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Peugeot 206
Manufacturer	Peugeot
Parent company	PSA Peugeot Citroën
Production	1998-2010 5 million (2005-05-26)
Predecessor	Peugeot 205
Successor	Peugeot 207
Class	Supermini
Body style(s)	3- and 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan 2-door coupé cabriolet 5-door station wagon
Layout	FF layout
Length	Hatchback/SW/CC 3835/4028/3835 mm
Width	1652/1652/1652 mm
Height	1428/1460/1373 mm
Curb weight	1025-1145 kg
Related	Citroën C3

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The project

During the early to mid-1990s Peugeot decided not to directly replace the iconic Peugeot 205, citing the reason that superminis were no longer profitable or worthwhile. Instead, Peugeot followed a unique strategy and decided that its new, much smaller, supermini, the Peugeot 106 launched in 1991, would take sales from the lower end of the 205 range while the lowlier models of the Peugeot 306 range, launched in 1993 to replace the Peugeot 309, would take sales from the top-end 205s. Between the 106 and 306 Peugeot hoped that the 205 would not need to be replaced, and could be phased out slowly, while customers who would normally plump for the 205 would continue to have a choice with either a smaller or larger car. The Peugeot 205 is a supermini produced by the French Car manufacturer Peugeot between 1983 and 1996. ... 1995 Peugeot 106 XSi 1. ... The Peugeot 306 is a small family car built by the French car manufacturer Peugeot from 1993 to 2001. ... The Peugeot 309 is a small family car designed and manufactured by Peugeot between 1986 and 1993, and between 1994 and 1997 in India by PAL-Peugeot Ltd. ...

Unfortunately for Peugeot, this strategy did not work. With the 205 phased out, sales of rivals' superminis continued to sell well and even increased, and without a direct competitor to these rivals Peugeot was losing sales fast. A new supermini was required, and the 206 was launched in 1998 as a somewhat belated replacement for the 205.

Although the 206 moniker indicates a direct continuation from the 205, some critics state that the car should have instead been badged 207. This is because Peugeot launched its latest generation of cars in the early to mid 1990s, with the 106 of 1991, the 306 of 1993 and the 406 of 1995.

Its eventual successor - the Peugeot 207 - was launch in 2006 but Peugeot announced its intention to keep the 206 in production until 2010. As of 2007, the nine-year-old 206 is Peugeot's best-selling car of all time, and its demise in 2010 will spell an end to the '06' generation of Peugeots after almost 20 years. The Peugeot 207 is a supermini produced by the French automaker Peugeot and unveiled in January 2006. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...

Design and engineering

With no larger in-house rival from Citroën to base its new supermini on (the Citroën Saxo shared its platform with the 106), Peugeot developed an all-new front drive platform for the 206. The Citroën Saxo was a supermini produced by the French manufacturer Citroën from 1996 to 2003. ...

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 diesel engine, a HDi version with common rail coming later. In 1999 a 2.0 litre GTI capable of 210 km/h, and in 2003 a tuned version of the GTI called the Peugeot 206 RC (GTI 180 in the UK), were added to the range. It did 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 7.4s and it reached a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph) with 180 bhp (130 kW). In 2001, two more versions of the 206 were launched - the 206 cc (coupé convertible) with a folding steel roof and the 206 SW station wagon. A 4-door sedan version was unveiled in late 2005, and it is available in the North African, Chinese, Russian, Iranian and Bulgarian markets. Gasoline (or petrol) engine is a type of internal combustion engine which is often used for automobiles, aircraft, small mobile vehicles such as lawnmowers or motorcycles, and outboard motors for boats. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The UN Human Development Index (HDI) measures poverty, literacy, education, life expectancy, and other factors. ... Common rail direct fuel injection is a modern variant of direct injection system for diesel engines. ... The coupé convertible (in French coupé cabriolet) or retractable hardtop (more common US usage) is an evolution of car body style that involves the flexibility of a mobile roof (from the convertible) and of the rigid roof of a coupé. In the first years of the 2000s, car manufacturers started...

