PEUGEOT 107 5 Doors 2005-2008 Photos, engines & full specs

Peugeot and Citroen joined forces with Toyota to produce a series of supermini vehicles named 107, C1, and Aygo, respectively, in the modern factory from Kolin, in the Czech Republic.

While both automakers were experienced in producing small-sized vehicles, they knew that a joint venture would help them get a lower development and manufacturing cost. On the other hand, each brand had to come with its visual identity and a pricing policy that wouldn't affect its partners. It was a strange, cross-brand badge engineering situation that worked. At least for a while.

Peugeot created a similar brand identity to the one already promoted by the 206, which was on its last stint. That led to a smiling lower grille below the front bumper and no cooling grille above it. Moreover, the headlights were placed very high, and they almost touched the A-pillars due to their length. Despite its small size, the 107 was available in a five-door version, yet the rear doors were so narrow that the carmaker couldn't install rolling-down windows and had to use a pop-out system. Finally, at the back, Peugeot installed the big, triangular taillights on the C-pillars in a very high position to keep them safe from parking bumps and shopping carts.

Inside, there was hardly room for four adults, although the trio created these vehicles, especially for school runs. The cabin featured two seats at the front and a 50/50 split-folding bench in the back. The standard dashboard featured a speedometer and a fuel level gauge. The tachometer was offered as an option.

Under the hood, all three siblings shared the same engine, an inline-three, one-liter engine. That was paired with a standard five-speed manual or, as an option, an automated (robotized, single-clutch) gearbox.