Both three-door and five-door hatches will be revealed when the Show opens on 2nd March and will go on sale shortly after the show ends on 12th March.

The 207 has a unique Peugeot family appearance with a blend of soft curves and bold contours, plus the availability of a distinctive full-length glass roof.

Engine choices begin with a frugal 1.4 litre engine, as well as two all-new engines developed by Peugeot in collaboration with BMW; a naturally aspirated 1.6 litre and a 1.6 high-pressure turbo.

Completing the engine range will be a 1.6 litre HDi diesel engine featuring a particulate filter as standard.

The new 207 range includes a GT model which features the turbocharged, direct injection 1.6 engine and manages to extract more power and economy from a smaller engine than its 206 predecessor.

For those seeking Peugeot panache without the extreme performance, the range starts with a 1.4-litre model that is tipped to be around $20,000 when Peugeot announces prices at the Motor Show.

A five-speed manual transmission is standard across the range, with the option of a four-speed automatic in 1.6-litre models.

Safety is a strong suit of the new 207, with a Euro NCAP five-star occupant protection rating, a four-star child protection score and a three-star pedestrian impact rating.