Peugeot sport model. Stylish coupe Peugeot RCZ

As a sports coupe concept, the Peugeot RCZ was introduced to the world back in 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. In 2009, the start of mass production of the car was also announced there, and at the Paris Motor Show in 2012, the world premiere of an already updated version of the model took place.

Restyling Peugeot RCZ

In general, the new Peugeot RCZ has retained all the main distinguishing features of its predecessor, having received only a slight improvement in appearance due to the updated front bumper, grille, headlights and daytime running lights, rear-view mirrors, and taillights. There was an active rear spoiler, a hood safe for pedestrians and an engine acoustic system that improves its sound in certain modes.

Peugeot RCZ engine and transmission

Peugeot RCZ can be equipped with one of two versions of the turbocharged 1.6-liter petrol engine with different boost levels.

In the first case, this is an EP6CDT with a power of 156 hp. with a torque of 240 Nm.

It can be aggregated with both manual and automatic transmissions, both six-speed. With them, acceleration to 100 km / h takes 8 and 8.4 seconds. respectively.

The second - EP6CDTX has a power of 200 hp. and 275 Nm. Paired with a single six-speed manual gearbox, it accelerates the Peugeot RCZ to “hundreds” in 7.5 seconds.

Both motors comply with the Euro 5 environmental class.

Peugeot RCZ design

Two new colors have appeared in the Peugeot RCZ body paint palette: brown and metallic red.

The buyer can also choose from 12 trim options, to which five new ones have been added, including trim in various types of leather and their combination with Alcantara.

In this case, the seats must be equipped with electric adjustments.

The new Peugeot RCZ also differs from the previous version with navigation in Russian, a 7-inch monitor screen and an entertainment system with improved surround sound quality.

Equipment Peugeot RCZ

The list of standard equipment for the Peugeot RCZ consists of a matrix screen instrument panel, dual-zone climate control, speed-limiting cruise control, aluminum pedals and sills, doors, stability control and traction control, parking sensors, as well as 18-inch aluminum wheel rims.

For a fee, you can order navigation, a carbon roof and aluminum arches to it.

Peugeot RCZ version for Russia

As an adaptation for the Russian market, the Peugeot RCZ received heated seats, crankcase protection, heated exterior mirrors and a spare wheel.

Trunk volume with the rear seat folded down - 384 liters.

In January 2015, due to low demand caused by a general decline in the Russian car market, sales of the sports coupe were discontinued. Prior to this, the minimum cost of a car was 1 million 199 thousand rubles.

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The new compact sports coupe Peugeot RCZ was presented at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. A model with a bright appearance appeared in the line of the French manufacturer not so long ago (the car has been produced since May 2010), but motorists in 80 countries where the Peugeot RSZ is available purchased more than 16,000 copies in the first year of production. On February 14, 2013, a coupe with number 50,000 drove out of the gates of the plant. In our review, we will try to find out what lies behind the success of the popularity of the French coupe not only in Europe, but also in Russia, consider the updated design of the exterior and interior of the car, find out the size of the tires and wheels to be installed, choose the color of the enamel, find out the exact overall dimensions of the body and the technical characteristics of Peugeot RCZ 2013, prices in Russian car dealerships and equipment level. Video and photo materials will help us evaluate the appearance and interior of the restyled Peugeot RCZ 2013, we will be able to learn about the behavior of the coupe on the road and real fuel consumption by analyzing the reviews of the owners and the comments of auto journalists.

The appearance of the updated coupe is so bright and original that even the owners of expensive sports cars - Lamborghini, Ferrari or Aston Martin open their mouths in surprise. They are even more surprised by the cost of a compact French coupe. Wealthy motorists do not understand how such a device can be bought for less than 1.2 million rubles. The appearance of the Peugeot RCZ is not only stylish and bright, but also unusual - against the background of the rest of the line of the French manufacturer.

Putting ordinary Peugeot 301, Peugeot 408, Peugeot 508 sedans or the new Peugeot 208 hatchback next to the Peugeot RCZ coupe, while closing the “lion” on the hood of a two-door sports car, you can look for similarities for a very long time and eventually not find.

