Peugeot 301 (2012)

The Peugeot 301 is a compact car, produced by the French automaker Peugeot. It was announced to the public in May 2012, with an official launch that took place at the Paris Motor Show in September. The 301 is built at Peugeot’s Vigo plant in Spain, alongside its twin Citroën C-Elysée, and has been manufactured in China since November 2013, and Nigeria since 2014.[3]

For the original Peugeot 301, see Peugeot 301 (1932–36).
Peugeot 301
Overview
ManufacturerPeugeot
Also calledCitroën C-Elysée
IKCO Tara
Production2012–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car (C)
Body style4-door saloon
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformPSA PF1 platform
RelatedPeugeot 207
Peugeot 208
Citroën C3 (2009)
Citroën DS3
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed manual
4-speed automatic[2]
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,655 mm (104.5 in)
Length4,442 mm (174.9 in)
Width1,748 mm (68.8 in)
Height1,446 mm (56.9 in)
Kerb weight1,055–1,165 kg (2,326–2,568 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorPeugeot 206/207 sedan

Sales of the 301 commenced in November 2012, initially in Turkey, and later in other markets in Western Asia, (Taiwan since 2016[4]), Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Designed specifically for emerging markets,[5] the 301 is not sold in core Western European markets or RHD markets.[6][7]

Specification
Peugeot 301 (Turkey)
Peugeot 301 interior

The 301 is powered by a range of five engines: a three-cylinder 1.2-litre VTi petrol engine shared with the Peugeot 208, producing 71 bhp (53 kW; 72 PS) ; a 1.2 puretech with 81 bhp (60 kW; 82 PS) ; a 1.6 VTi petrol with 114 bhp (85 kW; 116 PS) the only engine with automatic transmission.

Diesel engines available are, a 1.6 HDi with 91 bhp (68 kW; 92 PS) and a 1.6 blueHDi delivering 99 bhp (74 kW; 100 PS), both mated only to a 5 speed manual gearbox.[8]

Name

The model's 301 name was first used on a 1932 Peugeot 301, and the new 301 is the first Peugeot to start the revised naming strategy of using x01 and x08 to denote emerging market models and traditional market models.[9]

2017 facelift
Facelift
Facelift rear

In 2017, Peugeot 301 received a facelift alongside its twin sister C-Elysée, the new front fascia includes a modification of the headlamps, a new grille on which displays the Peugeot logo instead of the bonnet, and DRLs (Daytime Running Lights).

The new facelift also added as an option a touchscreen multimedia radio with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Other version

Citroën C-Elysée
Main article: Citroën C-Elysée

A similar model to the 301, badged as a Citroën C-Elysée, was also launched at the Paris Motor Show in 2012.

IKCO Tara

Sales and production

301
Year Worldwide Production Worldwide sales Notes
2012 11,600[10] 4,800[10] Total production reaches 11,600 units.[10]
2013 76,900[11] 72,200[11] Total production reaches 88,400 units.[11]
2014 107,000[12] 100,000[11] Total production reaches 195,400 units.[11]
2015 102,869[13] TBA
2016 102,105[13] TBA

C-Elysée
Year Worldwide Production Worldwide sales Notes
2012 7,000[10] 5,600[10] Total production reaches 7,000 units.[10]
2013 59,400[11] 56,200[11] Total production reaches 66,400 units.[11]
2014 123,100[12] 110,000[12] Total production reaches 189,500 units.[12]

References
  1. Our Correspondent. "New Telegraph – PAN reactivates Kaduna plant with Peugeot 301". newtelegraphonline.com. Archived from the original on 2014-08-26.
  2. http://peugeot301.fr/moteur-1-6-vti-115-chevaux-ec5-dossier-complet Archived 2019-04-03 at the Wayback Machine Peugeot 301 basic technical data according to Peugeot website (francophone)
  3. "DPCA to Build Peugeot 301/Citroen C-Elysee at New Wuhan Factory". China Auto Web. 17 September 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
  4. http://www.peugeot.com.tw/news1/newpeugeot301/ Archived 2016-09-14 at the Wayback Machine Peugeot 301 launch in taiwan
  5. Madden, Luke Madden (24 May 2012). "Peugeot announces new naming structure". Auto Express. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
  6. lefigaro.fr (May 24, 2012). "Le Figaro - Automobile : Peugeot 301 : low cost mais pas trop". Lefigaro.fr. Retrieved 2012-09-29.
  7. Tisshaw, Mark (24 May 2012). "New Peugeot 301 compact saloon revealed". Autocar. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
  8. "The new Peugeot 301 - A compact four door saloon for the international market". PSA Peugeot Citroën. 24 May 2012. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
  9. Wilkins, David (25 May 2012). "301 saloon heralds new chapter for Peugeot". The Independent. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
  10. "Memento Mars 2013" (in French). PSA Peugeot Citroën. 21 February 2013: 50. Retrieved 31 July 2013. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  11. "Memento Mars 2014" (in French). PSA Peugeot Citroën. March 2014: 54,65. Retrieved 2014-09-26. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  12. "Memento Mars 2015" (in French). PSA Peugeot Citroën. March 2015: 71. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-09-26. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  13. "2016 Annual Results". Groupe PSA.
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