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.
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Monday, February 9, 2009
Peugeot
"Peugeot" (Peugeot SA), the largest private French automobile company, specializing in the production of passenger cars, sports and racing cars and special cars, motorcycles and bicycles, motors. In 1974 combined with the Peugeot-Citroen ( "Peugeot-Citroen) in a single group. The headquarters is in Paris.
The family of industrialists and engineers, Peugeot, is arising a race to the 15 century, retains its leadership position in the company and up to date. The Family Company "Brothers and sons of Peugeot in the second half of 19 century produced, in addition to its traditional hardware, bicycles and parts for the crews.
In 1889 Leon Serpolle built for the first steam car, rather good, taking part in the run steam cars on the route Paris-Lyon. But the head of cycling companies Armand Peugeot (Peugeot Armand), friends with Emile Levassor, one of the pioneers of the automotive industry in France, met with his help with the G. Daimler built his first car with a gasoline engine Daimler in 1891. Although the model does not differ particularly original, inspired by the success of Armand in the creation of next year, a series consisting of 10 different types of machines. One of the cars involved in the cycling mileage of Paris-Brest-Paris in the same year and has attracted worldwide attention. This proved a beginner carmakers that an important component of commercial success can be a road race.
In 1892 Peugeot gets interesting order - for the Algerian bey produces elegant car with a 4-cylinder engine and the body of molten silver (this model is the unique decoration of the museum firms). Machine Peugeot was involved in the world's first automobile race - a great run "the Paris-Rouen July 22, 1894, coming second after the steam train De DionButon.
In 1895, the company sold 72 cars, and in 1899 - already 300. Reason automobile company, known as "The Company Car Peugeot refers to 1896.
"Peugeot" in the early 20 th century, in line with trends of the time trying to create a cheap car, the most simple, reliable and adapted to urban conditions. For this purpose, the company invited a distinguished engineer and designer E. Bugatti. This prototype "people's car" was created by them Bebe Peugeot ( "Malyshka Peugeot). But was not forgotten, and another in the company's activity - racing and record cars. Model Peugeot Goux 1913 speed 187 km, an absolute record of those years. The company introduces the first in France in these years, conveyor assembly, purchasing the rights to this method from the engineer E. Taylor.
After his death in 1915 A. Peugeot business continued its other family members. Targeting low-volume cars "Peugeot" continues in the first years after the 1 st World War, when the market is efficient "Kvadriletta" (Peugeot Quadrilette). For customers with higher demands and a thick purse made powerful sedan.
Gradually, in the company left join such a great footprint in the automotive history, as "Bellanzher" (Bellanger) and great in the past, "De Dion-bud" (De Dion-Bouton; 1927). Even during the "Great Depression" of the company managed to maintain their market position through improved production of small cars available to a wide range of buyers. Sedan, Peugeot 402 was an attempt to save the middle class market for cars. During the Second World War of "Peugeot" under the control of Volkswagen.
After the war the policy of the company, focuses on the midget car, aptly fit into the general trends in Europe. But in 60 years, according to market requirements "Peugeot" was created in collaboration with the great body designer Pininfarinoy the new models for more demanding and a wealthy buyer.
In 1966, "Peugeot" sign an agreement with Renault to combine the technical resources to the agreement and joins the Swedish company Volvo.
In 1974 "Peugeot" combined with "Sitroenom" into a single group (in the arms of the "Peugeot" with "Sitroenom" and the unit enters "PanarLevassor" is now a world leader in the manufacture of armored vehicles), and in 1978 of the "Peugeot" is Chrysler Europe ", which became the foundation office Talbot (" Talbot "produces cars and trucks. Saves the company and a leading position in the European market bicycles and motorcycles.
Despite its small growth in his time Peugeot 205 has become a big success for the company. Career of the original car lasted from 1983 to 1995, and its success is reflected even in the French advertising slogan - "a sacred number" (meaning the index model).
For the first time Peugeot 605 was presented to the public in Frankfurt in 1989 and since then has been modernized. In 1998, the car is offered in the most complete performance of the new Signature. The most comfortable and respectable middle-class sedan in the Peugeot - Model 605 is now replaced by the Peugeot 607. The modification of engines, bodywork and interior - 1993, 1995.
