Australia's Easy Reading New Car News Home | News | Road Tests Peugeot 208 NEWS INDEX:   Peugeot Peugeot 208 updated 29th October, 2015 Fresh styling updates; new model joins local range; aggressive pricing; vibrant new colours, textured paint and personalisation packs; Euro6 emissions compliant drivetrains; new segment-leading Aisin transmission offers unparalleled refinement ..... more Peugeot 508 GT updated 20th September, 2015 New Euro 6 turbo-diesel drivetrain for 508 GT variants; drive-away pricing** of $59,990** for the sedan and $62,990** for the Touring; 508 GT sedan will offer a potential driving range of 1,636km from a single tank of fuel, with the GT Touring offering a 1,565km driving range ..... more Peugeot 308 GTi debuts 19th July, 2015 Not one, but two 308 GTi versions for Europe - available with 182kW and 200kW; A likely starter for Australia, but not yet confirmed ..... more Peugeot 508 updated 18th March, 2015 Re-styled 508 range arrives locally; Enhanced safety with new standard-fitment reverse camera; New on-board tech including touch screen and 8GB jukebox; New, more powerful Euro 6-compliant 1.6L turbo petrol drivetrain ..... more Peugeot 308 GT arrives with updated 308 range 24th February, 2015 Peugeot 308 introduces performance GT model; Turbocharged petrol and diesel engines to power 308 GT; GT to feature bespoke chassis, suspension and styling treatments; More powerful 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol motor added to 308 hatch and touring models; 308 range now complete with five model grades, five drivetrains, two transmissions and two body styles ..... more Peugeot 208 update revealed 23rd February, 2015 New-look 208 with new drivetrains, new technology and new models; Adoption of new 1.2L Puretech drivetrains and six-speed automatic; Australia to introduce Access and GT variant to local line-up; New-look 208 range to launch in Australia Q4 2015 ..... more Top of page UK gathering of historic Peugeots 11th July, 2014 The cars belonged to members of l’Aventure Peugeot, the Brand’s heritage arm with a fabulous museum in Sochaux near Mulhouse, France ..... more Peugeot RCZ R arrives in Australia 28th May, 2014 Peugeot has launched the RCZ R - the most powerful road-going car the brand has ever sold; priced from just $68,990*, $10,000 higher than the RCZ; 0 to 100km/h in just 5.9 seconds ..... more Peugeot 2008 released 15th October, 2013 Three efficient engine choices; Three trim levels; Rear camera standard; 7-inch multi-function touch screen standard; Grip control function standard on Outdoor ..... more Peugeot 208 GTi released 19th August, 2013 1.6-litre (147kW) turbocharged petrol engine; 0-100km/h in 6.8 secs; Fuel economy of just 5.9L/100km; Red highlights inside and out; Recalibrated shock absorbers; Anti-rollbar ..... more Peugeot 5008 arrives locally 14th May, 2013 The Peugeot 5008 is a car designed to set the benchmark in seven seat family wagon category and represents a very solid addition to the Peugeot product line-up in Australia. It offers a responsive drive and a quality interior, that is versatile and spacious ..... more Peugeot 308 for 2014 13th May, 2013 With its compact length of 4.25 metres and well-balanced proportions, the new Peugeot 308 projects a classy and sophisticated presence. The front is dominated by an evolutionary reinterpretation of the brand’s ‘floating’ front grille ..... more Peugeot RCZ updated 6th May, 2013 The new RCZ delivers the same high level of handling and driving dynamics as its predecessor, while matching its elegance. But, it also boasts a new 'face', harder lines and darker highlights to provide a more aggressive, performance-oriented look ..... more ROAD TEST Peugeot 208 22nd April, 2013 Peugeot's new small SUV 9th January, 2013 Peugeot’s all-new 2008 capitalises on the marque’s expertise acquired with the success of the 3008 cross-over to provide an innovative vehicle for the smaller-end of the segment ..... more Top of page ROAD TEST Peugeot 4008 16th December, 2012 Peugeot 208 here in late October 21st September, 2012 "With its unique exterior and interior style and strong value for money proposition the new 208 will appeal to a much broader range of buyers." ..... more Peugeot model names reconfigured 27th May, 2012 The central "0" will continue but in its internationalisation strategy, Peugeot has chosen a final digit of "1" for its new conquest models and permanently fixes the names of the models with a final digit "8" for future renewals ..... more Peugeot 4008 due in June 23rd May, 2012 Peugeot Australia is about to release their new small SUV, the 4008. This new model is sourced from Mitsubishi Motors who offer the model as the ASX. This is the second Mitsubishi-sourced model in the local Peugeot range ..... more Peugeot release 508 GT Touring 11th April, 2012 Following last year's introduction of the 508 GT sedan, now comes the Peugeot 508 GT Touring. Pricing is from $55,990* ..... more Peugeot 3008 updated 3rd April, 2012 As part of the upgrade, the Active models now feature Bluetooth and USB, the unique Cielo glass roof as standard as well as a head up display – total value of $2,000 ..... more Peugeot 4008: more details 22nd February, 2012 Automobiles Peugeot has released details and specifications of the all-new 4008 SUV ahead of its world premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March ..... more Peugeot 207 CC updated 19th January, 