We finally had a chance to drive for a hundred kilometers an already definitive version, including suspensions, the 607. Time is running and has allowed the automatic transmission for the HDI are also available, as announced.

The Peugeot 607 will be the first to incorporate the first HDI evolution of known so far: increased 2.0 to 2.2 liter multivalve aluminum stock, variable geometry turbocharger and balancer shafts capacity. Additionally, this is the first sequential incorporation of the selector mechanism Porsche tiptronic change Autoactivo brand. At the same time we have had the opportunity to test the latest configuration of the suspension and wheel-floor junction, following criticism they received a few months ago some units prototype model. But go to parties. Without deep exploitation, they have been achieved in this diesel engine 136 hp at 4000 rpm and 30 mkg exceeded maximum torque reaching 32.3 mkg at 2,000 rpm, an increase of almost 20 percent over the engine 2.0 with only an increase of 10 percent in the cylinder. In this engine, PSA has met all its "know how" commercially applicable today on HDI engines: adaptive automatic transmission that is available with this engine becomes even more attractive with the addition of sequential selection Tiptronic system, designed by Porsche. Engine operation is very smooth and quiet, fulfilling what was promised and elasticity, proverbial: the car recovered smoothly from 1,600 / 1,800 rpm and injection cut is located at 4,700 rpm. The soundproofing is also very good, even rolling at 200 km / h, although without reference levels mark in the category.

Units pre-production 607 awakened criticism of the Gauls journalists because in extreme maneuvers dodge obstacles the rear axle could no longer adequately to the front or curved, the limit, the back is desacomodaba with some violence by releasing the accelerator . Quickly, Peugeot reoriented the suspension settings. This time, though there was a lot of traffic in the French Normandy, we could get an idea of ​​the effectiveness of improvements. The modifications have changed, certainly the character of the car to roll. Tires of 215/60 to 225/55 pass (wider, lower profile) and provides even an extreme variant of wheel 225/50 R17. The diameter of the rear stabilizer bar is less than originally planned (and increased the lead in the 2.2 petrol). Buffers are generally harder, resulting particularly perceptible compression. Piloted suspension V6 was also modified its software. The elastic bushing of the rear suspension, which control-steer, are hardened and are mounted more rigid arms. It has also changed the steering assist to give the driver enhanced sensitivity. As amended, the 607 has a lot harder to walk. We could test units rim 16 and 17 inches. It is definitely better ride comfort with the rim "little"As with most, oscillations and shocks body (with relatively soft to the extension amotiguadores) they are very wide and the lower profile of the tire more charged step by potholes. Clearly, if there was any doubt the development team, the problem has been settled by more "sports" to the chassis. With both versions of the car tire points quickly and smoothly introduces cornering. In support it reacts gradually, normally when the foot and rapid direction changes also cause problems rises.
The price of HDI 607 ​​Tiptronic in Spain ptas and 5,750,000 will be part of a range to be completed with the 2.2 petrol engine and next-generation three-liter V6 shared with Renault.

Moreover, the range of MPV 806 also receives immediately available, the four-cylinder two-liter multi-valve of the new EW series that had assembled for the first time last year in the Peugeot 406. With its 138 hp at 6,000 rpm and a torque of 19.4 mkg, this engine has improved driveability MPV, which can now be obtained with the self-active exchange with Tiptronic selector. The new engine replaces the eight valves and two liters to two liters turbo of the older generation. Thus, in Spain the range is integrated only with this engine and the HDi 110 hp, all with the trim level called Universal Studios Port Aventura. The price of 806 automatic will be the same as the 2.0 petrol, 4,166,000 ptas.

The Peugeot 607 will be the first to incorporate the first HDI evolution of known so far: increased 2.0 to 2.2 liter multivalve aluminum stock, variable geometry turbocharger and balancer shafts capacity. Additionally, this is the first sequential incorporation of the selector mechanism Porsche tiptronic change Autoactivo brand. At the same time we have had the opportunity to test the latest configuration of the suspension and wheel-floor junction, following criticism they received a few months ago some units prototype model. But go to parties. Without deep exploitation, they have been achieved in this diesel engine 136 hp at 4000 rpm and 30 mkg exceeded maximum torque reaching 32.3 mkg at 2,000 rpm, an increase of almost 20 percent over the engine 2.0 with only an increase of 10 percent in the cylinder. In this engine, PSA has met all its "know how" commercially applicable today on HDI engines: adaptive automatic transmission that is available with this engine becomes even more attractive with the addition of sequential selection Tiptronic system, designed by Porsche. Engine operation is very smooth and quiet, fulfilling what was promised and elasticity, proverbial: the car recovered smoothly from 1,600 / 1,800 rpm and injection cut is located at 4,700 rpm. The soundproofing is also very good, even rolling at 200 km / h, although without reference levels mark in the category.
Units pre-production 607 awakened criticism of the Gauls journalists because in extreme maneuvers dodge obstacles the rear axle could no longer adequately to the front or curved, the limit, the back is desacomodaba with some violence by releasing the accelerator . Quickly, Peugeot reoriented the suspension settings. This time, though there was a lot of traffic in the French Normandy, we could get an idea of ​​the effectiveness of improvements. The modifications have changed, certainly the character of the car to roll. Tires of 215/60 to 225/55 pass (wider, lower profile) and provides even an extreme variant of wheel 225/50 R17. The diameter of the rear stabilizer bar is less than originally planned (and increased the lead in the 2.2 petrol). Buffers are generally harder, resulting particularly perceptible compression. Piloted suspension V6 was also modified its software. The elastic bushing of the rear suspension, which control-steer, are hardened and are mounted more rigid arms. It has also changed the steering assist to give the driver enhanced sensitivity. As amended, the 607 has a lot harder to walk. We could test units rim 16 and 17 inches. It is definitely better ride comfort with the rim "little"As with most, oscillations and shocks body (with relatively soft to the extension amotiguadores) they are very wide and the lower profile of the tire more charged step by potholes. Clearly, if there was any doubt the development team, the problem has been settled by more "sports" to the chassis. With both versions of the car tire points quickly and smoothly introduces cornering. In support it reacts gradually, normally when the foot and rapid direction changes also cause problems rises.
The price of HDI 607 ​​Tiptronic in Spain ptas and 5,750,000 will be part of a range to be completed with the 2.2 petrol engine and next-generation three-liter V6 shared with Renault.

Moreover, the range of MPV 806 also receives immediately available, the four-cylinder two-liter multi-valve of the new EW series that had assembled for the first time last year in the Peugeot 406. With its 138 hp at 6,000 rpm and a torque of 19.4 mkg, this engine has improved driveability MPV, which can now be obtained with the self-active exchange with Tiptronic selector. The new engine replaces the eight valves and two liters to two liters turbo of the older generation. Thus, in Spain the range is integrated only with this engine and the HDi 110 hp, all with the trim level called Universal Studios Port Aventura. The price of 806 automatic will be the same as the 2.0 petrol, 4,166,000 ptas.