Three concept cars on display, including the E-T16 concept; full lineup from the 208 to the 5008 also shown

The Peugeot E-T16 concept car [Provided by Peugeot]
The Peugeot E-T16 concept car [Provided by Peugeot]

Peugeot announced Tuesday that it is participating in the 91st Paris Motor Show, held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles through Sunday, and will unveil two world-premiere concept cars at the event.

The Peugeot booth, making its debut at this year's show, features a modular structure designed to adapt flexibly to different event scales and formats. It is divided into three zones — concept cars, performance models and the full lineup — connected by wide corridors where light flows continuously throughout.

The show features two world premieres: the Peugeot E-T16 concept and the Peugeot RCZ Vision. They are joined by the Peugeot Polygon concept, first revealed in November 2025. All three models share a common feature: the Hypersquare steering control.

The Peugeot E-T16 concept marks the 40th anniversary of the 205 T16, which claimed back-to-back World Rally Championship titles in 1985 and 1986, reimagining an icon of French automotive history for the electrification era. Developed in collaboration with Peugeot Sport, the concept produces 816 horsepower and reaches 300 kilometers per hour from a standstill in just 16 seconds, opening a new segment the brand calls the "hyperhatch."

The E-T16 concept also presents the ultimate vision for the next-generation E-208. Through a new lighting signature and a next-generation i-Cockpit integrating the Hypersquare, it offers a preview of the design and driving experience of future Peugeot hatchbacks.

The Peugeot RCZ Vision is the successor to the RCZ coupe — a model beloved by collectors today for its bold styling and performance — and represents the most refined expression of Peugeot's "Feline Future" design language, presenting a future vision that blends elegance, simplicity and emotion.

The RCZ Vision also showcases technological innovations destined for future Peugeot models. Built on the STLA One-based architecture, it combines a solid-state battery co-developed with Factorial Energy with a 1,000-volt electrical architecture to deliver 500 horsepower and a maximum range of 600 kilometers, while charging the battery from 10 to 80 percent in just 10 minutes. Inside, a new i-Cockpit pairs the Hypersquare with a transparent micro-LED display.

The Peugeot RCZ Vision [Provided by Peugeot]
The Peugeot RCZ Vision [Provided by Peugeot]

The Peugeot Polygon concept is a "rolling laboratory" that has spent the past year testing innovations set to be introduced from 2027. At its core is the combination of the Hypersquare and steer-by-wire technology. By eliminating the mechanical link between the wheels and the steering control and placing the vehicle under full electronic management, the system delivers exceptional responsiveness and precision at high speeds, along with unprecedented comfort and unique agility at low speeds. At this year's show, two Hypersquare simulators have been set up alongside the Polygon concept, allowing visitors to experience the new steering system firsthand.

The Polygon concept also previews the design direction of future Peugeot models. It reinterprets the brand's signature "three-claw" light signature in a horizontal form, reaffirming Peugeot's identity in a contemporary way.

Peugeot is also displaying the new E-208 GTi — the brand's first fully electric GTi, producing 281 horsepower and sprinting from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 5.5 seconds — alongside the 205 GTI that launched the GTi lineage and the 9X8 hypercar currently competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship. The brand's full passenger car lineup currently on sale in Europe is also on show, spanning the 208, 2008, 308, 308 SW, 408, 3008 and 5008.

Meanwhile, Peugeot has been expanding its customer touchpoints through a range of marketing activities, including a recent launch on Naver's official online store, where it now sells all of its models — including the All-New 3008 and 5008 Smart Hybrid as well as the 308 and 408 — through an online channel.


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