2012 The MY12 Peugeot 207 CC will now come with Bluetooth phone and a USB port, leather seat trim and 16-inch alloy wheels as standard equipment for no extra cost ..... more Top of page Peugeot 4008 unveiled 13th November, 2011 It’s the type of SUV that the world is seeking, and it’s coming to Australia. With its distinctive, stylish appearance and its 4x4 capabilities, the Peugeot 4008 is the modern response to the needs of all-terrain vehicle customers from Vaucluse to Vladivostok ..... more Peugeot 208 revealed 3rd November, 2011 Peugeot has not hesitated to rewrite the rulebook, with the desire to reinvent the principles on which the success of icons like the 205, 206 and 207 were built and to ‘re-generate’ them, to make the new Peugeot 208 ..... more Self-Catering Holiday Accommodation in Denmark, WA ..... more Peugeot 207 recall 20th October, 2011 On the subject vehicles, the battery's negative cable may break ..... more Peugeot 4007 price drop 30th September, 2011 The strong Australian dollar has helped Peugeot Automobiles Australia significantly reposition one of its models, the 4007 sports utility vehicle. Buyers can now drive away in a stylish new 4007 for just $37,990, or $133 a week to approved business use buyers ..... more Peugeot 508 RXH hybrid 31st August, 2011 The style of the 508 RXH and its innovative HYbrid4 drive unit provide features that allow it to combine new levels of driving freedom and pleasure in a form not seen before in its segment ..... more Peugeot 508 here next month 1st June, 2011 Buoyed by the excitement surrounding the success of the new Peugeot 508 in Europe, Peugeot Automobiles Australia has announced the new model will be released locally in mid-July ..... more Hear Chris Goodsell Talk Motoring On Radio & Internet ..... more Peugeot SXC Concept 17th April, 2011 Athletic, powerful, elegant, the "SXC", a Concept Car from the Peugeot Style Studios of the China Tech Centre in Shanghai, explores the world of an exclusive and modern Cross-over ..... more Peugeot 408 production commences in Argentina 7th November, 2010 With the 408, Peugeot is manufacturing another "Series 4" vehicle at Palomar following on from the highly successful 403, 404 and 405. In their era, these emblematic models represented major milestones for the Argentina car industry ..... more Peugeot EX1 concept car 22nd September, 2010 Peugeot’s latest concept car is a visually striking two-seater roadster with futuristic styling and an original architecture, designed to offer intense driving sensations as a celebration of the marque’s 200th anniversary ..... more Peugeot 408 for South America 2nd September, 2010 The Latin American Peugeot 408 represents a return to the high-end South American 'three box' automotive market, providing a new offer with the intention to expand the Peugeot range within the Latin American market ..... more Peugeot Offers Lowest CO2 Levels 26th August, 2010 Current Peugeot models offer an average of just 171 grammes of CO2 per kilometre (based on a volume weighted average of all Peugeot vehicles sold in Jan-July 2010) ..... more Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 24th August, 2010 By launching the world’s first diesel full hybrid vehicle - the 3008 HYbrid 4 - Peugeot will be writing a new chapter in motoring history. The combination of a fuel efficient 2.0 litre 120 kW (163 bhp) HDi diesel engine and a 27 kW (37 bhp) electric motor is the optimal combination for a hybrid vehicle. Unlike previous hybrid vehicles which use a less fuel efficient petrol engine, the Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4’s diesel engine provides superior Combined Drive Cycle fuel consumption of 3.8 litres/100 km (74.4 mpg), and CO2 emissions of 99 g/km ..... more Peugeot Launches Special Edition 207 18th August, 2010 Following recent price reductions across the 207 range and the introduction of standard Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) in January, Peugeot Australia has announced the introduction of a new special edition 5-door hatch model: the 207 Sportium ..... more Peugeot Australia continues support for white lions 15th August, 2010 Back in September 2006 Peugeot Australia announced their commitment to support the first white lions ever born in Australia at Mogo Zoo on the south coast of New South Wales. And now Peugeot Australia has announced that the commitment continues ..... more Peugeot 3008 to pay tribute to Redex Trial 23rd July, 2010 To coincide with the launch of Peugeot’s 3008 in Australia and the marque’s 200 year anniversary, "The Peugeot 3008 Redex Tribute" will be a highly visible convoy as drivers in two new 3008s make their way around the country ..... more Peugeot 508: first details 13th July, 2010 With the Peugeot 508, the marque reaffirms its presence and its ambitions in one of its traditional strong markets, the large touring car segment. Each model in the “40X” and “50X” series has left an indelible mark in its time. The 508 is a modern, next generation vehicle, perfectly attuned to the aspirations of customers who have moved with the times ..... more Peugeot 3008 released 11th July, 2010 The Peugeot 3008 is a compact, spacious and responsible SUV. It represents a new and innovative offer, not only in the Peugeot range but also in today’s car market as a whole ..... more Peugeot at Goodwood's Festival of Speed 21st June, 2010 Peugeot, a sponsor of