The wide, low body of the coupe with refined lines and contours, the large muscles of the wheel arches, the roof dome with double spheres are like a work of art. Having gone around the car for the first time, there is a desire to do the “lap of honor” a few more times in order to fully enjoy the beauty of the coupe.

Large, tapered almond-shaped headlamps are located on the smooth contours of the hills of the wheel arches, a compact central air intake stylishly complements the lower air duct, shaped like a bird with outstretched wings in flight and decorated with beams of LED daytime running lights, a bumper fairing with a mass of aerodynamic elements hugs the front of the body , optimally redistributing air flows.

When viewing the car in profile, you immediately pay attention to the miniature roof dome, which rests on the body with powerful arches painted in a contrasting color.
The roof looks weightless against the background of the muscular body of the coupe with large and swollen wheel arches, shifted to the front axle of the cabin, an original doorway and a long upper part of the stern.

The rear of the Peugeot RZZ body is like a mirror image of the front of the car, aerodynamics is at the forefront. Body panels, a trunk lid with a spoiler hidden in its plane (it automatically rises at an angle of 19 degrees at a speed of 85 mph and turns into a real wing with an angle of attack of 34 degrees when it reaches 150 mph), a bumper and side lights - the feed looks like a drop of water. Drag coefficient 0.32 Cx.

The car is really beautiful and stylish, and most importantly original. We are trying to analyze and find a similar one, but apart from the Audi TT (it does not look so bright), there is nothing to remember.

• We got carried away with the description of appearance and forgot to indicate the external dimensions of the body of the Peugeot RCZ 2013: 4287 mm long, 1845 mm (with mirrors 2106 mm) wide, 1359 mm high, 2612 mm wheelbase, front wheel track 1580 mm, rear 1593 mm.
• Ground clearance when installing rubber 235/45 R18 or 235/40 R19 as an option is 111 mm. The design of alloy wheels in sizes 18-19 can be chosen from ten options.
• Eight color options are offered for body painting: basic - Blank Opal (white lacquer), for metallics Gris Sidobre (gray), Brun Guaranja (brown), Blue Tuanake (blue), Rouge Erythree (red), Gris Haria (dark gray) and Noir Perla Nera (black) you need to pay 14,000 rubles, the cost of Blank Nacre (white mother-of-pearl) is 17,000 rubles.
• The roof and roof arches, as we said above, are painted in a separate color, there are two options to choose from: for roof arches - sand chrome or black matte, for the roof dome - black diamond or black satin.

To personalize the body of the French coupe, a wide range of decals is also available. Thus, by choosing the colors of the body, pillars and roof dome, you can create an original and individual car.

The interior of the updated Peugeot RCZ 2013 with a 2 + 2 landing formula implies the placement of a driver and an adult passenger in the front row of seats and two children in the rear seats. Children can be placed on the second row, but only as a last resort of primary school age, no more. So let's forget about the rear seats and focus on the driver's workplace and the place of his companion.

The architecture of the front part of the interior of the sports coupe exactly repeats the interior of the 308 models of the Peugeot family. A plump three-spoke steering wheel, stylish and informative instruments with two large and a pair of small dials are complemented by an on-board computer screen, smooth dash lines with round vents for ventilation grilles. At the top of the dashboard, as an option for 45,000 rubles, you can install a 7-inch color screen for a navigator, a multimedia system (CD MP3 Bluetooth with Arkamys sound processing system and a USB connector in the bowels of the armrest) and a dual-zone climate control unit on the vertical plane of the center console. Anatomically shaped seats with developed lateral support, but ... the hips hold the rollers perfectly, which cannot be said about fixing the torso of the driver and passenger. With aggressive cornering, riders begin to fall out of their seats, although on the other side the seats provide a comfortable and comfortable fit. So let's assume that the French interior specialists have found the optimal balance between comfort and tenacity of the seats.

