Peugeot with excellent quality and stability
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010That the latest addition to the range of whelps a car neordinaren special and memorable design, it is clear from first sight. To reinforce this effect deliberately sought by the company selected for the index model designation RCZ, which is the only rent a car in Bulgaria with range of Peugeot, whose name no number one or two zeros in the middle.
Indeed RCZ is built on the platform PSA2 - that on which the model was built and 308. The vision of the compact sports, however, is far more impressive. The model is now available on the Bulgarian market with two petrol and one diesel engine modifications. Test to make our team was the diesel version RCZ 2.0 HDI. Here are our impressions.
Exterior
Already mentioned, but the pictures show that the design is stylish and avant-garde. During the test very eyes of passers-by stopped on the car. Clearly, with its vision RCZ definitely attracts attention.
The most interesting fact is the rear of the car - heavily padded wings, spectacular pseudo-diffuser and chrome exhausts sizable - these are just some of the interesting and innovative elements there. Detail, which should be given special attention is retractable spoiler type. It opens automatically at speeds above 70 km / h but can be removed through a button located in the horizontal part of the center console.
One more thing, very impressive vision of the RCZ, is its lateral line. The profile of the car is very aerodynamic, and through the undulating ceiling and glass rear ends while the stylish and unusual heart. Corporate identity RCZ hand is clearly visible from the front. There is also no lack of aggression, but many elements reminiscent models 207 and 308. Overall, the vision can be described as stylish and sporty.
Interior
Unlike the budget models of the mark in the RCZ interior is neat to near perfection. Quality leather seats and even the dashboard is a spectacular garnish with aluminum parts (part of the steering wheel, gear knob, pedals and internal thresholds). This combination and stylish sport-oriented instrument panel to give a sense of luxury and sport.
The front two seats are characterized by strong lateral support, are not large but comfortable and ergonomic. Feet of space for driver and passenger to him more than enough. Not the way things back.
Principle is RCZ coupe with seating for 2 +2 scheme, but the rear looks like a cushioned bowl.
Rear legroom is sufficient for children in preschool, but enough comfort for short distances in the city.
However, baggage is not no small car of similar nature, as it is also functional and practical. Has a large horizontal aperture and severable rear seat in case they need to increase its volume.
In summary we can say that the interior space is primarily designed for two people, while luxury is comfort. Quality of materials is excellent, and assembly is close to a very good definition.
Engine performance and running
As already demonstrated, tested our car was equipped with two-liter diesel engine with 163 hp power This engine offers more than excellent dynamics, but to the appearance of the car, our initial expectations were higher. However, it is extremely economical. Coming steering is precise and direct, like those in alternative sports coupes such as Audi TT.
Most impressive car makes no highway, and mountain roads with many turns. That is where I see the power of the low center of gravity, which along with the suspension resulted in a unique stability. A real pleasure to run RCZ road with sharp turns. The slope will nikavo important because very high torque diesel is doing just perfect.
Active and passive safety systems are without any type of remark. The brakes are very good and served in buffet ESP is almost impossible.
In summary, we say that the behavior of road vehicles exceeded our expectations.
Price
There are cheaper and more powerful alternatives, but they do not have the stylish design and impressive figure of the RCZ. Furthermore, it should not be overlooked economical diesel engine. The price of RCZ is positioned somewhere in the Golden Mean, but with regard to feeling comfortable and feeling compact French athlete does not give even the incumbent Audi TT.