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| Road Test: Peugeot 107 (2005-) |
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by: Tom Bird |
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Peugeot 107 Gallery
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The tiny 107 is well-suited to the hustle and bustle of in-town driving. Visibility is improved by the over-sized windows, and the short bonnet and stumpy rear make the 107 easy to place when parking in tight city spots.
The steering wheel adjusts for rake (up and down) and there's plenty of fore/aft adjustment in the front seats, enabling even those on the larger side to find a comfortable driving position. There's also plenty of elbow room up front.
Standard-fit power steering and a light clutch and throttle pedal ease stop-start traffic, but the gearbox movement is a little notchy and the long throw of the gear lever mars a good driving experience. That said, the positive action of the gear stick means it would be difficult to accidentally select the wrong gear.
A relatively simple suspension set-up of McPherson struts at the front and a torsion beam at the back create a forgiving ride. Pot holes and speed bumps are absorbed well, and although there is a little body roll when cornering, the ride is never choppy over rough undulations.
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Introduction The 107 is the successor to the popular 106 and is Peugeot's offering... |
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