Peugeot 405 - winner of the Paris Motor Show

The history of the appearance of the Peugeot 405, one of the most popular, technically advanced and reliable cars, dates back to 1987, when the management of the French carmaker Peugeot, having felt the increased competition from German car manufacturers, decided to create a fundamentally new machine with a high degree of conformity to the consumer Requests of the time. About how successfully the task was accomplished, one can judge only one fact. At the Paris Motor Show in 1988, the Peugeot 405 won the Best Car of the Year award.

The received title perfectly described the new car and gave impetus to the further development of the car in the design bureaus and on the conveyor. Peugeot 405 was produced with a body sedan class D underlined streamlined shape, and looked like a super-modern model of automotive equipment. Initially Peugeot 405 was produced in the front-wheel drive version. The car had good running characteristics, confidently kept the road, was responsive to the actions of the driver. Driving is very easy. The steering mechanism, brakes and engine were debugged in a single algorithm, the interaction of all systems was felt. In the range of Peugeot 405 there are four-wheel drive vehicles. Such cars are indispensable in difficult weather conditions and when driving on rough terrain, in sandy regions.

The Peugeot 405 was not designed for high speeds, but thanks to its good aerodynamic properties and engine speed, its speed was approaching 200 km / h. The motors had different power, from 65 to 160 hp. And were only gasoline. Diesel engines were installed on universals, the release of which began in 1989. Peugeot 405 belongs to the rare category of cars that can not be called obsolete. Today, the exterior of the car looks quite modern, and the interior is so diverse that it can compete with the interior design of the latest generation.

All Peugeot 405 seats feature a high degree of ergonomics. The car is comfortable and comfortable. The ventilation system allows you to direct the flow of air in several different directions, effective deflectors on the front panel create a uniform dispersion of air masses throughout the cabin. The glazing of the car is more than adequate, inside it is light even at dusk. Wide windows along the perimeter of the car create a good panoramic view for both the driver and passengers. Also at Peugeot 405, reviews on which never contained even criticism, high degree of safety, a set of emergency cushions (front and side), adjustable straps, a flush front panel and soft compliant backs of all seats.

The production history of the Peugeot 405 is as follows. Serial production of the car began in 1987 in the body sedan version. In 1988-89 in parallel serial production the Peugeot 405 with the station wagon was launched. In 1990, the car underwent a modernization of the instrument panel, and the design of the steering gear and the steering column, which was already height-adjustable, was modified. In addition, the noise insulation of the car was drastically improved . In 1992, we carried out a shallow restyling of the Peugeot 405, with a change in the shape of the headlights and tail lights. In 1995, the production of the sedan ceased, and next year the station wagon. The Peugeot 405 was removed from production, replacing it with a new model - the Peugeot 406.