Peugeot 307

Peugeot 307
Riding a car that turns heads

Primastuti Handayani
The Jakarta Post
Jakarta

Speeding in a Peugeot 307 XS Sporty really turns heads. Not only
because it is a brand new car, which was just launched on March
1, but mostly due to its sporty and elegant design.

The stylish eye-look headlight design adds to its uniqueness,
helped by the wide windshield and curved hood.

After the success of previous types -- including the
multipurpose van 806 HDi (high pressure direct injection), 406,
306 and 206, the type that helped Marcus Gronholm win the 2001
World Rally Championship -- what more can a Peugeot 307 offer to
motorists?

The XS Sporty type has sophisticated features, especially the
auto switching on-off headlamps and rain sensor.

The headlamps will automatically switch on when the car passes
through a dark area, like a basement parking area or a tunnel,
and switches off again in sunlight. The butterfly wiping system
also automatically switches on when it rains.

The car is also equipped with Follow-me-home system which
allows the headlamps to remain on 45 seconds after the engine is
turned off. The system is meant to enable the driver to walk to
his or her front door, although with most executives having maids
or security guards to open their door, this isn't really
necessary in Jakarta.

With MacPherson independent suspension and integrated
hydraulic shock absorbers, drivers can pass bumpy roads in
Jakarta without having to stop.

Electric Brake Force Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist
help drivers to stop quickly on slippery roads or when speeding.
The automatic hazard lamps will switch on in case of sudden
deceleration and switch off when the driver picks up speed again.

During last week's test drive, Peugeot 307 proved to be very
comfortable at speeds up to 150 kilometers per hour on the city's
toll road. The car can reach 100km within only 11.6 seconds.

For those who must travel in congested traffic during peak
hours, Peugeot 307 also offers an automatic version, thanks to
the use of the Porsche tiptronic system which enables the driver
to move the transmission system from automatic to manual without
any clutch pedaling.

When curving, the back suspension helps the car to remain
stable even at high speeds.

Despite the compact size and all the features above, one might
be surprised upon entering the car, its interior is quite
spacious. Even with its hatchback model, Peugeot 307's trunk
capacity reaches 420 liters.

For passenger safety, all cars are equipped with driver and
passenger air bags with additional side and curtain air bags for
the XS Sporty, both manual and automatic transmission.

Like other European cars, Peugeot 307 also has an onboard
computer that tells the temperature, time and date and has a
radio. But this feature can be easily changed by using a small
knob on the steering column below the wiper knob.

For a big city like Jakarta, the car is quite economical,
averaging 100 kilometer to 7.2 liters.

With all these features, it's no wonder 55 jury members of 21
countries in Europe named Peugeot 307 the Car of the Year 2002.
Moreover, the car frame is made of recyclable composite material
and is also equipped with catalytic converter to reduce emission.

Only just 10 days after the launching, 65 completely built up
units have been sold.

With the market target being active and assertive people aged
between 30 and 40 years old, the XS Sporty could be yours for Rp
227 million.

I-box
Peugeot 307
Dimension
Length d 1,587 cc
Maximum power DIN 110 bhp/5750 rpm
Maximum torque 147 Nm/3900 rpm
Fuel supply High compression direct injection
Fuel capacity 60 liters
Fuel type Super TT

Types and Prices (off the road)
XS Manual Transmission Rp 209 million
XS Sporty Manual Transmission Rp 227 million
XS Sporty Automatic Transmission Rp 240 million