As materials for trimming the interior and seats of the sports coupe, you can choose from soft plastics and fabrics, leather of various grades and color combinations. It's a shame, but the build quality of the interior, the detailing of interior elements and the tactile perception in the RCZ coupe clearly falls short of not only premium sports cars, but even representatives of the German auto industry.

Finally, we will indicate the cargo capacity of the coupe trunk - from 384 liters with children in the rear seats, up to 760 liters with the back row pubescent and loaded to the ceiling.

Specifications Peugeot RCZ 2013: for Russian motorists, the updated sports coupe from Peugeot is offered with two gasoline four-cylinder engines jointly developed by Peugeot and BMW minders.

• A 1.6-liter paired with a 6 manual transmission produces 156 forces, a coupe weighing from 1275 kg gains 100 mph in 8.0 seconds and accelerates to 215 mph. The average fuel consumption is about 6.7 liters.
• A 1.6-liter engine paired with a 6 automatic transmission is capable of delivering 150 forces. Accelerating dynamics of a car weighing from 1300 kg to the first hundred in 8.4 seconds, a maximum speed of about 213 mph, with an average gasoline consumption of 7.3 liters.
• At the top is a turbocharged 1.6-liter (200 hp) engine with 6 manual transmissions, a sports coupe weighing about 1300 kg is fired by a tandem of engine and mechanics to the first hundred in 7.5 seconds, a maximum speed of about 240 mph. The turbo version is characterized by modest fuel consumption, the manufacturer claims a combined consumption of 6.9 liters.

In real operating conditions, gasoline engines really consume about 6-6.5 liters on a suburban highway at a speed of 120-130 km / h, in the city the figure is slightly higher than 8.5-9 liters. With active driving, fuel consumption can rise to 12 liters, but the tachometer needle will be constant in the red zone.

Test Drive The updated Peugeot RCZ coupe with an initial 156 horsepower engine almost exactly copies the habits of the Peugeot 308 hatchback platform donor - stability and predictability. Excitement is present, but ... only a 200-horsepower version will give a real buzz, which is distinguished not only by a more powerful engine, but also by a front suspension with pseudo McPherson struts (with separately installed steering knuckles) from the Peugeot 508 and more clamped springs and stiffer shock absorbers. A French coupe with such a set rides just super, the suspension potential is high and, in tandem with a powerful engine, allows you to hooligan on the road.

Summing up our review, I would like to say that the Peugeot RCZ sports French coupe not only looks cool, but also gives pleasure to drive it, only the asphalt under the wheels should be smooth, if there are holes on the road, a stiff suspension and low-profile tires with meager ground clearance will obviously not in joy.

How much it costs: you can buy an updated 2013 Peugeot RCZ coupe in Russia for a price of 1,199 thousand rubles for a car with 1.6 (156ls) 6 manual transmissions. Sale in showrooms of official dealers of the 200 strong version of the Peugeot RCZ with mechanics is carried out at a price of at least 1299 thousand rubles.

In the modern automotive industry, the emphasis on the technical stuffing has shifted somewhat, now the appearance plays a key role. The Peugeot RCZ coupe is a clear confirmation of this trend. Well, what can I say - it turned out beautifully!

One glance at the luxurious forms of the new coupe from Peugeot is enough to forgive this model in advance. And there is something to forgive the Peugeot RCZ. But for now, back to design. A win-win version of the coupe body, a complex wave-shaped rear window and a roof with aluminum arches, a wide "lion" grin of a false radiator grille, recognizable corporate features of the hood, a lion grown in size on the nameplate, massive wheel arches and a rear end with predatory headlights - just words, you need enjoy the view to understand how well all these components are successfully brought together.

The interior design of the Peugeot RCZ is borrowed from the models of the native 308 line and does not cause any complaints in terms of ergonomics. However, the build quality, despite such luxury upgrades as leather upholstery on the front panel, is not perfect. Perhaps this Peugeotian nuance would not be striking, but it contrasts too much with the impeccable and promising lines of the body.

