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#97353
7th Sep 2004 8:54pm
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New Car Road Test - Overall Rating
Price: £13,770 For: A supple ride and agile chassis make every 206 GTi great fun. The petrol engine is entertaining, especially in 180bhp form, while the new turbodiesel GTi is punchy yet frugal. Against: Interior design and quality of materials are dowdy and a let-down compared with those of more modern rivals. The driving position is dreadful.
- Performance
Ride Handling Refinement Engine flexibility is the keynote Nimble and fun Engine and road noise compete for attention Performance. - The 2.0-litre engine
in the GTi now comes in 137bhp or 180bhp form and easily copes with the 206's compact size. It's best when the revs have been stoked up, but there's plenty of low-down pull for overtaking. The new 1.6 turbodiesel model - Peugeot's first diesel GTi - is not as fast as its petrol brothers but its 180lb ft of torque gives it the strongest pull of any 206. - Handling
All 206s are nimble and fun, while the hotter GTis also provide alert steering, good brakes and a chassis that's sensitive to sudden changes in accelerator position. The ride is rather firm around town. The 180bhp GTi has an uprated suspension and 17-inch alloys that bless the car with even more agility, grip and feedback to keep enthusiastic drivers happy. - Refinement
Some noise is to be expected in the petrol versions because the engines need a good dose of revs to give their best. The 206 also allows a lot of harsh road noise into the cabin, and the climate control system makes a racket. The long-throw gearchange is a touch notchy, and the clutches are sometimes sticky and become increasingly so with miles. - Body type Hatchback
Number of doors 3 Number of seats 5 Engine (cc/type) 1560/4 Fuel type Diesel Max power (bhp/rpm) 110/4000 Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 180/1750 Max speed (mph) 118 0-60mph (sec) 30-70mph (sec) 10.4 In Gears 30 to 50 (sec) 4.3/6.8/11.6 In Gears 50 to 70 (sec) 6.2/7.4/9.1 Braking distance (m) 9.5/49.1 Engine position no data Driven wheels Front Length (mm) 3835 Width (mm) 1652 Height (mm) 1433 Front headroom (mm) 896 Front legroom (mm) 851 Rear headroom (mm) no data Rear kneeroom (mm) no data Boot space (min ltr) 245 Boot space (max ltr) 1130 Turning circle (m) 9.9 Turning circle lock to lock(m) standard Towing weight (kg) 900 Kerb weight (kg) 1130 - Buying Quality Safety and Security
Competitive prices and decent resale values Cheap plastics but mechanically reliable Four stars in crash tests; security is reasonable Buying - The petrol GTis are more expensive to run than other 206s
because of poorer fuel economy and higher emissions. However, the clean new turbodiesel's low emissions put it in the bottom company car tax band and it returns an impressive 56.5mpg. although the Peugeot only needs to be serviced every 20,000 miles, and the car's popularity keeps residual values above average. - Quality
The quality of the Peugeot's materials is disappointing, and the drab layout gives the whole cabin a downbeat air that's totally out of place in a GTi. The 206 is proving to be a reliable car, however, and is covered by a three-year, 60,000-mile warranty. Routine maintenance is cheap but bigger repairs may be costly. - Safety and Security
The 206 achieved a four-star rating in Euro NCAP's crash tests. Standard safety kit on the GTi models includes twin front and side airbags and anti-lock brakes. All GTis come with an alarm, immobiliser and deadlocks to keep thieves out. - Urban 47.1
Extra Urban 68.9 Combined 58.9 CO2 Rating 126 Insurance Group Varies Retained Value no data Contract Hire Rate 272 Cost per mile 35.49p Service Cost £115 Servicing 24/20,000 Warranty 36/60,000 + 6-12 year Paint + 12 year Perforation + 1 year Breakdown - Behind the Wheel Space and Practicality Equipment
Chances are, you won't be sitting comfortably A practical boot, but too few cubby holes Spec list pales next to some rivals' - Behind the Wheel
No matter how much you juggle the driver's seat and the low-slung steering wheel, you end up with a straight-armed driving position and an uncomfortable bent-knees posture. The GTi 180's bucket seats are much more supportive than the chairs in the other versions, however. Poor-quality trim and fiddly switchgear make the cabin an unappealing driver's workplace. - Space and Practicality
Although the Peugeot has been overtaken by at least half a dozen competitors for space, it still offers a reasonable amount of interior space. In addition, its practical, rectangular boot doesn't lose much space to the rear wheel arches, while it opens up to a useful size when the seats split and fold. The GTis are available in three-door form only. - Equipment
As the flagship models of the range, the GTis are better equipped than most 206s: all get climate control, alloy wheels and leather trim, while the 137bhp petrol and TD versions have a single CD player and the 180 gets a CD multichanger. Metallic paint costs extra. - Central Locking standard
Remote Locking standard Adjustable Steering Reach standard Adjustable Steering Rake standard Electric Steering Adjustable no data Seat Height Adjustable standard Power Seats Adjustable not available Air Conditioning standard Climate Control standard Seat Belt Tensioners standard Driver Airbag standard Passenger Airbag standard Side Airbag standard Side Impactbars standard Centre 3 Pointbelt standard Traction Control standard Antilock Brakes standard Auto Gearbox not available Alloywheels standard Deadlocks standard Immobiliser standard Alarm standard Visible Vin standard Secure Spare Wheel standard Marked Parts not available Etched Windows not available Satellite Navigation Handsfree Phone not available Leather Seats standard Locking Wheelnuts not available Metallic Paint Split Fold Rear Seats standard Electric Front Windows standard Electric Mirrors standard Heated Mirrors standard Manual Sunroof not available Electric Sunroof Cruise Control not available Multi CD Radio not available RDS Radio standard Unique Fit Radio standard So what do you think a good one or not ?
Last edited by Dazza; 24th Oct 2006 12:36am.
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#97354
7th Sep 2004 9:33pm
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The GTI TD's have 115bhp. I'd go for that one. bags of torque and decent acceleration! I think the 206's are starting to look a bit old now though. But if it aint broke, dont fix it.....just make it faster
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#97355
8th Sep 2004 10:22am
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Not exactly inspirational to drive, but a decent car none the less.
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#97356
8th Sep 2004 10:36am
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Joined: May 2004
Posts: 6,261
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#97357
8th Sep 2004 7:00pm
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I still say go for the Leon cupra mate. Different and quick
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