the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed, is planning to use the event, which runs from 1st to 4th July, to celebrate its 200 years of brand evolution with a celebration of its past, present and future ..... more Peugeot 207: more competitive than ever 17th June, 2010 Peugeot Australia provided specification improvements in late 2009 and early 2010 to its popular 207 range, designed to enhance its desirability and its value for money proposition. And now, these upgrades have been supplemented with reductions in the MLPs of all 5-door hatch, Touring and coupé-convertible models ..... more Peugeot 3008 Australian release imminent 2nd June, 2010 Peugeot dealerships around Australia are in preparation for its launch, each one having a single display unit available for customers wishing to preview this remarkable new model ..... more PSA Peugeot Citroen at Challenge Bibendum 30th May, 2010 For the first time the Peugeot BB1, a small city EV driven by Michelin’s revolutionary motorised wheel technology, will be tested in real-life driving conditions ..... more Peugeot's 200 years 30th May, 2010 Two hundred years ago, two Peugeot brothers, Jean-Pierre and Jean-Frédéric, established the Peugeot company with the making of ‘la société Peugeot-Frères et Jacques Maillard-Salins’ ..... more Peugeot 308 GTi 27th May, 2010 Peugeot returns to the world of the GTi with the European launch of the 308 GTi, a sporty hatchback for a new era: enjoyable for day to day driving and environmentally-friendly ..... more Another Mitsubishi SUV for Peugeot/Citroen 29th April, 2010 This agreement provides for the development and adaptation for both the Peugeot and Citroën marques of a compact SUV, based on an existing Mitsubishi platform ..... more Peugeot 408 debuts in China 26th April, 2010 The 408, a low, sleek notchback saloon, was designed and developed jointly by Peugeot's Styling teams in Europe and China and meets three objectives, to embody the marque's modernity, offer maximum safety and provide unrivalled interior space ..... more Peugeot Ion 26th March, 2010 With the i0n, the 100% electric car to be launched at the end of 2010 in France, Peugeot offers a response to the challenges of urban mobility and environmental responsibility ..... more Peugeot 3008 prepares for Australian debut 24th March, 2010 Through Peugeot’s avant-garde approach and resolute styling, the 3008 offers an ingenious solution and optimised versatility to motorists in search of modernity, practicality, peace of mind and driving pleasure ..... more Peugeot unveils Hoggar ute 17th March, 2010 Peugeot Hoggar is designed and manufactured in Brazil for the expanding Brazilian market ..... more Peugeot/Citroen to sell Mitsubishi EVs 14th March, 2010 Mitsubishi has announced the signing of a Final Cooperative Agreement regarding development and supply of the new-generation electric vehicle (EV) i-MiEV* with Peugeot Citroën ..... more Peugeot 3008 set for local release 1st March, 2010 The Peugeot 3008 is a compact SUV designed with a number of features also inherent in family hatchbacks and MPVs – resulting in an extremely versatile package ..... more The 5 by Peugeot: a new concept car 22nd February, 2010 Peugeot will unveil a second new concept car at next month’s Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland, with the launch of the 5 by Peugeot ..... more Peugeot SR1 Concept + New Lion Badge 11th January, 2010 Due to debut publicly at this year's Geneva Motor Show, the SR1 unveils the design trends that will influence future Peugeot models ..... more Top of page Peugeot launches the 4007 in Australia 9th November, 2009 Peugeot have launched its 4007 SUV in Australia with an exclusively diesel line-up in two trim levels ..... more Peugeot Unveils New Technology on BB1 Concept 22nd September, 2009 The urban-focused vehicle debuts a number of innovative Peugeot technologies designed to address the real world mobility requirements of the residents of future cities ..... more Peugeot Introduces Upgraded Diesel-Only 407 16th September, 2009 Peugeot made a number of interior and exterior cosmetic improvements to fine tune the distinctive design of the 407, while standard specification has been improved across the range ..... more ROAD TEST Peugeot 308 Touring 12th August, 2009 Peugeot 308 CC Released 13th July, 2009 The introduction of Peugeot’s most evolved CC yet marks the 75th anniversary of the company’s invention of the Coupé Cabriolet when the 401 Eclipse was launched in 1934 ..... more Power rises for Europe's Peugeot 407 Coupe 7th July, 2009 Launched in 2005, the Peugeot 407 Coupé is the latest in a long tradition of prestige Coupés produced by the French manufacturer, where style plays a key role, combining stature and refinement to provide a product capable of long-distance touring with comfort and high performance developments ..... more Peugeot to Celebrate 75th Anniversary of Coupe Cabriolets 25th June, 2009 While the Eclipse’s distinctly art deco appearance marks it as a classic design of its time, the sculpted lines of the 308 CC mark it as a masterpiece of today ..... more Peugeot 5008 - A new and innovative people mover 3rd June, 2009 With the 5008, Peugeot reintroduces one of its most famous series of vehicles – the “5” series. Previous models carrying the “5” series label have included the legendary Peugeot 504 and the great family favourite the Peugeot 505 Family estate ..... more Peugeot's "Forbidden Exhibition" 29th March, 2009 Although never released by Peugeot, the 505 cabriolet and coupe are being displayed at L'Aventure Peugeot, in Sochaux, until 28th June, 2009 ..... more Peugeot at the Cutting Edge of Automotive Technology 24th March, 2009 With 961 patent applications in 2008, PSA Peugeot has been designated as the country’s leading patent filer for the second year in a row ..... more Mitsubishi Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroen: Step Towards Electric Vehicles for Europe 5th March, 2009 Mitsubishi and Peugeot announced this week that both companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding collaboration on electric vehicles ..... more Peugeot Partner Tepee: Europe's New 7-seater MPV 8th February, 2009 To meet growing demand from the European market and taking advantage of the Partner Tepee’s excellent spaciousness, Peugeot’s family compact MPV completes its range with a new 7-seater version ..... more Peugeot 3008: A New Cross-Over 27th January, 2009 First seen as a concept at last year’s Paris Motor Show – Prologue Hybrid 4 – Peugeot’s new 3008 cross-over vehicle can now be revealed in all its glory. This new, compact and spacious cross-over represents a totally new offering in the world's car market ..... more PSA Maintains Market Share In 2008 20th January, 2009 During 2008, worldwide market share for the PSA Group (Peugeot and Citroen) was maintained at 5%. Therefore, PSA Peugeot Citroën sales hold up against the sharp drop in automotive markets in the closing months of the year ..... more Peugeot Expert Van Released Locally 4th January, 2009 The new Peugeot Expert’s aim of becoming the new benchmark in the compact van market segment, was acknowledged by being awarded the title of “International Van of the Year 2008” ..... more Top of page Peugeot 308 HDi First in its Class at NZ's AA Energywise Rally 31st December, 2008 A Peugeot 308 HDi featuring an EGC gearbox has come top of the Compact Car Class for the lowest CO2 emissions in the 2008 AA Energywise Rally staged in New Zealand, with a total emissions figure of just 106.03 g/km ..... more Peugeot 308 Named Compact Car of the Year in NZ 9th December, 2008 "The 308 range possesses the great French characteristic of an involving chassis, thus appealing to drivers, while offering a distinguished ride, which ensures happy passengers" ..... more Peugeot 308 HDi: Coast to Coast in ZA 27th November, 2008 A Peugeot 308 HDi has driven exactly 1,689.7 kms across South Africa on a single tank of diesel, achieving a fuel efficiency of an amazingly low 3.4 litres/100 km ..... more Peugeot 308 Touring – Set for Summer 10th November, 2008 Consisting of a Thule roof bar set, a Thule roof box or Thule roof mounted twin bike racks and a Tom Tom XL portable satellite navigation unit which features a large 4.3” inch widescreen, the “Flex Pack” is perfectly tailored to the needs of a 308 Touring customer ..... more Fifth Peugeot Design Competition – Winner Announced 4th November, 2008 The competition produced some excellent entries, and first prize was awarded to Carlos Tovar from Colombia, aged 25, for his ‘RD’ concept car ..... more Peugeot Partner Released 19th October, 2008 Peugeot’s new Partner van range is now on sale in Australia. It introduces a number of innovative features not seen before in the small van market segment ..... more Top of the Range Peugeot 308 XTS Released 10th October, 2008 This new top of the range model will be powered by the 1.6 litre turbo-charged 128 kW petrol engine, previously found in the 207 GTi ..... more Peugeot's Limited Edition 207 HDi "Le Mans" 29th September, 2008 Only 75 examples are available in Australia, out of a global production of 2,000 units for selected markets around the world ..... more Peugeot 308 Touring Now On Sale 25th September, 2008 After a very successful launch of the 308 hatchback earlier this year, Peugeot has announced the release of the all new 308 Touring ..... more April Arrival For Peugeot 308 CC 21st September, 2008 Peugeot is once again at the forefront of the convertible segment with the announcement the all new 308 CC ..... more ROAD TEST Peugeot 207 XT HDi 25th July, 2008 UK’s First Electric Taxi 18th July, 2008 The electric taxi will be available from October 2008 and is the result of three years research and development by Allied, which is already looking for local authority partners to install recharging networks locally to help drive down urban emissions ..... more Peugeot Reveals Details Of New 308 CC 11th July, 2008 As the pioneer of “folding roof cars” with its elegant 401, 601 and 402 “Eclipse” models from the 1930s, Peugeot now reveals details of its latest coupé cabriolet, the 308 CC ..... more Fifty Million Peugeots – 1891 TO 2008 9th July, 2008 Peugeot demonstrated its strength and experience by producing its 50 millionth vehicle, a Peugeot 308 SW, last month ..... more Mitsubishi & Peugeot Prepare For Russian Production 11th June, 2008 The joint plant, held 70% by PSA Peugeot Citroën and 30% by MMC, will start producing mid-range (C segment) models, as of 2011, for Peugeot and Citroën and mid-range SUVs for the 3 brands ..... more Mogo Zoo Announces Fourth Litter of White Lion Cubs! 9th May, 2008 For Sally Padey, owner and director of Mogo Zoo, Peugeot’s support in the form of a three-year sponsorship has provided the Zoo with the freedom to further develop its white lion programme ..... more Peugeot 308 RC-Z Concept Is To Enter Production 25th April, 2008 As part of the CAP 2010 project and the acceleration of the marque’s product offer, Mr Jean-Philippe Collin, Director General of Automobiles Peugeot, announced yesterday at the Lisbon Motor Show (Portugal) that the RC Z Concept Car will be going into full production ..... more ROAD TEST Peugeot 207 GTi 24th April, 2008 2008 Peugeot Design Competition Announced 23rd April, 2008 Young designers from all over the world are invited to ‘imagine a Peugeot for the megalopolis of tomorrow’. The competition is for a concept car to be designed for use in the centre of the great urban cities of the future ..... more Peugeot Diesel Beats Audi Diesel At Catalunya 9th April, 2008 The #7 Peugeot 908 HDi FAP driven by Nicolas Minassian and Marc Gené won the 1,000 km of Catalunya, by over one lap from the #2 Audi R10 TDI ..... more All-New Peugeot 308 Released Locally 7th March, 2008 The stylish design not only looks good but contributes to reducing fuel consumption and emissions, due to its class leading aerodynamics – Cx of 0.29 – enabling the 1.6 litre XS HDi model to emit only 130 g/km of CO2 ..... more ROAD TEST Peugeot 307 Touring XSE HDi 25th February, 2008 Peugeot 207 No. 1 In Europe 31st January, 2008 In its first full year on sale, the Peugeot 207 has become the number one best selling car in Europe ..... more Peugeot 308 Hatch For Melbourne Motor Show 9th January, 2008 Peugeot's new 308 hatch will be one of the attractions of this year's Melbourne Motor Show from 29th February to 10th March at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre ..... more Top of page Five Rare White Lion Cubs Born in Australia 7th November, 2007 Mogo Zoo, home to Australia’s only white lion breeding programme has announced they have successfully reared a litter of five male white lion cubs, the first ever recorded in the world ..... more Peugeot Clears the Air 31st October, 2007 Driven under everyday conditions, the 207’s averaged a realistically achievable 3.9 litres per 100 km, while the 307 achieved a figure of 5.1 litres per 100 km. Producing only 118 and 154 grammes of CO2 per kilometre respectively, Peugeot diesels also reduce particulate emissions to barely measurable levels, via the standard fitment of an innovative particulate filter on all their vehicles ..... more New Peugeot 308 On Show At Sydney Motor Show 15th October, 2007 The new Peugeot 308 is being previewed at the Sydney Motor Show, little more than a month after its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show ..... more New Addition to the Successful Peugeot 207 Range 12th October, 2007 The Touring completes the 207 range and is introduced in Australia just 8 months after the launch of the hatchback ..... more Peugeot's Diesel Racer Wins Again 20th September, 2007 Peugeot claimed its fifth successive win at Sunday’s Silverstone 1,000 km race ..... more Peugeot at the 62nd Frankfurt Motor Show 6th September, 2007 At this years Frankfurt Motor Show, Peugeot will have a truly impressive presence. It will see the international launch of the new Peugeot 308 hatchback and the 207 SW range, as well as a number of innovations in the form of three concept cars ..... more Peugeot 308 Hybrid – An Environmentally Friendly Car for the Next Generation 2nd September, 2007 At the Frankfurt Motor Show, later this month, Peugeot will showcase its new 308 Hybrid HDi, which emits just 90g/km of CO2 and reduces fuel consumption by 38% in the Combined Cycle compared to a standard 308 HDi ..... more Peugeot 207 CC – Priced to Open a New World for Everyone 13th July, 2007 The 207 CC is a worthy successor to the 206 CC and will be available at launch with two petrol engines. Both of the engines have been developed as part of the co-operation between PSA Peugeot Citroën and the BMW Group and introduce technology not normally found in this market segment .... more First 'One-Two' Finish for the Peugeot 908 Diesel Racer 3rd July, 2007 The two Peugeot 908 HDi FAPs claimed first and second places in the weekend's Nürburgring 1,000km, with victory going to the N°8 car of Pedro Lamy/Stéphane Sarrazin who enjoyed a practically trouble-free run to finish with a two-lap advantage over the 'sister' car of Marc Gene/Nicolas Minassian .... more Peugeot 308 for 2008 28th June, 2007 Peugeot’s first vehicle of the “8” generation, the Peugeot 308 five door hatchback will be launched in Europe in September. An Australian introduction is likely in early 2008 .... more Extremely Positive Debut for the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP at Le Mans 18th June, 2007 Peugeot’s return to the Le Mans 24 Hours could hardly have got off to a more successful start. The new Peugeot 908 HDi FAP shared by Frenchmen Stéphane Sarrazin, Sébastien Bourdais and their Portuguese team-mate Pedro Lamy took the chequered flag at the end of the 24-hour race in 2nd place ..... more Peugeot 908 HDi FAP on Provisional Pole at Le Mans 15th June, 2007 Le Mans action has kicked off with the first official practice session which saw Team Peugeot Total claim the fastest and third fastest times in the dying seconds. The evening’s run was interrupted by two red flag incidents, and was also upset by a brief but heavy thunderstorm that dumped rain over much over the French circuit ..... more Peugeot's Le Mans 24 Hours Preliminary Test Day: A Rewarding Day's Work 6th June, 2007 