ENVIRONMENT
Peugeot is the leading European manufacturer for producing low emission vehicles. The 207 is no exception, offering smaller, more efficient engines in both petrol and HDi diesel that give you the performance you like with a reduced environmental footprint. The entire 207 range of engines is now compliant to the strict Euro 5 emission standard.
HDi diesel technology
Peugeot's diesel engine technology, HDi FAP, means you can have a less polluting diesel engine that doesn't sacrifice power for improved fuel economy. It's an important part of our future and that of the environment. The result? Fewer harmful emissions, greater fuel economy and surprising performance.
FAP particle filter
Every diesel engine generates particles. At Peugeot, we should know. Because we pioneered the use of particulate filters (FAP) in our diesels. FAP reduces particle emissions to barely measurable levels before they can escape into the environment. It works by trapping and burning these particles, which combine to form soot. What's more, the FAP particle filter is self cleaning and is virtually maintenance free, all without spoiling the performance of your 207 HDi.
Consumption and emissions
Peugeot is committed to developing technologies to reduce both fuel consumption and emissions. In the 207 we've moved to smaller, more efficient engines. Our 1.6 HDi turbo diesel engine has a combined fuel consumption of just 4.6 l/100km. That gets you over 1,000km from its 50 litre tank. Its CO2 emissions are a low 119 g/km.
Euro 5 emission standard
Continuing Peugeot’s commitment to the minimisation of the environmental impact its of motor vehicles and significantly reducing fuel consumption, CO2 and other emissions, the entire 207 range already complies with the stringent Euro 5 emission standard - well in advance of its required European introduction.
Fuel economy world records
Peugeot is the proud holder of two Guinness World Records for fuel economy, both set using HDi diesel technology in the harsh Australian conditions. Our first world record is the furthest distance travelled on a single tank - 2,348km (Melbourne to Rockhampton) from a 70 litre tank. Our second record, breaking the record we already held, is for round Australia fuel economy. We travelled 14,580km averaging just 3.13 l/100km from the 1.6 HDi engine.
Recycling
Worried about landfil? So are we. That's why at least 90% of every new Peugeot is now recyclable, including the metals, glass, fluids, plastic materials and rubber. And we're well on the way to creating the fully recyclable car.
Carbon sink project
Our commitment to the environment extends beyond our cars. In 1998, we set up a major ecological sponsorship by helping to create a 'carbon sink' (an area of plant life specifically set aside and developed to absorb atmospheric CO2) in the Amazon. Over 2 million trees representing 50 different species have been planted, which will allow scientists to study the relationship between reforestation, absorption of CO2 and climate control. Operation Carbon reflects the determination to fight as directly and effectively as possible against the increasing greenhouse effect.
