Is Peugeot RCZ worth buying?

It’s great to drive, frugal and well equipped, plus surprisingly practical if used as a two-seater. Running costs are low, plus reliability is decent (if unspectacular). No wonder the RCZ won our Best Coupe award three years in a row – and now that it’s available used at keen prices, it makes just as much sense.

What problems do Peugeot RCZ have?

Early cars suffered timing chain and tensioner problems, so find a car that has had them replaced. Power loss on the 2.0 HDi could be a faulty ECU (it needs updating). The engine running on after switch-off could be a contaminated DPF.

Is Peugeot RCZ a sport car?

The Peugeot RCZ is a sports coupé designed and marketed by Peugeot and assembled by Magna Steyr, a subsidiary of Magna International for model years 2009–2015.

Why was the Peugeot RCZ discontinued?

It was discontinued back in 2015 due to weak demand, but it has now been revived (well, at least in spirit) courtesy of a fan rendering. Dreamed up by Czyzewski Design, the hypothetical second-generation RCZ is achingly beautiful.

How fast is a Peugeot RCZ?

General performance

Is the Peugeot RCZ a future classic?

Peugeot RCZ R This is going to be undoubtedly one of the best future classics available today. It was produced in relatively small numbers and though it didn’t have overwhelming appeal, it’s gone down as one of the quirkiest sports cars ever made.

Are RCZ reliable?

Peugeot RCZ reliability While this is an average performance, the RCZ’s 65th-place finish out of 150 cars is impressive for a car that’s no longer in production. Owners rate the RCZ’s handling and performance highly, while 84th place for reliability indicates reasonable dependability.

What is the fastest Peugeot RCZ?

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP R 2dr The stunning Peugeot RCZ is the fastest Peugeot hitting 0-62mph in just 5.9 seconds. With a choice of a diesel or three petrol engines the RCZ is available in either automatic or manual. Co2 emissions are 145g/km and prices start from £22,350.

How many Peugeot RCZ are registered in the UK?

Fewer than 100 RCZ coupes are in the UK dealer network – and there are precious few R models in there, CAR understands. This has always been a niche car for Peugeot UK; it sells around 1500 RCZs a year here. Compare that with the 30,000 units of the 208 sold annually, and you realise the scale of the challenge.

Are Mk3 Golfs going up in value?

The Mk3 Golf GTI has often been seen as the beginning of the GTI’s period in the doldrums. Again, Mk3 GTI values are rising, though there hasn’t yet been the pronounced upward curve that the Mk1 and Mk2 models have seen so far.

Are Peugeots fast?

The stunning Peugeot RCZ is the fastest Peugeot hitting 0-62mph in just 5.9 seconds. With a choice of a diesel or three petrol engines the RCZ is available in either automatic or manual.

Which is the fastest Peugeot in the world?

With a top speed of 155 mph, the Peugeot 508 HYBRID 225 takes joint first place.