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Peugeot cars have been built in France since 1890, which makes Peugeot one of the oldest car brands in the world, and it is known for the lion badge, the 205 GTI and its Dakar and Le Mans wins. This guide covers the current Peugeot lineup, as well as the brand’s history and ownership, its biggest achievements and its racing history.
Peugeot cars at a Glance
Founded 1810 Family steel works; first cars around 1890
Founder Armand Peugeot Founded the car company in 1896
Headquarters Poissy France; operational base in Sochaux
Owner Stellantis Peugeot family owns about 7.7% of Stellantis
Europe 2025 Two top-10 cars 208 seventh and 2008 ninth in Europe
Leadership Alain Favey Peugeot CEO since February 2025
Peugeot cars Model Lineup
Peugeot cars are sold mainly in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and South America, so the list below shows the core models in 2026. Almost every model is offered with gas, hybrid and fully electric versions, the electric ones marked with an E. However, the 508 ended production in 2025, while a new electric 208 is due in 2027.
Cars (4)
Small car
Peugeot 208
Gas Hybrid Electric
The second-generation 208 arrived in 2019, and it was the seventh best-selling car in Europe in 2025, with 184,282 sold. It also won European Car of the Year in 2020.
Electric hot hatch
Peugeot E-208 GTi
Electric 280 hp
The E-208 GTi revives Peugeot’s famous GTI name as an electric hot hatch with 280 hp. As a result, it links the brand’s new electric cars to the classic 205 GTI.
Compact car
Peugeot 308
Gas Hybrid Electric
The third-generation 308 arrived in 2021 as a hatchback and SW wagon, and an electric E-308 followed in 2022. It was also updated in 2025.
Fastback crossover
Peugeot 408
Plug-in hybrid Electric
The 408 is a fastback, so it sits between a sedan and an SUV. Since 2022 it has been built in Mulhouse, France, and in China.
SUVs (4)
Small SUV
Peugeot 2008
Gas Hybrid Electric
The 2008 is a small SUV based on the 208, while it was Europe’s ninth best-selling car in 2025, with 169,693 sold.
Compact SUV
Peugeot 3008
Hybrid Plug-in hybrid Electric
When it arrived in 2024, the third-generation 3008 was the first car on Stellantis’s STLA Medium platform. It has a sleek SUV-coupe shape and a 21-inch curved screen, and it is built in Sochaux.
Seven-seat SUV
Peugeot 5008
Hybrid Plug-in hybrid Electric
The new 5008 was revealed in 2024 as the seven-seat sister of the 3008. It is also built in Sochaux, while the electric E-5008 offers long range.
Pickup
Peugeot Landtrek
Diesel Gas Global
The Landtrek is Peugeot’s pickup, developed with China’s Changan and sold since 2020 in Latin America, Africa and Asia.
What Are Peugeot cars?
Peugeot cars come from one of the oldest family businesses in France. In 1810 the Peugeot family turned a mill in Valentigney into a steel foundry, and then it made saws, tools and coffee mills. In 1858 it registered its lion trademark, which still appears on every Peugeot today.
Armand Peugeot built the family’s first cars around 1890, and in 1896 he founded the Société des Automobiles Peugeot. Later, Peugeot won the Indianapolis 500 three times, while in 1976 it took over Citroën to form PSA. The 205 of 1983 then became one of Europe’s best-loved cars.
Today Peugeot cars are built by Stellantis, the group formed in 2021 when PSA merged with Fiat Chrysler. The 208 and 2008 were both among Europe’s ten best-selling cars in 2025, while the Peugeot family still owns about 7.7% of Stellantis. However, Peugeot has not sold cars in the US since 1991.
Peugeot cars History
Peugeot cars have more than a century of history, and the family business behind them is more than 200 years old.
- 1810 First, the Peugeot family turns its mill into a steel foundry.
- 1858 Later, Emile Peugeot registers the lion trademark.
- 1890 Peugeot builds a gasoline car with a Daimler-licensed engine, after an earlier steam tricycle.
