The car's appearance resembles a minivan, with a short hood that flows smoothly into a steeply sloping, huge windshield, and its height is 5-7 cm higher than other passenger cars. Even the windshield wipers on it open in a way that is unusual for passenger cars - in different directions.
The appearance of the car attracts the attention of others. The Peugeot 307 is characterized by the cutout headlights, as well as the relief joints of the front fenders and hood. The XR and XS variants come standard with black door and bumper moldings. Moldings painted in the same color as the car look very elegant and do not spoil the appearance of the car at all, and perhaps even decorate it. After the inevitable "contacts" during the operation of the car, they will not need to be repainted.
The car's weight was reduced by installing an aluminum hood and plastic front fenders. Plastic fenders are very suitable when driving a car in a city with high traffic intensity. After all, even with minor collisions, plastic can return to its original shape on its own without straightening.
To make operation easier, cars are equipped with rain and visibility sensors that automatically turn on the windshield wipers in bad weather and the low-beam headlights at dusk or when entering a tunnel.
While the car's appearance falls into the emotional category, its high body gives it certain practical advantages. High and wide door openings make getting into the car much easier. And the more vertical arrangement of the seats compared to passenger cars made the interior spacious while maintaining the same vehicle length. The rear seat can comfortably accommodate a passenger up to 190 cm tall without their knees hitting the back of the front seat or their head hitting the ceiling. The width of the car allows three passengers of average build to fit comfortably in the back seat.
Peugeot 307 cars are produced with different body styles: hatchback with three and five doors; a station wagon (Break), which has a regular folding sofa in the back; SW with panoramic glass roof and three individual rear seats.
Station wagons offer significantly more space and comfort in the rear, as their wheelbases have been extended by 10 cm. This allows for increased legroom between the front and rear seats.
In SW vehicles, all rear seats have longitudinal adjustments and backrest angles, fold compactly and can be rearranged in any combination. They can also be quickly removed and stored outside the vehicle. The backs of the front seats have folding tables with cup holders. Moreover, these cars can be equipped with two additional seats, turning the car into a seven-seater.
The following can be noted as recommendations for choosing a car body. If you plan to use the vehicle for transporting cargo and four people in the cabin, you should give preference to the station wagon body, since a solid sofa is more comfortable for two rear passengers. If the car will be used for out-of-town trips with the need to transform the interior, then the SW body type is suitable.
Due to the original shape of the body, triangular vents are installed in the front doors, behind which are located the side mirrors. This solution eliminated the noise generated by the mirrors. However, the mirrors are located close to the driver, and in order to look into them, you need to turn your head.
The Peugeot 307 CC is currently in production. It is a coupe with a hardtop roof. The electric drive technology, which operates the mechanism for transforming the steel roof and packing it in the trunk, has proven itself well in Peugeot 206 CC vehicles.
The textured lines of the door trim flow smoothly into the instrument panel and are covered with a soft material with a rough finish. The front seats are very comfortable and have a large longitudinal travel, and the driver's seat is additionally equipped with vertical adjustment.
The car's interior features distinctive steering column paddle shifters with oval heads, an audio control panel on the right side of the steering wheel, and a proven climate control system. The remote audio control and especially the climate control unit, with large, easy-to-use buttons and an easy-to-read display, are superbly designed.
The glove compartment is cooled by cold air from the air conditioning system and acts as a kind of refrigerator.
The cars are equipped with advanced passive and active safety systems. The anti-lock braking system has a brake force distribution function. In addition, if you press the brake pedal sharply, the additional emergency braking booster comes into operation and the hazard warning lights are automatically turned on, warning other drivers of an emergency situation on the road. As options, vehicles with a manual transmission are equipped with a dynamic stabilization system and traction control system.
The front and rear side belts are equipped with force limiters.
The basic version of the car is equipped with two airbags, and more expensive versions have six, including window airbags from the front to the rear pillars of the body. The extent to which the front airbags deploy depends on the severity of the impact.
The car's safety is ensured by a complete locking system that prevents the door from being unlocked from the inside, even if the glass is broken.
The car's suspension is quite rigid and short-travel, which reduces roll when cornering. However, as a result, the car feels even small bumps, and large ones are transmitted quite strongly to the body. At high speeds, the car does not sway and maintains its trajectory precisely on straight sections of the road and on turns. At the same time, one should not forget about the rather sensitive steering; at high speeds, the steering wheel must be held with both hands.
While boasting excellent dynamics and demonstrating smooth cornering, the car is nevertheless capable of moving smoothly and measuredly, while consuming fuel economically. The car has "long" gears, allowing you to move around the city without the hassle of constant gear shifting.
The car is equipped with an electric power steering system. Unlike its hydraulic counterpart, this drive only comes into operation when the steering wheel is turned from a straight-ahead position. In other cases, it is inactive, not taking power from the engine and, accordingly, saving fuel.
There are no protruding parts or components under the car, which, combined with a ground clearance of 167 mm for an unloaded car, ensures a quiet ride on dirt roads. However, it's important to remember that when the vehicle is fully loaded, ground clearance is reduced to 132 mm. Although the standard equipment includes a steel longitudinal plate under the engine, it is recommended to install a skid plate under the engine.
The success of the Peugeot 307 is supported by a wide range of trim levels and an excellent selection of power units: three diesel engines with direct fuel injection and three petrol engines.
Cars with 1.6 and 2.0 liter engines are equipped with an automatic transmission with a "Tiptronic" manual shift mode.
As standard equipment on vehicles XR with 1.4 and 1.6 engines - l establish:
- anti-lock braking system;
- brake force distribution system;
- emergency brake assist;
- two front airbags;
- active front head restraints;
- immobilizer;
- power steering;
- adjustable steering column;
- height-adjustable driver's seat;
- split-folding rear seat;
- front power windows with electric drive;
- central locking with remote control;
- audio system elements (two speakers and an antenna are installed);
- fabric interior with "aluminum-look" trim;
- 15-inch steel wheels.
For cars XS with 1.4, 1.6 and 2.0 L engines additionally install:
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- side and window airbags;
- fog lights;
- electrically operated and heated mirrors;
- radio (six speakers);
- 16-inch alloy wheels (2.0 L engine).
For cars XT with 1.6 and 2.0 L engines additionally install:
- rain sensor and automatic headlights;
- front armrests;
- rear center armrest;
- illuminated makeup mirrors;
- CD player (instead of a radio);
- velour interior with "wood-look" trim;
- moldings in body color.
For cars XT Pack with 1.6 and 2.0 L engines additionally install:
- alarm;
- air conditioner;
- on-board computer.
For cars XSi with 1.6 and 2.0 L engines additionally install:
- climate control;
- electric folding mirrors;
- electric rear window pickups;
- heated seats and headlight washers;
- combined (leather/fabric) interior with sports seats and aluminum trim.