In August of 1991 was introduced by Peugeot 106, a compact car with a transverse arrangement of the engine and front drive. Since August 1992 issued pyatidvernaya changed with a diesel engine volume 1.4 liters. In April 1996 a new generation model.
In 1993, followed by upgrading Peugeot 405 - a typical representative of the middle class.
in January 1993 represented the first time Peugeot 306, a compact car is the lower middle class. In autumn 1993 issued convertible. In 1997 in Geneva shows the model with new design and body universal.
VZheneve in marte1994 went Peugeot 806 minivan joint production of Peugeot / Citroen and Fiat / Lancia arrangement with transverse engine and front drive. The car has two modifications - SR and ST. Since early 1996 the car is equipped with a turbocharged diesel engine, since the summer of 1999 - Diesel 2,0 HDi.
Successor model 405 Peugeot 406, a middle class car, was first presented in summer 1995. Sedan, Class D, can be described as success. Particularly interested in buying this model, increased after restyling the spring of 1999 with the fall of 1996 produced changed with touring bodywork. In autumn 1996 a model of Peugeot 406 Coupe, designed by Pininfarina.
In 1996 came Peugeot Partner - touring with a transverse engine layout. Structurally identical Citroen Berlingo. The car has various modification - double the cargo van, five freight wagon Combi, five comfortable cargo van CombiSpace.
For the first time Peugeot 206 was introduced in summer 1998. This car can be called a great success since the legendary Peugeot 205 model. If you do not say more: the model 206 became the fastest selling in the history of the company. At the Paris Motor Show 2000, the long-awaited debut gig, got the name 206 CC (Coupe Cabriolet).
In September 1999 in Frankfurt before it Peugeot 607, the upper middle-class car with a transverse arrangement of the engine and front drive.
In 2000, a few daring concept cars. Model Promethee - Golf hatchback class.
"Peugeot-307" was presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2001.
Companies' Peugeot 'exist all over the world. The company, keeping in range of their products once brought her success bantam, and produces models such as Peugeot 406, Xantia ( "Xanthi"), Citroen Berlingo, etc.
The family of industrialists and engineers, Peugeot, is arising a race to the 15 century, retains its leadership position in the company and up to date. The Family Company "Brothers and sons of Peugeot in the second half of 19 century produced, in addition to its traditional hardware, bicycles and parts for the crews.
In 1889 Leon Serpolle built for the first steam car, rather good, taking part in the run steam cars on the route Paris-Lyon. But the head of cycling companies Armand Peugeot (Peugeot Armand), friends with Emile Levassor, one of the pioneers of the automotive industry in France, met with his help with the G. Daimler built his first car with a gasoline engine Daimler in 1891. Although the model does not differ particularly original, inspired by the success of Armand in the creation of next year, a series consisting of 10 different types of machines. One of the cars involved in the cycling mileage of Paris-Brest-Paris in the same year and has attracted worldwide attention. This proved a beginner carmakers that an important component of commercial success can be a road race.
In 1892 Peugeot gets interesting order - for the Algerian bey produces elegant car with a 4-cylinder engine and the body of molten silver (this model is the unique decoration of the museum firms). Machine Peugeot was involved in the world's first automobile race - a great run "the Paris-Rouen July 22, 1894, coming second after the steam train De DionButon.
In 1895, the company sold 72 cars, and in 1899 - already 300. Reason automobile company, known as "The Company Car Peugeot refers to 1896.
"Peugeot" in the early 20 th century, in line with trends of the time trying to create a cheap car, the most simple, reliable and adapted to urban conditions. For this purpose, the company invited a distinguished engineer and designer E. Bugatti. This prototype "people's car" was created by them Bebe Peugeot ( "Malyshka Peugeot). But was not forgotten, and another in the company's activity - racing and record cars. Model Peugeot Goux 1913 speed 187 km, an absolute record of those years. The company introduces the first in France in these years, conveyor assembly, purchasing the rights to this method from the engineer E. Taylor.
