Test Drive Peugeot 206 Sedan since 2006 Sedan

All photos Peugeot 206 sedan since 2006

And the third world is little

Inexpensive sedans recognized favorites in the third world countries. In Russia, offers also a lot: we invited two natives of Iran, Turkish and Korean assembly cars
Iran Khodro Samand.
The car was created in the late 1990s based on Peugeot-405. The release began in 2000.
Engines: gasoline 1.6 and 1.8 l (110 and 100 hp).
Gearbox: 5-speed manual.
The configuration: Basic, EL, NORMA, LX.
Price: $ 10 95014 000.

Nissan Almera Classic
Sedan Nissan-almers Classic comes off the conveyor in Korea, which also collect the Samsung-SM3 twin.
Engine: gasoline 1.6 l (107 hp).
Transmission: Mechanical 5-speed, 4-speed automatic.
Package: PE, PE +, SE.
Price in Russia: $ 14,09018 740.

Peugeot 206 Sedan.
The model debuted with the Hatchback body in 1998. The sedan is released under license in Iran, delivered to Russia since the end of 2006.
Engines: 1.4 and 1.6 liters (75 and 110 hp).
Transmission: 5-speed mechanical, 4-speed automatic.
Required: XR, XT.
Price: 329 000463 000 rub.
($ 12 36017 400).

Renault Symbol.
Made in the Turkish city of Bursa since 1999. The car has undergone restyling in 2002, then in 2006.
Engines: gasoline 1.4 l (75,
98 hp).
Transmission: 5-speed mechanical, 4-speed automatic.
AUTHENTIQUE, Expression, Expression +.
Price: $ 11 19914 399.

All royal cavalry

The old horse of the furrow will not spoil apparently, Iran Khodroo was guided by this proverb, mastering the lerated Peugeot-405 and calling him Samad, or in our event. Indeed, proven design eliminates unpleasant surprises. Motors are unpretentious to fuel; Pendant torsion back and Mac-Fersson in front apply to unhappy ... Well, the main trump card for the buyer size!
Samand is spacious in the back, he has the right shape of the trunk. And with the road clearance of 180 mm, it will not save in front of provincial ughabs. Appearance? Well, becoming
Thinking yourself to be indulgent, pulled the handle and opened the door: a sharp plastic smell hit the nose. I could not accept him, I could not, the trip every time a visit to the household chemicals store was not delayed there; Maybe so it seemed to me that Samand was not fast enough?
We have already happened to ride on this machine, but with a 1.8-liter 8-valve motor capacity of 100 hp That Samand did not shine overclocking, but he pulled out well on the Nizakh. The reason for the re-meeting was the appearance of a modification with a new engine: at a volume of 1.6 liters, this 16-valve develops by 10 hp. more.

So, the hill will go from the alley in the gallop! Alas, the expectations were not justified. Subjectively, the car did not accelerate faster, but the confident thrust on low revolutions disappeared. The motor comes to life only after 3000 rpm, so you have to work more often to work the box of the box. By the way, he is too shifted forward, and some drivers touched the knuckles of the console.
In search of small pick-up, a hundred kilometers flew unnoticed, and I suddenly understood: Iranian almost does not strain. A good word deserves sound insulation: neither tires nor the motor nor aerodynamic noises are not annoyed to 100 km / h. The course of a pretty heavy car seems to be soft and lulling, but serious road defects do not give rise to the wheel: Samand shows a light discontent.
And if you roll to the winding path and allow you to quickly? Samand, it seems not against! The effort on the steering wheel is optimal, and the response to an attempt to adjust the course is only slightly late. Only overly heavy steering wheel earned unflattering epithets in parking maneuvers.
And what will passengers say? They are satisfied: spaces above their heads are abuse, in the shoulders are closely only three adults, strong men.
It is a pity, as a truck, Samand is not an ideal: the back of the rear seat is fixed rigidly. The official website of Iran Khodro reports: By the end of the year, 15 thousand Samandans plan to sell in Russia. I wonder if you succeed?

