General Introduction

The Peugeot 406 hit the market in the year 1995 and it made its presence felt in the market till 2004. It is a large car greatly suited for the family. The Peugeot 406 comes from Peugeot French automakers. The Peugeot 406 comes in various body styles. A Peugeot 406 can be a two door coupe, a five door station wagon or a four door sedan. It uses the platform Citroen Xantia, but with the sophisticated system of hydro pneumatic suspension absent. It is the replacement for the Peugeot 405 and was afterwards replaced by the Peugeot 407. The engines could be a choice between turbo diesel or gasoline engines. The Peugeot 406 was very successful car in the United Kingdom. It has a look that is designed by the famous Pininfarina. It came into creation within the former Chrysler factories in Europe.

Design

The Peugeot 406 is not marketed to be a vehicle for sporting activities. Still, its engines provided competitive performance. The design, shape and size of the Peugeot 406 are highly similar to that of the Honda Accord. It is an excellent vehicle, a sprightly and agile car that can easily handle the back roads but also well for long cruises. The quality of the Peugeot 406’s build is highly improved when compared to the other Peugeot models that have come before. The Peugeot 406 has a humble marquee badge of community but is still noteworthy because the Peugeot 406 was still mentioned alongside cars like BMWs and Mercedes, which are highly prestigious cars.

Engine

The Peugeot 406 diesel engine versions were the most popular and sought after by consumers. The Peugeot 406 even becomes the best selling car powered by diesel, in Europe. At first, the Peugeot 406 came with 2.0 liter and 1.8 liter gasoline engine and 1.9 liter turbo diesel engines, but the 110 bhp 2.1 liter turbo diesel engine followed, and also the turbo charged 2.0 liter and 3.0 liter gasoline V6 engines came after.

Brakes

The brakes of a Peugeot 406 are Brembo brakes. They are fitted in the V6 and diesel engine models. When braking, it is said that the squealing indeed draw attention. This can be remedied by constantly removing dust from the brakes with airline aid. This is guaranteed to reduce braking noise considerably. The Peugeot 406 also has brake assists, ABS and ESP as options.



Performance

It is an excellent car when we talk about handling. The engines generate a lot of power. The equipments are fully loaded. Rain sensors and wipers for the windscreen are also provided. Driving a Peugeot 406 is sure to be a very wonderful ride. It is smooth on a cruise but roars when subjected to full engine power. The seats give the driver and passengers alike the ease and comfort on a drive. Also since a Peugeot 406 is a large car, space is very generous. It always amazes others to see lots of equipment being stored inside the car.


Safety

The car has a two-star side and front protection from severe collision impact. This was back then in the 90’s. In the 2001 models, this protection was upgraded to become a three-star level. That is because the restraint systems are highly improved and overall the Peugeot 406 has a much stronger body structure. A switch that is operated by a key can turn off the front passenger area airbag to allow a child restraint facing to be also installed. The Peugeot 406 has an instrument panel that always gives correct details, providing a dependable safety check. The Peugeot 406 has standard twin airbags located in the front. Head and thorax pretensioners or side air bags and limiters of load on the frontal seatbelts also come with the Peugeot 406. The center belt located in the rear is a three point belt.

What The Critics Say

Many people have complained of the Peugeot 406 squealing brakes. But all these concerns are addressed above. Also, though there is enough protection inside the car. The Peugeot 406 also has paid great attention to the safety of pedestrians. The features inside a Peugeot 406 also need gentle handling. Brash and ham fisted individuals should be carefully handled. There are also other concerns that people found in the Peugeot 406. However, the makers did their best to address such concerns. Later people started talking about the excellence of the car. In fact, those who have bought it second hand still enjoyed the car very much.