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Peugeot: French Flair with a Sporting Edge

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Peugeot is one of the oldest carmakers in the world, a French mainstream brand famous for sharp-handling hot hatches and the distinctive Lion badge.

Peugeot models we cover

2008
2008
205 GTI
205 GTI
206
206
208
208
3008
3008
308
308
5008
5008
508
508
Partner
Partner
RCZ
RCZ

Peugeot traces its roots back to the 1800s, making it one of the oldest continuously operating automakers on the planet, long before the badge ever appeared on a car. Over the decades the Lion emblem became synonymous with French engineering that balanced everyday practicality with genuine driving enjoyment, a combination that is harder to find than it sounds.

The brand built its performance reputation on pint-sized hot hatches, none more celebrated than the 205 GTI, a car still held up as a benchmark for steering feel and chassis balance decades after it went out of production. That spirit carried forward through the 206 GTI, the RCZ coupe, and continues today in sportier trims of the 208 and 308.

Modern Peugeot lineups lean heavily on crossovers and electrification, with the 2008 and 3008 SUVs anchoring sales and electric versions of the 208 and 2008 expanding the range. The interiors are unmistakably French, built around a small-diameter i-Cockpit steering wheel and digital instruments perched above it, a layout that divides opinion but is instantly recognizable.

Frequently asked questions about Peugeot

Is Peugeot still sold in the United States?
No. Peugeot pulled out of the US market in 1991 and has not returned, though it remains a major seller across Europe, Africa, and South America under the Stellantis umbrella.
What made the Peugeot 205 GTI so famous?
Its light weight, direct steering, and eager chassis made it one of the most celebrated hot hatches of the 1980s, and it is still referenced today as a benchmark for how a small performance car should feel.
Does Peugeot make electric cars?
Yes. Peugeot sells fully electric versions of several models, including the e-208 and e-2008, alongside plug-in hybrid variants of the 308 and 508.
What does the Peugeot i-Cockpit mean?
It is Peugeot's interior design concept using a small-diameter steering wheel positioned below the instrument display rather than in front of it, intended to improve visibility and driving feel.
Is Peugeot part of a larger automotive group?
Yes. Peugeot is part of Stellantis, the group formed from the merger of PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, which also owns Citroen, Opel, Jeep, and other brands.

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