The Peugeot 407 is a large family car produced by Peugeot between 2004 and 2011. Launched as the successor to the 406, the 407 was offered in several body styles and received a mid-life refresh in 2008 before production ended and the model line was folded into the later 508.

Overview and design

Introduced in 2004, the 407 presented a more contemporary and assertive styling compared with its predecessor. Its exterior was characterised by a wide grille, long bonnet and swept-back headlamps; a coupe variant with a distinct profile was created in collaboration with Italian design firm Pininfarina. The interior was aimed at providing improved comfort and ergonomics for driver and passengers.

Body styles

  • Sedan (saloon) – the standard four-door configuration used for most markets.
  • Estate (marketed as the SW) – a practical five-door version with extended load space.
  • Coupé – a two-door, more stylised variant developed with Pininfarina, introduced shortly after the sedan.

Powertrains and transmissions

The 407 was offered with a variety of petrol and diesel engines to suit different markets and emissions regulations. These included four-cylinder petrol units and a range of diesel engines, with both manual and automatic transmissions available depending on the engine and trim. Diesel variants were particularly important in Europe, where they accounted for a large share of sales.

Facelift and updates

In 2008 Peugeot carried out a facelift to refresh the 407’s appearance and equipment. Changes concentrated on the front and rear fascias, lighting elements and interior trim, and some models received revised engine options and emissions controls to meet evolving regulatory standards.

End of production and succession

Manufacture of the 407 ceased in 2011 as Peugeot reorganised its range. The model’s market role and many of its customers were taken over by the newly introduced 508, which combined the mid-size and executive segments in a single model line.

Reception and legacy

The 407 was noted for its distinctive styling and comfortable ride. It competed with other large family cars in Europe and elsewhere, and the coupe variant helped broaden the model’s appeal. Over its production run the 407 established itself as a key model in Peugeot’s lineup and contributed technologies and design cues that influenced subsequent models.