Latest 'insider' news in my mailbox indicates that Peugeot RCZ will only come to Malayan shores with the largest 'heart' available, probably will be punching out not less than 220bhp at the prorata price of around RM1k per bhp!.
For now it can be assumed and speculated that lower cost units [probably costs less than RM188,888? - based on interpolated approx. price in the UK] powered by detuned 150bhp or/and 175bhp power plant shall come later [or never ?].
Peugeot 207 RC
What about 175bhp 207RC?
Having power plant similar to its bigger brudder [308GT] but just a fraction of Celcius cooler than the RCZ flagship, 207RC does century acceleration in 7.1sec. and tops >220kph.
Again, unfortunately I'd been told that at this time there is no plan as yet to be imported for local enthusiasts. But there is no harm to keep the dream alive, isn't it?
For now it can be assumed and speculated that lower cost units [probably costs less than RM188,888? - based on interpolated approx. price in the UK] powered by detuned 150bhp or/and 175bhp power plant shall come later [or never ?].
Peugeot 207 RC
What about 175bhp 207RC?
Having power plant similar to its bigger brudder [308GT] but just a fraction of Celcius cooler than the RCZ flagship, 207RC does century acceleration in 7.1sec. and tops >220kph.
Again, unfortunately I'd been told that at this time there is no plan as yet to be imported for local enthusiasts. But there is no harm to keep the dream alive, isn't it?
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Peugeot makes nice sport hatches (207 GTi and 308 GT) and the RCz is definitely a chick magnet, even if it comes with a smaller powered engine..
For RM188,888, its a steal... and I know that AHWAN will be the first owner!!
207 RC is an alternative to having a "hot Peugeot" which costs less than 220bhp RCZ, but more expensive than Alan's 308GT, while 175bhp 207GTi is about in the same price bracket as the later.
Unfortunately 207RC, 207GTi may not be available in Malaya as I was told by an 'insider' as:
"... at this point in time, there are definitely no plans for the 207RC or GTi. But if you want, I can try to get you one... the one on display at the Peugeot Regional Office...... It is however a 150hp medel but it has 6-speed box..."
Well, only if it was a "175bhp 207GTi" I wouldn't have though twice.
For now I'm just thinking of the possibility to follow the footsteps of a friend to play "Golf" as an alternative. He heee...
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