The trunk volume of the Peugeot RCZ is small - in the standard seating position 384 liters. Rear passengers will also be quite crowded.

The Peugeot RCZ coupe is built on the basis of the Peugeot 308 hatchback, but 74 kg lighter (total 1297 kg), 30 mm wider. It has the same length (2610 mm) of the wheelbase, but the track is 44 mm wider at the front and 63 mm at the rear. The lowered center of gravity and increased track added lateral stability to the car, the coupe keeps the trajectory well, regularly clinging to the surface with 18-inch tires.
If you approach the car with your eyes closed, and open them only by holding the steering wheel, then you may not understand at the end of the trip which particular model you had a chance to drive.

Peugeot RCZ in its best configuration is devoid of all the shortcomings of the Peugeot 308. Peugeot rcz is characterized by informative transparent control and heavy, smoothly increasing effort on the steering wheel, ESP coordinates movement only at the very last dangerous moment, allowing the driver to make even fan-shaped cornering. But only a 200-horsepower (275 N / m) configuration option has such qualities, which has a front suspension from the Peugeot 407, separate steering knuckles similar to Megan RS and Focus RS, stiffer springs, shock absorbers and a rear beam, 340 mm front brake discs. None of this can be obtained with junior modifications (156-horsepower 1.6-liter gasoline engine), even for a surcharge, they fully repeat the technical characteristics of the 308th Peugeot. Both engine options are aggregated with a 6-speed manual gearbox. For a 156 hp engine. with. available with automatic transmission.

In Europe, a modification is also offered with a 2-liter turbodiesel (not offered in Russia) with 163 hp. with., with a more “pleasant” than gasoline engine and modest fuel consumption (5.5 liters per hundred km), but in enthusiasm it is not comparable with a 200-horsepower configuration. To ensure that the appearance, internal content and driving characteristics are consistent, it is worth buying the latter.
We have sales of a conceptual coupe from Peugeot starting from mid-summer 2010. Prices for Peugeot RCZ in Russia are as follows: ~ 1 million 440 thousand rubles for a 200-horsepower version, and a 156-horsepower version will be ~ 100 thousand rubles cheaper.

The Peugeot RCZ is a sporty compact coupe designed for driving pleasure. Stylish design and excellent equipment, combined with the brand's advanced technologies and first-class safety, will make for a real pleasure from the trip. All this allowed the model to win the hearts of thousands of buyers.

History

For the first time, the company started talking about a new car back in 2007, and a concept car of the new model was shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Then he received the name Peugeot 308. After his success, the company began to create a serial version. The first version of the RSZ, intended for mass production, was shown two years after the concept and again at the Frankfurt Motor Show. In 2010, the model began to be delivered to end customers. The car was assembled by the Magna Steyr plant located in Austria. Subsequently, the sports car was sold in 80 countries.

When developing the model, the company paid great attention to the appearance of the car. It is distinguished by a complex wave-shaped rear view, a wide radiator grille, smooth lines of the body with special arcs made of aluminum alloy, thanks to which the car began to look more dynamic from the side. At the same time, the designers have not forgotten about the traditions of the brand, the headlights give out the features of the "cat" look, which Peugeot fans are so fond of.

The Peugeot RSZ coupe was based on the serial hatchback of the 308th model. But the new car lost 74 kg, the wheelbase remained unchanged in length - 2610 mm, but became wider, and the engineers also lowered the center of gravity of the car. This allowed the car to better keep the trajectory of movement, reliably clinging to the asphalt with tires on 18-inch wheels.

The low height of the car at 1.36 meters and the adjusted lines of the rear window and roof allowed the developers to achieve excellent aerodynamic performance from it. This is also facilitated by a special spoiler, which can change its position depending on the speed of movement to achieve the best combination of stability and fuel economy.

To ensure better handling of the Peugeot RCZ, Hill Assist and systems are installed on all trim levels. ESP has the ability to be manually disabled for an extra driving experience.

