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Progress the conservative way - Peugeot 204 Break in the (historic) test

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Created on May 21, 1966

Reading time 14min

Written by:

Günter Wiechmann

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Peugeot 204 Break Grand Luxe (1966) – rund 700 Liter Ladegut passen in den fünfsitzigen Kombi. Bei umgelegter Rückbank sind es sogar 1500

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Peugeot 204 Break (1966) – als fünftüriger Kombi

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Peugeot 204 Break Grand Luxe (1966) – Der ungewöhnlich lange Radstand macht den kleinen Kombi bequem auch für lange Reisen

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Peugeot 204 Break Grand Luxe (1966) – Grosse Ladeluke mit weit öffnender Klappe und niedriger Ladekante. Neben dem Auspuff zu erahnen: der Haltekorb des Reserverades

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Peugeot 204 Break (1966) – Premiere des Kombis im Pavillon d'Armenonville in Paris am 29. September 1965

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Peugeot 204 Break (1966) – am Genfer Autosalon 1966

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Peugeot 204 Break (1966) – Bis zu 1500 Liter fassender Laderaum mit den markanten Gehäusen der hinteren Federbeine

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Peugeot 204 (1967) – Armaturenbrett mit eigenwilligem Kombiinstrument, aber grosser Ablage

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Peugeot 204 (1967) – Tacho bis 150 km/h, die der Wagen bei günstigen Bedingungen auch erreicht, Viergang-Lenkradschaltung, Schaltschema als Aufkleber an der Windschutzscheibe

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Peugeot 204 (1967) – optionale Liegesitze

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Peugeot 204 (1967) – drehfreudiger Leichtmetall-Vierzylinder mit 1,13 Litern Hubraum und 53 PS

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Peugeot 204 (1967) – um 20° nach vorn geneigter Motor. Der Kühler empfiehlt Esso-Produkte

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Peugeot 204 (1966) - Quermotor und damit Massenkonzentration auf die Vorderachse

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Peugeot 204 (1965) - Motor, Getriebe und Achsantrieb

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Peugeot 204 (1965) - mechanischer Aufbau

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Peugeot 204 Fourgonnette Luxe (1967) – Luxus im Namen, aber nicht in der Ausstattung: der Lieferwagen

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Summary

The 204 was technically sophisticated, excellently finished and therefore not cheap. In contrast to other front-wheel drive cars, it deliberately avoided stylistic differences. As a "Break" with its harmonious estate rear end, the smallest Peugeot was not only a good deal more elegant than the saloon, but of course also considerably more spacious. This test report was correspondingly enthusiastic in 1966.

This article contains the following chapters

Body
Interior and equipment
Driving characteristics
Engine and gearbox
Conclusion
Technical data and measured values

Estimated reading time: 14min

Preview (beginning of the article)

It is said that Peugeot changes little, is conservative and by no means keen to innovate. However, with the new 204 model, which we are presenting here in its latest, anticipated form as the "Break", Peugeot has launched a car into the automotive world that - were it not for its relatively high price - could give salespeople of other models the creeps. Without extravagances and fine mechanics, but with a sensible and sober design, it offers comfort and performance in the 1100 class that many a mid-range car would long for. When assessing the 204, it is necessary to ignore the engine capacity and go into more depth, because the quality of the car is not revealed to the casual observer. Peugeot drivers appreciate this durability and quality. It will probably be some time before the entire continental automobile industry has reached the point where Peugeot is today with this 204.

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