Peugeot 206

The Peugeot 206 is a subcompact automobile manufactured by Peugeot since 1998. It is mainly manufactured in Peugeot's Poissy and Mulhouse factory although some versions are made at Ryton in Coventry, England.and in Iran Khodro in Iran.

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Subcompact - Automobile - Peugeot - 1998 - Poissy - Mulhouse - Coventry - England - Iran

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The 206 was initially sold 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 (130 mph) was added to the range. There was also the GTI 180 model, which was a tuned version of the original GTI, capable of over 220 km/h (137 mph). In 2001, two more versions of the 206 were launched - the 206 CC (Coupé Cabriolet) with a folding steel roof and the 206 SW (Sports Wagon) which was a 5 seater mini MPV.

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Hatchback - Litre - Petrol - Engines - Turbocharged - Diesel - 1999 - 2001 - 206 CC - Coupé Cabriolet - 206 SW - MPV

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A 4-door sedan version, the 206 Sedan, will be available at the beginning of 2006 for the East European and North African market and Iran. It will be produced in the Iran Khodro factory.

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Sedan - 2006

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The Peugeot 206 has proved to be a sales success all over Europe. In 2002, it was the second best selling car in the UK.

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The marketing of the Peugeot 206 has also been greatly assisted by the considerable successes of the Peugeot rally team in the World Rally Championship in recent years.

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