Images: Peugeot D8 406 (1996-99)
Released in September 1996, the Peugeot D8 406 was initially available as a mid-size sedan, with wagon models following in March 1998. The front-wheel drive 406 was available with three different engines and in ST, STDT and SV editions… Read full Peugeot 406 review
Images: Peugeot D9 406 (1999-04)
Released in August 1999, the D9 406 introduced a revised range with new turbo-diesel engines (the 2′.0 HDi’ variants) and 2.0 variants with manual transmissions were fitted with the more powerful EW10 J4 engine (as opposed to the XU10J4R engine in their automatic counterparts). The Peugeot D9 406 could be identified by its higher, longer and more curved bonnet with pronounced ribbing, re-profiled bumpers with chrome trim and slimmer glass ‘diamond-effect’ headlights. Inside, the front seats were reshaped and featured a lengthened cushion for greater thigh support; sedans were also fitted with a third rear headrest.
