Peugeot has fought back from the brink a few years ago with outside funding, some factory closures, a big move into the Chinese market, model rationalisation and a raft of new cars all with shared “platforms.” In Australia they jumped ship from the previous distributor to the same outfit that distributes the highly successful Japanese Subaru brand in this [...]
After driving the Peugeot 3008 at the end of the year, I was left with a jaw dropping experience. So when I heard about the 5008 I was itching to find out if it was just as good. And let’s say it wasn’t far off. Under the microscope was the Peugeot 5008 Allure; the base model, seven-seater, mid-sized SUV. [...]
Small station wagons are quickly disappearing, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't consider the Peugeot 308. One of the impressive new breed of cars/SUVs from Peugeot/Citroen, the 308 is a nicely sized and enjoyable vehicle to drive. Available in just the one model grade, Allure, the Peugeot 308 Wagon features a whole stack of standard gear too, and is [...]
Peugeot dealerships in Australia now have an all-new mid-size SUV to offer Aussie buyers - the 2018 Peugeot 5008. You might remember the 5008 (five-thousand and eight) as a people-mover (or MPV), the model is back though and back in the shape of a seven-seat SUV. Here to compliment the other fresh SUV offerings in the Peugeot range, the [...]
Above left: tiny single cup holder behind gear stick, Right: dials read opposite directions What a peach. When I drove the 308 GTI 270 (henceforth known as the GTI or I’ll be driven quite mad) on the track, I loved the rocket-like performance. But, the suspension felt quite soft yet firm on the track and I wondered how that [...]
Peugeot Australia Unveils a Restored Icon as UK Example Sells for World Record As a Peugeot 205 GTi was being sold for a record price at auction in the UK, Peugeot Australia was showing-off its own restored 1989 205 GTi to French Car Club members in Sydney. Widely regarded as the ultimate hot hatch of the 1980s, the 205 GTi [...]
Just speechless! the 3008 is for China only (thankfully) Dongfeng Peugeot unveils new 308 Sedan and restyled 3008 All-new China only 308 sedan unveiled Comprehensively redesigned China only 3008 unveiled Both vehicles leverage Peugeot’s future design direction Peugeot, and its Chinese partner Dongfeng, has unveiled an all-new 308 sedan and a redesigned 3008 SUV for the Chinese [...]
Peugeot unveils next-generation i-Cockpit cabin Previews interior of future passenger vehicles Designed for an instinctive, safer and natural driving experience 2.2 million vehicles worldwide features first generation i-Cockpit Peugeot i-Cockpit®: an innovative cabin driving concept Peugeot believed for many years that the in-car cabin environment is just as important as the driving experience. This led to a rethink in [...]
Peugeot And Citroen Australia/New Zealand To Introduce Animal Detering Technology Peugeot and Citroen in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) have teamed up with local engineers to develop a discreet system that deters animal from straying into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Dubbed “Bugger Roo” and “Sheep Shoo” in their respective markets the system can be fitted [...]
Yes yes yes, oh YES: good looks, classy cabin, fabulous ride, great engine/gearbox Oh dear me no: a bit expensive, no Apple Carplay, I-cockpit? The French have made a decent fist of the hot hatch. The 80’s benchmark was Peugeot’s own 205 GTi which set the tone for decades of jaunty-capped, gold-chain-wearing chavs. They thrashed round back streets [...]
