Quiet Dancer, Test Drive Dongfeng Peugeot 207

　　The shadow of the Peugeot 207CC left in Europe in the summer has not yet dissipated, and the new generation of Dongfeng Peugeot 207 has rushed to our eyes in the face of the cold winter wind. The unique temperament of the Peugeot 207CC division makes us think, and the European classic Lion King is running towards us quickly.

　　Although it is from Dongfeng Peugeot’s handwriting, its design has already reached international standards, with a steady atmosphere and personality. You will find the aesthetic balance of fashion, innovation and small cars in it. Generally speaking, it is not easy to design a sedan with a length of about 4m evenly and smoothly. There is an essential difference between the shape drawing and the real thing, mainly the placement of the internal components of the sedan. The short size of the sedan makes the rear axle and many parts of the suspension system often cause design problems for the trunk, so we often see the sedan with its tail tilted high. Dongfeng Peugeot 207 has put a lot of effort into the design of the rear, first of all, it makes the rear of the body look plump and thick, avoiding the height and frivolity of the trunk. The wide rear windshield matches the smooth lines of the trunk just right, and the large-size chrome lion logo on the curved luggage compartment lid makes the Dongfeng Peugeot 207 look quite large from the back.

　　The design of the front of the Dongfeng Peugeot 207 is self-evident. The wide smiley face design makes the lion eye headlights more sparkling, and the small round fog lamp also exudes charm. The U-shaped chrome lion logo is set against the honeycomb background, telling the pride of the lion. The wide front face is full of three-dimensional sense, the air intake with metal grille under the bumper echoes the black air intake on the engine cover, and the bumper extends in the direction of the wheel, which is cleverly combined with the fender. The original front face marks the birth of the latest generation of Peugeot sedans, making people unforgettable. Of course, the Dongfeng Peugeot 207 emphasizes the harmony of the whole vehicle and the coordination between the front and rear. The smooth streamline on the side has fully interpreted this point. A smooth curve wraps the small size and large space of the Dongfeng Peugeot 207 from front to back, making it particularly attractive.

　　The distance from Guilin to Longsheng is about 150km. Among the 50km of expressway, there is a section of expressway that is known as the most beautiful expressway in China. It winds between the beautiful mountains and rivers, like a silver streamer thrown in a picture scroll. We were fortunate to drive on this charming road with Dongfeng Peugeot 207. Since it has just been opened to traffic, there are very few vehicles. Except for the scenery, I can hardly see anything that interferes with my line of sight. With such a good opportunity, I decided to soar the speed of the car. The 1.6L engine brought not only the speed at the start, but also the acceleration in the middle and high sections was very good. It was easy to increase from 80km/h to 140km/h, as if it didn’t take much effort. The road ahead was still wide and smooth. I stepped on the accelerator to the bottom, the engine issued a uniform long sound, and the speed increased little by little again. The design of the Dongfeng Peugeot 207 sedan should enhance the balance of the vehicle at high speed. The control below the speed of 140km/h is very easy, and the direction is very sharp. As the vehicle speed rises further, the body begins to float, and it needs to concentrate on correcting the direction to deal with the impact of the road on the tires. Finally, I glanced at the speedometer and it has exceeded 170km/h, which is close to the maximum speed value given by the Dongfeng Peugeot 207.

　　Due to the fast speed of the car, the heavenly highway is gone in an instant, and we have crossed the edge of the mountains. I don’t understand why the ancestors of the Zhuang people settled in the depths of the mountains. We had to leave too many echoes of Dongfeng Peugeot 207 in the mountains. But the process of entering the mountain was beyond my expectations. The quiet lion did not even alarm the mountain gods, and moved quietly and quickly all the way. The twists and turns of the mountain road made me keep the gear below 3rd gear, and the undulating road conditions often pulled the speed very high. The excellent noise reduction effect of Dongfeng Peugeot 207 is the best way to repay this terraced picture. I can clearly feel that the noise of the engine is reduced, which is the function of the new sound insulation board, as well as the sound insulation measures around the engine and under the carpet. The improvement of the vehicle’s compactness is also the key to further weakening the noise. This is because many parts of the steel plate are lined, reducing the resonance, and the change of silence can be felt both inside and outside the vehicle.

　　In addition to the gentleman’s demeanor, the most exciting display of the Dongfeng Peugeot 207 is the style of the mountain road. The road leading to the Longji terraces is curved and narrow, and there are often trucks driving slowly under the pressure of speed, so you need to have enough acceleration and balance ability under emergency strain. Since the Dongfeng Peugeot 207 manual transmission is driven, the speed increase of the mountain road is relatively easy, and the vehicle is always in a strong torque output state. The low-speed torque output of this 1.6L engine has been enhanced to a certain extent. If you control it at about 4000r/min, there is no need to worry about the speed increase. Overtaking is only a matter of an instant. Smooth alignment on narrow mountain roads is the key to controlling the balance of the vehicle. The Dongfeng Peugeot 207, like its predecessors, reflects an innate adaptability to mountain roads. The car body is compact, the chassis is tough, and the direction of the lane change process during acceleration is very clear. The probability of a tire ringing when passing through a sharp bend quickly is also very low. The two sturdy swing arms of the Dongfeng Peugeot 207 rear axle should play a role. One swing arm enhances the toughness of the rear axle, and the other is a lateral stabilizer, so that the body can still run smoothly in a tilted state.

　　The interior space of the Dongfeng Peugeot 207 has been completely optimized. First of all, the material and assembly process have been greatly improved. The structure is tight, and the dark interior and three-dimensional dark fabric are dynamic. The manual transmission version uses a single-color dark interior with a sporty style, while the higher automatic transmission version uses a warm and elegant two-color interior. The design style of the instrument panel is very dynamic. The three unique chrome-framed round meters are on a black or white background according to different model versions. No matter which base color, it is full of sports. The trend of the air conditioner and the upper part of the instrument panel also use a fashionable silver-gray chrome-plated decorative strip, which also interprets youth and vitality as much as possible.

　　However, the biggest surprise of the Dongfeng Peugeot 207 came from the trunk, the rear seats can be manually removed, the shock absorbers and wheels have no impact on the luggage compartment, making it a regular rectangle, and the oversized volume of nearly 400L is enough to meet the needs of the family. The luggage compartment also does not affect the space in the rear and the rear view. The rear of the front seat backrest is slightly embedded, thus creating a more spacious legroom for the rear passengers.

　　Let’s take a look at this smiling sedan again. The market for such products is not only further enriched, but this time there is a well-proportioned athlete. With the appearance of the luggage compartment, the target customer base of Dongfeng Peugeot 207 will also be further expanded, attracting mature consumers. Of course, there is also the appropriate price.