Introduced in 1991 as the latest of Peugeot's entries into the supermini category, the 106 succeeded both the 205 and 104 models in the company's lineup. It also bred the Citroën AX and later Saxo.

So the 106 Evolution project emerged, using a Peugeot 106 chassis and frame, a very popular 90's hot-hatch in Europe, with a mass of 950 kg (2094 lb) and powered by a 1.1-liter engine with merely ...