An iconic miniature of the French city car
This green 1998 Peugeot 206 XT Premium sedan from Norev faithfully represents one of the most popular cars in France. Reproduced in a rectangular box, this miniature perfectly captures the essence of this model that influenced an entire generation of French motorists.
A true collector's item for French car enthusiasts, this miniature replica demonstrates Norev's expertise in reproducing iconic vehicles from our automotive heritage.
Characteristics of the miniature
- Model: Peugeot 206 sedan XT Premium
- Brand: Peugeot
- Year: 1998
- Scale: 1/43rd
- Color: Green
- Manufacturer: Norev
- Protective case included: Yes (rectangular case)
The Peugeot 206: the French city car revolution
Launched in September 1998 , the Peugeot 206 succeeded the legendary 205 with the ambition of reconquering the city car segment. Developed under the direction of Gérard Welter, this new generation is distinguished by its more rounded and modern lines, signed by the designer Pininfarina. The XT Premium sedan version then represented the top of the range of the 206 family, offering particularly careful equipment for the time.
The original vehicle is characterized by its elegant three-box body , its almond-shaped front lights and its spacious interior despite its compact dimensions. Powered by high-performance petrol and diesel engines, the 206 saloon seduced with its versatility and driving pleasure, qualities that quickly made it a European commercial success.
This Peugeot 206 would become one of the best-selling French cars of its time, with more than 8 million units produced worldwide, thus confirming the excellence of French automotive design.
Peugeot: two centuries of automotive innovation
Founded in 1810 by Jean-Pierre and Jean-Frédéric Peugeot, the lion brand began its automotive adventure in 1889. At the end of the 1990s, when the 206 was launched, Peugeot already had a solid reputation in the city car segment, building on the phenomenal success of the 205, which had saved the company in the 1980s.
The 206's creation coincided with a period of renewal for the Sochaux-based manufacturer. Under the leadership of the PSA group, Peugeot focused on technological innovation and design to recapture the European market. The 206 perfectly embodies this philosophy, combining Italian style and French craftsmanship, positioning the brand as a major player in the modern European automotive industry.
The 206 anecdote: when Hollywood took over the French lion
The Peugeot 206 owes part of its global fame to its spectacular appearance in Gérard Krawczyk's 2000 film "Taxi 2" . Although the hero Daniel drives a 406, it is a 206 CC (cabriolet-coupé) that steals the show in several memorable action scenes. This cinematic exposure significantly contributed to establishing the 206's dynamic and modern image among the general public.
Beyond cinema, the 206 quickly became a social phenomenon . It represented access to the automobile for a whole generation of young French drivers in the 2000s. Its silhouette became so familiar that it became an integral part of the French urban landscape, to the point of being affectionately nicknamed "the little lioness" by its owners.
Perhaps the most notable anecdote remains its domination of the French market: in 2002, the Peugeot 206 became the best-selling car in France , even dethroning Renault models on their own territory. This performance symbolizes the attachment of the French to their national manufacturers and confirms the genius of the Sochaux teams for creating cars that perfectly matched the expectations of the time.
Even today, seeing a 206 on French streets immediately evokes this golden age of French motoring, when creativity and pragmatism combined to create vehicles that were both beautiful and affordable.
Complete your collection of French model cars
This Peugeot 206 XT Premium sedan naturally finds its place at the heart of a collection dedicated to French model cars . It harmonizes perfectly with other emblematic models of French production, creating a coherent whole which traces the evolution of our automobile industry.
Passionate collectors of Peugeot model cars will particularly appreciate this version, which ideally complements the other models in the Sochaux manufacturer's range. It blends harmoniously with both classic model cars and modern models , illustrating the stylistic continuity of the lion brand.
This Norev reproduction will appeal to both experienced collectors and novices wishing to start a thematic collection around French sedans . Its 1/43 scale makes it perfectly compatible with all 1/43 model cars , thus facilitating the creation of a coherent diorama representative of French automobiles from the 1990s and 2000s.
