Peugeot serves up special edition coupe cabriolets

Peugeot has produced two highly-specified Roland Garros Special Edition Coupe Cabriolet models in time for summer driving and, naturally, the tennis French Open held at the venue of the same name. The Roland Garros SEs are distinguished by their black or white paintwork on both the 207 CC or 308 CC. The 207 CC version has a choice of either the 1.6-litre VTi 120 petrol or 1.6-litre HDi 112 diesel engine. Peugeot has said that the enhanced specification for the 207 CC, above the Allure trim...

Peugeot reveals 208 launch line-up

Peugeot has announced launch details of its new 208 supermini – including the introduction of a new ‘Feline’ trim. The French manufacturer’s latest stab at the lucrative B-segment sees it offer more space on the inside, but on a smaller floor plan, than the outgoing 207 model. Eight engines are available on the 208 at time of launch; five petrol, including the new generation 3-cylinder engines, and three diesel. The 208 also represents significant miles per gallon improvements over the 207;...

Peugeot sales hold firm as 208 nears launch

French carmaker Peugeot has revealed that it sold more cars in the new ‘12-plate’ month of March than it did 12 months ago. Sales of Peugeot vehicles in March were up 2% at 18,969 units, with a year-to-date total of 29,411 up 3.2%. The popular 107 city car was the main success story for the company with an increase in 28%, while the 207 saw sales similar to the previous year. Fleet sales were up 6.3% thanks in the main to the premium quality of the 508 saloon and estate. While Light...

New low contract hire rate for electric Peugeot iOn

Peugeot has today announced it plans to lease its all electric iOn for just £249 per month. The on-the-road price of the electric car has seen a reduction to £21,216 (after the Government's £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant), or a new monthly rental of just £249 per month over a 3 year term. Phil Robson, Peugeot UK's Fleet and Used Car Director, commented: "2011 marked a return of EVs for Peugeot in the UK. We want to continue to develop our EV strategy as the technology becomes more accepted by...

Peugeot reveals 208 GTi to world

Peugeot will give a world debut to its 208 GTi concept car at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The show car is the prelude to a production version of the iconic hot hatch which is expected in the next 18 months. Featuring double chrome exhaust tailpipes, lower bodywork spoilers and signature badging the 208 GTi takes the new French supermini into serious hot-hatch territory as these official photos show. The sporty theme continues inside the plush cabin, with sports leather stitched...