Now at Bells - The New Peugeot RCZ

15th April 2010

Now at Bells - the New Peugeot RCZ

The launch of the Peugeot RCZ marks the start of a dynamic new chapter in the history of Peugeot. This stunning coupé has been designed to be a special vehicle within the Peugeot range, aimed directly at customers who see their cars as a source of driving enjoyment as well as daily transport. The name, RCZ, symbolises this special positioning as it will be the first Peugeot passenger car not to use the traditional numbering system with a central ‘zero’ or ‘double zero’.

Designed to enhance the sheer enjoyment of driving, the RCZ is both dynamic (the top of the range model features an all new 1.6 litre THP 200 bhp engine) and responsible, offering an innovative blend of performance and environmental-friendliness. With its reduced weight, fine-tuned aerodynamics and modern engine technology, the entry level model has CO2 emissions of only 139 g/km.

Exterior

The RCZ is a compact 2+ 2 Coupé with a number of key styling features including the "double bubble" of the roof, the aluminium "roof arches", black roof panel and dark-tinted rear windscreen and at the front the RCZ retains the marque’s characteristic feline look.

The vehicle stands 1.36 m high and, with the optimised airflow due to the double bubble roof, has superb aerodynamics. At the rear, an active rear boot spoiler also contributes to the car’s aerodynamic efficiency; it can be deployed in two positions according to the speed of the vehicle to ensure an ideal balance between road holding and fuel consumption.

Interior

The passenger compartment of the RCZ instantly immerses the driver in a subtly elitist ambience echoing the world of motor sport.

"Getting into" the vehicle, the driver discovers an ergonomic driving position, ideal for enjoying the RCZ’s high levels of road-holding. The wrap-around seats with their integral head restraints fit like a glove around the front occupants, and all the controls are easily within the reach of the driver.

The use of high quality materials throughout the interior combines with the elegant design to enhance the overall premium feeling of the interior.

The instrument panel dials are contained in metal cases, with photo-etched, back-lit markings, a feature which is also continued in the stylish centrally mounted clock.

The fascia panel is covered entirely with an innovative soft feel material, hi-tech in appearance and very elegant in style. Customers will also be able to choose from several different colours. The overall ambience of the interior can also be enhanced by a range of hi-tech in-car-entertainment systems – Peugeot Connect 3D multimedia system.

Finally, it offers two occasional seats, fully sculpted and perfectly usable, especially since the design of the roof with its double bubble offers extra headroom to these occasional rear passengers.

In the RCZ, good looks combine with practicality!

Personalisation

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.

Safety

In addition to the high levels of primary safety, a direct result of the excellent road holding. The secondary safety levels are further boosted by the optimised structural design, efficient means of occupant restraint and the fitment of an active bonnet which ‘pops-up’ due to a pyrotechnic triggering system and, therefore, limits the degree of injury a pedestrian is likely to suffer in the event of a collision.

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