PEUGEOT 206 GTi

FRENCH LION TO SET NEW HOT HATCH STANDARDS WITH 206 GTi

 French flair, combined with an overall investment of 6.3 billion francs and 196 weeks of intense development, resulted in the new Peugeot 206, topped by the 206 GTi, one of the most competent hot hatch packages ever.

The French Lion sets new standards in the hotly contested small performance segment by introducing the 206 GTi, a package with exceptional styling, combining power, comfort and safety with sportiness and efficiency at an affordable price.

Aimed at the fashion conscious pleasure seeker, both young and old, the 206 GTi brings with it a level of desirable sportiness, pureness and enthusiasm, coupled to the status and exclusivity already associated with the French marque.

The appeal of the 206 GTi will be due to Peugeot’s traditionally acknowledged dynamic and safety qualities, as well as its quality and performance. Aesthetic qualities form one of the leading purchasing criteria in the South African performance car segment.

The exterior design of the 206 GTi is very futuristic, and reminds one of a concept car with an aggressive stance. The large lower air-intake, the flowing lines, and the rounded rear end confirm its sporty nature. The 206 was voted France’s “Most beautiful car of the year.”

The interior strikes perfect balance between sport and comfort. Aluminium pedals, gear lever knob and door handles create a racy feel, rounded off by soft combinations of leather, suede and braided velour.  

Life with the 206 GTi will be a pleasant experience, obtained through items such as an automatic climate control system, built-in sound system with stalk control on the steering column as well as a remote screen display, and automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor.

Top-class performance is derived from Peugeot’s EW10 J4 engine, with four valves per cylinder, 1997cc that produces 99kW at 6000rpm, and a maximum torque of 190Nm at 4100rpm. This propels the 206 GTi to a maximum speed of 210km/h, and 0-100km/h in 8,4 seconds. Power is transmitted via a 5-speed manual transmission.  

The 206 GTi is an extremely safe car, featuring Peugeot’s traditional active safety trademarks – great suspension and dynamic handling capabilities. Additional safety features include front airbags, side airbags and side-impact protection beams. The 206 GTi boasts ABS power assisted brakes.  

The Peugeot 206 GTi will be available at all Peugeot dealers countrywide. The price of R125 000 includes a 1 year unlimited mileage warranty, and service intervals are every 30 000km.

All in all, the new Peugeot 206 GTi has all the right ingredients to provide owners with unrivalled pleasure in every department.