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| Road Test: Peugeot 307 (2001-) |
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| Small Family |
by: Gavin Conway |
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Peugeot 307 Gallery
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| SAFETY AND SECURITY RATING: |
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The 307 scored four stars in Euro NCAP crash tests for occupant protection, which is one of the best results in its class. It has front airbags and sidebags, as well as curtain airbags to protect the heads of both front and rear occupants. The front and outer-rear seatbelts have pre-tensioning with force limiters, and the front passenger 'bag can be deactivated for carrying a rear-facing baby seat. The front seats have whiplash-reducing headrests which spring forward on a rear impact, all three rear seats have three-point belts, and the standard anti-lock brakes include brake-force distribution and brake assist. The 307 is more pedestrian-friendly than many cars in an impact, but still scored only two stars. It can also be specified with the latest Bosch electronic stability program, which can detect under- or oversteer and then brake the appropriate wheel to bring the car back onto its intended cornering line. All 307s have remote central locking, with deadlocks on all except the E, the door locks are shielded inside the doors, and the boot automatically locks above 6mph.
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Introduction The tall 307 majors on space, with lots of headroom and cabin-storage... |
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