Peugeot 607
| Company type | Executive car |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Predecessor | Peugeot 605 |
| Founded | September 1999 |
| Defunct | June 2010 |
| Successor | Peugeot 508 |
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Executive cars |
The Peugeot 607 is an executive car manufactured by the French automaker Peugeot from September 1999 until June 2010.
This model, along with the smaller Peugeot 407, was succeeded by the Peugeot 508 in March 2011.
History
Introduced in October 1999 as the successor to the discontinued Peugeot 605, the 607 retained the chassis of its predecessor while incorporating a contemporary exterior design and a new range of engines, including 2.2 and 3.0 petrol variants and a 2.2 diesel option. Initially produced at the Sochaux facility until March 2009, manufacturing was subsequently transferred to PSA’s Rennes plant as production volumes decreased.
Standard equipment across all trim levels included features such as air conditioning, a CD player, electric windows, eight airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS), tyre pressure monitoring, and central locking. An optional AMVAR nine-stage electronic damping control system was also available.
In France, its principal market, the Peugeot 607 was commonly chosen for official governmental use.
Facelift
In November 2004, the Peugeot 607 underwent a facelift that introduced a redesigned front fascia and added the 2.7 HDi V6 engine, which produced , paired with a new six-speed automatic transmission also offered on the V6 petrol variant. The 2.0 and 2.2 diesel engines received power enhancements and were updated with six-speed gearboxes, in line with changes made to the Peugeot 407.
By 2008, Peugeot ceased offering the 607 in the UK market, ending production of right-hand drive versions.
Peugeot 607 Paladine
The Peugeot 607 Paladine is a distinctive Landaulet concept car created in collaboration with Heuliez in 2000. Equipped with a 3.0 V6 engine, this extended version measures in length and features a retractable metal roof similar to those found on the Peugeot 206 and Peugeot 307 CC models.
Its interior is customized with exclusive leatherwork developed alongside luxury brand Hermès.
First revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2000, the Paladine notably served during French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s inauguration in May 2007, showcasing the updated front design introduced with the 2004 facelift.
Successor
In November 2009, PSA CEO Philippe Varin confirmed that the Peugeot 607 would be replaced by the Peugeot 508, which also took over from the smaller Peugeot 407, streamlining Peugeot’s executive sedan offerings.
Engines
Gasoline
- 2.2 16v – before facelift
- After facelift:
- 3.0 V6 24v – before facelift
- After facelift:
Diesel
- 2.0 HDi – after facelift
- 2.0 HDi – after facelift
- 2.2 HDi
- 2.2 HDi Biturbo – after facelift
- 2.7 HDi Biturbo – after facelift
Sales
| Year | Global Production | Global Sales | Remarks |
| 2004 | Template:TBA | 18,100 | |
| 2005 | Template:TBA | 19,100 | |
| 2006 | Template:TBA | 10,500 | |
| 2007 | Template:TBA | 7,500 | |
| 2008 | Template:TBA | 3,900 | |
| 2009 |
900 |
1,900 |
|
| 2010 |
956 |
1,000 |
|
| 2011 | Template:TBA | 53 |