1999 Peugeot 206 Review - With Richard Hammond

[@XenonLxx]

Poor hammond, back then he didn't know he's reviewing a future classic that's about to become one of the best selling cars of the world and will still be on the roads in swarms 20 years later. I love my 2.0 HDI sport trim three door in rogue red.

[@jodizzyfilms3490]

Fact

[@jodizzyfilms3490]

Fact

[@tony.m7396]

Laughs in TDi

[@mikenewbold1699]

no they were shit and you never see them anymore even thought they sold 200k in uk

[@XenonLxx]

@@mikenewbold1699 there's literally more than 10 206s just on my block I'm not even in a major city, you're talking out of your ass. Also GG responding to a three year old comment, I have a 206 RC now.

[@dzenan9331]

Just bought my 1st car 3 days ago, a black 2004 Peugeot 206 in great condition, 1.4 HDI with between 240-245k km on clock, it was well cared. I really love that small thing.

[@murongxiaoxiaolovetrade]

bought that same one 2 years ago as my 1st car except it was light gray and it's lovely

[@flori5548]

God knows how Hammond hated that car so much. It still looks amazing today, came in various engine sizes, body shapes (the CC and SW invented an entire segment!) and trim levels. As RC it went like crazy and even the smaller engines handled nimbly...all reasonably priced. That’s how they managed to sell almost 8 million units!

[@pdebie1982]

Owned a 206 1.6 16v and it was my favourite car ever.

[@panagiotist47]

@@pdebie1982 yes it's my first car the 1.6 16v 110hp second hand and i love it

[@amir1836]

I have a 1.4 litre version worked for 5 years in IRAN. It handles pretty good and looks better than what you had in Europe but in terms of quality it has become worse nowadays because the ECU of Iranian 206s is slightly different from what you have in Europe.

[@magnuswalker7957]

The 206 has certainly stood the test of time much better than Hammond.

[@leogen8879]

Cmon, man. Both the 206 and Hammond are still cute!!!

[@calzone1233]

I’ve got a 2004 1.1l version and it is still holding out extremely well

[@julienbee3467]

Not too sluggish ?

[@crech6549]

still working fine?

[@calzone1233]

@@crech6549 My comment aged like milk, Had a few issues with it, coolant leaked, head gasket went and paid for it all to be fixed. after this it completely lost all power on a roundabout and wouldn’t turn on

[@Commentator541]

@@julienbee3467 It is positively quick, just not over 40mph, but around town it is absolutely fast.

[@Mmvdm94]

I have a 16 year old 206 1.6 litre .. still going strong..

[@tommillard4193]

I've got a 2005 one coming today

[@roykiller123]

This car is expensive to fix but without a doubt they sure are going strong

[@kieranarmstrong8200]

Mines 21 year old now and still going strong

[@freakonaleash2225]

My 206 1.4 is 17 yrs old and still Kicking Well 👍👊💪

[@gerasimger15]

I have a 20 year old 206 xs 1.0 still good

[@fiestasiphil]

I passed my driving test in a 2004 peugoet 206 and i have to say it was a rather nice car to drive im a ford man but always going to have a soft spot for the 206 and now they are super cheap to buy

[@parsaesteky]

fiestasiphil my parents got one for my birthday. No, ON the day I was born, so it means a lot to me, I have been with it for my whole life.

[@rubenbraekman4515]

Me and mom both daily a 1999 206 with the 1,1litre engine and we both have a soft spot for it and love it 😚

[@warriorharj79]

Awesome, still have it?

[@rubenbraekman4515]

@@warriorharj79 yeep my mom has the 5 door hatch and I have the SW estate

[@warriorharj79]

@@rubenbraekman4515 awesome, I love this car! Hopefully I can get one as my first car.

[@rubenbraekman4515]

@@warriorharj79 cool man! If you're lucky and the previous owner didn't drive the snot out of it it'll be a pretty dang reliable unit, mine has 170k km's now 😛

[@warriorharj79]

@@rubenbraekman4515 sick.

[@Logiman111]

205 was actually an in-house design. Only the cabriolet was designed by Pininfarina.