The 206 is mainly manufactured in Peugeot's Poissy and Mulhouse factories although the car is also produced by Iran Khodro in Iran for that market, although Iran's model will reportedly be exported as well.^[1] It was assembled in Chile for the Mexican and Colombian markets (French made 206s were cheaper than Chilean-built ones, in Chile). The Brazilian production in Porto Real, Rio de Janeiro, started in 2001, followed by the SW version in 2005. The Brazilian production features 1.0 L 16V, 1.4 litre 8V and 1.6 litre 16V engines, the last two of which are flexible fuel engines (petrol/ethanol). The Iran Khodro production line also produces a unique 206 SD model, also known as the 206 Aryan, which is a 4-door sedan. Poissy is a commune of the Yvelines département in France, located 20km from Paris, with a population (1999) of 36,000. ... Mulhouse (French: Mulhouse, pronounced ; Alsatian: Milhüsa; German: Mülhausen) is a town and commune in eastern France close to Swiss and German border. ... It has been suggested that Iran National be merged into this article or section. ... Porto Real is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. ... Flag of Rio de Janeiro See other Brazilian States Capital Rio de Janeiro Largest City Rio de Janeiro Area 43,696. ... A flexible-fuel vehicle or dual-fuel vehicle is an automobile or truck (lorry) that can typically alternate between two sources of fuel. ... Grain alcohol redirects here. ...

The Peugeot 206 was also built at Ryton in Coventry, England, however, with the introduction of the '207' to the range Peugeot decided to pull the plug on the Ryton factory which closed in January, 2007 with the loss of 2,300 jobs making it another blow to the British motor industry after MG Rover collapsed. The 206 will continue to be manufactured in France. The Precinct in Coventry city centre. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem No official anthem - the  United Kingdom anthem God Save the Queen is commonly used England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Unified  -  by Athelstan 927 AD  Area  -  Total 130... The British motor industry is historically centred around Coventry in the West Midlands. ... MG Rover was the last British-owned mass-production car manufacturer in the British motor industry. ...

The Peugeot 206 proved to be a sales success all over Europe. It was the best-selling car in Europe from 2001 to 2003. The 1.4 litre XR was the best-selling model. On May 26th 2005, the 206 celebrated the five millionth unit produced since its commercial launch on 10 September 1998. World map showing the location of Europe. ...

The Peugeot 206 is also being produced in Buenos Aires, Argentina since 1999. The models being manufactured are XR, XRD, XS, XT and XTD. The diesel powered versions use the aspirated DW engine. For other uses, see Buenos Aires (disambiguation). ... The PSA EW/DW engine is a family of straight-4 petrol and diesel engines manufactured by the PSA Group for use in their Peugeot and Citroën automobiles. ...

In May 2006, the Malaysian car manufacturer Naza launched a locally assembled version of the 206 with the name of "206 Bestari". From Jan 2006, Peugeot 206 is being produced in China. In September 2006 Citroën China showed of slightly modified Peugeot 206 called Citroën C2 (this car has nothing in common with the European Citroën C2). Naza Group of Companies is a well known motor trading and property development company, which began operations in 1974 in Malaysia. ... The Citroën C2 is a supermini produced by the French manufacturer Citroën since 2004. ...

Sales in the UK were strong from the start, with the 206 regularly being among the nation's five most popular new cars during its first six years on sale.

It is still on sale in the UK as of 2007, a year after the launch of the 207. Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... The Peugeot 207 is a supermini produced by the French automaker Peugeot and unveiled in January 2006. ...

Second-hand examples of the 206 traditionally hold their value well, due to high demand.

On the downside, several customer satisfaction surveys have shown dismal performances for the 206. Build quality has been a major problem highlighted on several occasions.

Safety

The 206 recieved a safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars by the EuroNCAP.^[2] EuroNCAP, the European New Car Assessment Programme, is a safety assessment programme for automobiles supported by several European governments, many major manufacturers and motoring organisations across the world. ...

Engines

• 1.1 L (1124 cc) TU1 I4, 60 PS (59 hp/44 kW)
• 1.4 L (1360 cc) TU3 I4, 75 PS (74 hp/55 kW)
• 1.4 L (1360 cc) ET3 16v I4, 88 PS (87 hp/65 kW)
• 1.6 L (1587 cc) TU5 8v I4, 90 PS (90 hp/67 kW)
• 1.6 L (1587 cc) TU5JP4 16v I4, 109 PS (108 hp/80 kW)
• 2.0 L (1997 cc) EW10 16v I4, 136 PS (134 hp/100 kW)
• 2.0 L (1997 cc) EW10J4S 16v I4, 177 PS (180 hp/130 kW)
• 1.4 L (1398 cc) DV4 HDi Diesel I4, 68 PS (67 hp/50 kW)
• 1.9 L (1868 cc) DW8 Diesel I4, 71 PS (70 hp/52 kW)
• 1.6 L (1560 cc) DV6 HDi HDi 16v I4, 109 PS (108 hp/80 kW)
• 2.0 L (1997 cc) DW10 HDi I4, 90 PS (89 hp/66 kW)

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206 Escapade

Peugeot sells a soft-roader version of the Peugeot 206 in selected South American markets, called the Peugeot 206 Escapade.^[3] It's basically a Peugeot 206 SW station wagon with a rugged SUV-like bodykit.

