Peugeot preparing baby RCZ, targets compact coupe market
Although it broke the hearts of many fans with the announcement that it will drop the GTI badge from its portfolio and will never deal with hot hatchback models in the future, Peugeot is quite confident that the upcoming RCZ roadster will more than make up for its image with performance enthusiasts.
But just to be certain, it seems that the French company is hard at work developing a smaller model of the RCZ, which will take on the compact coupe segment, against cars like the Mini John Cooper Works. The new car, according to some sources, will feature a Ferrari-design but with a very affordable price tag, right up the alley of many customers these days.
The design, which is being created under the supervision of the chief designer at PSA Peugeot Citroen, Jean-Pierre Ploue, will focus on the new type of grille, with the logo floating in the center, just like present-day Ferrari models. Styling cues will also be implemented in its overall looks, not only in its badge mounting, as the model will have an imposing road presence.
In terms of engine, rumors indicate that the same 1.6-liter turbo engine from the Mini JCW will be fitted to this new hot coupe model which will share the same platform as the replacement of the current 207, which will arrive in 2011.
What do you think about this new initiative from Peugeot? Will it be successful with its fans? Leave a comment with your thoughts.
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It looks like the designer was asked to make a TT that doesn’t look too like a TT!