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Peugeot 407 Coupe no sportscar


Big and comfortable coupes built for cruising are rare these days. Most cars with two doors are sporty, and are usually set up too firm for a nice loping drive in the country.

But the Peugeot 407 Coupe is a stylish cruiser that won't damage your vertebrae when you run over bumpy tarmac.

Though it is built off the same base as the 407 sedan, every panel on the Coupe is unique.

Engines include a 155kW 3.0-litre petrol V6 and the impressive 150kW 2.7-litre twin turbo-diesel fitted to our test car.

The big Peugeot diesel is not cheap, coming in at $72,500, but it is loaded with gear.

The goodies include heated leather seats, xenon headlights that point around corners, front and rear parking sensors, dual-zone airconditioning, JBL premium sound system, rain-sensing wipers and tyre pressure sensors.

The leather seats are supportive, but there is not much room for those in the back.

Another downside is the length and weight of the doors, which hinder getting in and out.

The twin turbo-diesel is a cracking engine and is pretty quiet.

With 440Nm from as low as 1900 revs, it pulls the car around with little effort and even emits a sporty note when pushed.

It combines well with the ZF six-speed automatic, which changes smoothly. All this is achieved with an average of just 7.5 litres for 100km, dropping to 6 litres cruising on the highway.

The 407 Coupe has plenty of punch, but it's not really a sports car. It is a bit clumsy in tight turns, with woolly steering feel and a fair amount of body roll on uneven surfaces.