Peugeot launches 207 model with CO2 emissions under 100g/km
Peugeot has launched a new version of its popular 207 supermini that emits just 99 grams of CO2 per kilometer. Called Economique or Economique+, depending on options, the new model uses a 90hp version of PSA's 1.6-liter HDi, Euro V-compliant diesel engine and can be ordered in 3 or 5-door versions. The Economique gets 61.9 mpg U.S. on the EU combined cycle (3.8 l/100 km). To achieve this, the 207 Economique gets an improved engine management software and the addition of an EGR heat exchanger to cool the re-injected exhaust gases. The 5-speed manual gearbox includes a higher final drive ratio than the standard 207 to reduce the rpm at highway speeds. This model also improves aerodynamics to a drag coefficient of 0.274, down from 0.30 for the standard model, and uses Michelin's new very low rolling resistance tires. The Economique almost reaches the CO2 emissions levels of the Seat Ibiza Ecomotive: 98 g/km. Prices start at £12,995.00 in the UK. Full press release after the jump.
Gallery: Peugeot 207 Economique
[Source. Peugeot UK]
PRESS RELEASE:
PEUGEOT LAUNCHES THE 207 ECONOMIQUE WITH EMISSIONS OF JUST 99g/km
- New Peugeot 207 Economique available in October
- Benefits from the new exterior and interior styling changes of the New 207 range
- Powered by a Euro 5 1.6 litre HDi 90 bhp diesel engine
- Two trim levels – Economique and Economique +
- Available in three and five-door hatchback versions
- From £12,995 on-the-road
Europe's top selling small hatchback, the Peugeot 207, is now even "greener" with the introduction of the new 207 Economique and Economique + which emit only 99g/km of CO2.
In 2008, one in every six new cars sold that emit less than 120 g/km of CO2 was a Peugeot. Peugeot hold the protection of the environment as a key design strength in all its vehicles and is continuously developing them to reduce their emissions to the lowest possible level.
First shown at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the new Peugeot 207 Economique reflects this commitment and uses the latest technology to reduce CO2 emissions to just 99g.
The new Peugeot 207 Economique will go on sale in the UK in October and will be available in two trim levels, Economique and Economique +. It will be competitively priced with the entry level Economique three-door model starting at an on-the-road-price of £12,995.00.
The standard specification will include: Unique aerodynamic styling pack, 15" steel wheels with "Aero" trims, black instrument dials, lion grey interior door handles, chrome insert to gear knob, black body-side mouldings, black door handles, electric air inlet flap, ABS, EBFD, EBA, passenger seat height adjustment, steering column adjustable for reach and rake, adjustable front head restraints, 2/3 – 1/3 split folding rear seat, electric front windows – "one touch" for the driver, three rear three-point inertia seat belts, remote control central locking with deadlocks, side airbags, passenger airbag, driver airbag, power steering....
The Economique + adds air-conditioning, electrically operated / heated door mirrors and a trip computer to the standard specification of the Economique version.
The New 207 Economique in Detail
The 207 Economique is powered by Peugeot's already legendary 1.6 litre HDi diesel engine. The fuel consumption and emissions of the engine have been reduced to the lowest levels possible by specially developed engine management software and the addition of an EGR heat exchanger to cool the re-injected exhaust gases. It is fitted with a specially modified five-speed manual gearbox with a higher final drive ratio than the standard 207 hatchback.
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1.6 litre HDi 90 (Euro 5) |
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Maximum Power @ rpm |
90 bhp @ 4000 |
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Maximum Torque @ rpm |
161 lb ft @ 1750 |
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CO2 Emissions |
99 g/km |
To ensure all the engine's power is used to propel the car forward, Peugeot's engineers have spent a lot of their time improving the aerodynamics of the 207. As a result of their work, the 207 Economique has an exceptional drag coefficient of only 0.274, compared to the standard 207 HDi 90 hatchback of 0.30.
This has been achieved by:
- Lowering the ride height by 5 mm
- The fitment of a special flexible lower bumper trim and deeper side extensions
- Optimisation of the vehicle's air intakes
- The addition of an under-tray covering either side of the exhaust system and the fuel tank
- The fitment of special aerodynamic wheel trims
- The introduction of a two-part rear spoiler with side extensions which wrap around the rear windscreen
To reduce the rolling resistance, Michelin 15" 185/65R15 VLRR (Very low rolling resistance) tyres are fitted.
The front of the 207 Economique shares the new "softer" one-piece design with the rest of the 207 range, combined with a specially designed black front grille. At the rear, the car benefits from hi-tech rear lights incorporating LED technology, something of a rarity in this market segment.
From the side, the 207 Economique has a more aerodynamic profile enhanced by the 15" steel wheels with "Aero" trims and the wrap-around rear spoiler with its side extensions surrounding the rear tailgate glass.
Colours and Trims
The 207 Economique will be available in a range of three exterior body colours and one interior trim, Savana cloth.