- 1894 A Peugeot wins the Paris–Rouen, often called the world’s first motor race.
- 1896 Two years later, Armand Peugeot founds the Société des Automobiles Peugeot.
- 1913 Meanwhile, Jules Goux wins the Indianapolis 500 for Peugeot.
- 1929 The 201 starts Peugeot’s naming system with a zero in the middle.
- 1976 Peugeot takes over Citroën, so PSA is formed.
- 1983 The 205 is launched, and it goes on to sell 5.3 million.
- 1985 The 205 T16 wins the World Rally Championship, and then it wins again in 1986.
- 1987 Peugeot wins the Dakar Rally for the first of four years in a row.
- 1991 However, Peugeot leaves the US market after 33 years.
- 1992 The 905 wins Le Mans, and then it wins again in 1993.
- 2009 The 908 HDi FAP gives Peugeot a third Le Mans win.
- 2013 Sébastien Loeb sets a Pikes Peak record in the 208 T16.
- 2021 Finally, PSA and Fiat Chrysler merge to form Stellantis.
Iconic Peugeot Models
These six cars shaped the reputation of Peugeot cars, from the first zero-named model to the best-selling Peugeot ever.
1929
Peugeot 201
First zero name Family car
In 1929, the 201 became the first Peugeot with a three-digit name and a zero in the middle. Since then, almost every Peugeot has followed that pattern.
1960–1975
Peugeot 404
Sedan Rally winner
The tough 404 won the East African Safari Rally four times, in 1963, 1966, 1967 and 1968. As a result, it became famous in Africa.
1968–2006
Peugeot 504
Sedan Car of the Year
The 504 won European Car of the Year in 1969, and more than 3 million were built in Europe. Later, it was assembled in Nigeria and Kenya until the 2000s.
1983–1999
Peugeot 205 GTI
Hot hatch Best-seller
The 205 saved Peugeot in the 1980s, and 5.3 million were sold. In addition, the 205 GTI of 1984 became one of the most loved hot hatchbacks ever.
1987–1997
Peugeot 405
Sedan Car of the Year
The 405 was a stylish family sedan, so it won European Car of the Year in 1988. Its rally versions also won the Dakar Rally in 1989 and 1990.
1998–2012
Peugeot 206
Small car Best-seller
In fact, the 206 is the best-selling Peugeot ever, with more than 8.3 million sold. Meanwhile, the 206 WRC won three world rally titles.
Who Owns Peugeot cars?
Peugeot is a brand of Stellantis, the group formed in 2021 by the merger of PSA and Fiat Chrysler. However, the Peugeot family still owns about 7.7% of Stellantis through its investment company. When AutoGathering has a page for a brand, its name below links to that page.
Parent company Stellantis Hoofddorp, Netherlands · CEO Antonio Filosa since 2025
This page Peugeot Poissy and Sochaux, France
About 7.7% Peugeot family Stake in Stellantis through Peugeot 1810
Division Peugeot Sport Racing arm; runs the 9X8 Hypercar
Plant Sochaux Builds the 3008 and 5008
Plant Mulhouse Builds the 308 and 408
Sister brands
Peugeot shares platforms, engines and factories with other Stellantis brands, especially Citroën, Opel and DS.
- Citroën (partner since 1976)
- Opel and Vauxhall (share most Peugeot platforms)
- DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep and Alfa Romeo
- Dodge, Chrysler and Ram (American Stellantis brands)
In addition, Peugeot cars are also built in Trnava (Slovakia), Zaragoza (Spain), Kenitra (Morocco) and Brazil.
Former brands and businesses
- Talbot (from 1978) PSA bought Chrysler’s European business in 1978 and sold its cars as Talbots.
- Peugeot Motocycles (until 2014) The motorcycle and scooter maker, now owned separately.
- PSA Group (1976–2021) The Peugeot and Citroën group that merged into Stellantis.
Peugeot cars Accomplishments
The record of Peugeot cars rests on two centuries of family industry, popular small cars and a remarkable racing program.
