Peugeot takes on style police
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[03/29/2006] Using the arresting 407 as its basis, Peugeot has lowered the compact saloon’s roof and discarded its rear doors to create a svelte Coupé that causes a stir wherever it goes. The 407 Coupé drew numerous admiring glances when the French marque’s SA subsidiary unleashed the model in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday.
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Using the arresting 407 as its basis, Peugeot has lowered the compact saloon’s roof and discarded its rear doors to create a svelte Coupé that causes a stir wherever it goes. The 407 Coupé drew numerous admiring glances when the French marque’s SA subsidiary unleashed the model in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday.
Judging by some of the automotive mongrels currently on our roads, I’ve had serious doubts about whether motor manufacturers still seriously consider the aesthetic appeal of their vehicles. Luckily Peugeot’s 407 Coupé shouldn’t have that problem – this car is beautiful. Modern luxury cars certainly have the requisite number of flashy gadgets and highly-developed powerplants urging them on, but often fall short in the looks department.
While the 407 saloon’s gaping grille initially took some time to get used to, it almost seems tailor made for the Coupé. Its long sloping nose and raked windscreen contribute to the vehicle’s elegant appearance. From the side, its low roofline and taut lines provide a sleek profile accentuated by stylish gills on the lower section of the front bumper. The view from the rear is dominated by the large bumper offset by striking light clusters.
Two models are available at launch: a 3,0-litre V6 petrol fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox and Peugeot’s new 2,7-litre HDi V6 mated with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Judging by some of the automotive mongrels currently on our roads, I’ve had serious doubts about whether motor manufacturers still seriously consider the aesthetic appeal of their vehicles. Luckily Peugeot’s 407 Coupé shouldn’t have that problem – this car is beautiful. Modern luxury cars certainly have the requisite number of flashy gadgets and highly-developed powerplants urging them on, but often fall short in the looks department.
While the 407 saloon’s gaping grille initially took some time to get used to, it almost seems tailor made for the Coupé. Its long sloping nose and raked windscreen contribute to the vehicle’s elegant appearance. From the side, its low roofline and taut lines provide a sleek profile accentuated by stylish gills on the lower section of the front bumper. The view from the rear is dominated by the large bumper offset by striking light clusters.
Two models are available at launch: a 3,0-litre V6 petrol fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox and Peugeot’s new 2,7-litre HDi V6 mated with a six-speed automatic transmission.
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