Citroën version

Citroën C2 China version

Starting 2006, the 206 is being sold by PSA, for the Chinese market only, under the Citroën brand, with a modified front and rear body; this is similar to the way the Citroën LN was derived from the 104. The car will be sold as the Citroën C2, although it has no common features with the European Citroën C2.^[4] Image File history File links Citroen-c2--chine. ... Image File history File links Citroen-c2--chine. ... PSA Peugeot Citroën (PSA) is a vehicle company that owns the marques Peugeot and Citroën. ... Citroën is a French automobile manufacturer, founded in 1919 by André Citroën. ... The Citroën LN and LNA was a subcompact automobile. ... The Peugeot 104 was a supermini automobile produced by the french manufacturer Peugeot between 1972 and 1988. ... The Citroën C2 is a supermini produced by the French manufacturer Citroën since 2004. ...

Malaysian versions

In Malaysia, the Peugeot 206 is also marketed under the Naza name. It is sold as the Naza 206 Bestari, and is available in 1.4L petrol engine (TU3), both Automatic With Tiptronic System Porsche and Manual Transmissions.

206 in rallying

Juuso Pykälistö driving a Peugeot 206 WRC at the 2003 Swedish Rally.

In 1999, Peugeot Sport unveiled the 206 WRC, and it competed for the first time in that year's World Rally Championship. The car was soon a success, and won the drivers' championship in 2000 in the hands of Marcus Grönholm. In 2002, Grönholm again won the WRC title in his 206 WRC. His dominance that year was compared to Michael Schumacher's dominance of Formula 1. In addition to the drivers' championships in 2000 and 2002, Peugeot also won the Manufacturers' title three years in a row between 2000 and 2002. However, by 2003 the 206 WRC was beginning to show its age and was less effective against the competition, notably the newer Citroën Xsara WRC and the Subaru Impreza WRC, so it was retired from competition at the end of the season, to be replaced with the 307 WRC based on a 307 cc. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixels Full resolution (1024 × 768 pixel, file size: 411 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Rallying World Rally Championship Swedish... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixels Full resolution (1024 × 768 pixel, file size: 411 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Rallying World Rally Championship Swedish... Juuso Pykälistö (born May 21, 1975 in Padasjoki) is a Finnish rally driver. ... World Rally Championship - 2003 Rally Winners Category: ... The Swedish Rally (now the Uddeholm Swedish Rally) is an automobile rally competition held in Värmland, Sweden in early February. ... The World Rally Championship (WRC) is a rallying series organised by the FIA, culminating with a champion driver and manufacturer. ... Marcus Bosse Grönholm (born February 5, 1968 in Kauniainen) is a rally driver from Finland. ... Michael Schumacher (pronounced / /, born January 3, 1969, in Hürth Hermülheim, Germany)[1] is a former Formula One driver, and seven-time world champion. ... Formula One, abbreviated to F1 and also known as Grand Prix racing, is the highest class of single-seat open-wheel auto racing. ... The Citroën Xsara is a small family car produced by French automaker Citroën since 1997. ... Impreza WRC S9 Impreza WRC S9 In 2003, Petter Solberg proved that the Series 9 Subaru Impreza World Rally Car is the best in the world as he won four events on gravel and tarmac on his way to the Drivers’ World Rally title. ... A red Peugeot 307 CC, a coupé cabriolet with a folding steel roof The Peugeot 307 Sedan sold in the Chinese Market only The Peugeot 307 is a small family car produced by the French Peugeot manufacturer since 2001. ...

"The Sculptor"

A popular television commercial for the 206, known as "The Sculptor", involved a young Indian man deliberately damaging a Hindustan Ambassador (including having an elephant sit on it) and then spending the night welding it. The following day, the car emerges as an exact replica of the 206's shape - except with many dents and discolorations. The man then takes his 206 replica driving with friends, with many interested onlookers. The track playing is "Heaven Is A Place On Earth" by Raja Mushtaq, later remixed as "Husan", by Bhangra Knights.^[5] Hindustan Ambassador on the streets of Kolkata Ambassador VIP Vehicle, Delhi Ambassador Mark III used by Late MG Ramachandran The Hindustan Ambassador is a model of car manufactured by Hindustan Motors of India. ...

References

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