Restyling 2013

In 2012, an updated version of the sports coupe from the 2013 model range was shown at the Paris Motor Show. The manufacturer slightly redesigned the exterior and interior, and also expanded the choice of color options.

The exterior of the updated car has got a new grille, headlights and front bumper. The new radiator grille is made in the new style of the company and gave the model a more harmonious look. Corrected optics and a bumper equipped with LED running lights refreshed the look and gave the car a more modern look. Complementing the external changes are new rims.

In addition, the buyer now has the option of ordering black-painted roof arches. Salon in the maximum configuration became available with brown leather upholstery.

In 2015, the car was discontinued. This is due to the company's profit optimization program, in which the number of models produced should be reduced. Unfortunately, Peugeot does not plan to continue the line.

Characteristics of the Peugeot RSZ

This model has 4 engines in the line, one of them is diesel, and the rest are gasoline. The units are quite good at accelerating the model to hundreds, let's take a closer look at each.

1. The weakest gasoline engine has a volume of 1.6 liters and turbocharging. It produces 156 horsepower and this allows the car to gain a hundred in 8 seconds, the maximum speed is 217 km / h. It consumes 9 liters in urban mode, it takes 5 liters on the highway.
2. There is also a version that produces 200 horsepower and 275 units of torque. With it, acceleration is reduced by half a second, and the maximum speed increases by 23 km / h. At the same time, he spends the same amount.
3. The most powerful version of the engine also has turbocharging and direct injection. The volume is also equal to 1.6 liters and it produces 270 horses. With it, the model is already gaining a hundred in 6 seconds, and the maximum speed is limited at around 250 km / h. In the combined cycle, he consumes a little less.
4. There is also a diesel turbocharged engine with 16 valves. With its volume of 2 liters, it produces 163 horses and 340 H * m of torque. Almost 9 seconds to hundreds and 225 km / h maximum speed. His consumption is small - only 7 liters in the city and less than 5 on the highway.

All Peugeot RCZ engines are paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, but the first engine can be equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The slightly unusual front suspension pleases - this is MacPherson, but it has been changed. The steering knuckles are installed separately and the springs are made tighter. The ride is stiff, but that stiffness encourages you to ride sportily. By the way, the rear suspension is semi-independent and it has a steering system.

The brakes of the model are quite enough, they are fully disc, but unfortunately ventilation is present only at the front.

Salon

Inside, everything is done quite well, leather trim is tried on, though as an option. Sports seats, they are straight made like buckets. These chairs received mechanical adjustments. Surprisingly, there is a lot of space for this class, there are also 2 seats in the back, but it is very difficult to put someone there.

Installed the usual 3-spoke steering wheel, which has leather trim and that's it. Behind the wheel, we observe analog gauges placed in wells with chrome trim. There is also a small on-board computer, it does not give much information, but it provides the most important one.

At the top we see a folding 7-inch display of the multimedia system. This pleasure can be installed additionally for 45,000 rubles, and plus you get navigation. Below there are two round deflectors, and between them an analog clock is made in the same style. After we see the audio control unit. Even lower is the separate climate control control unit, it has two small displays, one large washer and two small ones.

The tunnel has a large gear selector, the base of which is sheathed in leather. There is also a mechanical handbrake, and to the right of it is a cigarette lighter and a number of buttons for various functions.

The trunk, given the class of the car, is not bad, its volume is 321 liters and at the same time you can fold the seats and get 639 liters. And since you won’t be able to put anyone in the back, it’s better to fold them and not use them at all.

Price

Now this car can only be purchased in the secondary market, since production has been discontinued. On average, a model in good condition costs 1,000,000 rubles. There is only one package, and few options are offered. Here is a list of interesting things in full equipment:

• Cruise control;
• leather upholstery;
• heated seats;
• light and rain sensor;
• multimedia with navigation;
• xenon optics with auto-correction.

The Peugeot RSZ sports coupe deserves attention due to its unsurpassed handling, excellent technical characteristics, high-quality interior trim and individual appearance. The car is perfect for both daily use and for pleasure trips on high-speed country roads.

