Is Peugeot Planning on a Return To The US Market?

Drop dead gorgeous.

Are you kidding? This looks like a piece of Euro-crap that will be just another number in the sea of bland looking vehicles here in the U.S.

Mitsu should build the 308; not this flamboyant frenchman.

Bad pic that car is actually a very nice looking car.

I wish that Peugot and Citroen would both return to North America. They will have a challenge to find dealers during the first few years. I spoke with one former dealer some time ago and he said "never again" citing major administrative headaches in dealing with a French company. The reason I want French cars to return is that French cars have a tradition of making extraordinarily comfortable interiors. The article connects the issue of French cars returning to North America with the war in Iraq -- that's a crock as at least half of Americans themselves don't believe in this war. I agree with M316 that it's a nice-looking car.

It would be awfully hard to get back into the US market. American memories of French cars aren't good (Renault Appliance, anyone?), and besides adding more brands/manufacturers to the market is less likely than the alternative. There are just too many choices already....another brand, unknown to many Americans, would be a hard sell.

French cars are great but relaiability even now stinks. I will see how the Pug with the Mini engine works out. might get the 207 GT turbo.