Peugeot 607 2004–2010 car dimensions: 4902 mm long, 1800 mm wide and 1442 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,723 kg. Braked towing is 1,800 kg.
The cabin offers dual-zone automatic climate control as standard, along with cruise control. A colour multifunction display is fitted, with optional RT3 satellite navigation on higher grades. Parking sensors are available, standard as front and rear on Executive trim from the facelift. No factory reversing camera, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep assist appear in the equipment lists.
Boot volume is listed at 468 litres with seats up. Rear seats fold in a 60/40 split with ski flap to expand load space, though no exact seats-down figure is published.
Braked towing capacity reaches up to 1800 kg depending on engine and market, with unbraked at 750 kg. Payload sits around 500 kg. The car suits light trailer work but lacks specific heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension mentions beyond optional AMVAR damping on V6 models.
The cabin is one of the most spacious in its class with practical storage including a refrigerated glove box, CD holder and cup holders. Electrically adjustable front seats with driver memory and mirror memory make it easy to find the ideal position. Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter lets driver and passenger set their own temperatures. Laminated side windows and an acoustic windscreen create a quiet atmosphere by filtering engine and road noise. Heated front and rear seats are available for cold weather.
Combined fuel consumption 46.3 mpg (6.1 l/100 km) for HDi 136 FAP. 27.7 mpg (10.2 l/100 km) for 3.0 V6 automatic.
Eight airbags standard including front, side and curtain.
4 stars Euro NCAP for adult occupant protection.
ESP with ASR and DSC standard along with ABS, EBFD and EBA.
Tyre pressure sensors standard.
Service intervals typically 15 000 km or 1 year depending on engine and use.
Fuel options cover petrol 2.2 and 3.0 V6 plus HDi diesels from 2.0 to 2.7 V6 with FAP particulate filter on diesels. Brochure figures show the HDi 136 FAP at 34.8 mpg urban, 56.4 extra-urban and 46.3 combined with 162 g/km CO2. The 3.0 V6 automatic returns 19.0 urban, 37.7 extra-urban and 27.7 combined with 242 g/km CO2.
Servicing follows manufacturer guidance of oil changes every 15 000 km or annually for most engines, with diesels often at 15-20 000 km. Air and fuel filters every 30 000 km. Timing belt changes are due around 100 000 km or 5 years. A service indicator on the dash tracks remaining distance.
Safety kit includes eight airbags as standard, ESP with traction and stability control, ABS with electronic brake force distribution and emergency brake assist, automatic hazard lights on hard braking, tyre pressure monitoring and Isofix points. Euro NCAP awarded 4 stars for adult protection on the 2002 test model that applies to the range.
Living with the car means a quiet cabin thanks to laminated glass and good insulation, motorised boot opening, front and rear parking sensors on higher specs, automatic lights and wipers, and cruise control with speed limiter. Higher grades add leather, xenon lights and full power seats with memory.
Length 4902 mm, Width 1800 mm, Height 1442 mm, Wheelbase 2800 mm (607 2004–2010)
Sources: manufacturer data, Peugeot 2005 UK brochure, auto-data.net Peugeot 607 Phase II 2.7 HDi specs and Peugeot 2008 UK specification sheet.