Peugeot 306

The Peugeot 306 is a small family car built by the French manufacturer Peugeot from 1993 to 2001.

The 306 was the replacement for the Peugeot 309, originally launched in March 1993 as a 3 and 5-door hatchback only. Saloon, estate and cabriolet models were introduced later. The 306 is identical mechanically to the Citroën ZX, which was launched two years earlier, and both cars use the same floorpan and core structure. The chassis used by the 306 and ZX is also used in the ZX's replacement, the Citroën Xsara.

Using the familiar PSA powertrains to drive the front wheels, the 306 was widely considered to be best handling car in its class (at least until the arrival of the Ford Focus). It was however somewhat criticised on launch for lacking in design flair, and complaints about maintenance costs and reliability surfaced later on in its production run.

The car underwent an extensive revamp in 1998, with the exterior styling brought into line with the new Peugeot family look established by the Peugeot 206. The hatchback 306 was discontinued in 2001 with the launch of the new Peugeot 307, though the cabriolet and estate both remained on sale until 2002. The sedan, introduced in 1994, was discontinued in 1999.