(Tue 14 Mar 06)

A new trim level and the introduction of an excellent turbo diesel engine are the main stories in Peugeot's revision of the 407 saloon and SW line-ups. The new trim level is called Sport, and it slots in between SE and Executive to come second in what is now a four-tier range. In addition to what you already get in the SE, the Sport adds electric front seat adjustment, a 6-CD autochanger, rear parking sensors and a multi-function colour display screen. Engine options here are the 2.2-litre petrol and HDi 136 turbo diesel units.

The HDi 136 isn't the new diesel, though. That's the 205bhp 2.7-litre twin turbo HDi V6, which is already been in the 407 Coupé and is also familiar in various Jaguars, Land Rovers and so on. Peugeot is supplying the V6 only with 407s in the Executive trim levels, where it joins the HDi 136 and three-litre petrol V6.

Another new feature is a six-speed automatic gearbox to go with the HDi 136 in SE, Sport and Executive models, in addition to the existing manual versions. The 2.7 V6 gets automatic transmission as standard.

Prices for the saloon cars start at £19,100 for the 2.2 Sport, which is automatic only. The Sport HDi 136 costs £19,600 in manual form and £20,700 as an automatic, while the 2.7 V6 HDi Executive costs £25,700. All other models cost the same as before, despite minor upgrades, and for every saloon there's an SW estate equivalent costing £1200 more.

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