- Bianca White
- Thorium Grey
- Inari Blue (New colour)
New Features
The 207 Economique will also benefit from a range of new features. All are designed to assist the driver and, not only enhance their comfort and convenience but also, in some cases, help them to adopt a more environmentally-friendly driving style.
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)
This new feature helps the driver to adopt a more economical driving style by indicating the optimal gear to be selected, thereby ensuring the lowest possible fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The indicator is located in the odometer and consists of a rising vertical arrow indicating the best time to change gear. The driver, however, is responsible for following the system's indications.
The best gear, or "target gear" is determined according to a number of parameters.
- Vehicle speed
- Gear engaged
- Engine temperature and engine speed
- Driving style (position of the accelerator pedal determines the sought-after level of performance)
The indicator arrow remains visible until the driver follows the suggested recommendation.
The One-Touch Direction Indicator
First seen on the Peugeot 308, now the 207 Economique also benefits from one-touch direction indicators. This very practical feature, especially for motorway driving, activates the direction indicator for three flashes when the driver presses the indicator stalk which is often sufficient to indicate a safe lane change. The driver, therefore, does not have to switch the indicators on then off manually, preventing also the risk of forgetting to turn them off again.
The 207 Economique shares the same front and rear suspension arrangement as the rest of the 207 hatchback range so will not only save money but will also provide all the driving enjoyment of the regular 207 hatchback.
ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) are all fitted as standard. ESP is available as an option.
New In-Car Entertainment Systems
As standard the 207 Economique is fitted with a radio / single CD player with MP3 file compatibility but it can be fitted with Peugeot Connect USB with Bluetooth as an option. This system includes a radio with a MP3 compatible single CD player and full Bluetooth capability. The inclusion of Bluetooth enables a compatible mobile phone to be paired with the car. Once paired, the phone can be operated via the remote controls on the steering column. High-quality telephone communications can, therefore, be carried out in complete safety using both the car's speakers and inbuilt microphone.
The system also includes a USB Box which consists of a connection box located in the centre console with a USB connector and jack socket, all protected by a hinged cover. Once connected, an MP3 player or an iPod can be operated via the radio controls or controls under the steering wheel, with the units' screen information shown also on the car's multi-function display.
The unit is also capable of "streaming" music* via the Bluetooth function, making it possible to play recorded music from the memory of a Bluetooth phone or from a Walkman device equipped with a Bluetooth module.
*November production
Peugeot Connect Navigation (RNEG) is also available as an option on the 207 Economique+. This accessible, latest-generation multimedia system is a genuine alternative to a mobile satellite navigation unit. Perfectly integrated into the vehicle's instrument panel, the system offers simple direct access buttons and shows information on a 7″ 16/9 colour screen complete with a perspective view.
The system includes:
- European cartography stored on a 4 GB SD card
- An MP3 and WMA compatible front-loading CD player
- A three-tuner radio with two aerials for the best possible radio reception and RDS-TMC traffic info (Via Traffic Master in the United Kingdom)
- A "detour" function available, thanks to the traffic info function, when the system detects a hold-up on the current route
- A Bluetooth connection allowing hands-free phone calls if a compatible phone is present
- An RCA connector in the glove box allowing the connection of all types of mobile digital audio devices
Performance Data* and Pricing 207 Économique Range
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Maximum Speed |
0 – 62 mph |
Combined mpg |
On-the-road |
VED Rate |
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Économique 3Dr |
115 |
11.7 |
74.3 |
£12,995 |
£0.00 |
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Économique 5 Dr |
115 |
11.7 |
74.3 |
£13,595 |
£0.00 |
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Économique + 3Dr |
115 |
11.7 |
74.3 |
£13,895 |
£0.00 |
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Économique + 5Dr |
115 |
11.7 |
74.3 |
£14,495 |
£0.00 |
* Driver only
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Brent 8:34PM (7/20/2009)
I see the car's plate says 99g. Yet the story says 98g. Just wondering.
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aquariumsW 7:49PM (7/20/2009)
Help! Why do we want to "cool the EGR" or use intercoolers on turbos, wouldn't the "heat" recycled be more efficient. I know hi-po turbo's use intercoolers to gain horsepower, but what about Turbos used to gain efficiency?
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downtoearth 7:46AM (7/21/2009)
aquariumsW:
> Help! Why do we want to "cool the EGR" or use intercoolers on turbos,
> wouldn't the "heat" recycled be more efficient.
It would but recycling car engine waste heat is both very expensive and of low efficiency.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoelectric_effect#Device_efficiency
> I know hi-po turbo's use intercoolers to gain horsepower,
> but what about Turbos used to gain efficiency?