[@scottirvine121]

Aged well I think, I had a 2004 206 GTI and personally quite enjoyed it other than replacing headlight bulbs every few months. Fun and nippy little car with good interior

[@maxfactor4209]

I had a 206 1.6 16valve manual 5 doors....it was awesome

[@Michelle_Schu-blacka]

This is all sorts of memories. The Peugeot 106, Men and Motors and pre-mad-Top-Gear Richard Hammond.

[@programmingwithtech2298]

206 looked , looks , and will look so cute

[@kieranarmstrong8200]

I am 17 and I have a 1.1 1999 206 and if it’s not exciting I’m excited to own a exciting car

[@Vemppu_Lutku]

I have the 206 2.0 sw gti, quite a nice sporty thing

[@volt8684]

One of best selling cars in Europe. Read Hammonds biography’s. Completely in love with himself. Could he even see over the wheel. Check how many 15yr plus ones of these on the road and the best ever gti’s. Some people just want a car that does. These do. Volume = readily available spares, no rust shame british cars didnt learn the French way of metal treatment. These are the peoples cars

[@thomasnielsen8904]

I disagree I own a Peugeot 206 1,4 diesel I love my car

[@minstrelofMir]

2.0ltr turbo totaly better drive

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

@@minstrelofMir I've tuned up my 1.4 and boy it makes a difference. Once turbo kicks in, that is.

[@mindspinn311]

Imagine if Pininfarina had been commissioned to design the 206.

[@thepurdychannel8866]

Isn't there a roland garros edition in green with full leather and plush carpets

[@HugoParedes]

I had a 206 1.4 XS from 2000. And, unlike what Hammond says, the interior rattled a lot! As soon as I took mine from the dealer (it was brand new) it was very noisy. Had to put a lot of foam around the car to reduce some of the noise. But it looked apart. It was, to me, the best looking small car.

[@richardkmoch2208]

got a 1998 1.4l petrol, it flies like a rocket when you step on it

[@rm617]

The 1.6 Engine is really nice .

[@panagiotist47]

Yes light weight,fast for its 110hp,good braking and good handling

[@rm617]

@@panagiotist47 good car to own in Europe

[@Chapps1941]

I had a 307 180 Sport and it was a fantastic car. I could punt that into a corner alarmingly fast car. I know people that had tge 206 GTI and were similarly happy with them I think Hammond was just espousing English prejudices. Btw, I'm 🇦🇺 I love 🇨🇵 & 🇩🇪 for their cars. And BMW & Ducati my fave bikes. Special mention to Yamaha

[@Commentator541]

My parents bought one new when it came out. I remember it being absolutely gorgeous. This review is completely out of touch. And it was great fun to drive, economical, and as all french cars, easy to break down, which it did, many times over, but was also easy to repair. Him praising the "non" rattly interior? Compared to the 205 maybe, but boy was it rattly. Only the seats were good.

[@wrightpcs]

Which engine did you have would you recommend it as first car

[@berni9977]

206s Rocks !

[@amirabaskhani5435]

thank god this car is quite different from other Peugeots. it`s not great as a golf but still better than Yaris or Hyundai's hatchbacks

[@tony.m7396]

The 206 isn’t a bad car. It’s genuinely not the best, Hammond is right about the 1.4 engine, the ugly side skirts and whole rear end, and he’s right about how it’s never gonna live up to the 205. But theyre good at being a small car. It’s brilliant on a backroad with the least body roll on any car I’ve driven (only counting stock suspension), there is nothing wrong with the front end at all, and if m&m gave Hammond some diesels to try out he’d have loved it. DV6 engine is chocolate and god awful to work on, but chop back box n put a stage 1 n some nice wheels on a 206 1.6hdi it’ll be great fun till it’s impounded

[@navsaini7243]

Ha ha ha can't stop laughing,look at him and his suit. Starting a new job.

[@connore08]

Best car in the world no doubt

[@timjones6887]

I love my 2004 206 1.6 16V Roland Garros.

[@ramadanyahya5766]

Nice one

[@carig121]

The 205 design was in fact an in house one, Pininfarina was just competing against Peugeot designers and lost, ending only making the convertible version.

