Description and history of generations Peugeot 100 series

Peugeot 104 (1972-1988)

Peugeot 104 - passenger city miniature car (A-segment), one of the first European «supermini», produced by the French automaker «Peugeot» from 1972 to 1988. Since 1983, it was produced in parallel with the subcompact «Peugeot 205». Designed by French Italian designer Paolo Martin. First there was a four-door sedan, since 1974 a three-door hatchback, and since 1976 a five-door hatchback. The length of the four- and five-door body was 3600 mm, width 1520 mm and height 1391 mm. The three-door body was 3283 mm long, 1520 mm wide and 1340 mm high. For all the time, about 1.6 million cars were produced.

The engines were only gasoline four-cylinders, located transversely in front with front-wheel drive. In total there were four modifications with a volume of 1.0 liters (954 cm³, XV, 45 hp), 1.1 liters (1124 cm³, XW, 50/57 hp), 1.2 liters (1219 cm³, XZ, 66 hp) and 1.4 liters (1360 cm³, XY, 72 hp). The gearbox was a four-speed manual and was located in the engine crankcase in an oil pan and used engine oil.

In July 1976, the model was restyled, the production of the sedan was discontinued, and a five-door hatchback appeared instead. The rear lights were changed, and the engines were also modified. In 1978, they carried out a second restyling - increased headlights and a radiator grill, and also began to produce a cheaper three-door hatchback with only two front seats for commercial use. In 1980 there was a third update which was minor. In 1982, the headlights were reduced, the radiator grille and taillights were changed, in which reversing lights were built in, the amount of chrome was reduced. In 1983, production was greatly reduced, since «Peugeot 205», the car stopped being exported and remained only for the French market.

Peugeot 106 (1991-2003)

Peugeot 106 - urban miniature car (A-segment), produced from 1991 to 2003 by the French automobile company «Peugeot». It was introduced in Europe in September 1991. The body was only a three- or five-door hatchback with a length of 3564 mm, a width of 1590 mm and a height of 1369 mm. After the update in 1996, the dimensions of the body increased - the length became 3678 mm, the width was 1594 mm and the height was 1380 mm. The curb weight was 790-950 kg. Over 12 years of production, about 2.8 million cars were built.

The engine is located transversely in front with a drive to the front wheels only. At the end of 1992, all carburetor models were replaced with injection ones. Petrol engines were four-cylinder 1.0 liter (954 cm³, TU9K/TU9ML, 45-50 hp), 1.1 liters (1124 cm³, TU1K/TU1M/TU1ML/TU1JP, 50-60 hp), 1.3 liters (1294 cm³, TU2J2L, 98 hp), 1.4 liters (1360 cm³, TU3K/TU3M/TU3FJ2/TU3JP, 75-95 hp) and 1.6 liters (1587 cm³, TU5J2/TU5JP/TU5J4, 88-118 hp). Diesel engines were two models of 1.4 liters (1360 cm³, TUD3Y, 51 hp) and 1.5 liters (1527 cm³, TUD5Y, 58 hp). The transmission is a five-speed manual or three-speed automatic.

In 1995, an electric version was released called «106 Electrique». Nickel-cadmium batteries were used with a 15 hp engine. The maximum speed was 90 km / h, the cruising range was 100 km.

In July 1996, the car was seriously updated. Body dimensions have been increased (see above), began to install airbags for the driver and passenger, the external design was also redesigned. January 1996 «Peugeot 106» formed the basis of an almost identical in appearance and size «Citroën Saxo».

There was also a high performance model called «106 Rallye» with an engine with a maximum power of 118 hp.

Peugeot 107 (2005-2014)

Peugeot 107 - the third generation of a miniature city car (A-segment), which was produced from June 2005 to July 2014. Developed jointly by companies «PSA Peugeot Citroën» And «Toyota». These companies have a car called «Citroën C1» And «Toyota Aygo» respectively, and has the same chassis, interior, front doors, windshield, as well as a similar design. All three vehicles were produced in a joint venture «Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile Czech» (TPCA), located in Kolín, Czech Republic. It was produced only in a hatchback body with three or five doors, 3430 mm long, 1630 mm wide and 1470 mm high. The curb weight was 800-880 kg. In total, about 740 thousand cars were produced, which is almost 4 times less than its predecessor «Peugeot 106».

The engine is located transversely in front, front-wheel drive. Gasoline engine three-cylinder in-line 1.0 liter (998 cm³, 1KR-FE) 70 hp, having 4 valves per cylinder and multipoint fuel injection. There was also one 1.4-liter four-cylinder diesel (1398 cm³, DLD-414 HDi, SOHC) 54 hp, having two valves per cylinder and turbocharging «BorgWarner KP35». Gearbox five-speed manual or semi-automatic.

In February 2009, the car received an update. The front bumper, wheel linings, interior design were changed, and the engines were also improved - fuel consumption was reduced from 4.6 to 4.5 liters per 100 kilometers. In 2012, the second update was carried out. The hood, front bumper and grille have undergone a change, as well as minor changes in the cabin.

European Committee «Euro NCAP» twice conducted crash tests to determine the safety of the car - in 2005 and 2012, the results of which are shown in the tables below.

Peugeot 108 (2014-present time)

Peugeot 108 - continuation of the line of miniature city cars (A-segment), which began to be released from July 2014 to the present. It was first shown to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2014. Still uses the same platform with «Citroën C1» And «Toyota Aygo», which are produced at the same plant in the Czech Republic. Body in the form of a three- or five-door hatchback with a length of 3475 mm, a width of 1615 mm and a height of 1460 mm. The curb weight was 915 kg.

The engine is traditionally located in front transversely with front wheel drive. The engines were only 1.0-liter gasoline three-cylinder in-line (998 cm³, 1KR-FE) 70 hp and 1.2 liters (1199 cm³, EB2DT, turbo) 82 hp. The gearbox is five-speed manual or five-speed robotic.

In 2018, the car was updated, which affected only the interior, without external changes.

Currently, the main classmates and competitors of the Peugeot 108, in addition to the Citroën C1 and Toyota Aygo, are cars VAZ -1111, Chevrolet Spark, Chery Kimo, Daewoo Matiz, Fiat Panda, Hyundai Eon, Ford Ka, Kia Picanto, Lifan 320, Mitsubishi i, Opel Adam, Opel Karl, Renault Twingo, Suzuki Splash, Tata Nano and Volkswagen up!.

Peugeot 108, 2015 year, side view

Peugeot 108, 2015 year, interior

Peugeot 108, rear seats