Peugeot 207 CC GT road test
The cabriolet king is back, in the 207 CC, Peugeot offer a master class in how to produce a classy convertible supermini. Restyled in July 2009, the 207 CC makes the open air option affordable, practical and yet still ooze style. As the top selling coupe cabriolet in Europe, the 207 CC sets a high standard that has yet to see other rise to the challenge.
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Cabriolets by their very nature a prone to a seasonal wax and wane in demand and as such you would be well advised to be careful when you decide to part with your 207 CC as the price you get will likely vary. That said there is no reason to think that the 207 CC will particularly suffer from depreciation. With a starting price of £16,695, the 207 CC compares favourably with competitors such Mazda MX-5. Although the MX-5 just undercuts the 207 CC, starting from £16,345, for this you lose a lot of space and everyday practicality. As a true roadster, the MX-5 outclasses the 207 CC on performance, so choosing between the two really comes to want you really need from your car. If you want something fun yet functional, opt for the 207 CC. Elsewhere in the market, the likes of the Ford Focus CC and Vauxhall Astra TwinTop sit well above the 207 CC, costing around £20,000 each so here there is just no comparison. The 207 CC is a sensible choice. The basic sport models sit in insurance group eight, rising to nine for the GT models and an eye-watering 12 for the GT THP as test drove here. The diesel variants offer the best fuel efficiency, at 56.4 miles to the gallon (combined) and CO2 of 130g/km meaning they sit in tax band C at £120 a year road tax. The GT THP is much less efficient thanks to its powerful petrol engine, returning just 39.2 miles to the gallon and pumping out 171g/km of CO2. This means it is in tax band H at £175. If you don’t want to be constantly disappointed at how little you get to the gallon, I would opt for a diesel model, you won’t lose out too much in the power stakes, but you will find it keeps its value well and won’t make your eyes smart every time you visit the pump.
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