Peugeot 206 SW (02-06) - Review

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Supermini estates are thin on the ground. Only Toyota's comically-styled Yaris Verso and Skoda's Fabia estate compete, if you're buying new. The 206SW beats them both hands down. It looks good, has stylish interiors, a good range of engines and is great fun to drive. 2.0 HDi diesel is the best engine choice, but all are competent and cheap to run.
4 out of 5

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£8,747 - £14,692

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£1,055 - £4,863

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Supermini estates are thin on the ground. Only Toyota's comically-styled Yaris Verso and Skoda's Fabia estate compete, if you're buying new. The 206SW beats them both hands down. It looks good, has stylish interiors, a good range of engines and is great fun to drive. 2.0 HDi diesel is the best engine choice, but all are competent and cheap to run.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    3.5 out of 5

    "Engines are refined and nicely powerful - the 2.0 offers strong performance, and the 2.0 HDi diesel..."

  • Handling

    3.5 out of 5

    "Agile handling and a comfortable ride that is gentle but direct. The steering is light and accurate..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    3.5 out of 5

    "The seats are voluptuous and spongy making it comfortable, although springy. Head and legroom are..."

  • Practicality

    4 out of 5

    "The extra length boot is a good shape and means that this comparatively small estate is actually..."

  • Equipment

    3 out of 5

    "Base models are spartan but the others get a decent level of kit. CD player on most cars, air-con..."

  • Behind the wheel

    3 out of 5

    "Some feel that the driver's seat is too high giving an awkward position, combined with pedals that..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    4 out of 5

    "Enjoys long service intervals, competitive insurance and a frugal range of engines plus its..."

  • Green credentials

    4.5 out of 5

    "206 is an environmentally friendly model. With an average of 149 g/km CO2 across the model line-up,..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    3.5 out of 5

    "Decent crash test results and twin airbags - side airbags are optional on lower spec models."

  • Reliability

    3.5 out of 5

    "Tends to be mechanically durable and old Peugeots have a reputation for lasting well, but it will..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    3.5 out of 5

    "There are plenty of deals to be had across the range, but dealers have less Sews to sell so you..."

  • Buying used

    2.5 out of 5

    "The SW is a stylishly practical small estate with useful extra load space – but with few around,..."

  • Selling

    4 out of 5

    "An ever popular used buy means it should be easy to sell on."

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