Peugeot Sport leaves Le Mans pleased with the amount of work it was able to accomplish in the course of the preliminary test day organised by the ACO upstream of the forthcoming Le Mans 24 Hours ..... more ROAD TEST Peugeot 407 HDi coupe 28th May, 2007 Peugeot-Citroen Again Ranked French Market Leader in CO2 Emissions 22nd May, 2007 For the second year in a row, PSA Peugeot-Citroën has led the French vehicle market with the lowest corporate average CO2 emissions, of only 140 g/km ..... more Two Races, Two Wins - the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP 9th May, 2007 Following its win at Monza three weeks ago, the diesel engined Peugeot 908 HDi FAP showed the same winning form over the weekend in Valencia where it was this time the turn of Pedro Lamy and Stéphane Sarrazin to finish in first place after leading practically from flag to flag without the slightest problem ..... more Peugeot 207's Australian Arrival 23rd April, 2007 Peugeot has released the 207 in Australia. The 207 is the newest member of the legendary 2 series dynasty, which has seen over 13.2 million cars manufactured since the launch of the 201 in 1929 ..... more Peugeot 908 HDi FAP – First Race, First Victory 17th April, 2007 The diesel-engined Peugeot 908 HDi FAP driven by Nicolas Minassian and Marc Gené took a fantastic win in Monza on its first appearance at the Le Mans series ..... more Peugeot's Diesel Racer Readies For Monza 29th March, 2007 Development and reliability work were on the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP’s programme during the pre-season Le Mans Series test session at the Paul Ricard circuit where the new car was making its first official outing ..... more Peugeot at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show 11th March, 2007 Peugeot decided to give Australians a sneak preview of the new 207 CC and the new 207 GTi, ahead of their anticipated launch mid-year ..... more Peugeot To Present New 207 At Melbourne Motor Show 21st February, 2007 Peugeot will launch its new 207 hatchback range onto the Australian market with both diesel and petrol engines at the Melbourne Motor Show, next month ..... more Flux Wins Peugeot Design Competition 15th February, 2007 Driven by the desire to design a car that would give an enjoyable experience to each of its occupants, Mihai Panaitescu, a Romanian design student studying in Turin, designed the Flux ..... more New Peugeots for Geneva Motor Show 11th February, 2007 The Geneva Motor Show is always an important event for Peugeot and this year the brand will be revealing no less than three new body styles of the 207 range, along with its new sport utility vehicle (SUV) – the 4007 ..... more PSA Peugeot Citroën and MMC Enter Diesel Engine Supply Agreement 17th January, 2007 In a joint statement Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and PSA Peugeot Citroën announced today that they have signed an agreement under which Mitsubishi Motors will be supplied with diesel engines by PSA Peugeot Citroën in a new collaborative agreement ..... more Peugeot Reveals 908 Le Mans Car and Driver Line Up For 2007 12th January, 2007 In 2007 Peugeot will return to the world’s racing circuits as part of the Le Mans Series (LMS) with the Peugeot 908 and an experienced team of racing drivers ..... more Peugeot 407 HDi – Now from $39,990 4th January, 2007 Peugeot has decided to even further improve upon the 407’s great value for money equation, introducing a lower entry price for the 407 HDi ..... more Top of page Peugeot 207 CC for 2007 7th December, 2006 It was in the 1930s that Peugeot started the innovative concept of the Coupé Cabriolet, with the 401, 601 and 402 “Eclipse”. This concept was to become one of Peugeot’s trademark features and today’s cars, the 206 CC and 307 CC have made the marque the No1 seller of Coupé Cabriolets ..... more Name Mogo Zoo’s Rare White Lion Cubs 26th November, 2006 The latest additions to the growing pride of Peugeot sponsored white lions at Mogo Zoo are still unnamed and Australians are being asked to come up with names for the 9-week-old fluffy male and female cub as part of a national competition ..... more Peugeot’s 307 HDi OXYGO Limited Edition 31st October, 2006 Peugeot have provided a perfect solution for those of us who want to make an environmentally sound choice when choosing our "next car" ..... more Peugeot 4007 – A New Driving Experience 27th October, 2006 Peugeot is entering into the 4x4 SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) market with a new model that is 4.64 metres long and fitted with one of its accomplished HDi diesel engines, with DPFS (Diesel Particulate Filter System) ..... more Peugeot 307 Hybride HDi Diesel 24th October, 2006 As reported earlier this year, Peugeot has extended its diesel hybrid technology programme, applying it to the popular, stylish and versatile 307 CC Hybride HDi ..... more 1895 Peugeot Leads 2006 London To Brighton Run 22nd October, 2006 A Peugeot is the oldest car in this year’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run ..... more Peugeot 207 to be previewed at the Sydney Motor Show 16th October, 2006 Peugeot has confirmed the new 207, the newest member of the legendary 2 series dynasty, which has seen over 13.2 million cars produced since the launch of the 201 in 1929, will be released locally in early 2007 ..... more Peugeot Announces Corporate Sponsorship to Ensure White Lions Programme’s