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"Frenchwoman" meets me with a wide disarming smile of the front bumper. Huge half-faced eyes look with cunning - such persons do not give out secrets, rather, you will tell everything yourself. Dressed like a true lady in a little black dress. Modestly and tastefully, all according to the precepts of Mademoiselle Chanel.

It doesn't matter where designer Boris Reinmeller drew inspiration. He himself nodded towards the Peugeot 908 RC concept, which, despite the four-door body, has a similar outline of the rear and sidewalls. But we all know the real muse that inspired the German to create the most stylish Peugeot of our time.

No, not German with four rings on the handle. With a hatchback from Audi, the French coupe has only a common silhouette in common. The cabin shifted forward, contrasting silvery arcs of a swift profile - the accessories of the “Frenchwoman” will be more chic.

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But there is no escape from comparisons with another hit half a century ago. Having found the strength to distract ourselves from kissing the lush French thighs, we recall that it had the same mouth-watering roundness, which in turn was a continuation of the design idea of ​​the Renault Frégate Ondine convertible. What a twist!

There is also an excuse for the “double bubbles” that gracefully curved the roof and rear window. Some will say “so this is Zagato”, while others will remember that the convex roof is an integral attribute of Peugeot Le Mans prototypes. And everything fades into the background when you see how a drop of rain erotically flows down the seductive hollow of the neckline.

Pablo Picasso said - "Good artists copy, great artists steal." And if the story about the appearance of the RCZ is impossible without comparisons with the Audi TT and others, then I am on the side of the great Spaniard.

Inside

Outside, a slender beauty, inside RCZ - a lady of Balzac age. So, who said "mothballs gives"? Yes, the interior of the 308 is already in its second decade, but the smooth lines of the French interior are not at all outdated. Few of the competitors of those years have such a reserve of moral and interior stability.

Having saved on design, the Gauls came off in finishing: almost the entire interior is covered in expensive gray leather, however, without a soft backing - plastic panels are simply pasted over with noble material. But what beautiful and even stitches!

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Who better than a "Frenchwoman" to know that accessories decide everything. With this, RCZ is in full order. The steering wheel truncated from below with tides under the grip is ennobled with metal inserts, the alcantara on the ceiling turns black, the instrument rims and perforated pedals, which are obligatory in the class, shine. The middle duct deflector has been replaced with a stylish chrome chronometer. Originality at low cost... and a nod to the Maserati 3200 GT.

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The equipment is rich in electric drives and memory settings - only a retractable navigation screen is missing from the top. The Austrian assembly at the facilities of Magna Steyr did not save the RCZ from the traditional French negligence in details, although not fatal. The only thing to regret is that the French did not dare to put a salon from the 3008 crossover in the coupe. Have you regretted the nerves of Audi?

In move

Having clicked on the electric adjustments, I, fidgeting, attach my carcass in a tenacious anatomical bucket with a lion at the head. What, only 156 liters. with.? Hmm. Angrily snarling with a double-barreled exhaust, the RCZ is reminiscent of 240 Nm (the level of my former Audi, but there was a “four” 1.8), six-speed mechanics and rally ancestors like the 205 GTi. Having decided not to anger the beauty, I am silent about the front-wheel drive and the platform from the mass hatchback.

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Light effort on the pedals, seemingly loose, but a clear drive of the box - I recognize an old friend from the first minutes. With sister RCZ named Peugeot 308CC I spent an unforgettable romantic vacation in Spain. The French, even in a heavy convertible, were able to ignite a driver's spark. And the RCZ is the most advanced member of the 308 family. Compared to the original hatchback, the coupe was 30mm wider at the shoulders. With the same wheelbase (2,612 mm), the front track has expanded to 1,580 mm (plus 44 mm), and the rear track has increased to 1,593 mm (plus 63 mm). Improved torsional stiffness, lowered center of gravity, plus a light diet and… voilà, meet the queen of turns.

