motorway and it will keep you happy all day long. Every engine cruises quietly, wind and road noise are subdued and the ride is comfortable at speed.

Your passengers will enjoy the ride, too, as the cabin will take five of you without too much of a push, although six-footers will find headroom tight in the rear. Being a saloon, it isn't as versatile as a family hatch, but the large boot is family-friendly.

Overview

The Peugeot 407 is a comfy, good-looking cruiser which is at home on the motorway, but others do the same job better

Pros

• It's stacked full of creature comforts and safety kit

Cons

• Tight rear headroom and firm ride in town

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Check you can get on with the driving position - some drivers just can't get comfy. The sheer number of fiddly buttons on the dashboard look confusing, but most owners say they quickly learn the half dozen or so needed for daily driving.

You'll notice that the ride isn't too hot at slower speeds or over broken surfaces. And, the 407 isn't that much better on twisty country lanes where, despite good grip, it's far from agile and the steering is numb.

Our recommendations

Which used Peugeot 407 should I buy?

The diesels are far and away the better drive. You'll pay a premium for them, but we think it's worth it, although we'd steer clear of the 2.7 V6 diesel - it's too expensive to buy and to run. Besides, the 2.0 HDi gives you all the smooth, strong performance you need. There's a 2.2 HDi if you want a little more oomph and the 1.6 HDi is a good choice for those on a tighter budget.

There are four petrol engines - a 1.8 (you need to work it hard), a 2.0 (our choice), a 2.2 (second best) and a 3.0 V6 (plush, fast, smooth but pricey).

Even the entry-level S models have seven airbags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, an alarm, climate control and CD player, so there's no real need to upgrade to SE or SV trim. For leather seats, and much else besides, look for an Executive model.

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