[@derekhallows9479]

Richard was a dapper looking young man..

[@tuzziseb588]

I have the option for buy a 206 1.6 in Sydney with 200km only one owner ... what you recommend me? I buy?

[@HUNKragor]

Depends on price

[@VadiaRotor]

what's the music at 2:15 ? something Irish. Anybody knows the name?

[@computersviva5217]

Modify air intake through that air cabin intake maybe a turbo radiator

[@minstrelofMir]

has hasant got a turbo on the desil 2.0ltr then..if he did he wouldant complain ,and dont forget the engine lasts forever..and 55-75mpg wins it for me...8,3milion sold (maybe more,im not sure when that was said)

[@mrdaykurutakuchannel]

My cousin had this too when i was a kid.

[@scuffediceposeidon9178]

May and Hammond looked so British in 1999. Now they just look old

[@CriticalDolling]

whats the name of the song at 2:16?

[@dominicedwards-wilds4333]

Adicto darude sandstorm

[@rubin.b2783]

Why do you want to listen to that shit?

[@sleinzer2302]

The Diddly Dudes - Fiddley Doodley

[@grimsville2501]

Skrillex - bangerang

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

Hamster doesn't know what is coming to him yet. Many years of upgraded Top Gear, becoming a millionaire and then progressing to Grand Tour. Meanwhile, sounding humble and boring, whilst wearing an oversized suit.

[@Madsstuff]

I dunno.. I rag my 206 around and have a grin in my face the whole time.

[@maxfactor4209]

OMG, I cant believe this is hamster

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

Neither does he.

[@mindspinn311]

He did lots of M&M

[@bobmiddleton7038]

i have just bought a peugeot 206 diesel . its a 1994 car . the clock and radio light above the 4 way flashes are very dim but i cant find a swith to make it brighter can anyone help please

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

You mean 2004, obviously.

[@jeff4362]

@@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040 Unless he mistakenly refers to 106 instead?

[@sdfsdf23232dsfsdf]

Hammond was so wrong about this. Just goes to show that motoring journalists often don’t understand what the public needs to know in these reviews.

[@massoud1991]

Is his coat big for him or this video is just old?

[@amiralizargarinejad9698]

This car is so popular in Iran

[@losmeets98]

I don't understand what he meant with the rear foglight being protected in a crash?

[@user-ui1vb2pb6g]

+louis smeets In the event of a very slow moving collision for example in stop-start traffic (which happens alot more than you would think with so many cars end to end) then the light would reseed into the bodywork to avoid the light getting smashed from a low speed collision

[@losmeets98]

Joe c I wonder how effective that turned out to be ;p

[@user-ui1vb2pb6g]

probably not very effective, its a feature designed for a very specific situation xD

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

Looks exactly my Pug, colour and else.

[@mirandakerman3573]

I'm getting one for my first car good decision?

[@Chabarnacle]

