New entry level (LCV) produced  Peugeot at the Tofas plant in Bursa, Turkey, on sale in Europe from late 2007. 3,860mm long and 1,680mm wide, have load volume of 2.5m3. Stowable passenger seat enables capacity to be increased to 2.8 m3 for a loading space length of 2.5 metres. Optimal loading height and large side-hinged rear doors and sliding side doors that make the loading bay easily accessible. Bright, modern, roomy cab combines practical, functional features with advanced ergonomics designed to ensure comfort and well-being for intensive professional use. Standard equipment includes power steering for driving comfort, as well as ABS and a driver airbag for enhanced safety. Options include parking sensors, a separate cab locking system and additional storage space. Proven petrol and diesel engines, both fuel efficient and environmentally friendly (119g/km of CO2 in diesel-equipped versions), contribute to lower running costs. Marketed as the Peugeot Bipper the new vehicles will be gradually introduced as from the end of 2007.

Peugeot Bipper available with choice of two engines. 1.4 litre petrol engine developing power of 75 bhp or a 1.4 litre HDi diesel engine developing 68 bhp and emitting only 119 g of CO2 per km. The HDi diesel engine is also available with an optional electronically controlled manual gearbox to reduce driver fatigue.

When equipped with roof bars, its height is 1.78 m, enabling it to use underground car parks without any problems. Fitted with roof bars and a roof rack, the Bipper can also carry a load of up to 100 kg on its roof.

Thanks to an innovative folding multifunction passenger seat, it is possible to increase the load capacity even further by using the space normally occupied by the seat. This allows long objects to be carried as far forward as the fascia panel; the maximum effective floor load length is then increased by nearly a metre, to 2.49 m. The effective load volume in this configuration is now 2.80 m3 .

With all this available space, the Bipper can transport a payload of up to 610 kg. Access to the carried load is made easy by means of two asymmetric hinged rear doors (60/40) which ensure all-round access to the rear load space, both heightwise and widthwise. The two doors can open to an angle of 90° or even 180° if required, thanks to an innovative check strap design. IfThe load sill height, thanks to the optimised design of the rear doors and rear bumper, is just 527 mm.

Two optional sliding side doors improve access even further, combined with the low load sill height, making it easy to load and unload, even in the narrowest of spaces.

To protect any carried loads the cab area can be unlocked separately from the load space. Loads can also be securely restrained by six securing rings attached to the load floor and the driver is protected from the load by a driver’s ladder frame protector. A number of different bulkhead options will also be available.

Inside, comfort and convenience take pride of place. Modern, bright and functional, the interior has been designed to be easy to use. It is robust and comprehensive with a four dial instrument panel, a multifunction display, warning lights and a centre console. The latter also houses the ventilation or air conditioning controls, the radio and the hands-free phone kit, depending on which options are chosen.

The layout has been ergonomically designed to ensure that each control is within hand’s reach and each instrument is in the driver’s line of sight. This is also the case with the steering wheel, which is height and depth adjustable. The gear lever, which is located on the fascia panel, as on all of Peugeot’s new commercial vehicles, increases the available space inside the passenger compartment.

The rear suspension consists of a torsion beam with hydraulic dampers and coil springs. Thanks to the design of the rear suspension, the Bipper can carry a payload of up to 610 kg with minimal impact on the ride height.

The Bipper is fitted as standard with 175/70 R14 tyres, but versions will also be available with an optional “site pack” which raises the vehicle ride height by 15 mm and includes 15 inch wheels with 185/65R15 tyres.

Hydraulic power steering is fitted as standard and gives the driver superb versatility in town or on the open road, particularly since the turning circle between kerbs is only 10.2 m.