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Call NRMA Automotive Technical Services on 1300 655 443,  should you require additional information on this vehicle, on other makes, or for general advice on automotive matters. ROAD TEST REPORT August PEUGEOT 607 Sedan 3.0-Litre Automatic FEATURES BEST WORST Smooth, quiet performance Comprehensive equipment levels Stylish appearance Powerful braking Good interior and luggage space Suspension not as compliant as expected Seats lack good lateral support Brake dust soils wheels and body sides As the flagship of the Peugeot range, the 607 sedan features a remarkable array of technology that the company says is "designed to ensure that driving is as safe, comfortable and effortless as it can be." Passive safety is well handled by the 607s larger-than-normal front airbags, its side chest airbags in the front seats, and curtain airbags to protect the heads of front and rear passengers. Front seat belts have pre-tensioners, and front and rear belts feature force-limiters. On the issue of dynamic safety, the 607 has electronic stability control which combines with the anti-lock brakes, electronic brake force distribution and traction control to steady the vehicle by varying braking and/or engine power. The suspension also features electronically variable damping, with nine different settings, or the suspension can be locked in Sports mode. Under the bonnet is a high-tech quad cam, all- alloy 3.0 litre V6 engine with variable intake timing. This engine produces 152 kW, which happens to be the same figure as produced by Holdens 3.8 litre V6 engine. The four-speed automatic (theres no manual version) is electronically controlled and features adaptive operation, Sports and Snow modes, plus a sequential-style shift for drivers who like to change manually. The 607 has all the usual luxury items such as climate control air conditioning, power operation of just about everything possible (including the fr ...
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