The Peugeot 207 Phase 2 (facelift) was introduced in mid-2009 to refresh the highly successful supermini. The update brought a redesigned front bumper with more integrated fog lights, LED taillights, and improved interior materials to address criticisms of the Phase 1. Mechanically, the Phase 2 marked the widespread adoption of Euro 5 compliant engines. While the chassis remains excellent, offering a great balance of handling and safety, the petrol engine lineup is heavily reliant on the PSA/BMW co-developed 'Prince' engines (VTi and THP). Unfortunately, these engines suffer from severe and well-documented reliability issues (timing chains, oil consumption), which significantly tarnish the overall reliability record of the petrol variants. Buyers must exercise extreme caution when selectin
Buying a petrol Peugeot 207 Phase 2 requires extreme caution. If you are looking for a reliable daily driver, the older 1.4 8v (73 hp) is the only truly safe petrol bet, despite being slow. The modern 1.4 VTi, 1.6 VTi, and 1.6 THP engines offer great performance and efficiency on paper, but their catastrophic timing chain and oil consumption issues make them a massive financial risk unless you have documented proof of recent, comprehensive engine overhauls. Ironically, if your driving profile allows for it, the diesel versions—specifically the post-2010 1.6 HDi 8v (92/112 hp)—are vastly superior in terms of reliability and longevity. For petrol buyers, a Renault Clio III 1.2 TCe or a Honda Jazz is a much safer investment.