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Saloon-based Coupes

PEUGEOT 406 COUPE

ould this be the prettiest Peugeot ever produced? Admittedly, that’s a bit like judging a Lancia on its durability or a Mercedes-Benz for its charisma, but regardless, this is certainly a car worthy of attention. Of course, there is a reason why the 406 Coupe has such an attractive presence. Although it shares its chassis architecture with the more mundane saloon, this two-door variant was styled and built by illustrious Italian design house, Pininfarina. The Coupe gains a slightly wider track

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