Monday, November 2, 2009

Peugeot RCZ U.K. pricing announced

Pricing for the Peugeot RCZ Coupe starts from £19,900 when it goes on sale next spring. This is also one of the many cars set to be unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show. Said to rival the 2+2 Audi TT rival, the Peugeot RCZ will have a choice of three engines and two trims. The lowest-priced model will have the 1.6-litre THP 156 engine and a manual gearbox. Standard equipment includes alloy wheels, sports front seats, dual-zone air-conditioning, and a host of safety kit, including four airbags and ESP. For an upgrade to the second trim level that will cost £2300, you will get leather upholstery, electric front seats, automatic lights and wipers, and larger alloy wheels. You’re also going to get to choose from a range of personalization options, such as different roof panels and alloy wheels, sat-nav and a variety of styling enhancements. To get an automatic gearbox with the basic engine, just add £1100 to the price. However, the remaining engines come only with a manual gearbox. Models with the 2.0 HDI 163 diesel engine cost £1800 more than the equivalent car with the THP 156 engine. The flagship of the range will carry the 200bhp version of the 1.6 THP engine, which comes only with the upper trim level and costs £24,500.