Peugeot has just announced the launch pricing for the new Peugeot RCZ 2+2 coupe. If you want a French take on a TT-like car, you’ll be expected to shell out about £19,900 for a ‘base’ model with the 156hp 1.6 turbo engine and a manual transmission.
Now this is actually quite interesting as the 308 GT THP 175 goes for £20995. So I think it’s quite possible to have a low spec RCZ here in Malaysia for well under RM200k.
But with the RCZ being a premium model it’s very likely for Nasim to position their RCZ offering higher up the model range instead. Upgrading to a “Level 2” trim level car with the 200 horsepower manual brings the price up to £24,500, or a 156hp auto will go for £23,300. That would mean a potential price difference of perhaps RM20k when converted to Malaysian ringgit, BEFORE taxes!
The “Level 1” base trim level includes 18” alloy wheels, sports front seats, dual zone air-conditioning, folding rear seats, rear parking sensors, four airbags, ESP, EBFD, EBA, ABS, an active rear spoiler, and twin rear sports exhaust.
Upgrading to “Level 2” will add leather, heated front seats, carpet mats, front and rear parking sensors, tilting door mirrors (to aid reversing), auto headlamps, follow-me-home lighting, rain sensor wipers, and 19 inch wheels.
Further customisation is allowed, with an alternate design for the 19 inch wheels, a carbon roof panel, integral leather, xenon headlamps, directional lights, gloss black brake calipers, black roof arches, matt roof arches, Peugeot connect media navigation 3D, and a JBL Hi Fi system. Nasim could possibly add a few of these to upgrade the spec level of their Peugeot RCZ offering. If this baby handles well, it could be a great alternative to the TT, which has a really expensive Malaysian price tag.
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Not bad
Peugeot makes great cars nowadays. I got no regret driving one now..
love the butt.
if they can keep it under 200k it would be a nice "toy" for midlife crisis.
yes, very sexy car indeed and will "run over " the audi TT for its price. nassim, pls get it in fast
Nice, sure can beat the TT, Eos…
Trim 1 enough di… make it RM188K.
should be able to afford after 3 years… 2nd hand RM120K.
Damn gorgeous like my butt haha….suitable for rich ladies
oh my god…..the exterior is beautiful but the interior sucks!!!!!
Nasim probably wont be bringing in the manual hence no trim 1 for us… at least starting with trim 2 with the auto, which is sad for all car enthusiast out there. :(
Should we call it Peugeot TT instead.
Nasim bring it on !!
they should bring in the manual.sports cars are more fun with a clutch and gear and instant "go". besides the peugeot auto gearbox is problematic.had to sell my 307SW after only 3 years and 60000kms.another friend had to change his 807 gearbox twice in 4 years <100,000 kms
so, this will compete with TT, Z4, Alfa GT, SLK, Cayman?
level 1 trim is good enough and manual, of course!
why? malaysian owners probably won't bother experimenting with the equipment and just concentrate on driving and looking good in one. :)
barca said,
September 14, 2009 @ 10:12 am
level 1 trim is good enough and manual, of course!
why? malaysian owners probably won’t bother experimenting with the equipment and just concentrate on driving and looking good in one.
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in simpler words….as long as the car is a head turner then it's ok. hehehe
A very good advise for Peugeot…
Try to design a 'proper' car
not just imitate.
Ya.. the car designer were the same person.
As cars enthusiast, we are not blind..
It's just too similar..
not enough creative thinkers in Peugeot Design Dept?
man.. this looks hot… just imagine driving this baby along a nice coast line… woohee…
aiyah…even to buy the 407 coupe also i still cannot get enough money to buy it right now…now the lion arrive…headache lah…
simple calculation, it will be
1) 23k + 0 = RM230K. or
2) 23Kx6=138Kx2=RM276K
I am sure either one of it will be within the 10% range.
looks like AUDI TT. lol. :O
This is undoubtly a car that need to and will be given appropriate attention and possibly could be a running success for Peugeot. At least this sentiment are shared by quite a lot of people aroung the world.
Initial review by several European car magazine unanimously give it positive vibes overall, rare for a Peugeot since perhaps the 205gti back in the mid 80s.
Nevertheless, in our nation context, there are a few things that could make owning this exclusive babe too high a risk or a potential nightmare. A frustrating experience. Love the car but… kinda feeling.
One glaring area is Nasim Peugeot after sales service.. for it have been the subject of wide and severe critics by new Peugeot owners (and old alike) as been vastly inadequate, incompetent and poor. And promises are meant to be broken as well. At least that were the stories from disgruntled owners point of view.
Usually, new owners will go on showboating about how great their purchase is to the whole world, how they get the best bang for the buck and everything, when in reality, its a little bit more of the usual.
Thus, to have enough critical mass of disgruntled new owners instead, reveal a deeper issue. One which is potentially costly and damaging for future ahead, financially and reputationally. Hopefully the real situation is not critical.
Given the (expected) highly technicality, complexity and exclusivity of the RCZ, current dismal after sales service quality might be worsened (for the RCZ) coz some unique parts might be even more scarce (aren't readily available) and staff are incompetence in dealing with the car ups and downs.
Until… they are willing to face the reality and change their mindset of its enough just to sell, sell, sell (which is the strong area of Naza group), moved out of their comfort zone and balance it out by giving tremendous focus and concentration on after sales aspect.. in record breaking time and huge amount of efforts. And never look back again.
As an example, a 3 years plan that aim to be in top 3 position of JD power survey (in customer satisfaction) is useful to kickstart the transformation.
+ Someone need to have power over internal bickering / politiking too.
That someone must exercise his power mercilessly (if required? of course it is!) to transform, streamline and make the organisation work the way it should. This is a challenge to any family-control business, more so to one that is in transition as Naza group.
For the time being, it is absolutely okay to be Machiavellian. Read the Prince (Il Principe). Realistically, it could be quite useful.
Yeah looks like Audi TT
i just read nasim will be bringing the rcz in the newspaper. any price quoting from inside guys??
i have contacted nassim to place my booking but they say they will only bring in the auto version.that means the lower hp one as the 200hp only comes in manual gear.
i plan to place my booking too, any idea when nasim going to launch it in malaysia?