Peugeot and Citroen (being two parts of the same company) make up the second largest European carmaker. Peugeot has been in the motor industry for over a hundred years and now makes cars and vans for both consumer and trade use. The company has been a keen participant in motorsport for many years, producing cars for Rallying and Touring Car racing along with a few years providing Formula 1 teams with engines. Peugeot has always been at the forefront of innovation with industry firsts such as self-regenerating particulate filters that reduce exhaust pollution and the first car with front electric sliding doors.

The 206 was released in 1998 in oder to superseed the 205. The 206 comes in 3 door hatchback, 5 door hatchback and 2 door cabriolet body styles.

The 206 GTI was released in 1999 and is capable of 130 mph.