1997 PEUGEOT 306 Cabriolet 2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (135 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Peugeot scored an important success on the European compact segment with the 306 when it launched it in 1993, and, four years later, it refreshed the lineup with the so-called Phase 2. That’s its way of calling the facelift.

The 306 was available with five types of bodyworks available for those times, from a three- and five-door hatchback to a sedan, a station wagon, and a cabriolet. All of them received a new front fascia that resembled the 406, which was also a successful model.

Designed to be a low-budget convertible, the 306 Cabrio was more than just a young-oriented vehicle. It was a leisure one, excellent for the French Riviera and also for in-city usage. The redesigned front bumper sported two round fog lamps in the apron, flanking the oval-shaped lower grille, while the upper one placed between the headlights was interrupted by the carmaker’s badge. At the back, the smoked lenses over the reversing lamps took their inspiration from the tuning trend, which significantly grew in the mid-’90s.

Inside, there was still room enough for two passengers at the front while the rear ones had to handle the situation with care due to insufficient legroom for grown-ups. Yet, children could sit there with no real difficulties.

Under the hood, Peugeot introduced a choice of five new, Euro3 engines. Only two of them were available with an automatic transmission.