Your comment is a month old, so maybe you've made your decision since then, but if not I'll tell you what I think about it after 4 years of owning a 1998 1.6 XS : - In terms of reliability, watch out for the head gasket which has a tendency to leak both outside and inside the engine, if it leaks before 120k miles / 200k km then you can suppose that the owner used to push the car while the engine was still cold. There are plenty of documented signs to recognize a blown head gasket, and while the piece itself doesn't cost much at all, you have to take out half of the engine to change it, and that costs a lot. Watch out for the rear axle as well, both wheels should face straight ahead, and not look bent and form a triangle. The 206 and the other Peugeots of this era used a funny rear axle system that while funny to drive, was also unreliable in the long run. The clutch also has a tendency to give up way earlier than expected, mine had to be changed right when I got the car at 65k miles / 112k km, though I assume that's because it was mostly driven in the city for 20 years. I'm now reaching 90k miles / 150k km with it and apart from the clutch, it has had none of the other issues. Apart from that, it's a pretty simple car which shouldn't be much trouble if properly serviced and maintained. Avoid the 1.1 petrol, 1.4 diesel and 1.6 diesel if you can, the 1.1 is just super weak and the two diesels have some reliability problems. The 1.9d diesel is completely outdated noisy and slow but bulletproof, and finally the 1.4 1.6 petrol and 2.0 diesel are the best engines on this car. The 2.0 petrol is a shit ton of fun but it might not be a good pick for a first car, and the fuel consumption is on the level of a modern day V6 sedan. Electrical problems. Mine doesn't have any because it's a 1998 model with old school electronics, and by that I mean that it just doesn't have much of them. But if you get a 2002+ model, then it will be multiplexed (instead of using 50 cables for 50 functions, the car will use 1 cable for 50, you can see where this is going). Most of the electronics of this era sucked, and had funny bugs like your left indicator suddenly being replaced by the horn. The only desirable advantage of the 2002+ models, apart from the fact that they're newer, is that the electronics allow you to check the real time fuel consumption. Apart from that, they aren't really any better than the older models. - Handling. Let me put it this way : anyone you hear who says they have crashed in a roundabout at 20 kmh and this is the worst handling car ever, must be the worst drivers in the world. Mine's a 1998 model so it should technically be one of the most imbalanced 206s out there, and it still drives like a train. I find it way smoother to drive than my parents' Opels, my sister's Nissan, and the Clio 4 I learned to drive on. - Now for what I personally don't like about it : It badly needs a 6th gear for the highway, but the engine bay was too small for that and it would have hurt the turning radius. The dashboard plastics tend to reflect on the windshield when it's sunny. The front left jamb is huge and creates a blind spot right in front of the car, be mindful of that, I've had a few scares. The petrol engines, by today's standards, drink way too much in comparison with what they deliver. I do regret not having the ability to watch the real time fuel consumption, as those petrol engines are tricky to understand. I've had some squeaks and rattles mostly due to the aging plastic, and in some parts of the car where the plastic rubs with metal. It can be easily fixed with some well hidden tape though. The value of this car is way up at least in France, where you simply can't get a diesel model for less than 4k €, so at least here it does sell for more than what it's actually worth.

[@mirandakerman3573]

@@Chabarnacle thank you for that and I haven't yet I failed my test and Saturday is my 2nd test so hopefully by then and I can have a further thinking to do. Thank you so much for that it has made me think a lot more.

[@Chabarnacle]

@@mirandakerman3573 You're welcome and good luck on your next test !

[@mirandakerman3573]

@@Chabarnacle thank you

[@Chabarnacle]

@@mirandakerman3573 So yeah it's a good first car but unfortunately, I don't think it still is the no-brainer that it used to be a few years ago. It's a 20 years old car after all, you might be able to find better deals with newer cars

[@forzahorizon4534]

Tell me someone i have Peugeot 206 2001 version 1.4 75hp the top speed ??

[@evilmario6061]

Beginnings of the goatee...

[@ImEpicc]

Tomorrow buying 206 2.0hdi wish me luck

[@berni9977]

They are great cars I had one once and in 7 years the only problem i had was a puncture..

[@ImEpicc]

@@berni9977 Oooo great news, Ye I'm planning on lowering it rear torsion bars that are new for me :D

[@danielgriffiths2947]

And now these cars are one of the biggest boy racers 😂

[@jeff4362]

S814 OAC, registered Sep 1998, tax due 1 Jan 2011 S748 OAC, registered Sep 1998, tax due 1 Dec 2014

[@wilsonm6839]

The 206 looks like a bloody truck compared to Richard

[@GECKOZFTW]

God knows what it looks like when he stands next to a Range Rover

[@fruitpunch5260]

It doesn't look as resolved as the 205 but it's not bad really

[@speedmk5734]

Holy shit that's Hammond?

[@adamwoodward2003]

oh yeah it was only 9 years old

[@georgeelmerdenbrough6906]

I haven't seen a Peugeot in the States since the eighties and they were rattle traps then . Citroens never sold well here nor did Renault even when allied with American Motors .

[@damilolaakanni]

One Renault was sold in the US in the 80's, albeit in small numbers. It was called the "Le Car" for some weird reason.

