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In 2001 Peugeot introduced the radical Peugeot Moonster Concept. The talents behind this project were found via an internet design competition. People were asked to submit design sketches via the French Auto Maker’s website. The designs were narrowed down from 750 to 50. An online vote was then cast to find out which design users / enthusiasts found the most appealing. Marko Lukovic (from Yugoslavia) won with this design. The Peugeot Moonster Concept was introduced at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The car’s design was presented in fluid form. No engine, transmission or suspension systems were in place. The Peugeot Moonster Concept was hand-formed from sheet aluminum and polished to perfection. This resulted in the most reflective car to date. All praise to Peugeot for the type of competition they set up. Peugeot handed over complete creative feedom to the designer and also embraced the internet to seek out talented designs. Quite impressive if you ask me. This will probably not be built or seen on roads in South Africa, but a man can still dream.

The Peugeot RCZ sports car will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany in September 2009. The Peugeot RCZ was first revealed as a concept car in 2007. The first production model houses some really advanced technology. The Peugeot RCZ is fitted with an active rear spoiler, twin-scroll turbo charger, direct petrol injection, variable valve lift and variable valve timing, Hill Assist to help with maneuvers on steep gradients, an intelligent traction control system or ASR, an electronic brake force distribution or EBFD and emergency brake assist or EBA. It’s the first car to be revealed by Peugeot which doesn’t use the usual zero numbering system, which means that Peugeot considers this to be a special vehicle. A hybrid version of the Peugeot RCZ will also be presented as a concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009. The hybrid is rumored to be able to do 100 km on 3.7 litres of fuel, which would make it the most fuel efficient sports car if it were available today. The Peugeot RCZ will go on sale to the public in 2010.

The Peugeot RCZ looks very stylish to me. The question is just what the price tag will be on this car and whether it will be available in South Africa or not. Still, this may be outside my price range for a vehicle. Peugeot has built up quite a huge fan base in South Africa, so I ‘m sure that if this vehicle is released here I would be able to find a cheap 2nd hand Peugeot RCZ in the classifieds in a few years.

Related Link:
Peugeot – Official Website

This French made supermini / sub compact car is one of my favorites. The Peugeot 206 has been manufactured since 1998. The 206 was the successor of the Peugeot 205. The Peugeot 206 was released to compete with the VW Polo and Ford Fiesta. Here are a few photos of the Peugeot 206.

I might have to look around in classifieds publications or on websites for a 2nd hand one, since I can’t afford a new car.

Related Links:
Peugeot – Official Website.