In 2005, Peugeot unveiled a facelifted version for its compact-segment contender, the 307, introducing new engines and mild updates for the bodywork.
With an increasing demand for compact hatchbacks and a constant presence in that segment, Peugeot was confident with the 307. It offered it with four body shapes, including a coupe-cabriolet, a station wagon, and a hatchback with three and five doors. The latter was often considered as “The French Golf”. Its updated version solved more problems noticed on the 2001 model and brought some improvements in more areas.

From the outside, the car featured a front fascia that resembled its bigger brother, the 407 sedan. It showed clear headlights and a smiling grille on the apron, under the black rubber bumper protection. In the back, the bumper got a cut-out for the exhaust, while on the pre-facelifted version, the pipe was shorter and bent downward.

Inside, the carmaker improved the material quality and the design for the center stack. It also added a new infotainment unit with a navigation system. Also, there were new switches that performed better than before.

Under the hood, Peugeot improved its engine lineup. While it dropped the former 1.4-liter turbo-diesel, it left only three oil-burners in the offer. The most powerful version offered 177 hp for the gasoline engine, unlike the 143 hp top-performer from the pre-facelifted version.