Peugeot 106 Car History

Debut of Peugeot 106, the smallest model of the French company, was held in 1991. First, the car was manufactured in the form of 3-door hatchback, but already in 1992 and has 5-door version. Small Peugeot 106 belongs to class B, has a transverse engine layout and manual gearbox. 

Comfortable, economical and reliable car has been highly appreciated by the audience and won many admirers in Europe. 

Compact dimensions peredneprivodnogo Peugeot 106 (total length of 3,56 m) permit excellent maneuvering in heavy urban traffic flow and not create additional problems with parking. 

Series power units consisted of a gasoline engine: 1124 cm ³ / 60 hp 954 cm ³ / 50 hp, 1361 cm ³ / 75 hp, 1361 cm ³ / 94 hp 

In 1992, the version with the body 5-door hatchback has received a diesel engine 1361 cm ³ / 50 hp 
In 1993, the new petrol engines 1294 cm ³ / 98 hp and 1587 cm ³ (88/103 HP) A year later they added a new diesel engine volume of 1.5 l/57 hp 
In 1995, begin to establish the 3-step automatic gearbox. 

The interior is simple and nezateyliv. All very succinctly: there is no cover bardachka, nor the cigarette lighter or power windows. Airbags for the driver became offered only since 1995. 

Access ago, even with three Peugeot 106 is quite easy: the front seat with the leaves turning a bit more. But the rear seats out a little. 215 liters of luggage space in the normal state and 528 liters with the rear seat folded. 

In April 1996, the model was subjected to modernization. Some changed the car's appearance, but under the hood, a number of new power units. 

The new range of engines now consisted of: 1.1 l/60 hp, 1.4 liters / 75 hp, 1.6 l/88 hp, 1.6 liters / 101 hp , 1,6 l 16 kl./118 hp, 1.5 l/57 hp diesel 

A distinctive feature of Peugeot 106 was the careful assembly and high quality paint coating that preserves the appearance of a good car for many years. 

Salon updated Peugeot 106 is very ergonomically placed. The front seats provide comfortable accommodation to sit on them quite comfortably thanks to a good lateral support, while a large area of glazing provides good visibility. 

A Servo steering. Driving a car is simple and functional. For an additional cost, you can install anti-lock system. 

Suggested several versions: 
XN - with a very modest additional equipment 
XR 1.1 - from the smallest fuel consumption of the entire range of 106's petrol engines 
XRD - with a central locking system locks and power windows. 
XS - 3-door version with a 1.6-liter engine produced since 1995 
XSi - the most powerful engine in the entire range of cars 106 series. It has a good break and a nice lounge. 

However, since 1999, demand for the Peugeot 106 has fallen severely. This explains how to market a large number of competitors, and that in late 1998 introduced a new model of Peugeot 206, which peremanila to a significant portion of buyers. 

In 2002, Peugeot produced a limited series of Independence. Cars in this series remarkable for the fact that painted metallic one of 5 colors, has an original design of the cabin, and power steering. In the role of the main driving forces for this series is only one engine volume 1.1 liters. 

In 2003, production of Peugeot 106 was discontinued. Receiver Peugeot 106 will appear in autumn 2005 and will be a code 107.