Peugeot tried to continue its large executive sedan history with the 607, which appeared in 2005.
It came four years after the dismissal of its predecessor, the 605.

While the 605 was “killed” by the smaller 406, the 607 came to fix that issue and regain its territory from the German competitors. Even though it lacked the rear-wheel-drive or the all-wheel-drive system, it tried to convince the customers with a fluid design language. Unfortunately, it couldn’t keep up with the market’s needs and also had to cope with the 2007 world financial crisis.

Developed from scratch, the vehicle was not designed by Pininfarina anymore, like its predecessor. Its swept-back, feline-like headlights flanked a one-slat grille that supported the enlarged company chromed badge. Other shiny accents were spread on the bumpers, doors, and around the window line. In the apron, the carmaker placed two round fog lights linked by a chromed slat. At the back, the greenhouse featured a sloped windscreen and a raised, curved decklid.

Inside, thanks to its cab-forward design, the carmaker managed to install a spacious interior. Depending on the trim level, it offered cloth or leather-wrapped power seats at the front. At the back, even though the bench was wide enough for three adults, it was profiled for two.

Under the hood, Peugeot installed a wide engine choice, either gasoline or turbodiesel. The top-of-the-line version sported an updated version of the 1997 3.0-liter V6 powerplant developed together with Renault. But the most thought-after units were powered by the turbodiesel versions, which ranged between 110 hp and 204 hp.