Concept SUV with Quartz

Peugeot is looking at a large SUV model to join its 2008 and 3008 with styling inspired by the Quartz concept car. “The 2008 and 3008 are doing well for us, so we are looking at a big SUV – the seven-seater market is interesting,” says boss Maxim Picat. The new large SUV is expected to be primarily aimed at Peugeot’s burgeoning Chinese market before being given the nod for Europe and other market. The Quartz concept will inspire not only this new model, but also the 3008’s replacement. The iCockpit design from the 208 and 308 – with its small steering wheel, high-set instruments and touch-screen interface – will also find its way into Peugeot’s future SUV range. But it won’t be all growth for the marque’s range, which will be slimmed down as part of parent company PSA’s “back in the race” plans. PSA boss Carlos Tavares has previously indicated the RCZ coupé is unlikely to be replaced with Peugeot concentrating on sporty versions of mainstream models. A GT version of the 308 will be launched this year, while a 308 GTI is expected in 2015.