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Peugeot 4007 XS Sport 2.2 HDi 156 FAP road test

The Peugeot 4007 is the very close sibling to the Citroen C-Crosser, its position in the market is that of a crossover SUV – offering plenty of room for five, the potential to squeeze seven at a push, and four wheel drive. Available with a single engine choice, a 2.2 HDI diesel unit, the car comes in three derivatives – the base SE model, the top of the range GT, and the filling to the SE/GT sandwich the XS Sport. It might look the part but does the Peugeot 4007 cut the mustard?

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The mid range XS Sport is pitched competitively with an RRP of almost £25,000 and comes complete with a high level of refinement and kit. Peugeot first foray into the Sports Utility Vehicle market might be made by someone else but it has enough of the positive Peugeot influence to make for an engaging drive. Cars of this size are never the cheapest to run, with average fuel costs on the high side and VED near the top rate. Perhaps the biggest problem that the Peugeot 4007 encounters is that its sibling the Citroen C-Crosser is equally as capable, while both have some way to top the excellent Land Rover Freelander2. Another down side to the 4007 is its poor residuals which make it an expensive option.

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Author: Lee Sibbald, November 30, 2009
Filed under: Fleet news,Peugeot,RoadTestReports.co.uk

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