Survival 10th October, 2006 Recognised around the globe as the ‘Lion brand’, Peugeot yesterday celebrated the milestone release of the 10-week-old female and male cubs, Purr and Joe, with the public announcement of a three-year sponsorship of Mogo Zoo’s white lions ..... more Peugeot’s Best Ever Monthly Result 6th October, 2006 For the second consecutive month, Peugeot Automobiles Australia has recorded its best ever monthly sales result, with 782 Peugeots registered in September. This eclipses the previous record of 780 sales, set in August of this year ..... more Peugeot Spider 207 5th October, 2006 The Peugeot Spider 207 which has just debuted at the Paris Motor Show, was developed from the ‘20Cup’ concept car but features a more conventional 4-wheel architecture and a rear transverse engine ..... more Peugeot 908 V12 HDi – The Fastest Peugeot Diesel Car Ever! 3rd October, 2006 It was on the 14th June, 2005 that Peugeot announced its decision to accept a new technological challenge: to win one of the world’s most prestigious and demanding motor races, the Le Mans 24 Hours, with a car powered by an HDi diesel engine equipped with a diesel particulate filter system (DPFS) ..... more Fourth Peugeot Design Competition 25th September, 2006 At the 2006 Paris Motor Show, Peugeot is set to launch its fourth Design Competition. This will invite Internet users around the world to submit designs for a new Peugeot based around a set theme ..... more ROAD TEST Peugeot 407 HDi Touring 22nd September, 2006 Peugeot 207 EPURE concept car 13th September, 2006 At the Paris Motor Show later this month Peugeot will reveal the “207 EPURE” concept car – a glimpse of a future 207 model with a futuristic power plant ..... more New Peugeot 307 XSE HDi 6-Speed Automatic 8th September, 2006 With many customers looking at their choice of vehicle in a new light, whether it be for fuel economy without sacrificing drivability, or even from an environmental perspective, the 307 is providing many with the answer, especially in its diesel guise ..... more Peugeot 908 RC Set to Steal the Limelight 14th August, 2006 Peugeot always shines at the Paris Motor Show and with the unveiling of the 908 RC, Peugeot will certainly have the star of the show gracing its Motor Show stand in September ..... more Peugeot 207 Super 2000 Breaks Cover 4th August, 2006 The Peugeot 207 ‘R Cup’ Concept Car presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March gave clues to the future 207 Super 2000 ..... more Peugeot Introduces the 407 ‘SV’ HDi 18th July, 2006 The 407 SV HDi, a new top-of-the-line model (available as a sedan or ‘Touring’), features the ground breaking 2.7 litre twin-turbo V6 diesel that recently debuted in the stunning 407 Coupe ..... more Peugeot 307 Hybride HDi Diesel 23rd June, 2006 Peugeot has extended its diesel hybrid technology programme, applying it to the popular, stylish and versatile 307 CC Hybride HDi, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in February ..... more Peugeot Announces V12 Diesel for the 908 19th June, 2006 Peugeot has announced its decision to take up a new technological challenge in 2007: to win one of the most prestigious and most demanding motor races in the world, the Le Mans 24 Hours, with a car powered by an diesel engine, equipped with a diesel particulate filter system ..... more Peugeot 907 At Goodwood Festival Of Speed 15th June, 2006 The Peugeot 907 – a V12 GT coupé concept, which made its debut at the 2004 Paris Motor Show – is making its UK debut at the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed ..... more Peugeot Round Australia Re-Run Won By Brian Ward 24th May, 2006 The Peugeot Round Australia Re-Run finished in Sydney on Sunday, with the entire field of over 60 classic cars completing the one-month journey, that saw them drive some 12,000 kms around Australia ..... more The new Fiat, Peugeot, Citroën vans unveiled 12th May, 2006 This new generation of commercial vehicles sets new standards in terms of range variety, load capacity, performance, comfort and running costs ..... more Round Australia Re-Run – On the Home Stretch! 10th May, 2006 The ‘Peugeot Round Australia Re-Run’ is entering it’s final stage, with the field set to finish their four week long adventure in Sydney on Sunday 21st May ..... more Peugeot 206 - Now From $16,990 (RRP) 9th May, 2006 The Peugeot 206 XR 3-door variant has been added to the range, and at $16,990 (RRP) joins the five door, the 206 XR 5-door, which is priced at $17,990 (RRP) ..... more Six Speed Auto Boost for 407 HDi Models 1st May, 2006 A new high-tech six speed automatic transmission has been added to the latest Peugeot 407 HDi turbo diesel Sedan and Touring models ..... more Peugeot Round Australia Re-Run 19th April, 2006 The ‘Peugeot Round Australia Re-Run’ will start from Sydney on Sunday, 23rd April and chart a course that will take in the route from several of the original Ampol Trials ..... more Precious Metal - The Peugeot 407 Coupe 7th March, 2006 Peugeot have announced the pricing structure for the stunning new 407 Coupe, which goes on sale in Australia later this month ..... more Peugeot 207 Achieves 5 Stars In Euro NCAP Result 26th February, 2006 A Euro NCAP 5 star occupant protection, 3 star pedestrian protection and 4 star child protection rating has not been achieved before by a super mini ..... more Peugeot At The Geneva Motor Show 16th February, 2006 At the 76th Geneva