Peugeot
The Peugeot page brings together the models, variants, and years available in the ScanRacer library. It serves as an entry point to explore detailed pages, compare generations, and discover photos shared by the community.
Models from A to Z
100 Family
1007
104
106
107
108
190
2008
201

202

203
204

205

206

207

208

3008
301
302
304
305

306
306 SW
307

308

309
4007
4008
401
402
403

404
405
406
407

408

5008

504
505

508
601
604
605
607
806
807
Bipper
Hoggar
iOn
Landtrek
P4
Pars
Partner
Pick Up
Ranch
RCZ
Rifter
Speedfight
Type 172
Type 177
Peugeot overview
Peugeot introduction
The Peugeot page brings together the models, variants, and years available in the ScanRacer library. It serves as an entry point to explore detailed pages, compare generations, and discover photos shared by the community.
Brand history
Founded in 1810 by brothers Jean-Pierre and Jean-Frédéric Peugeot, the family business evolved from a flour mill into a steelworks, producing tools, springs, coffee grinders, and bicycles. In 1889, Armand Peugeot, nephew of the founders, unveiled the first steam-powered vehicle bearing the brand's name at the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle. In 1896, he established Automobiles Peugeot, marking the beginning of automotive production. The iconic lion emblem, representing the brand since 1858, embodies strength, elegance, and durability. Over the decades, Peugeot introduced iconic models such as the 203 in 1948, the 404 in 1960, the 504 in 1968, the 205 in 1983, the 405 in 1987, the 206 in 1998, the 3008 in 2016, and the 208 in 2020. These vehicles have solidified Peugeot's reputation for innovation and performance.
Positioning
Peugeot positions itself as a French automotive brand combining elegance, performance, and innovation. With a presence in over 140 countries, it offers a diverse range of vehicles, from city cars to commercial vehicles, including electric models. The brand's iconic lion emblem symbolizes strength, elegance, and durability, reflecting Peugeot's commitment to excellence in automotive design and engineering.
Photo recognition
To recognize a Peugeot vehicle, look for the iconic lion emblem on the grille or rear. Recent models feature sleek, modern lines with headlights shaped like lion claws. Electric vehicles, such as the 208 electric, display specific badges indicating their powertrain.
Important models
Among Peugeot's iconic models, the 203 launched in 1948 was the first to adopt a monocoque body. The 404, introduced in 1960, was named European Car of the Year in 1969. The 205, launched in 1983, won two World Rally Championship titles and was the most exported French car. The 206, launched in 1998, was produced in over 7 million units and won three World Rally Championship titles.
References
- Peugeot - Brands | StellantisStellantis
- Peugeot history: zoom on the history of the brandPeugeot
- https://www.peugeot.co.jp/brand/peugeot-universe/history.htmlpeugeot.co.jp
- https://www.peugeot.co.jp/brand/peugeot-universe/family-adventure.htmlpeugeot.co.jp
- https://www.peugeot.com.tw/brand/history.htmlpeugeot.com.tw
- https://www.peugeot.es/marca/historia-de-la-marca.htmlpeugeot.es
- https://www.peugeot.fr/content/peugeot/worldwide/france/fr_fr/index/marque/univers-peugeot/brand-history.htmlpeugeot.fr