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The coupe perfectly writes the given trajectory, and the sharp steering wheel provokes aggression. Attack! The increase in speed frightens me, but not mademoiselle. Coquettishly sticking out the tail of the rear spoiler (at a speed of 80 - 130 km / h the middle position, above - the maximum), the coupe frantically rushes forward.

I'm already close to my own psychological speed limit in the turn, but - no hint of drift. Can't wait for banks either. ESP seemed to withdraw itself, preferring not to participate in this madness. Tires beg for mercy with a plaintive squeak, but the French she-devil whispers in her ear: “Honey, more!” How to stay here?

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The motor is with her. Wide shelf torque, extending from 1,400 to 4,500 rpm, allows you to famously accelerate within one gear. Traction does not turn sour further when I twist each gear into ringing. The figures, of course, are far from sports car ones - 8 seconds to 100 km / h. But give me a bunch of turns, but more curt, tricky - then we'll see who wins.

Tenacious brakes - as a matter of course. Effort on the pedal is easy to dose with pharmaceutical precision. The suspension exhibits moderate stiffness, as long as you resist the temptation to put wheels larger than 18 inches. The makings of a track fighter get along well with the possibility of daily operation.

A beautiful body, commendable practicality (trunk volume of 321 liters - more than the Audi TT and Volkswagen Scirocco), enviable handling and public love mean nothing if there is no place for a coupe in the production plans of the management.

The RCZ never left the cover of fashion magazines and effortlessly won automotive beauty contests, but it was discontinued without the right to an heir. Beauty requires sacrifice, but sometimes beauty is sacrificed.

Purchase History

As soon as Stanislav saw a photo of the Peugeot RCZ on the Internet, it became clear that this was love at first sight, and he would definitely have such a car. Studying the details of the coupe further strengthened his confidence. But with the search for a French beauty there were difficulties.

St. Petersburg dealers as one repeated - "There are no cars and never will be!" Just at this time, Peugeot's head office in Russia announced the termination of deliveries of RCZ to Russia. A few copies remained in Moscow salons, but all as one with an "automatic", which was not of interest to Stanislav.

It remained only to rely on the "secondary". On the second attempt, the car was found 1,500 kilometers away, in Saratov. As is often the case, live French beauty looked even more stunning. Peugeot RCZ 2010 with a 1.6 engine, mechanics and a ridiculous mileage of 15,000 km from a single owner, he traded for his sixth generation Volksvagen Jetta, paying 180,000 rubles in addition.

Repair

The return trip was overshadowed by a crack in the windshield and the Check Engine caught fire. However, it seems that it was a matter of bad gasoline, because the diagnostics upon arrival home did not reveal any problems. Typical "sores" of the EP6 motor were not observed: the timing chain tension was within tolerance, the intake manifold was clean, and there was no oil burnout either. We only changed the oil, filters, stabilizer struts and pump - for prevention.

True, after 15,000 km, the ill-fated Prince (such is the marketing name of the engine) nevertheless asked to rest. We do not know the details of that story, but according to the masters, the piston burned out, and the motor could not be restored.

A new EP6 was ordered from France for 250,000 rubles, but life did not turn out sweet with it either. Already by 80,000 kilometers, it was necessary to change the extended timing chain and eliminate the “oil burner” by replacing the valve stem seals.

Brief specifications:

Wheelbase: 2,612 mm Power: 156 hp with. Acceleration to 100 km / h: 8 s Trunk volume: 321 l Maintenance with engine oil change (5w30) and filters every 5,000–6,000 km 4,000 rubles Fuel: AI-95

Everything else against this background turned out to be problem-free. For almost 100,000 kilometers, the electrician (for which PSA cars are often scolded) did not present any “glitches”, and investments in the suspension, in addition to the stabilizer struts already mentioned, were limited to the planned replacement of wheel bearings. A punched turbine pipe and crankcase protection that has flown off the mounts can be written down as annoying little things. Moreover, interestingly, the branch pipe had to be changed in the outback during a trip to the Crimea, and the “analogue” from the Gazelle was perfect for surgical intervention.