Spor Ts Coupe a Stunner

PEUGEOT is this year celebrating 200 years of its industrial history. And I can think of no better way than to launch what must be one of its most stunning motors ever - the RCZ 2+2 sports coupe.

It really is a thing of beauty, as well as being a fantastic motor to drive.

It's not often that shiny concept cars under the spotlights at motor shows actually arrive as a production car without huge changes.

But that can't be said about the futuristic Peugeot, which is a bold move by the French car company.

It's like no other car on the road and its ground-breaking design is sure to turn heads when it goes on sale in May.

Peugeot has gone all out to produce a 2+2 sporty coupe which could be its most iconic products since the 205 GTi of the 80s and 90s.

The RCZ is built on a 308 platform, but there the similarity ends. Apart from the corporate Peugeot front grille the RCZ bears no resemblance to the popular hatchback.

The curvy 2+2 is the first of what Peugeot describes as "exclusive niche cars" and will be followed up by new hybrids and electric models.

Its design is very futuristic, with a "double bubble" roof which slopes down to join the rear window.

The plunging bonnet is flanked by super-sleek headlights, and flared front and rear wheel arches, which give the RCZ a purposeful, sporty look.

A rear spoiler, which is activated by the touch of a button, only adds to the aggressive look of the RCZ and adds genuine grip on the road.

It also boasts aluminium windscreen pillars which extend along the roofline to the rear quarters.

It stands on 18-inch alloys and, with a slightly wider wheel base, the new Peugeot has a low, sporty stance. The inside is a treat to look at and very comfortable to boot. Front seats are shaped to give the best grip to driver and passenger and the pedals, for a change in a Peugeot, are well sited. …