Is the Peugeot RCZ reliable?
Peugeot RCZ reliability While this is an average performance, the RCZ’s 65th-place finish out of 150 cars is impressive for a car that’s no longer in production. Owners rate the RCZ’s handling and performance highly, while 84th place for reliability indicates reasonable dependability.
Why did Peugeot stop making the RCZ?
It was discontinued back in 2015 due to weak demand, but it has now been revived (well, at least in spirit) courtesy of a fan rendering.
Is Peugeot RCZ worth?
It’s great to drive, frugal and well equipped, plus surprisingly practical if used as a two-seater. Running costs are low, plus reliability is decent (if unspectacular). No wonder the RCZ won our Best Coupe award three years in a row – and now that it’s available used at keen prices, it makes just as much sense.
What problems do Peugeot RCZ have?
Early cars suffered timing chain and tensioner problems, so find a car that has had them replaced. Power loss on the 2.0 HDi could be a faulty ECU (it needs updating). The engine running on after switch-off could be a contaminated DPF.
Is the RCZ a sports car?
The Peugeot RCZ is a sports coupé designed and marketed by Peugeot and assembled by Magna Steyr, a subsidiary of Magna International for model years 2009–2015. The Peugeot RCZ received five successive ‘Best Sports Car’ awards from Diesel Car magazine and the Top Gear ‘2010 Coupe of the Year award’.
Is Peugeot RCZ a sports car?
The Peugeot RCZ is a sports coupé designed and marketed by Peugeot and assembled by Magna Steyr, a subsidiary of Magna International for model years 2009–2015.
How many Peugeot RCZ are left in the UK?
100 Peugeot RCZ
The double-bubble bursts: only 100 Peugeot RCZ coupes left in UK showrooms. The Peugeot RCZ isn’t for this world much longer: there are fewer than 100 models left in UK dealers, CAR has learned – spelling the beginning of the end for the double-bubble sports coupe.
What does RCZ stand for?
RCZ
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| RCZ | Research Council of Zimbabwe (est. 1986) |
| RCZ | Rear Combat Zone |
| RCZ | Rio Cristal Zinc Corporation (zinc harvesting; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) |
| RCZ | Runway Clear Zone (airports) |
How many Peugeot RCZ are registered in the UK?
Fewer than 100 RCZ coupes are in the UK dealer network – and there are precious few R models in there, CAR understands. This has always been a niche car for Peugeot UK; it sells around 1500 RCZs a year here. Compare that with the 30,000 units of the 208 sold annually, and you realise the scale of the challenge.
Is Rcz a sports car?
Are Peugeot RCZ convertible?
The Peugeot RCZ Convertible isn’t a true drop-drop, as the roof pillars remain in place, just as they do on a Fiat 500C or Citroen DS3 Cabrio. What’s more, they are shaped to preserve the RCZ coupe’s striking double-bubble roof design.
What causes a loud creaking noise in a Peugeot RCZ?
The first thing can be a loud creaking noise, when the mirrors are folded inwards, which can be caused by water ingress. The other fault is the electric mirrors not functioning correctly, which is caused by insufficient lubrication.
What causes the leather on a Peugeot RCZ to sag?
It is a common problem on the RCZ for the leather on the dashboard to sag, particularly around the air vents. This is caused by the direct sunlight.
Why are my windows not working on my Peugeot RCZ?
Look through our parts list and order a replacement for both front brake Flexi hoses. Some or all of your windows refuse to move up or down. This is fairly common on the RCZ and is down to a worn-out window control motor. Remove the door panel, have your replacement motor delivered by us, and install it to solve the issue.
Why are the door mirrors on my RCZ not working?
There can be a couple of things wrong with the door mirrors on the RCZ. The first thing can be a loud creaking noise, when the mirrors are folded inwards, which can be caused by water ingress. The other fault is the electric mirrors not functioning correctly, which is caused by insufficient lubrication.