Peugeot 406 Coupé (97-03) - Review

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The 406 coupé's refined and dignified looks lend it mini-Ferrari status; it's good to drive, residuals are reasonably high and it compares well against its nearest competitors, the Hyundai Coupé and Toyota Celica.
3 out of 5

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2.0 is too slow

The 406 coupé's refined and dignified looks lend it mini-Ferrari status; it's good to drive, residuals are reasonably high and it compares well against its nearest competitors, the Hyundai Coupé and Toyota Celica.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    3 out of 5

    "Four engines were offered, 2.0 is the entry-level unit, which is acceptable, but can be a bit noisy..."

  • Handling

    3.5 out of 5

    "Coupes make good tourers but aren’t that well suited to town driving."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    4 out of 5

    "Bags of headroom and legroom; limo-like ride soaks up all the bumps and cossets occupants; only let..."

  • Practicality

    3 out of 5

    "Coupe has a surprisingly large boot for a two-seater - it easily accommodates a weekend's worth of..."

  • Equipment

    3 out of 5

    "Coupes have ABS, alloys, sports seats, twin airbags, elec front windows and mirrors. 2.0 has elec..."

  • Behind the wheel

    4 out of 5

    "Never less than a great drive, even in estate form, with good grip and a well controlled ride;..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    3.5 out of 5

    "Servicing is not cheap. Engines can be tricky to work on, so not one for the DIYer. Fuel economy is..."

  • Green credentials

    0 out of 5

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    3 out of 5

    "Driver and passenger airbags are standard on all models. A 1997 saloon model scored two stars (out..."

  • Reliability

    4 out of 5

    "An enviable reliability record so far – most have been maintained properly by fleet managers; the..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    0 out of 5

  • Buying used

    4 out of 5

    "Loads of choice, whether you're buying privately, at auction, from a dealer or car supermarket."

  • Selling

    3.5 out of 5

    "Plenty of them around, but well maintained cars (and especially diesels) will find buyers quickly."

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