The Peugeot 307 Cabrio follows on the heels of the 206CC - the
first affordable convertible with a metal folding roof (previously only Mercedes-Benz
and Lexus had them). It's a nifty selling point, but performance and handling suffer
because of the added weight. If you're torn between a 206CC or a 307CC then the
decision must come from consideration for your passengers - you can get adults in
the back of a 307. Equipment levels are quite generous, and a fully loaded one will
feel like a lot of car for the money when compared to convertible rivals from executive
manufacturers.
It feels rather more special than the regular hatchback thanks to some sporty touches
like lower seat height and racy detailing. It's spacious up front thanks to a steeply
raked windscreen and there’s plenty of adjustment to the driving position.Rear passengers
have just about enough room, roof up or down, and with the side windows up buffeting
is kept to a low level. Levels of equipment are pretty high, as you'd hope for the
money. All get electric windows, mirrors and that powered roof. Top models get
part leather and a CD stack but add full leather and sat nav for the full Monty.
All the cars in the fleet are not less than six months old.