Peugeot 1007 – A City car for the young

Peugeot 1007

The 1007 is all about those doors – the handles sit at the front, rather than the more conventional rear location – and the rear quarters are dominated by a huge silver runner.

The interior is standard Peugeot fare, which means its well laid out, although the screen which provides audio and trip information, and satnav if fitted is too far away and tricky to read in bright sunlight.

Despite Peugeot’s claims the 1007 is for young people, the chances are it will be bought by drivers who find it difficult to climb into a conventionally doored car. With the doors open, it’s easy to step inside, especially in confined spaces.

Tipping the scales at 1,243kg, the 1007 is a very heavy car. Each door – and its ancillary components weighs 100kg each, which is like carrying a passenger on each side.

The Peugeot 1007 has a full five star rating for occupant protection in the EuroNCAP crash test programme.

It’ll come as no surprise it’s the doors which set the 1007 apart from its rivals. They’re perfect for those with impaired mobility – and attention seekers will love to show off the remotely-operated open and close feature.