Peugeot Try Their Hand With Sports Cars

August 6th, 2010 | Posted in Concept Cars | 1 Comment

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Peugeot are not exactly known for their luxurious or even sporty cars. That being said, they are looking to try their hand at what they consider a gap in the market. Instead of developing what they are known for, traditional family cars, they are looking to get involved in a different part of the market – expensive sports car.

So what ammunition are they bringing to try and fend off competitors? They are currently developing something that the media are labeling the H1. This is likely to be based on the SR1 sports car, something that is still looked on as mechanical brilliance and is only likely to become even more popular over the coming months.

The SR1 has styling that has never been seen before. It offers people looking to get a sports car an alternative to some of the better known and premium brands, catching a glimpse of driving freedom for a fraction of the cost. According to recent reports, the new SR1 concept is likely to be some what of a high rider; this will eventually be what is now known as the H1.

The vehicle has already been under extensive development and is far from finished. That being said, it certainly does not mean that Peugeot will be holding it back from the public. According to the design boss at Peugeot (Gilles Vidal), they will be revealing the new concept car at the Paris Motor Show. Of course, there is not a more prestige event in the motoring calendar, so it certainly makes sense.

So what can the public expect? It is quite obvious where the basis for the styling came from; the 207. That being said, Peugeot have gone one better here and really pulled out all the stops developing a truly beautiful concept vehicle.

Like most of the concepts this time of year, the actual mechanics have not been laid out in full. That being said, Peugeot has suggested that it will be incorporating the diesel hybrid, which is still under extensive development itself. PSA Peugeot-Citroën is looking to make this a concept car that no one will forget.

What the design team has suggested is that the look for Peugeot is likely to change. This is not just in relation to this concept car, but also to the rest of their range. From now on they are likely to be a lot sleeker in comparison to previous models, smaller rather than the bulky appearance they presently have.

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