Peugeot RCZ aims to add excitement
21/08/09 10:03 Filed in: News
Peugeot has signified that the new RCZ
is the start of a new chapter for the French manufacturer as it
aims to refocus on driving enjoyment as well as daily transport. I
remember those days as a one time owner of two Peugeot 205 GTIs in
succession.
Perhaps the first thing you notice is that the RCZ has a name that is somewhat revolutionary for Peugeot. Until now all cars in the Peugeot range have simply had a model a number.
Built for Peugeot by Magna Steyr in Austria, the RCZ is a compact 2+ 2 Coupé with some quite distinctive styling features. Notable are the big flared wheel arches and the “double-bubble” roof and rear window. This was a talking point on the concept car, but few expected to see them carried forward onto the production model.
The aluminium “roof arches”, are another striking feature of the design. In a contrasting colour and finish they highlight the coupe roof line. They can be specified in different colour.
There is even a hint of the beautiful Karman Ghia Volkswagen coupe of the 1960s about its looks.
As a 2+2 the RCZ has what Peugeot call “two occasional seats” in the back, who have a little extra headroom thanks to that double-bubble roof.
To go on sale in the spring of next year the RCZ will offer a number of engine options including a 1.6 litre THP 200 bhp with a six speed manual gearbox. Even the sound of the engine has been finely tuned, through sound system technology.
There will also be the 2.0 litre HDi FAP 163 bhp which offers a combined fuel economy figure of 52.3 mpg in the combined cycle, with CO2 emissions of 139 g/km.
So that every customer can make their car unique, the RCZ lays great store on personalisation, to keep within the vehicle’s exclusive positioning.
The range options include: a real carbon roof, roof arches in different colours (black chrome, “satin finish”), a range of 18” and 19’’ alloy wheels in several finishes (matt black, polished black, dark grey, diamanté), black lacquered body parts at the front, carbon door mirror covers, bodywork detailing, etc.
Customers will be able to order these items at the time of purchase and they will be available individually or grouped together.
Perhaps the first thing you notice is that the RCZ has a name that is somewhat revolutionary for Peugeot. Until now all cars in the Peugeot range have simply had a model a number.
Built for Peugeot by Magna Steyr in Austria, the RCZ is a compact 2+ 2 Coupé with some quite distinctive styling features. Notable are the big flared wheel arches and the “double-bubble” roof and rear window. This was a talking point on the concept car, but few expected to see them carried forward onto the production model.
The aluminium “roof arches”, are another striking feature of the design. In a contrasting colour and finish they highlight the coupe roof line. They can be specified in different colour.
There is even a hint of the beautiful Karman Ghia Volkswagen coupe of the 1960s about its looks.
As a 2+2 the RCZ has what Peugeot call “two occasional seats” in the back, who have a little extra headroom thanks to that double-bubble roof.
To go on sale in the spring of next year the RCZ will offer a number of engine options including a 1.6 litre THP 200 bhp with a six speed manual gearbox. Even the sound of the engine has been finely tuned, through sound system technology.
There will also be the 2.0 litre HDi FAP 163 bhp which offers a combined fuel economy figure of 52.3 mpg in the combined cycle, with CO2 emissions of 139 g/km.
So that every customer can make their car unique, the RCZ lays great store on personalisation, to keep within the vehicle’s exclusive positioning.
The range options include: a real carbon roof, roof arches in different colours (black chrome, “satin finish”), a range of 18” and 19’’ alloy wheels in several finishes (matt black, polished black, dark grey, diamanté), black lacquered body parts at the front, carbon door mirror covers, bodywork detailing, etc.
Customers will be able to order these items at the time of purchase and they will be available individually or grouped together.