[@georgeelmerdenbrough6906]

@@damilolaakanni Yes , I remember them but it was a niche car

[@zaphodbeeblebrox6627]

BLOODY HELL ! Where the hell did he pick up that suit .. War on want? Hair by B&Q. He really hadn’t got his act together at that point in his career.

[@HUNKragor]

And those seal rings What was he thinking

[@DarrenVelSatis]

✗ Untaxed Tax due: 1 January 2011

[@stuarthandley7102]

year 2000 206 1.6 engine 160 thousand on clock still going strong shut up hammond

[@mindspinn311]

6:15 wow 😢

[@tommillard4193]

Wonder where that exact car is rn 🤔

[@s3bbyg457]

Baked bean cans

[@Blade_Runner_79]

I am confused, why does he continue to refer to Iran as Persia?

[@Blade_Runner_79]

Correction, he was saying "Peugeot" throughout the video lol

[@djmips]

@@Blade_Runner_79 They do make the 206 in Iran these days!

[@ShirleyTucker-u3w]

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[@Blade_Runner_79]

Iran should have plenty of money from oil in which to start their own automotive industry and design and create cars more in keeping with their needs rather than Outsourcing generally crappy and subpar quality French cars that are at least boring and more seriously unsafe! If they were smart they would have taken over the Holden car manufacturing from Australia and continue to build and refine it's great designs, with large luxurious cars, sports cars, and everything in between. This reminds me of when Eastern Europe used to license and build crappy Fiats because they lacked the ability to make a decent car themselves, and predictably also couldn't build a decent Fiat which is saying a lot about their lack of production ability. Iran could build a car that could be sold throughout the Middle East where gas is plentiful and the distances are vast, if they had bought Holden and built big beautiful Caprices and coupes and also the very popular commodore and made cars that would compete with a Corvette in a modern version of the Monaro, it would have been a very profitable business indeed! So sickening to see money from this crappy design eventually ending up with the holders of the automotive make back in France. Even Iran deserves better than that.

[@dickn.ormous1064]

Seriously,you don't have a clue;French car are not unsafe at all.In fact, Renault cars have impeccable scores in crash tests and Citroen till the 90's had the greatest suspension technology which offered impeccable roadholding and active safety.Get your facts straight.

[@owen_magneticblue2108]

Sounds like outdated nonsense to me

[@Blade_Runner_79]

@@owen_magneticblue2108 in what way?

[@hamidreza3688]

I'm from Iran and your arguments are all valid. The thing is, mullahs regime is too busy obeying their masters, being CCP and Russian gov. They do anything to defend their master's interests. Nowadays Chinese crappy and unreliable cars are overpriced and sold throughout the country. Along with Peugeot 206 still in production!

[@blarkdexture8899]

The Hamster!

[@amirmohammadabbasian3091]

ایران سال 1401 و قیمت پژو 206 و 207 بیشتر از 300میلیون تومان

[@therickman1990]

The 206 is a horrid car, it's cheaply made with loads of plastic, interior roadnoise is insane, it rattles and is unreliable

[@kianrahnama6625]

This stupid car is still producing in Iran. Can u believe that? Love from IRAN.

[@steven_mkn]

darn he's boring here

[@sirreaper1238]

Ah yes Hammond, as clueless as ever, he’s reviews are about as useless as trying to use a rock as a flotation device.

[@yunglemonakis]

Mine will see life for another week and then they will break it for me to buy a vw

[@adamwoodward2003]

my grandad had a 206 SW he had it for about 3 years then literally all of the electrics stopped working heater windows radio wipers electric locking system even the light on the back of the sun visors then somebody ran into the back of it thank God I hate Peugeot's Citroen's are cool though

[@amwap12]

same car. psa Peugeot citreon group.

[@nzuncovered1845]

Maybe the battery was flat. Duh

[@hrisalek]

it's a cheap boring plastic for women.

[@СергейЛавров-ю9й]

Александър чо это ты дешёвый и унылый. Наверное какой-то японовод или немцовод

[@grxcels4405]

It’s just fucking horrible. It’s so ugly.

[@skittlesbutwithchocolatein2274]

its a great looking terrible car

[@ash7990]

Rover 200/25 better