CLASSICS OF THE GENRE

A neighbor on the garage from afar accepted the almera classic for the Passat, and then the price was surprised at the basic car: I would have bought this just for the appearance!. Indeed, Nissan looks the most harmonious in our company, and it will certainly become for many decisive. If you have come to travel on a conventional almere, then the comparison with the classic will seem particularly interesting. The salon is designed modest and full of unfamiliar details. No wonder: For the usual name, Korean Samsung is hidden, essentially another car. Of the frank archaisms, the temperature adjustment slider. But the quality of manufacture is such that to use the stove is even more convenient than in many models with rotating handles. We have an almer classic in the configuration close to the maximum; The main difference from the remaining test machines automatic transmission. The engine for all versions is one only 1.6-liter with a CVTC phase adjustment. Overclocking, despite the machine, rather smartly thanks to the good pull on low revs. Nevertheless, the rainbow picture is retained. In the most responsible moment, the box did not want to react to the pedal to the defendant to the floor and remained at increased gear, forcing the motor to overclock the machine from 2000 rpm, and apologize to catching me. Almer Classic once was on the test (SMS, 2006, No. 8). Then experts were satisfied with sound insulation. This time the noise of tires turned out to be more persistent: it is probably the case in spikes. Evaluation of the smoothness of the trip is unchanged: it is worse than other participants in the test. The suspension makes me slow down in front of the tram paths where others pass without visible tension. Transmitted to the body and the whole road trifle.
Maybe this is a fee for a sporty character? Not at all! With increasing speed, a diagonal squabble arises, and the steering is becoming amorphous-empty. The car for all cases of almer will play with the stretch. The trunk is the most modest. And behind, how closely the mother-in-law does not go out! Upset a neighbor on the garage. When he heard about the undereded back of the rear seat, his enthusiasm completely disappeared

Large copy

The opinion of the majority (to which in this case is relating to themselves) about the appearance of the Peugeot-206 sedan, initially was low. They say, it looks strange in the photo a heavy fillet part, radically changing the progress of the hatchback. Everything has changed, it was worth it to approach the live car. Yes, this is a large-scale copy of the flagship Peugeot-607!
Interestingly, the sedanchik produces the same company Iran Khodro as Samand. But it seems that decades are separated! Peugeot is much more careful and, perhaps, will not give way to the original French hatchback. You do not have to wait for revelations in the interior of the ten-year old, but it does not give reasons for sadness.
After the first starts from the traffic light, I could not stand and climbed the vehicle. Is there a total of 75? And there is! Successfully selected gear ratios in combination with a 8-valve motor volume of 1.4 liters allowed to completely feel in a stream. The engine is happy to spin up to 5,500 rpm, the transmission switches quickly and accurately, despite the stretched moves of the lever.
On the highway 206th, almers of the classic are much softer, but inferior to Samanda. No wonder: the length of the car increased by 350 mm, so the designers equipped it with a more rigid and energy-intensive rear suspension from the 206W stationary. It is worth throwing a couple of suitcases in the trunk, the sedan becomes softer. An unexpected revelation was handling. Two hundred and sixth was always a gambling car, which allowed to drive a little faster than classmates.

We have once ever in my hands Iranian hatchback 206 (now in the salons it is not already found), too, was distinguished by a perky character. What happened to the sedan? Rentally, the steering was subjected to a serious revision and not the most successful. At speeds for 100 km / h, Peugeot begins to be nervous, it is transmitted to the driver: the car requires constant infringement. I don't want to go quickly and because the inner voice reminds: Do not forget, there is no ABS!.
True, many potential buyers are not up to high speeds: they are important to the scope and storage room. If a dealer driver will sit behind the steering wheel, the rear passenger will have to be disadvantaged. However, the situation would repeat in three other cars, whether they have a longitudinal driver's seat adjustment as generous.
The trunk of Peugeot rose in the amount by as much as 139 liters! Unlike Samanda and Almera, the backrest and the rear seat cushion are also folded here. Well, the price tag will not cause shock, even if you purchase something from the list of options or choose a powerful 110-strong version, as well as automatic transmission of the Titonik.

