As the Peugeot trademark payoffs between 80s and 90s, people usually think about “motion and emotion” whenever mentioning the Peugeot as one of car manufacturers of France. In Nigeria, Peugeot has totally conquered all hearts of car lovers as it has sustained its preference and relevance for years. It also should be noted that this car brand has received priority from both Nigerian parastatals, government agencies and particularly the armed forces.

Nigerians of older generations might still remember the time when Peugeot 505, 504 and pick-up were the trending models. Now, Peugeot still continues to hit on more innovative ideas for its products. The Peugeot 406 and Peugeot 407 are two models produced in the more recent time, continuing to satisfy the abundant users’ demands.

Especially, the Peugeot 406 is a popular vehicle driven by Nigerian security agencies including the Airforce, Navy and the Army. This is understandable because the 406 was designed to be a beautiful yet rugged vehicle. It has a look of the corporate maturity and earns the respect that associates with a famous brand.

If a Peugeot 406 or 407 is up for your purchase consideration, let's take a look at the Peugeot 406 & 407 prices in Nigeria.

1. Peugeot 406

The Peugeot 406 was produced from 1995 to 2004. The model comes available with different car body styles including saloon, estate and coupe body types. It comes to life as a successor of the Peugeot 405 and is powered by both turbo-diesel and petrol engines. It was built to be a front-wheel-drive and front-engine car which can receive power from a wide range of engines containing 2.1L I4 Diesel, 2.9L V6 Petrol, 2.0 L I4 Petrol and 1.6L I4 Petrol.

The Peugeot 406 was produced from 1995 to 2004

2. Peugeot 406 Prices in Nigeria

As mentioned before, the Peugeot 406 production was stopped in 2004. That is why there is no brand new model available, neither from Peugeot Nigeria nor dealerships. However, you can easily buy a locally used or a Tokunbo Peugeot in Nigeria.

3. Foreign used Peugeot 406 Prices in Nigeria 

4. Locally Used Peugeot 406 Prices in Nigeria

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5. Peugeot 406 - Something you need to know

The Peugeot 406 was designed to be a family car whether in estate, coupé or saloon version. It can house up a family with 4 or 5 members including the driver. Although the car has gone through over 20 years, it still receives a great respect from both car lovers, despite whether they actually use it or not. All 406 versions work with a 4-speed automatic transmission while the 2.9 V6 variant comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

All variants get a common height of 1,396 mm. Meanwhile, the width is different in each version: 1,780 mm for the coupé, 1,760 mm for the station wagon and 1,764 mm for the saloon. The length for the wagon, coupé and sedan are 4,736 mm, 4,615 mm and 4,555 mm, respectively. The car gets a 2,700 mm wheelbase which is firm enough for an automobile of its stature. It is visible that the design of the 406 is greatly inspired by the 405 model.

The Peugeot 406 was designed to be a family car whether in estate, coupé or saloon version

Additionally, in Nigeria, petrol engine comes more popular than the diesel engines while the coupé is also not much well-known in this market. The Peugeot 406 Coupé is a 2-door version which comes equipped with a series of engine options including a 2.0 L inline-four engine, a 2.2 L petrol, a 2.2 L HDi diesel and a 3.0 L V6 engine. There were only more than 100,000 Coupés units produced.

6. Peugeot 406 pros and cons

6.1. Pros of the Peugeot 406

• Great handling capability

The Peugeot 406 shows its excellent handling capability on the road, which will be surely affirmed by all 406 drivers. Surprisingly, the vehicle is also armed with an element of rear steering.

• Excellent suspension

The 406’s suspension works very well. The rear bushings are incredibly designed to offer greater flexibility in the longitudinal terrain than even horizontal roads, helping to smooth the little bumps quite well.

The Peugeot 406 shows its excellent handling capability on the road

• Great spaciousness

Compared to other mid-size cars and compact cars, the Peugeot 406 offers more interior space, including the seats, the trunk, and every other interior space is made larger. More capacity, more convenience.

• Good quality

The 406 is evaluated to be a very high-quality car in terms of its strong engine, smooth ride and beautiful design, even when putting in a comparison to other strong rivals.

• Easy to drive

Peugeot cars have been well-known for their comfortable driving experience. This is created by a perfect combination between their super smooth steering and easy gear change.

6.2. Cons of the Peugeot 406

In addition to being completely simple in design, the car also lacks a cruise control that can bring it an added advantage.

Besides, the 406’s running costs are also not very cheap.

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7. Peugeot 407 Prices in Nigeria

The Peugeot 407 production started from 2004 after the 406 was phased out and ended in 2010. It was built to be a bigger family car. Although it seems to be not as popular as the previous 406, it is still a popular model in Nigerian auto market. After 8 years of production, the car was discontinued, so you can’t purchase a brand new Peugeot at present. Now let’s take a look at Tokunbo and locally used Peugeot 407 prices in Nigeria for your further reference.

The Peugeot 407 production started from 2004 after the 406 was phased out and ended in 2010

8. Foreign used Peugeot 407 Prices in Nigeria

9. Locally Used Peugeot 407 Prices in Nigeria

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10. Something you need to know about the Peugeot 407

The Peugeot 407 made its debut in 2010 in Paris. Its lineup also includes a race car variant which is considered as the silhouette of the 407. It is available with 4 engine options including the 2.9L V6 Petrol, 1.6L I4 Diesel, 2.0L I4 Petrol and the 1.8L I4 Petrol.

The vehicle shows some similarities with the C6 and C5 Citroen. Its length is 4,676 mm, 4,763 mm and 4,815 mm for the sedan, wagon and coupé, respectively. Meanwhile, the width is 1,811 mm for sedan and wagon, 1,868 mm for coupé and the height measures 1,455 mm for sedan, 1,494 mm for wagon and 1400mm for coupé.

The vehicle shows some similarities with the C6 and C5 Citroen

11. Peugeot 407 pros and cons

Peugeot 407 boasts various remarkable features, however, due to the limited space, we just listed here the most outstanding ones:

• Good performance: The 407 has been well-known for its high performance and it can excellently endure the test of time.
• Spacious cabin: The Peugeot 407 is even roomier than the 406, helping car users to carry more items on their trips.  
• Beautiful exterior: The Peugeot 407 boasts a beautiful design which shows a great elegance and luxury.
• Great comfort: The 407 is really comfortable, both to sit in and to drive.

However, the 407 is rather a sluggish car and its running costs can also get a bit itchy on your pocket.

12. Our final advice

There's no right or wrong decision when buying a car. It's up to your own financial status, personal demands and preference. We won't give an exact advice whether you should opt for a Peugeot 406 or 407 but we believe the potentials of these cars can meet the needs of many.

Also, Naijauto.com hopes that our article about the Peugeot 406 & 407 Prices in Nigeria will be helpful for all car lovers in our shores. Click here to keep updated with the newest prices of various models in Nigeria.

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