The Peugeot 4007 is a

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produced by

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marque

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, between July 2007 and April 2012. The equivalent

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version was the C-Crosser. Both were produced in Mitsubishi's Nagoya Plant in Okazaki, Japan, based on the second-generation Outlander. It was shown at the

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in March 2007. Together, the 4007 and C-Crosser were the first Japan-produced cars sold under any French brand. They had their sales target of 30,000 units per year. It was officially launched on 12 July 2007. Both vehicle had been planned to be assembled in the

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plant in Born, Netherlands for the European market, however the plan was postponed indefinitely as sales of the two models fell below the target of 30,000 units.

Engines

*2.2 L (2179 cc) '' DW12 HDi''

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, 115 kW (156 PS), ; with a particulate filter and a six speed gearbox, and able to run on 30%

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. *2.0 L (1998 cc) '' 4B11''

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DOHC 16 valve I4, 147 PS (same engine as the Outlander) — for Russian market only *2.4 L '' 4B12''

DOHC 16 valve

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I4, 170 PS (same engine as the Outlander)

Models

There were three available trim levels for the Peugeot 4007, all featuring a 2.2 Hdi engine: *SE — The standard model, with alloy wheels, climate control, heated mirrors, power steering etc. *Sport XS — SE trim, plus leather seats and a telephone. *GT — SE trim, plus headlamp washers, CD multichanger, heated leather seats, telephone, etc.

Sales and production

References

External links

Official international 4007 English website4007 Unofficial infosite
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