Follower of the 306 model, the 307 was a hit.
In fact, its body lines and overall features have earned the car in its launch year the European Car of the Year award. With a modest choice of engines, the 307 was quick to take on newer engine versions between 2002 and 2004 when the 1.4-liter HDi Turbodiesel, 112 hp 1.6-liter 16v HDi and a a bigger version of the latter were introduced. Fierce competitor against the Ford Focus, the 307 was an overall safe bet except for some minor issues reported on the first batch of cars, regarding poor trim quality and electrical system problems.