More than just a concept car which has become a reality, the Peugeot RCZ marks a new chapter in the history of Peugeot "lifestyle vehicles". This compact 2+2 coupé was, therefore, designed to become an exclusive vehicle, "something special", a melting Highly ambitious targets were fixed in terms of driveability and production quality, to give the car its own strong and unmistakable identity. Indeed while the main aim was to conserve the stylistic blueprint of the concept, despite the considerable constraints imposed by its production and commercialisation, the challenge went much further. Stylists and engineers worked together to ensure that all of the vehicle's specification lived up to the promise of its exterior styling. qualities for which the manufacturer is renowned.
Peugeot RCZ
Peugeot RCZHowever, the transformation from concept car to production vehicle required real determination, boldness and inventiveness. The idea of marketing the car on a commercial basis quickly became a reality. As a result in September 2007, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Peugeot unveiled an exercise in style that left no observer unmoved: the Peugeot 308 RC Z Concept car. Sometimes their power of attraction is so great that the desire to see them take to the road becomes unstoppable. Certain concept cars exhibited at international motor shows also follow this example.
The latter always arouses emotion, inspiring admiration among motoring enthusiasts and immense pride on the part of their makers. Sometimes however, freed from constraints and fired by creativity, Peugeot takes a bold new step and introduces "lifestyle" vehicles that are truly exceptional. Drawing inspiration from the passion and know-how of its designers and engineers, Peugeot instills its brand values in every vehicle it manufactures. Its expressive and innovative styling, its luxurious interior, its efficient and environmentally- friendly engines and the driving enjoyment they create will project the Marque into a future which promises to be more exciting than ever.