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17th September, 2005


  • No. 1 manufacturer for convertible cars in the UK
  • 206 CC and 307 CC two of Australia’s best selling convertibles

Peugeot was the first company to launch a car with a metal folding roof back in 1934. Today it is the number one choice for UK convertible car buyers in 2005 with total sales year to date of 8,838 vehicles.

In 1934 Peugeot changed the face of the convertible car market with the first car with an electric folding roof, the Peugeot 401 Eclipse. Then in January 2001 with the launch of the Peugeot 206 CC, it changed the convertible car market forever.

No longer were the added safety, security and durability of a metal folding roof the preserve of expensive luxury sports cars. The technology was now available to everyone.



Peugeot 206 CC
Peugeot 206 CC



Since its launch in 2001 the 206 CC has been the top selling convertible car with a metal folding roof in the UK with total sales of 39,734 vehicles.

The success of the design of the 206 CC, however, evolved further in 2003 with the introduction of the 307 CC.

Since its launch in 2003 the 307 CC has dominated the UK’s medium size electric folding roof, convertible car sector. A total of 12,391 vehicles have been sold since launch and in the first eight months of 2005, over 4,433 vehicles have been sold.

In Australia, Peugeot’s range of convertible cars starts at only $32,990 for the 206 CC 1.6 litre model and the larger 307 CC is priced from just $49,900. Here, as in the UK, these models have enjoyed remarkable success, pioneering the growing segment of ‘hard-topped’ convertibles in this country. One out of every three convertibles sold in the ‘Sports’ passenger car segment is indeed a Peugeot ‘CC’ model.



Peugeot 307 CC
Peugeot 307 CC




Some previous Peugeot articles:

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Peugeot Stars at the 61st Frankfurt Motor Show
30th August, 2005
Peugeot's exhibition at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show will give visitors the chance to reflect on a glorious past, wonder at the present and take a glimpse of the future of Peugeot ..... more

2006 Peugeot 307

Sporty Look For Europe's Peugeot 307
4th August, 2005
Europe's Car of the Year winner 2002 is refreshed and improved with attractive styling treatment across the range for 2006 ..... more

2006 Peugeot 407 Coupe

Peugeot 407 Coupe Breaks Cover
31st July, 2005
Peugeot's new coupe will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Next Car team is the first Australian media outlet to publish the first official photographs of the production model ..... more

Peugeot Innovations

For Peugeot – 'Innovation' Isn't A New Word
27th July, 2005
Introducing 'world firsts' is not new to Peugeot. The Peugeot 1007 might be the first car to have electric front sliding doors, but it is just another first from the manufacturer who, over its 116 year history has been a true innovator ..... more

2005 Peugeot 407 SV road test

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Peugeot 407 SV
18th July, 2005
Stylish European Luxury At A Very Competitive Price! ..... more

2004 Peugeot 206 GTi 180 road test

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Peugeot 206 GTi 180
29th November, 2004
Cool and trendy! ..... more

2004 Peugeot 307 CC road test

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Peugeot 307 CC
29th September, 2004
Very appealing with the top up
and excessively appealing with the top down! ..... more



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