The 106 model freshened up Peugeot's line-up, eventually becoming the maker's best-selling car. At its 1998 launch, the hatchback was available in 3 and 5-door variants with a choice of three petrol engines (1.1, 1.4, and 1.6 L) and one 1.9 L Diesel engine. In terms of engineering, the 206 was spared from sharing the older platform of the 106, having been fitted with an entirely new one. Built at the two plants in Mulhouse (France) and Ryton (UK), the 106 quickly attained popularity, mainly due to the car's hot looks, overall reliability, and affordability.
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