A proven track record. As the pioneer of “folding roof cars” with its elegant 401, 601 and 402 “Eclipse” models from the 1930s, Peugeot has never lost its desire to give motorists the freedom to drive in either the coupé or cabriolet configuration through the “magic” of a rigid roof that folds into the boot.
It’s now almost a decade ago, at the Geneva Motor Show in 1998, that this innovative motoring concept was launched in the form of the 20heart concept car.
This concept soon evolved into the 206 CC and the 307 CC, popularising a concept which was considered, until then, only for the elite. The heirs to these successful first generation vehicles have already taken to the road in the form of the 207 CC and the soon-to-be launched 308 CC.
By the end of May 2008, Peugeot had produced nearly 632,000 coupé-cabriolets for enthusiasts of this “lifestyle” motoring concept, making Peugeot the world leader in this body style:
- 457,500 Peugeot 206 CCs and 207 CCs with their 2 + 2 architecture in the small car segment (B)
- 174,500 Peugeot 307 CCs with four full size seats in the medium car segment (M1)
Since the launch of the 307 CC in 2003, the structure of the lifestyle market has undergone a number of profound changes. Recently, cabriolets with a retractable rigid roof have become more popular than vehicles with a more
vulnerable “soft top”.
For the majority of customers, the 307 CC was the household’s main car. It was chosen for the intelligence of its design and for its elegance but was also greatly appreciated in daily use for its comfort, specification and ride quality.
The 308 has already taken the place of the 307 in its hatchback and its SW versions, offering all the benefits of its successful forerunner while, at the same time, imposing its new identity, modern feel and strong personality.
In the same vein, the 308 CC with its four full size seats capitalises on the genetic codes of the 308, embodying the “307 CC spirit” and Peugeot’s
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