In short: Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP 200

 The redesigned front end of the car (a different bumper, an updated grille and more pronounced headlights) will only be seen by those who force you to squeeze into the left lane of the highway. And not for long, because as they walk into the alley, they can only marvel at how powerful the 1,6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder is today ...

Of course, the RCZ, as a typical coupe (officially a four-seater, but unofficially you can forget about the rear seats), has a large and heavy door, and the seat belts are difficult to reach. In the case of the test car, we were able to raise the rear spoiler regardless of speed, and in the end we left it in the fresh air at all times.

Thanks to the powerful 1,6-liter turbo engine (made in collaboration with BMW), aerodynamics play a rather important role, so the neatly drawn strokes of the front bumper, rounded hips and beautiful bumps on the roof are not just a symbol of beauty. The bike is really good, with the sporty sound and responsiveness of a sports car. Unfortunately, the THP 200 version has lost the title of the most powerful RCZ, since Peugeot has already introduced a 270-horsepower RCZ R, so talking about the same engine is only a consolation.

Thanks to the rich equipment (in addition to the ideal readout of the basic equipment), the test car also had a JBL audio system, dynamic xenon headlights, 19-inch wheels, black brake calipers, navigation, bluetooth and parking sensors in front (the price of the car increased to 34.520 28 euros or about XNUMX thousand from with discounts A lot? Yes, but we all know that cute curves (in one way or another) cost money.

Text: Aljosha Darkness

Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP 200

Basic data

Technical information

engine:	4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbo-petrol - displacement 1.598 cm3 - maximum power 147 kW (200 hp) at 5.500 rpm - maximum torque 275 Nm at 1.700 rpm.
Energy transfer:	the engine is driven by the front wheels - 6-speed manual transmission.
Capacity:	237 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 7,5 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 9,1/5,6/6,9 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 159 g/km.
Mass:	empty vehicle 1.372 kg - permissible gross weight 1.715 kg.
External dimensions:	length 4.287 mm – width 1.845 mm – height 1.362 mm – wheelbase 2.596 mm – trunk 321–639 60 l – fuel tank XNUMX l.