After his death in 1915 A. Peugeot business continued its other family members. Targeting low-volume cars "Peugeot" continues in the first years after the 1 st World War, when the market is efficient "Kvadriletta" (Peugeot Quadrilette). For customers with higher demands and a thick purse made powerful sedan.
Gradually, in the company left join such a great footprint in the automotive history, as "Bellanzher" (Bellanger) and great in the past, "De Dion-bud" (De Dion-Bouton; 1927). Even during the "Great Depression" of the company managed to maintain their market position through improved production of small cars available to a wide range of buyers. Sedan, Peugeot 402 was an attempt to save the middle class market for cars. During the Second World War of "Peugeot" under the control of Volkswagen.
After the war the policy of the company, focuses on the midget car, aptly fit into the general trends in Europe. But in 60 years, according to market requirements "Peugeot" was created in collaboration with the great body designer Pininfarinoy the new models for more demanding and a wealthy buyer.
In 1966, "Peugeot" sign an agreement with Renault to combine the technical resources to the agreement and joins the Swedish company Volvo.
In 1974 "Peugeot" combined with "Sitroenom" into a single group (in the arms of the "Peugeot" with "Sitroenom" and the unit enters "PanarLevassor" is now a world leader in the manufacture of armored vehicles), and in 1978 of the "Peugeot" is Chrysler Europe ", which became the foundation office Talbot (" Talbot "produces cars and trucks. Saves the company and a leading position in the European market bicycles and motorcycles.
Despite its small growth in his time Peugeot 205 has become a big success for the company. Career of the original car lasted from 1983 to 1995, and its success is reflected even in the French advertising slogan - "a sacred number" (meaning the index model).
For the first time Peugeot 605 was presented to the public in Frankfurt in 1989 and since then has been modernized. In 1998, the car is offered in the most complete performance of the new Signature. The most comfortable and respectable middle-class sedan in the Peugeot - Model 605 is now replaced by the Peugeot 607. The modification of engines, bodywork and interior - 1993, 1995.
In August of 1991 was introduced by Peugeot 106, a compact car with a transverse arrangement of the engine and front drive. Since August 1992 issued pyatidvernaya changed with a diesel engine volume 1.4 liters. In April 1996 a new generation model.
In 1993, followed by upgrading Peugeot 405 - a typical representative of the middle class.
in January 1993 represented the first time Peugeot 306, a compact car is the lower middle class. In autumn 1993 issued convertible. In 1997 in Geneva shows the model with new design and body universal.
VZheneve in marte1994 went Peugeot 806 minivan joint production of Peugeot / Citroen and Fiat / Lancia arrangement with transverse engine and front drive. The car has two modifications - SR and ST. Since early 1996 the car is equipped with a turbocharged diesel engine, since the summer of 1999 - Diesel 2,0 HDi.
Successor model 405 Peugeot 406, a middle class car, was first presented in summer 1995. Sedan, Class D, can be described as success. Particularly interested in buying this model, increased after restyling the spring of 1999 with the fall of 1996 produced changed with touring bodywork. In autumn 1996 a model of Peugeot 406 Coupe, designed by Pininfarina.
In 1996 came Peugeot Partner - touring with a transverse engine layout. Structurally identical Citroen Berlingo. The car has various modification - double the cargo van, five freight wagon Combi, five comfortable cargo van CombiSpace.
For the first time Peugeot 206 was introduced in summer 1998. This car can be called a great success since the legendary Peugeot 205 model. If you do not say more: the model 206 became the fastest selling in the history of the company. At the Paris Motor Show 2000, the long-awaited debut gig, got the name 206 CC (Coupe Cabriolet).
In September 1999 in Frankfurt before it Peugeot 607, the upper middle-class car with a transverse arrangement of the engine and front drive.
In 2000, a few daring concept cars. Model Promethee - Golf hatchback class.
"Peugeot-307" was presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2001.
Companies' Peugeot 'exist all over the world. The company, keeping in range of their products once brought her success bantam, and produces models such as Peugeot 406, Xantia ( "Xanthi"), Citroen Berlingo, etc.
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