News 2011

Peugeot’s reputation for reliability is legendary across much of the African continent, where vintage 404 and 504 models are still regularly seen on roads that are often little more than dusty tracks. One Peugeot owner who will attest to the brand’s never-say-die reputation is Robert Hotz, who is the proud owner of a Peugeot 504 in perfect running condition. But what makes this 1983 1,8-litre model so special that it is about to clock a million kilometres – yes, that’s 1 000 000 km!

Peugeot finished 2011 in style with a sixth race win from seven races and a fourth one-two. Anthony Davidson and Sébastien Bourdais claimed victory at Zhuhai ahead of Franck Montagny and Stéphane Sarrazin, after a close race in which the Peugeot 908s once again combined performance, reliability and endurance. This one-two finish in China rounds off a successful year for Peugeot, which has seen them secure a second ILMC title

As part of the “Goldenes Lenkrad” (golden steering wheel) awards, which took place in Berlin on 9 November and are among the most important in the European automotive industry, PSA Peugeot Citroën received the Environment prize for its world-first HYbrid4 diesel hybrid technology.

Orlando Pirates & Bafana Bafana soccer star Andile Jali has become a brand ambassador for the elegant Peugeot 508 sedan – the latest addition to the French marque’s passenger car range.

Europe, Spring 2012: Peugeot will launch its new model in the "B segment". It will be available in two distinct body styles; 3-door and 5-door. The 5-door model range will be available in South Africa during the second half of 2012.

Following on the strong showing of Hein Lategan in his Team Pirtek Peugeot in the recent Cape Rally, the team is confident that a podium finish is no longer a dream for the future but rather a realistically achievable target now.

Following its unveiling at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in March, the Peugeot 908 HYbrid 4 underwent its first track test at Estoril on October 11.

After an incredibly intense and hazardous race, Peugeot won at Petit Le Mans in the United States for the third year running to secure a second Intercontinental Le Mans Cup Manufacturers’ title, ahead of November’s final race in China.

In line with Peugeot's range enhancement and development strategy, the 4008 will be launched initially in the international market which will represent 70% of its sales. With its distinctive, stylish appearance and its 4x4 SUV features, the 4008 is a modern response to the needs of all-terrain vehicle customers, in a very prominent market segment.

PSA Peugeot Citroën is presenting an innovative concept for getting around in the city at a forum organised by the French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME). Known by its French acronym VELV, the light city electric vehicle was developed with a consortium of French companies and a research laboratory who have joined forces to meet the mobility challenges of tomorrow.