Peugeot 301 (2012) Explained

Peugeot 301
Manufacturer:Peugeot
Aka:Citroën C-Elysée
IKCO Tara
Production:2012–present
Class:Subcompact car (B)[1]
Body Style:4-door saloon
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform:PSA PF1 platform
Related:Peugeot 207
Peugeot 208
Citroën C3 (2009)
Citroën DS3
IKCO Tara
Transmission:5-speed manual
4-speed automatic[2]
6-speed automatic
Wheelbase:26551NaN1
Length:44421NaN1
Width:17481NaN1
Height:14461NaN1
Weight:1055-
Predecessor:Peugeot 206/207 sedan
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The Peugeot 301 is a subcompact (B-segment) sedan produced by the French automaker Peugeot since 2012. 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.[3] It is also assembled as a CKD in other markets such as Kazakhstan and Nigeria.

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, Central Europe and Eastern Europe. Designed specifically for emerging markets,[5] the 301 is not sold in core Western European markets (with the exception of French Overseas Departments/Regions and Collectivities) or RHD markets.[6] [7]

Specification

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 710NaN0; a 1.2 PureTech with 810NaN0 ; a 1.6 VTi petrol with 1140NaN0 the only engine with automatic transmission.

Diesel engines available are, a 1.6 HDi with 910NaN0 and a 1.6 blueHDi delivering 990NaN0, 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

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

Ikco Tara

See main article: Citroën C-Elysée. Tara is a facelifted version of the Iranian Peugeot 301, which was launched in the Iranian market in 2020. This car has tu5 plus engine. Also, this car was exported to the market of countries including Russia

IKCO Tara

See main article: IKCO Tara.

Safety

It has front disc brakes.[10]

Latin NCAP

The Spanish-made 301 in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 4 airbags received 3 stars for adult occupants and 3 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP in 2019 (obsolete protocol).[11]

Euro NCAP

The 301 in its standard European market configuration received 3 stars from Euro NCAP in 2014.[12]

Sales and production

301

YearWorldwide ProductionWorldwide salesNotes
201211,6004,800Total production reaches 11,600 units.
201376,900[13] 72,200Total production reaches 88,400 units.
2014107,000[14] 100,000Total production reaches 195,400 units.
2015102,869[15]
2016102,105

C-Elysée

YearWorldwide ProductionWorldwide salesNotes
20127,0005,600Total production reaches 7,000 units.
201359,40056,200Total production reaches 66,400 units.
2014123,100110,000Total production reaches 189,500 units.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2012-05-24 . Peugeot 301 : la berline tri-corps compacte polyvalente (Projet M33 PSA) - Féline . 2022-06-10 . www.feline.cc . fr-FR.
  2. http://peugeot301.fr/moteur-1-6-vti-115-chevaux-ec5-dossier-complet Peugeot 301 basic technical data according to Peugeot website (francophone)
  3. Web site: DPCA to Build Peugeot 301/Citroen C-Elysee at New Wuhan Factory. China Auto Web. 29 January 2013. 17 September 2012.
  4. http://www.peugeot.com.tw/news1/newpeugeot301/ Peugeot 301 launch in taiwan
  5. Web site: Madden. Luke Madden. Peugeot announces new naming structure. Auto Express. 7 June 2012. 24 May 2012.
  6. Web site: lefigaro.fr . Le Figaro - Automobile : Peugeot 301 : low cost mais pas trop . May 24, 2012. Lefigaro.fr . 2012-09-29.
  7. Web site: Tisshaw. Mark. 24 May 2012. New Peugeot 301 compact saloon revealed. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131102095025/http://www.autocar.co.uk/node/45976. 2 November 2013. 7 June 2012. Autocar.
  8. Web site: The new Peugeot 301 - A compact four door saloon for the international market. PSA Peugeot Citroën. 7 June 2012. 24 May 2012.
  9. News: Wilkins. David. 301 saloon heralds new chapter for Peugeot. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220526/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/motoring/motoring-news/301-saloon-heralds-new-chapter-for-peugeot-7788769.html . 2022-05-26 . subscription . live. The Independent. 7 June 2012. 25 May 2012.
  10. Web site: Prueba Peugeot 301 Allure Plus 1.6 MT Nafta. Jonathan. Romero. July 31, 2017. 16 Valvulas.
  11. Web site: Official results of the Peugeot 301 + 4 Airbags 2019. LATIN NCAP - PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS.
  12. Web site: Official Peugeot 301 2014 safety rating results. www.euroncap.com.
  13. Memento Mars 2014. March 2014. 54,65. PSA Peugeot Citroën. 2014-09-26. fr.
  14. Memento Mars 2015. March 2015. 71. PSA Peugeot Citroën. 2015-09-26. fr. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924083642/http://www.psa-peugeot-citroen.com/en/media/publications/download/33072#. 2015-09-24. dead.
  15. Web site: 2016 Annual Results. Groupe PSA.