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Peugeot Will Return To The US
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I think they're setting themselves up for failure of they don't lead with the x008 CUVs and try to sell cars, especially sedans, in this market. And good luck trying to convince people to abandon their Corollas and Civics. While GM's attempt to sell rebadged Opel Astras through the Saturn brand might have been a hindrance, the taste for compacts with European flavor only went so far, as Ford might also attest.
I drove a 5008 rental for a week last year, and it was stylish, comfortable, and roomy, especially given its size, and could hold more than a full-sized sedan or some larger SUVs could. The seating arrangement was also very flexible, with a third row available for use. The tiny turbodiesel was frugal on fuel, and, while no hot rod, had no issues cruising at 80 on the autostrade.
But it will be a tough task in any case.
I guess many might not know of the 404s and 504s slogging through Africa. Those were not fragile.
French cars have always had an equisite ride/handling balance, even those without the fancy suspensions.
There are a small number on here who travel most don't.
I always liked the 505 series Peugeots.
I worked for a peugeot dealership when their cars were at their worst. Generally speaking the x07 series. They tried to go upmarket from the 06 and lost a lot of their sporty handling. Complexity increased and thye attracted more finnicky customers.
They weren't any worse than Hyundai is now, sad to say.
They weren't any worse than Hyundai is now, sad to say.
They didn't call the DS the "Goddess" for nothing. The SM and the later CX were wonderful cars that unfortunately not many Americans had the chance to experience. Drive one and you have to own one.
Lol Peugeot didn't learn from Fiat huh?
I've been reading stories about Peugeot coming back to the US market for the last 15-20 years, so you can guess I'd say don't hold your breath. Not to say I don't wish them well, they make good cars and have excellent diesel engines. Coming back with a focus on cars and hatchbacks/wagons would be a mistake as that segment is shrinking fast in the US. To have a chance of success they need to focus on CUV's and SUV's, and they have a few in the 2008, 3008, and 5008 that could sell decently.
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I actually ran across a DS convertible as we waited for a signal to change. Didn't have the chance to chat him up about the car.
Hope to make it to the Schlumpf Collection at some point.
That's the way I felt until they start talking about a 500 mile range..............at least one manufacturer is. If so a electric car-even if only as a second car is pretty much a given. At least for me.
BUT-this is BITOG-so the mantra is "it's tech I can't work on or maybe understand-so I'm running the other way."
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Being allergic to car payments and debt in general, I always buy used cars in the 10-15-20 year or older range. By the time viable used electric cars that age are around (in particular with batteries that will last that long) I may well not be driving, or even breathing, any more, depending on how things go. Then there's additional $$$ for a home charging hookup. Mmmmm... no thanks.
I had 2 SM models over the years but always wanted an SM convertible but they were unbelievably scarce, not many DS conv left either today.
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. 206 is not in the class of Civic. Plus 206 is OLD vehicle. 308 is in the Civic class.
If they don’t have a bunch of CUVs good luck to them.
Given Chrysler's lack of product and Peugeot's lack of American brand recognition why wouldn't you brand them that way?
I can hear it now....."Mercedes didn't want 'em, now Peugeot is their daddy".
Ford and Chevy boys will call their RAM driving cousins Pierre or Frenchy.
Ford and Chevy boys will call their RAM driving cousins Pierre or Frenchy.
So a mini GM, coming to the US? Hasn't Peugeot been bailed out big time by the French government? After a failed attempt to help them grow, GM dumped them at a huge loss. (Of course GM has a track record at failing with buying and selling car companies, without succeeding at turning them around.)
I wonder what models they will bring to the US. I looked at their website and for the most part, they don't offer anything that stands out. The 508 passenger car looks very nice. But they only offer it in the Middle East market. If they brought it to the US, that would be exciting.
But as others have said, I'm not holding my breath. Peugeot has a history of setting ambitious goals for themselves, but coming nowhere near meeting them. Back around 2007 they set a goal of selling 4 million cars a year. Totally failed at that. They have never sold much more than 2 million/year. So it will be interesting to see if they make the goal of coming to the US market.
I wonder what models they will bring to the US. I looked at their website and for the most part, they don't offer anything that stands out. The 508 passenger car looks very nice. But they only offer it in the Middle East market. If they brought it to the US, that would be exciting.
But as others have said, I'm not holding my breath. Peugeot has a history of setting ambitious goals for themselves, but coming nowhere near meeting them. Back around 2007 they set a goal of selling 4 million cars a year. Totally failed at that. They have never sold much more than 2 million/year. So it will be interesting to see if they make the goal of coming to the US market.
the 508 is on offer in europe aswell
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