Insurance Group: 9
MPG: 65.7
CO2: 113
0-62 Mph: 12.9 secs
BHP: 92 BHP
Range: 723 miles
PROS: Good diesel engine. Chic supermini looks.
CONS: Tight rear legroom. Uninspiring to drive. Feels a little dated.
The 207 Allure 1.6 HDi offers an adjusting steering wheel that moves for both reach and rake. Additionally, there is also a height-adjustable driver's seat available on all the models. Sadly, the lever that adjusts the angle of the driver's seat is quite fussy.
The 1.6-litre diesel engine produces 92 bhp and 161 lb-ft of torque. This gives the car a top speed of 113 mph with acceleration from 0-62 mph taking 12.9 seconds.
There is a bit of wind and road noise experienced on the motorway but most of the the time the ride is quiet. The gear change is a bit sloppy.
The 207 offers an effortless driving experience. The steering is light at low speeds, but the suspension fails to cope with large bumps and this means comfort can be compromised.
The 207 Allure comes equipped with features like air conditioning and Bluetooth as well as basics such as power steering, electric front windows, remote central locking and alloy wheels.
The 207 is an attractive car and has the Gallic charm which is abundant in all French superminis.
The 207 Allure 1.6 HDi FAP offers ample space and a decent sized boot although rear passengers may find that legroom is in short supply.
The 207 Allure 1.6 HDi FAP comes with driver, passenger and front side airbags all fitted as standard along with three point centre belt system. Parking sensors and stability control are not provided however.
In the 2011 JD Power customer satisfaction survey, the 207 Allure 1.6 HDi FAP didn't score highly (finishing 14th in class) while its mechanical reliability was rated as below average and this means customers could face high maintenance costs.
The 207 Allure 1.6 HDi FAP is quite an economical car but unfortunately resale values are not high and this makes it a risky investment. This model costs £14,695 to buy which is more expensive than some of the standard models and is somewhat unjustified by the poor reliability.
In terms of running costs, the higher trim level puts this car under insurance bracket 9 whilst road tax costs fall under tax band C thanks to carbon emissions of 113g/km. Fuel efficiency of 65.7 mpg is decent for a car of this class, making it cheap to keep on the road.
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