Peugeot RCZ gets Sweet Makeover

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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

New Peugeot Brand Ambassadors

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Peugeot South Africa has appointed Orlando Pirates player Andile Jali and Afrikaans pop sensation Kurt Darren as its new brand ambassadors for 2012/2013.

Andile Jali, who was player of the season for Orlando Pirates in 2011 has received a Peugeot 4008 while Kurt Darren sports a new Peugeot 508 GT.

“Their passion for their chosen profession makes them admired and respected, not to mention the fact that they’re seen as stylish and influential. We’re very proud to have Kurt and Andile on board, and are certain they going to have many miles of happy motoring with Peugeot.” said Peugeot South Africa’s Managing Director, Francis Harnie. 

News Source: Peugeot South Africa

Peugeot 4008 SUV in South Africa

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The first SUV from Peugeot has landed in South Africa and it’s called the Peugeot 4008. It seems the 4008 SUV is more than just a sugar mommies school run car and will surely be keeping South African sugar daddies happy with its all-terrain capability.

The all-new Peugeot 4008 SUV comes in two variants, the Active and Allure, and both are fitted with a 110kW 2.0-litre petrol engine that produces 197Nm of torque at 4 200rpm. The engine is mated with a Constantly Variable Transmission (CVT) and the all-wheel drive system is available in three dynamic modes for different driving conditions, depending how precariously you decide to drive the 4008.

Although not the fastest SUV out on the tarmac, the 4008 is capable of hitting 100km/h in 10.9 seconds while reaching a cruising top-speed of 188km/h. The combined-cycle fuel consumption of the 4008 is 8.1 litres/100km and displays a CO2 emission figure of 191g/km.

Let’s be honest, from the outside the 4008 takes on a wild ‘leopard stalks prey’ persona with its slanted feline-like headlights and not to mention the ‘clawed’ LED strips forming part of the wrap-around tail lights on the rear end. From the outside, the 4008 certainly looks impressive and is perfectly suited for the great outdoors.

To complement this feline design approach, the 4008 also exhibits a comfortable and elegant interior to make those outdoor adventures so much more exciting. The interior is fitted with cloth upholstery for the Active variant while the Allure variant is fitted with genuine leather. Both models are fitted with a wide range of standard equipment while the Allure variant includes a Cielo panoramic sunroof and electrically adjustable front seats that are heated too.

In terms of safety, ABS with EBD and EBA is included as well as stability and traction control. Seven airbags protect passengers and a rigid passenger cell with deformation and side impact protection zones further enhance safety of the 4008.

There is much to say about the new Peugeot 4008 and if you want to read more and find out how much it costs simply click here: Peugeot4008 SUV launched in South Africa

News Source: Cars.co.za    

Updated Peugeot 107

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The funky little Peugeot 107 hatchback has undergone some styling revision making it even spunkier than before. The new 107 now comes with a revised front-end, a new interior and engine. Even better though, the 107 is now offered with a 100 000km maintenance plan as well as a 100 000km warranty.

Mated to a five-speed manual gearbox and producing 50kW at 6000rpm, the 1.0 litre, three cylinder engine has been tweaked to be more fuel efficient consuming only 4.3 litres/100km compared to the previous 4.6 litres/100km. CO2 emission for the 107 stands at an impressive 99g/km, making it rather environmentally friendly too.

The exterior styling of the Peugeot 107 is a tad more aggressive with the new bonnet, extended headlights and honeycomb grille. The interior also sports a new colour scheme with better cloth upholstery and dash trim. The Peugeot 107 is something to consider if you are looking for a zippy affordable hatch with a hint of style. Here are the prices.

Peugeot 107 Urban - R116 500

Peugeot 107 Trendy - R127 900