Do not be born beautiful

Renault symbol matured and gave way to Logan's low price niche. How to force the buyer to pay for a familiar model after seven years old, not four-digit, but five-digit amount in the notorious U.? We need changes, at least cosmetic. The updated symbol in front of you: a slightly corrected radiator grille, the front bumper, the button in the lid of the trunk moved to the corporate maturity. And all?!
Inside progress is more noticeable: rounded front panel forms have given way to more stringent lines. In general, the salon produces a solid impression, and the main driver is still comfortable. The chubby steering wheel of the optimal cross section, the mechanical box lever at hand, pleases clear selectivity. You can only find fault by the large move of the clutch pedal: Trokhan sometimes comes out with ripped.
For a person, just recovered with Almera, Renault seems to be a business class sedan. The smoothness of the stroke and the energy intensity of the suspension is simply excellent! The car completely ignores the joints and the rough coating, and before the tramways you can not slow down. Refuting the echidial assumptions, demonstrates to the same decent handling.

The symbol is unshakable when moving in a straight line, the steering wheel is reviewing and in all conditions, it saves the balance between the increased sensitivity and phlegmatic indifference. The motor also raised the mood: at a volume of 1.4 liters, he comes in good faith for work from 1500 rpm, and with 3,500 revolutions it is finally waking up and pumped to put pressure on gas, even until the limiter is triggered above 6000 revolutions.
But I'm afraid, satellites will miss past your east of your laudatory exclamations in the hope of quickly reach or at least make a halt. Troyim is extremely uncomfortable: tavern and in the shoulders, and in the knees, and the outdoor yield. But in terms of luggage transportation, a great man symbol. When the car went to our market, she could not boast the rear seat transformation, now the back is leaving.
Yes, and the trunk is rather big.
Well, what model preferred? In addition to objective indicators, there is an eternal Like Dislike. As they say, on the color, taste and smell ... But going to the car dealership, to look into the tables and check with our impressions and estimates will not be superfluous.

Iran Khodro Samand Oriental Temptation. So a lot of car for the money! Payback for the cheaper outdated design, mediocre build and materials.
Total rating of 7.5
+ Big ground clearance, good smooth course, space in the back seat.
- Uncomfortable front seat with insufficient length adjustment, severe and non-informative brake pedal, tight gear shift, modest speaker, mediocre finish.
Nissan Almera Classic looks more expensive than most classmates, but not the leader in ride disciplines and practicality.
Total rating of 7.7
+ Tractor engine, good assembly quality, solid balanced appearance.
- Close back seat, not the biggest trunk, incurred backrest, rigid suspension, empty steering wheel, noise from rolling tires.

Peugeot 206 Sedan is a practical version of the elder, but still a competitive model. Acceptable level of comfort, reasonable combination of price and quality.
Total rating of 7.8.
+ No good dynamics, clear gearbox operation, a large range of driver's seat adjustment.
- steering without feedback and digging at high speeds, no ABS, small ground clearance with long skes.
Renault Symbol is perfect for Russian roads, good for shipping. However, the modest back of the cabin and quite a high price will make many think about it.
Total rating of 7.8.
+ High smooth stroke, good sound insulation, pickup engine.
- Tesne in the back seat, mediocre overview through the salon and outer mirrors, excessively sensitive brakes.
Mikhail Gzzovsky: That's where cars for every taste: Samand is spacious and spacious, the symbol will delight manageability and comfort, Peugeot and Almera will prefer those for whom the appearance plays if it is not important, then at least not the last role.