while the exterior of the Peugeot RCZ Sports Coupe looks very continental and slinky, that expansive look is beautifully set off by its splendidly understated interior. The mock leather backed instrument panel is beautifully proportioned dominated in equal dimensions by the car's chrome trimmed speedometer, temperature gauge, rev counter and fuel gauge, backed up by a series of secondary gauges drawing information in real time from the RCZ's onboard computer.
Standard trim finish takes in automatic headlamps, alloy pedals, adjustable leather wrapped sports steering wheel in an interesting D-shape, Nappa leather upholstery, power adjustable heated driver and front passenger seats,CD system, mock leather trim for arm rests and door panels, Bluetooth, MP3and USB connectivity options, six speakers, air conditioning, rear parking sensors, while GT spec adds electric heated leather seats, front parking sensors, seventeen inch alloy wheels with all season tyres as standard with the option to fit eighteen inch sports wheels.
Safety features for the Peugeot RCZ take in front and side impact airbags, ABS with electronic brake force distributor (EBFD) and cornering stability control. Designed and produced to include integrated crumple zones, the RCZ's structure will disperse impact energy in the event of an accident. In addition, a secondary absorption beam placed at the front of the engine's sub-frame will provide added protection in the event of a head-on collision. Similar protection has been rendered for both the front and rear doors of the RCZ Sports Coupe that will absorb considerable impact if the vehicle is struck from the side.
Fuel consumption for the RCZ Sports Coupe's a 1.6 liter 156 horsepower petrol engine has been confirmed at averaging at 41.1 miles per gallon, or a 1.6 liter 197 horsepower turbo-charged petrol engine which has been recorded returning an average of 41 miles per gallon. The 2.0 liter 163 horsepower does best of all at a generous 53.2 miles per gallon.
The 2012 Peugeot RCZ has more than its share of rivals in the luxury coupe niche, with the most prominent being the Audi TT, BMW 1-Series Coupe, Mercedes-Benz CLC, Nissan 370Z ,Volkswagen Scirocco coupe, Alfa Romeo Brera coupe and the Hyundai Veloster coupe.
Peugeot are proud to present their RCZ Sports Coupe with a three year unlimited mileage warranty