Peugeot is bringing back one of the most fondly remembered sports coupes of its recent history — as a concept. Unveiled ahead of the 2026 Paris Motor Show, the RCZ Vision blends nostalgic design cues with the brand's vision of where its technology is heading next.

The company has been clear that the car will not go directly into series production. Instead, RCZ Vision serves as a pointer to Peugeot's design and technology direction over the coming years.

A tribute to the past

The original RCZ was built between 2009 and 2015 at the Magna Steyr facility and stood as an elegant French answer to its German rivals. The new concept revives the Zagato-inspired double-bubble roof and also features solid-state battery technology developed jointly with Factorial Energy.

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Dimensions come in at 4.65 meters long, 1.94 meters wide and 1.35 meters tall. A low seating position, broad shoulder line and a slim glass cabin that contrasts with the body give the car a striking stance. Peugeot's three-claw light signature has been reinterpreted in a modern way front and rear with slim horizontal lines. An active rear spoiler, hidden when parked and deploying automatically while driving, boosts aerodynamics. The car rides on 21-inch wheels at the front and 22-inch wheels at the rear.

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500 hp and a 600 km range

The performance figures are ambitious. The solid-state battery is just 110 millimeters thick and operates on a 1,000-volt electrical architecture. That setup delivers a range of roughly 600 kilometers, while charging from 10 to 80 percent takes only 10 minutes. Power output stands at a full 500 hp. The old RCZ was front-wheel drive, but Peugeot has not yet said whether the new concept will be rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

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A futuristic cabin with Hypersquare steering

Inside, a new-generation i-Cockpit architecture takes center stage. Rather than giant screens, the concept uses transparent Micro LED panels that retract into the console when not in use. Another notable detail is the angular, rectangular "Hypersquare" steering system, which Peugeot also plans to use in the new E-208.

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