"Peugeot 605": photos, specifications and reviews

The Official debut of the car «Peugeot 605”, a photo of which is presented below, was held during the international exhibition in Frankfurt in 1989. Model produced over the next ten years. On world markets, the novelty will appear exactly one year after its premiere. Almost immediately the car became very popular. This was largely due to its decent specifications and affordable prices for this model.

Brief history

During the existence of the model, it was produced only in one version of the body-sedan 4 doors. Regardless of the year of release, “Peugeot 605” has always been distinguished by the transverse arrangement of the motor, and the drive was forward. In July 1993, the designers of the French company made the first car upgrade. In particular, some visual changes have been subjected to the front bumper, the car has received a new trunk lid and rear optics. Then for the model developers have created two new power plants – a two-liter gasoline engine with 130 and 147 horsepower and 83-horsepower diesel engine of the same size equipped with a turbocharger system.

Following the upgrade happened two years later. The updates this time touched only the front of the car. More specifically, the French engineers have changed the bonnet, wings, headlamps and grille. Moreover, the novelty has acquired a multifunctional optics. Not to mention the new 2.4-liter diesel engine “605 Peugeot’, developing 129 “horsepower”.

Anyway, fairly successful efforts of the designers were unable to prevent the removal of the model from the conveyor. The fact that in the decade during which lasted the car, she's just obsolete. As a result, the production of cars ceased in late 1999. Then she was replaced by a modification of the business class who received marked "607".

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Design

As of today one of the most popular cars in the domestic secondary market is “Peugeot 605”. The photos of the car are further proof that, despite respectable age, it looks very elegant, even in our days. This is largely due to the fact that his body was designed by Italian experts from Atelier Pinifarina. Machine size length, width and height are respectively 4723х1799х1422 of a millimeter. The ground clearance of the model is equal to 100 millimeters. In spite of such impressive options that car has a high level of passive safety. Along with this, not to mention the fact that the pillow appeared only in the last years of production. With regard to corrosion protection, the body boasts a full dip galvanised, in this connection, and now most of these machines does not suffer from rust.

Interior

Is worthy of a Separate salon «Peugeot 605”. Owner reviews of the car indicate that the space inside is simply amazing human imagination. The front seats can comfortably accommodate even tall people, and places in the back for easy placement of the four adults. The driver's seat is equipped with a standard set of settings and adjustments. On the Central console, the developers have set many kinds of buttons and switches, which might get messy. On the other hand, they all have clearly defined, so over time, as evidenced by the reviews, this problem disappears. As for the trim, here, as in many other French cars, using high-quality materials.

Dashboard

On the centre console is the electronic scoreboard that displayed signs outside temperature and clock. Located next to controllers of radio and climate control. The differences in the flaps of the devices cars of different versions differ only in the tachometer (diesel versions it is limited to a rate of 6 thousand revs, and petrol – 8 thousand). On the dashboard “Peugeot 605” also features a speedometer, gauges engine coolant temperature and fuel level in the tank, warning lights and turning on the light, Parking light, battery, health equipment, level, remaining washer fluid, brake wear and other performance indicators of machine systems.

Luggage compartment

The Useful volume of the Luggage compartment in this model is 500 litres. For the car business class is quite acceptable. Loading height it is small. The possibility of increasing the trunk space is not provided, since the rear seats don't fold. Along with this, the owners say that to transport goods with great length in the car is still possible. This is facilitated by the presence of the flap behind the armrest, through which can be immersed, for example, a cornice.

Key features

As noted above, the developers have installed several engine options to “Peugeot 605”. Technical characteristics of the car in this regard may significantly differ. The power of the motors varies from 83 horsepower from two-liter diesel to the 200 “horsepower” in a three-liter gasoline unit. Reviews indicate that with proper operation and timely maintenance of all versions of power plants can reliably serve with the mileage of 300 thousand kilometers and more.

As for the powertrain, initially the model was equipped with manual transmission five steps. After 1993, the manufacturer began to offer the customers also a four-speed automatic. Expert reviews and owners of the machine say that is quite common “disease” mechanical boxes was the failure of the oil seal yoke shift lever and axle shaft oil seal, the result is often leakage of oil and damage the box itself. This can be avoided with proper operation. For the machine it comes down to changing the oil, gasket oil sump and filter every 20 thousand mileage, and mechanics - to ensure timely refilling of the oil.

Due to the independent front and rear suspension with stabilizer transverse sustainability «Peugeot 605” well-kept road. Absolutely all parts and components of the chassis are highly reliable. The most vulnerable are considered rear and front anti-roll bar, frequently breaking down. Anyway, in terms of operating the machine at not the quality of the domestic road conditions all the irregularities practiced almost perfectly. The driver and his passengers don't hear any knocks and bumps.

Cost

At present the car can be bought only on the secondary market. Cost «Peugeot 605" (diesel) is about six thousand us dollars. The price of cars with petrol engines on the average on one thousand less. In General pricing depends on the current state of the car. However, it is impossible not to mention the fact that the model is highly popular in the secondary market and resold very easily.

Insights

In the Russian market the model is already quite long. Over the years the domestic car enthusiasts were able to appreciate not only the high level of comfort and safety equipment, but its superior technical characteristics. Unsurprisingly, most owners don't want to break up with reliable cars. In General, the car is perfect for those people who are still not financially ready to purchase a more expensive and prestigious brands. As evidenced by reviews of the current owners «Peugeot 605”, almost none of them regret purchasing this machine.