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Peugeot 1007 Gallery
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Traditionally, small Peugeots have been good fun to drive, but that's not an accolade you can credit to the 1007. It's shorter than a 206, yet higher than the 307 - not brilliant proportions if dynamic excellence is a priority, especially given the 1007 weighs at least 1140kg, more than most rivals because of its weighty doors.
Peugeot has therefore placed ease of driving ahead of fun on its list of priorities and, in that respect, the 1007 acquits itself fairly well. Entry and egress to its front seats is easy, thanks to the huge 920mm opening allowed by the door, which also allows pretty good access to the rear of the cabin once the front seat is slid forward. Peugeot claims some children will be able to get into the back without moving the front seats, but they'd have to all be pretty small family members, or The Incredibles.
The driving position is reasonable, fairly high and mostly with good visibility, although the A-pillars are large and can prove obstructive at junctions. The 1007 comes with light, electrically assisted power steering and other driving controls are also light, progressive and responsive. Its ride is reasonable and, around town, we've few complaints, although the turning circle, at 10.7metres, is unacceptably large, about half a metre bigger than the 206, Vauxhall Meriva and Honda Jazz, and on a par with Ford's Focus C-Max. At higher speeds, meanwhile, the 1007's shortness and highness mean that crosswinds affect its stability. Its weight also taxes its engines (see Performance).
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