Quick answer: The Peugeot 1007 was a tall three-door supermini built from 2005 to 2009. Its defining feature was a pair of electrically powered sliding doors, combined with a flexible four-seat cabin and removable colour-coded interior trim.
Why Peugeot built it
Previewed by the Sésame concept, the 1007 attempted to rethink the urban car. Conventional doors are awkward in narrow parking spaces, so Peugeot used powered sliding doors on both sides. The upright body placed four individual seats within a footprint shorter than many ordinary superminis.
The two rear seats could slide, fold and be removed, trading passenger room for luggage space. Buyers could also change dashboard and door trim through the Caméléo system. It was a genuine piece of product design, not simply an unusual door fitted to a conventional hatchback.
Engines and transmissions
The range used familiar PSA petrol and HDi diesel engines, including 1.4- and 1.6-litre choices depending on market. Manual gearboxes were available, while the 2-Tronic automated manual brought clutchless operation but can feel hesitant if driven like a conventional torque-converter automatic.
Why it did not become normal
The doors added cost and weight, making the 1007 expensive beside simpler superminis. Its tall proportions and modest luggage capacity also divided opinion. Sales never justified a direct successor, but the same qualities now make it far more interesting than many conventional contemporaries.
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Door operation and common faults
Test both doors repeatedly from the exterior handles, interior switches, key and dashboard controls. Slow or unreliable operation may involve alignment, dirty contacts, worn rollers, cables, latches, sensors or a weak battery. Do not assume every fault is a failed motor.
Check the 2-Tronic transmission from cold and hot, inspect the service history and verify all dashboard electronics. Look for water ingress, damaged seals and evidence that a door has been forced. The usual age-related checks for timing belts, cooling systems, suspension and corrosion still apply.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Peugeot 1007 doors electric?
Yes. Both side doors are power operated and can be controlled in several ways, although they can be moved manually when necessary.
Does the 1007 have five seats?
No. It was designed around four individual seats, with two flexible rear chairs.
Is the 2-Tronic a normal automatic?
No. It is an automated manual gearbox, so its operation and driving feel differ from a torque-converter automatic.
Continue the Peugeot story
Browse the Peugeot hub and discover the marque’s other unusual small cars, including the 106 and 206.
Research note: production dates, concept origins and design features were checked against Peugeot/Stellantis material; equipment varied by market.
