Peugeot RCZ gets Sweet Makeover

Peugoet’s RCZ sports coupé was never ugly, in fact it was quite the opposite, but the RCZ has a big date at the end of the month at the Paris Motor Show and has received a facelift that will turn heads around every corner.

Changes have come mostly in terms of design, particularly to the front-end which features a revised grille and the lower air intake has been stretched outwards to accommodate ‘claw shaped’ LED lights. You may be pleased to know that the engine options are same as the current RCZ but Peugeot is planning a 194kW version fitted with a 1.6-litre THP 260 engine for next year which will make it Peugeot’s most powerful production model, ever.

Another plus for customers is that the new RCZ comes with a long list of customisation options to make your RCZ unique and stand out from the rest. I suggest you read Peugeot RCZ gets Facelift to get the finer details of what looks like a bombshell of a car. Also, if you are interested in buying the new RCZ you will have to wait until next year sometime when it becomes available in South Africa.

What do you think of the new Peugeot RCZ?

News Source: Cars.co.za

Peugeot 208 GTi to break cover at Paris Motor Show

Now here’s a nice one from Peugeot, the 208 GTi, a three-door hatch with styling and performance to boot. The 208 GTi will make it’s global debut at the Paris Motor Show at the end of the month and is expected in South Africa some time in 2013.

This sexy hatch is fitted with a 1.6-litre turbo petrol unit that produces 147kW and 275Nm of torque and is coupled with a close-ratio 6-speed manual gearbox. The 208 GTi accelerates to 100km/h in less than 7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 225km/h. CO2 emissions are rated at 145g/km.

The 208 GTi is light too and weighs only 1160kg which makes it agile and nimble on its feet. The 208 GTi gets new halogen headlamps while LED technology is incorporated into the indicator signals and Daytime Running Lights (DRLs). The gloss black grille with chrome inserts enhance the 208 GTi’s look and imitates a 3D chequered flag. 17-inch diamond carbon wheels with Storm paint and matt finish complete the sporty exterior design.

Inside, the 208 GTi features a sporty interior with Club Nappa Leather and Caro Weave cloth upholstery with red line details. Colours used in the interior include red, black, satin chrome and red GTi overstitching can be seen throughout. The standard Peugeot 208 will be available in South Africa in October 2012. Do you like the new Peugeot 208 GTi?

News Source:  Cars.co.za

New Peugeot 301

 

There’s good news and there’s bad news. Let’s start with the good news. Peugeot will be unveiling its new entry level sedan, the Peugeot 301, at the Paris Auto Show in September. Peugeot is also predicting that the 308 will be become a worldwide best seller.

The length of the 308 is 4.44 m riding on a wheel base of 2.65 m, making it quite a large sedan in its segment. The 308 offers heaps of space for passengers and has been designed to withstand various extreme climate and road conditions. There is also loads of room for luggage with a boot volume of 506 litres.

The Peugeot 308 also comes well equipped with safety features such as ABS brakes, emergency brake assist, electronic stability programme and four airbags. Standard features include electronic air conditioning, an MP3 sound system with a Bluetooth hands-free kit and USB connection, remote boot opening and rear parking sensors.

Engine options include a 68kW 1.6 HDI turbo diesel engine, only available with manual transmission. On the petrol side, Peugeot offers two choices with a 52kW 1.2VTi three cylinder engine with either manual or ECG transmission or the range topping 85kW 1.6 VTi with either manual or automatic transmission.

So that’s the good news out of the way, now for the bad news. The 308 will be available in Turkey, Central Europe,Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Greece, the Middle East, Gulf and African States as well as certain Latin American markets. So yes, the Peugeot 308 will not be available in South Africa. You might want to consider a second-hand Peugeot instead.