Peugeot derivatives of the 70s and 80s

Our journey through time in search of the origins of derivatives began in 1938. 202 Peugeot ... We arrived in 1962 with Break the van and, above all, with 403 pickup which were depopulated in France, Europe and French Africa, we continue until the XNUMXs.

Peugeot 404 U7, U8 and U10 variants

The heavy Leone offering with a payload of 8 to 10 quintals, in addition to the 403 range, in 1967 with 404 в pickup options U8 and U10... They are also very popular in the African continent and in the rural areas of France, where some of them may be found even today. Still in the 404 range, from 1971 to 1972 glazed vans U7 and U8.

Minibus development, from 204 to 304

However, the French company continued to produce in the light van segment as well. 204 Van, also derived from the Break version of the car, had one door on each side, two seats, a useful volume of 1,5 cubic meters and a load capacity of 375 kg.

In 1973, a diesel engine appeared, and in 74 its power increased to 410 kg. However, in 1976, as a result of serious restyling, the 204 model (born as a car in 1965) turned into 304, with the same gasoline engine and a few more horsepower on the diesel.

Engine development

The 1977 was born 104 SAbased on a coupe, but too small as a commercial vehicle, it was unsuccessful and the project was abandoned. A new engine was introduced in the 304 segment of vans in 1978. 4-cylinder XL5 with a displacement of 1290 cc1979: Chrome door mirrors and new Diesel gives 1548 cubic meters..

The range of vans is growing

If 304 were just a 204 update, with 305 Van 1982 made a leap forward. Two versions: U11 gasoline is U40 Diesel with 5-speed gearbox. Body made of sheet glass (Break Service H), two seats. Produced until 1990.

Since 1985, there has been a raised-roof van inherited from the new 205 (which foreshadowed what the 1997 ranch would be). 309 Company, gasoline (XA) and diesel (XAD), la 405 Break Business GL and GRD, la 106 Company XA gasoline and XAD Diesel as well 306 LIMITS, ranked 309th.

Eighties

106, 205 and 306 have been replaced by 206, 207 and 307 XADalong with smaller models, "professional" options 504, in 1979 there were versions chassis with cab and pickupwho would know continuous evolution.

504 was a solution meant for merchants and artisans which required a very large cargo compartment. Since 1996, the truck was intended for export only, which gave the lineup the "workaholic" primacy with unprecedented distribution around the world.

1980 also saw the first 4 × 4 Dangel Transforms with a height increased by 20 cm compared to all-wheel drive pickups. Between 1989 and 1990, the 2-liter petrol engine and Diesel received a 5-speed gearbox, Diesel also received an increase in displacement to 2,3 liters (2,5 on Dangel 4x4 pickups).