Motor Show the Peugeot 207 will make its world première and is set to be the ‘star of the show’ ..... more Peugeot Unveils Diesel Hybrid Technology 1st February, 2006 Peugeot has unveiled a 307 concept vehicle, featuring a diesel-electric hybrid power train, the Peugeot 307 ‘Hybride’ HDi ..... more Peugeot 206 Shaping Up For 2006 23rd January, 2006 The year 2006 is shaping up as a great year for the Peugeot 206. With increased specification and lower prices across the range ..... more ROAD TEST Peugeot 307 XS HDi 23rd January, 2006 Peugeot 207 – The Next Generation 13th January, 2006 Peugeot announces the Peugeot 207, the newest member of the legendary 2 series dynasty. When the Peugeot 206 replaced the legendary Peugeot 205, nobody could have known what a success it was going to be. With over 5.4 million Peugeot 206s produced, it has become the best selling Peugeot ever ..... more Top of page Game, Set And Match – To Peugeot 28th December, 2005 The Cliff Richard Tennis Classic used five vehicles loaned by Peugeot at the recently staged event ..... more New Peugeot 307 CC Lands in Time for Summer! 21st December, 2005 The first shipments of the new Peugeot 307 CC (Coupe Cabriolet) have arrived in Australia; just in time for summer ..... more Peugeot 407 Coupé – 5 Stars for Euroncap 6th December, 2005 Elegance, power and outstanding handling and dynamics, the 407 Coupé is also distinguished by its high levels of passive safety ..... more Peugeot Round Australia Trial 50th Anniversary 3rd December, 2005 In April 2006, to mark the victory of a Peugeot 403 in the first Ampol Trial in 1956, Peugeot Automobiles Australia will sponsor the Peugeot Round Australia Trial 50th Anniversary Re-run ..... more Peugeot Welcomes UK Bio-Fuel initiative 13th November, 2005 Peugeot is keen to make customers aware that their HDi diesel cars are already capable of operating on this environmentally friendly fuel ..... more Peugeot’s Carbon Sink in the Amazon Forest 5th November, 2005 The CEO of PSA and the Director of France’s Office National des Forêts (ONF), traveled to the São Nicolau tree farm in Brazil for a review of their experimental carbon sink project ..... more New Peugeot 307 Debuts In Sydney 14th October, 2005 A new look and new features for the new Peugeot 307, which has been launched at the 2005 Australian International Motor Show ..... more Peugeot at Sydney's Motor Show 6th October, 2005 The 2005 Australian International Motor Show will prove to be one of the biggest ever shows for the Peugeot brand in Australia ..... more Peugeot Sponsors Women’s Golf Australia 26th September, 2005 Women’s Golf Australia (WGA), the peak organisation for women’s amateur golf in Australia, has announced an unprecedented sponsorship agreement with Peugeot Automobiles Australia ..... more Peugeot: Number One Choice for Open Top Motoring in the UK 17th September, 2005 Peugeot was the first company to launch a car with a metal folding roof back in 1934. Today it is the number one choice for UK convertible car buyers ..... more Peugeot Stars at the 61st Frankfurt Motor Show 30th August, 2005 Peugeot's exhibition at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show will give visitors the chance to reflect on a glorious past, wonder at the present and take a glimpse of the future of Peugeot ..... more Sporty Look For Europe's Peugeot 307 4th August, 2005 Europe's Car of the Year winner 2002 is refreshed and improved with attractive styling treatment across the range for 2006 ..... more The Smiling Peugeot 307 For 2006 3rd August, 2005 Expect news on the new Peugeot 307 for 2006, with the new larger grille, here at Next Car tomorrow! In the meantime, here are the first pictures (from England) of the new 307! ..... more Peugeot 407 Coupe Breaks Cover 31st July, 2005 Peugeot's new coupe will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Next Car team is the first Australian media outlet to publish the first official photographs of a production model ..... more For Peugeot – 'Innovation' Isn't A New Word 27th July, 2005 Introducing 'world firsts' is not new to Peugeot. The Peugeot 1007 might be the first car to have electric front sliding doors, but it is just another first from the manufacturer who, over its 116 year history has been a true innovator ..... more ROAD TEST Peugeot 407 SV 18th July, 2005 Citroen and Peugeot Strength 15th July, 2005 By maintaining a highly skilled and flexible manufacturing base and carefully managing costs, PSA Peugeot Citroën is able to meet its goal of sustained long-term growth by producing expanded model line-ups ..... more Mitsubishi, Peugeot & Citroen 4WDs Coming 13th July, 2005 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and PSA Peugeot Citroën, have signed the final co-operation agreement between their two companies concerning all-new four wheel drive vehicles ..... more PSA Group Sales Rise In H1 2005 7th July, 2005 PSA Peugeot Citroën sold 1,754,000 vehicles worldwide in the first six months of 2005, of which 1,028,000 were Peugeots and 726,000 were Citroëns. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year’s period ..... more ROAD TEST Peugeot 206 GTi 180 29th November, 2004 ROAD TEST Peugeot 307 CC 29th September, 2004 ROAD TEST Peugeot 307 XSE Touring 25th July, 2004 Top of page About | Car Clubs | Great Drives | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2003 - 2015   Next Car Pty Ltd.   All rights reserved.