Peugeot RCZ 1.6 Turbo Review: French Dressing

What we like:

Unique and pretty styling

neat interior details

strong performance

meaty steering

reasonably priced

What we dislike:

Lacks the agility of its rivals

harsh ride

manual model offers more power

Inside, the RCZ shares its basic dashboard architecture with the hatch, which is not a bad thing indeed as it is made from soft, high quality plastics and materials. The dash features several noticeable detail changes over the hatchback's though - the switchgear are all similar but the central air-con vent is replaced by an analogue clock while the main instruments feature a racy carbon fibre look for the dials. The instrument cluster also features a large multi-function screen that displays readings for the trip computer as well as a digital speedometer read out.

The rear offers a pair of seats but hardly any adult will feel comfortable in the rear for more than a few minutes as space is at a big premium at the back. Headroom is also scarce despite the double bubble roof design. As the RCZ features a conventional boot lid rather than a hatch at the rear, the load area isn't exactly very accessible while the floor is rather shallow.

The RCZ might not be as agile or as quick as some of its competitors but it certainly offers enough go and dynamism to match its racy looks. In that sense the RCZ certainly has the substance go with its beauty. Peugeot is surely on to a winner with this one.

Credits: Story and Photos by Raymond Lai