It's one of the most familiar models in the UK, but the 206 is proving to be a letdown in the long term. It's climbed two places over its 2006 position, but there are some familiar drawbacks. An awkward driving position and sloppy gearchange are exacerbated by grabby brakes and a tendency for sporty variants to lose grip at the rear when cornering at speed. The new 207 improves on these failings, but only time will tell if it can better its predecessor’'s reliability and build woes.