Page 1 of 4 Let's not start off with fancy introductions, vague analogies of questionable relevance to the subject at hand, and other wanky journalistic techniques. Jamming a large engine into a small body to gain a performance advantage is a technique as old as the car itself. In fact, you can find much the same power and torque in the larger Pug 406. But in two litre guise, the 406 weighs in at 1315kg, while the teeny 206 tips the scales at 1050kg. The 206 attracts attention wherever it goes.
People smile and wave, others stare in wonderment.
It's a happy car, in the way of the smiling front face of the Mazda MX5. It's a shape that has zest, character - and practicality. The benefits that flow from that stature can be felt in headroom, the seats' high hip points and the airy feel within.