2006 Peugeot 407 Coupe from Australia and New Zealand - Comments

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This is a test drive report for a vehicle that I had waited almost 9 months to arrive in Australia, having test driven the 407 in sedan/touring forms with 2.2L, 3.0L petrol and 2.0L HDi versions.

The coupe verdict? The 2.7 was too fresh (tight) to perform, but I was impressed. However, Peugeot have seriously overestimated the grandeur of this vehicle in relation to their asking price (AUD83k drive away). As a coupe its way too big, but then the rear boot is pathetic, the open aperture lucky to swallow a decent suitcase. No factory sunroof is disappointing. Fantastic sound deadening, but noted the engine bay lining is not suited to longevity if you're buying it for long term. Its simply not worth the introduction recommended price by a long shot, you'd be mad not to consider German alternatives.

This site is to review cars that you own... not cars you have test driven and which you have decided not to buy because they're not what you want after all.

I just bought the 2.7 hdi and will post updates to this site if any one is interested? tim.

I would like to add that the price was OK when compared to the audi 3 litre diesel in the a4 and a6 and the bmw 3 litre diesel-in fact I saved 20, 30 and $50,000 respectively.

I prefer the 406 Coupe to your 407 Coupe. Frankly speaking, she loses the unique elegance and intrinsic design policy of 406 Coupe, designed by Pininfarina.

The Peugeot 407 Coupe is as cumbersome as some American coupes as the Chevrolet Monte Carlo and the Pontiac G8, and lacks in artistic elegant drive feel of the Peugeot 406 Coupe, in my opinion.

The 407 Coupe feels somewhat heavy and not very sophisticated. Along with it, her fuel consumption is somewhat inferior to that of BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and Lexus. I felt inconvenience about her visibility, especially 3/4 front view.

Certainly your Peugeot 407 Coupe has tank-like stiffness, stiff stability, and good brakes. And she would be able to cruise at maximum speed up to 250km/h, irrespective of engines (both V6,diesel or petrol). So she's a commendable highway cruiser, but she lacks some esprit expected from Peugeot brand, I think. The brand-new 3.0-litres V6 diesel turbo engine (developed under collaboration with Jaguar) will enhance Peugeot's reputation and trigger new era, I hope!