Peugeot set to revive 504 coupe
December 31st, 1969
With the appointment of new design boss Jerome Gallix, Peugeot is set to revise its entire lineup over the coming years with a fresh look and to start the ball rolling the carmaker will debut a brand new premium coupe. In a recent interview, Gallix confirmed that the first model of the rejuvenated range will be a flagship 504 coupe.
The new 504 is expected to be roughly the same size as the current 407 coupe but its styling will be much more dramatic, with a protruding nose and curving waistline set to highlight the future lines of the car. Mechanicals will most likely be borrowed from the Citroen C5.
Speaking with AutoBild, Gallix also admitted to being a fan of the original 204 and 205 models and said a successor to these small cars would be essential to Peugeot’s future in light of tough new carbon-dioxide emissions laws.
To get an idea of the dramatic styling we can expect from Gallix, we only need to look at his first creation for the French carmaker - the 308 RC Z concept from last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, which is slated to enter production early next year.
Peugeot 308 RC Z ConceptPeugeot 308 RC Z Concept
With the appointment of new design boss Jerome Gallix, Peugeot is set to revise its entire lineup over the coming years with a fresh look and to start the ball rolling the carmaker will debut a brand new premium coupe. In a recent interview, Gallix confirmed that the first model of the rejuvenated range will be a flagship 504 coupe.
The new 504 is expected to be roughly the same size as the current 407 coupe but its styling will be much more dramatic, with a protruding nose and curving waistline set to highlight the future lines of the car. Mechanicals will most likely be borrowed from the Citroen C5.
Speaking with AutoBild, Gallix also admitted to being a fan of the original 204 and 205 models and said a successor to these small cars would be essential to Peugeot’s future in light of tough new carbon-dioxide emissions laws.
To get an idea of the dramatic styling we can expect from Gallix, we only need to look at his first creation for the French carmaker - the 308 RC Z concept from last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, which is slated to enter production early next year.
Peugeot 308 RC Z Concept
Peugeot set to revive 504 coupe
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The new 504 is expected to be roughly the same size as the current 407 coupe but its styling will be much more dramatic, with a protruding nose and curving waistline set to highlight the future lines of the car. Mechanicals will most likely be borrowed from the Citroen C5.
Speaking with AutoBild, Gallix also admitted to being a fan of the original 204 and 205 models and said a successor to these small cars would be essential to Peugeot’s future in light of tough new carbon-dioxide emissions laws.
To get an idea of the dramatic styling we can expect from Gallix, we only need to look at his first creation for the French carmaker - the 308 RC Z concept from last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, which is slated to enter production early next year.
Peugeot 308 RC Z Concept
Peugeot 308 RC Z Concept
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Meet the top commenters on the LeaderboardBy Roy #1, Posted: 7/1/2008
Wow, the original was pretty handsome, in a Jenson Interceptor sort of way. Peugeot have made some of the prettiest cars on the road (for its era, the 405 was gorgeous) while its stablemate Citroen made cars funky long before Scion came along. Lately, the designs have become a little too similar and a little too staid. I hope this guy brings back some of the uniqueness between the two marques and a little more Gallic flair!
Oh, and he could bring the cars back to the states, too. I learned to drive in a Peugeot 205 and that car's combination of fun, secure handling and pizzaz is still tough to beat.
By admin #2, Posted: 7/1/2008
Roy, I still turn my head every time I see a 406 coupe. Crap car, but really great Pininfarina design.
By Stephen #3, Posted: 7/1/2008
I really do wish we'd see some of these French cars here in America again. Sure their build quality is shoddy but there are plenty of people here who don't car and are willing to have their pretty car in the shop just to be reunited with it in a week, thats a reward in and of itself. It would be like seeing your car again for the 1st time every time it came out of the shop!
By Jim #4, Posted: 7/2/2008
Here's a suggestion Chrysler is in need of a wholesale flushing of their products and particularly needs to build good, fuel efficient vehicles. Chrysler also has a working relationship with Nissan-Renault, why not cherry pick some of the best Renaults and build them in existing Chrysler factories?
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