Virtually every application of a turbocharger in automotive is to boost efficiency as it recovers some of the exhaust fumes kinetic and thermal energy to increase charge. Thanks to the turbocharger, you can also decrease engine cubic capacity while maintaining peak power and increasing low end power to get rid of some friction losses and lower overall vehicle weight.
http://autospeed.com/cms/title_Turbod-for-Fuel-Economy/A_109931/article.html
Zeph 5:49AM (7/21/2009)
I don't really care about this, CO2 has always seemed a non issue to me, in the bigger picture of things. It's just another thing to tax us on, with little real relevance to pollution. More people buying more cars, and this will only change when population numbers drop, and they sure might the way the social system seems to be crashing. And no, I'm not talking about Zunes.
But at least it means more fuel efficiency and that's somewhat of a plus.
I would spend ourselves out of these environmental problems with a short term conversion to ethanol and a mid to long term implementation of electrics. Not a fan of hybrids, as two propulsion systems are redundant and they end up being the worse of both worlds, although with great mileage, but in a heavy ungainly car with high total cost of ownership. There's a lot of good stuff out there but we have the inertia of an energy economy that dosen't want to die to overcome if we are to get anywhere, and that will only happen with people taking their energy choice upon themselves. This is why it will take longer than it could, people are for the most part ignorant of the real options (with some help from big industry propaganda) and government is in the corporations pocket, thus serving the will of money and not the environment.
Sooner or later it's all going to come crashing down and we will be forced to act anyway.
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downtoearth 7:58AM (7/21/2009)
Zeph:
> I don't really care about this, CO2 has always seemed a
> non issue to me, in the bigger picture of things. It's just another
> thing to tax us on, with little real relevance to pollution.
No.
CO2 emissions correlate much higher with vehicle ENERGY EFFICIENCY than fuel economy does.
89 g CO2/km Prius needs much less energy to run than the 98 g CO2/km diesel Peugeot.
> More people buying more cars, and this will only change
> when population numbers drop, and they sure might the
> way the social system seems to be crashing.
> And no, I'm not talking about Zunes.
That's another story, also relevant, called the Jevons Paradox:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox
> I would spend ourselves out of these environmental
> problems with a short term conversion to ethanol
Biofuels have far too low EROEI indicator (energy returned on energy invested). A unit of invested energy produces some 8 units of energy as final fossil liquid fuel. A unit of invested energy produces 1,5 to 3 units of energy as biofuel. It also dislodges food crops. Using all Earth arable lands to grow biofuel crops will suffice for some few percent of our global liquid fuel demand.
> and a mid to long term implementation of electrics.
I'm all for that, problem is batteries are at least 10x too expensive and have too short lifetime.
> Not a fan of hybrids, as two propulsion systems
> are redundant and they end up being the worse
> of both worlds, although with great mileage, but in
> a heavy ungainly car with high total cost of ownership.
1. Hybrids have lower total costs of ownership than diesels (everywhere in the world) and lower costs of ownership than ordinary gassers (in Europe, not in the USA).
2. Hybrid drivetrains perfectly masks internal combustion engine inefficiency areas when doing ordinary driving and is a killer in stop and go traffic.
> that will only happen with people taking their energy
> choice upon themselves. This is why it will take longer
> than it could, people are for the most part ignorant of the
> real options (with some help from big industry propaganda)
> and government is in the corporations pocket, thus serving
> the will of money and not the environment.
It don't even need propaganda for this. People simply choose cheapest energy sources, completely ignoring environmental and sustainability issues.
> Sooner or later it's all going to come crashing down
> and we will be forced to act anyway.
Might be.
Zeph 10:28AM (7/21/2009)
EROEI? Well, of course if your fuel is just being pumped out of the ground it might seem that way. But there is other costs associated, like toxicity and pollution.
At the end of the day it's better to get our fuel out of biomass than out of the ground, as it's sustainable. As for land usage, ethanol in brasil only uses a fraction of their arable land, and, due to intensive farming, a lot of the world's arable land is laying idle. I don't have the numbers for this off the top of my head, but you could supply the US' energy needs with the arable land of a couple of states leaving the rest for crops and rotation. The key is sistemic agriculture, not capitalized monoculture which destroys the land.
If we follow the false monetary paradigms of the current economy it won't happen. But the current economy is crashing too, so it might happen on the rebound.
The way I imagine it we will have local fuel pumps, either cooperative run by farmers, private buying fuel from farmers or just private farmers selling fuel on the side. A totally decentralized energy economy. It might not be as profitable per gallon as current monopoly oil companies are, but when the cost of that profit is environmental disaster, I can live with that. Especially since the money would be more distributed at the local level, resulting in a stronger economy for those in the middle of the socioeconomic scale.
Overtime electrics could take over, or maybe not. Depends on the chemistry for the batteries or on the availability of on demand energy systems.
I can't agree with you on hybrids. They are expensive, their fuel economy is offset by higher maintenance costs over time and by their own weight. And they can barely outperform a good diesel on anything except emissions in real world situations. I tend to think the best tech is the simpler tech. Speaking of which: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7IbNLJfEAE Ever heard of the MYT engine?