Peugeot 206

The Peugeot 206 is a subcompact automobile manufactured by the French manufacturer Peugeot since 1998.

Overview

The 206 was originally launched as a hatchback with 1.1, 1.4 and 1.6 litre petrol engines and a 1.9 litre turbocharged diesel engine. In 1999 a 2.0 GTI capable of 210 km/h as well as a tuned version of the GTI called the GTI 180, were was added to the range. In 2001, two more versions of the 206 were launched - the 206 CC (Coupé Cabriolet) with a folding steel roof and the 206 SW station wagon. A 4-door sedan version was unveiled in late 2005, and will be made available at the beginning of 2006 for the Eastern European, North African and Iranian markets.

The 206 is mainly manufactured in Peugeot's Poissy and Mulhouse factory although the car is also produced at Ryton in Coventry, England and by Iran Khodro in Iran for their respective markets.

The Peugeot 206 proved to be a sales success all over Europe. In 2002, it was the second best selling car in the UK. The 1.4 LX (now 1.4 SE) was the best-selling model.

Engines

• 1.4L (1360cc) TU3 I4, 75PS (74hp/55kW) and 89ft·lbf (121N·m)
• 1.4L (1398cc) DV4 HDi Diesel I4, 67PS (66hp/49kW) and 118ft·lbf (160N·m)
• 1.9L (1868cc) DW8 Diesel I4, 71PS (70hp/52kW) and 94ft·lbf (127N·m)
• 1.4L (1360cc) ET3 16v I4, 89PS (88hp/65kW) and 98ft·lbf (133N·m)
• 1.6L (1587cc) TU5 16v I4, 108–110PS (107–108hp/79–81kW) and 108–110ft·lbf (146–149N·m)
• 1.6L (1560cc) DV6 HDi Diesel I4, 108–110PS (107–108hp/79–81kW) and 177–180ft·lbf (240–244N·m)
• 2.0L (1997cc) EW10 16v I4, 136PS (134hp/100kW) and 148ft–lbf (190N–m)
• 2.0L (1997cc) EW10 16v I4, 180PS (178hp/132kW) and 152ft–lbf (206N–m)

206 problems

Some serious problems have been reported with the UK version of the 206, and, in rare cases, symptoms such as engine cut outs have occurred at high speeds, which have then lead to other faults, such as the steering lock being engaged while the car is in motion. A group of 206 owners based in the United Kingdom came together online and formed a community named "The Peugeot 206 Info Exchange" to discuss problems they had experienced, coming up with solutions and helping other drivers with their knowledge. Recently, some British members managed to take on Peugeot on the BBC television programme Watchdog. Peugeot has since admitted that there may be some problems throughout the range but as of yet they have not been able to fully identify them.