•In 2015, the Peugeot RCZ was retired, but the name made a surprise comeback in 2026 with the new concept car. The RCZ Vision, which offers a glimpse into where the brand’s performance cars are headed, retains its classic coupe identity while no longer featuring a combustion engine in the engine bay. With the RCZ having been retired by the brand without a successor in 2015, it was expected that the coupé, which was loved but not very popular, would remain a footnote in the brand’s history. Now, however, the name has made a surprise comeback in the form of the RCZ Vision concept car.
Unlike the production RCZ, the model with its small rear seats offers much more generous space for rear passengers, with the rear bench able to accommodate two adults or fold flat for more luggage space. There is no bet that the new RCZ will go into production. Instead, the focus seems to be on a broader Peugeot performance vehicle preview, which is expected to be featured in the next E-208 GTI.
