Peugeot 4007 Grey - Solido 1/43rd Scale Miniature
This gray Peugeot 4007 miniature from Solido faithfully represents the French compact SUV in its elegant livery. Referenced under the number 151 388-00, this 1/43 reproduction is a must-have for any fan of French model cars and collectors passionate about the evolution of the French automobile.
Delivered in its original protective case, this miniature perfectly captures the essence of the 4007, the crossover that marked Peugeot's entry into the compact SUV segment in the mid-2000s. An iconic model that testifies to the strategic diversification of the Sochaux-based manufacturer.
Characteristics of the miniature
- Model: Peugeot 4007
- Brand: Peugeot
- Year: 2007-2012
- Scale: 1/43rd
- Color: Gray
- Manufacturer: Solido
- Reference: 151 388-00
- Protective case included: Yes
The Peugeot 4007: The Lion's SUV Adventure
Launched in 2007, the Peugeot 4007 marked a major turning point in the French manufacturer's strategy. This compact SUV, developed in partnership with Mitsubishi, represented Peugeot's first real foray into the world of family off-road vehicles. With its dynamic lines and raised ground clearance, the 4007 met the new expectations of customers seeking versatility and adventure.
Technically accomplished, the 4007 offered sophisticated all-wheel drive and high-performance petrol and diesel engines. Its robust design, inherited from Mitsubishi's 4x4 expertise, guaranteed respectable off-road capabilities while retaining the road comfort characteristic of Peugeot production. This model thus paved the way for a new generation of French SUVs.
Commercially, the 4007 enjoyed moderate but significant success, allowing Peugeot to test the European market's reaction to this new positioning. It foreshadowed the massive arrival of SUVs in the manufacturer's range, becoming a pioneering model in the modern history of the lion brand.
Peugeot: Two Centuries of Automotive Innovation
Peugeot 's history begins long before the automobile, with the creation of the family business in 1810 by Jean-Pierre and Jean-Frédéric Peugeot. Initially specializing in metallurgy and tools, the lion brand only turned its attention to automobiles in 1889, quickly becoming one of the pioneers of the French automotive industry. This exceptional longevity demonstrates a remarkable ability to adapt to technological and societal developments.
At the time of the 4007's launch in 2007, Peugeot was undergoing a period of strategic transformation. The Sochaux-based manufacturer was seeking to diversify its range, traditionally centered on sedans and city cars, to conquer new growth segments. This approach was part of a logic of globalization and adaptation to new consumer lifestyles, notably the growing craze for 4x4 vehicles and outdoor leisure activities.
The Peugeot philosophy, combining French tradition and technological innovation, was perfectly embodied in the 4007. This model represented the culmination of an international collaborative approach, while retaining the stylistic and qualitative DNA that has made the brand's reputation for more than a century in the global automotive world.
A Franco-Japanese Adventure
The history of the Peugeot 4007 is inseparable from a particularly original Franco-Japanese industrial collaboration. Indeed, this SUV was actually a rebadged Mitsubishi Outlander, the result of a cooperation agreement signed between the two manufacturers in the mid-2000s. This strategy allowed Peugeot to quickly enter the SUV market without investing heavily in the development of an entirely new platform.
But the most interesting anecdote concerns the choice of the name "4007." Peugeot's marketing team wanted to maintain the brand's traditional nomenclature with the central "0," while evoking the world of adventure and exploration. The number "4007" was chosen for its resonance with secret agent James Bond (007), subtly suggesting the idea of adventure and technological sophistication. A cultural reference that did not go unnoticed by automotive journalists of the time.
Production of the 4007 took place at Mitsubishi's Mizushima plant in Japan, before the vehicles crossed the oceans to reach European dealerships. This complex logistics reflected the growing globalization of the automotive industry, where the boundaries between national manufacturers were gradually blurring in favor of pragmatic strategic collaborations.
Curiously, the 4007 disappeared from the Peugeot catalog in 2012, replaced by the 4008, this time developed in partnership with Mitsubishi but on a more compact base. The 4007 thus remains in history as Peugeot's first true SUV, a pioneering model that paved the way for the off-road offensive we know today with the 2008, 3008, 5008 and other SUV versions of the contemporary range.
Complete your Peugeot miniature collection
This Peugeot 4007 Solido miniature naturally finds its place in a collection dedicated to the evolution of Peugeot model cars . It dialogues perfectly with the other emblematic models of the brand, from the legendary Peugeot 204, 304 and 404 to modern city cars, illustrating the progressive diversification of the French manufacturer towards new segments.
For fans of contemporary French cars, this reproduction is ideally suited to other French model cars from the same era, including Renault SUVs and Citroën crossovers. It reflects a pivotal period when the French automotive industry was adapting to new trends in the global market.
Collectors will particularly appreciate the quality of Solido's finish, renowned for its precise details and faithfulness to the original models. This miniature is aimed at both specialists in modern cars and enthusiasts of French automotive history, eager to complete their panorama of Solido creations with this witness to a transitional era in the world of European SUVs.