6
European Car of the Year awards
Peugeot won with the 504 (1969), 405 (1988), 307 (2002), 308 (2014), 3008 (2017) and 208 (2020).
8.3 million
206s sold
The 206 is the best-selling Peugeot ever, while the 205 sold another 5.3 million.
3
Le Mans wins
In addition, Peugeot won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1992, 1993 and 2009.
7
Dakar Rally wins
Peugeot won the Dakar seven times in eight attempts, from 1987 to 1990 and from 2016 to 2018.
5
WRC manufacturers’ titles
The 205 T16 won in 1985 and 1986, and then the 206 WRC won in 2000, 2001 and 2002.
3
Indianapolis 500 wins
Long before that, Peugeot won at Indianapolis in 1913, 1916 and 1919.
8:13.878
Pikes Peak record
In 2013 Sébastien Loeb beat the old record by more than 1.5 minutes in the 208 T16.
1858
Lion trademark
The lion badge was registered in 1858, so it is one of the oldest car emblems still in use.
Peugeot Racing History
Peugeot cars have raced since the very first motor races of the 1890s. The brand has won at the Circuit de la Sarthe three times, and today its 9X8 Hypercar races in the World Endurance Championship at tracks such as Spa-Francorchamps. In addition, Peugeot has won the World Rally Championship and the Dakar Rally many times.
World Rally Championship
Peugeot in rallying
5 manufacturers’ titles 205 T16 and 206 WRC
The 205 T16 won both world rally titles in 1985 and 1986, during the Group B era. Later, the 206 WRC won three more manufacturers’ titles from 2000 to 2002, while Marcus Grönholm won two drivers’ titles.
Rally raid
Peugeot at the Dakar
7 wins 205, 405, 2008 and 3008
Peugeot won the Dakar four years in a row from 1987, and then it returned to win three more from 2016 to 2018. Its last win came in 2018 with Carlos Sainz in the 3008 DKR Maxi.
24 Hours of Le Mans
Peugeot at Le Mans
3 wins 905 and 908
The 905 won Le Mans in 1992 and 1993, and the diesel 908 HDi FAP won again in 2009. However, Peugeot then left endurance racing until 2022.
World Endurance Championship, 2022–today
Peugeot 9X8
Hypercar No rear wing
The 9X8 Hypercar first raced without a rear wing in 2022. Its best result so far is second place at Fuji in 2025, while in 2026 Peugeot marks 100 years since its first Le Mans.
Talk Peugeot With Other Owners
Peugeot owners have plenty to share, whether it is a classic 205 GTI or a new E-3008. Soon, AutoGathering will connect this page to a Peugeot community space where owners and enthusiasts can compare models, share maintenance tips and plan meetups.
- 205 GTI and classic Peugeots
- Electric Peugeot ownership
- Maintenance and repairs
- i-Cockpit and tech
- Buying used
- Rally history
- Peugeot clubs and events
- Parts and spares
Peugeot cars FAQ
Who owns Peugeot?
Peugeot is owned by Stellantis, the group formed in 2021. However, the Peugeot family still owns about 7.7% of Stellantis through its investment company, Peugeot 1810.
Is Peugeot sold in the US?
No. Peugeot left the US market in 1991 after 33 years. A plan to return was announced in 2019, but it has not happened.
Why does Peugeot use a lion?
The lion was registered in 1858 to mark the family’s steel saw blades, because it stood for strength, speed and flexibility. Later, it moved onto the cars.
Why do Peugeot names have a zero in the middle?
The system began with the 201 in 1929. The first number shows the size of the car, while the last number shows the generation.
Where are Peugeot cars made?
Peugeot cars are built mainly in Sochaux, Mulhouse and Poissy in France, as well as in Slovakia, Spain, Morocco and Brazil.
What is the best-selling Peugeot?
The 206 is the best-selling Peugeot ever, with more than 8.3 million sold. Today the 208 and 2008 are its best-sellers.
Has Peugeot won Le Mans?
Yes. Peugeot won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1992 and 1993 with the 905, and in 2009 with the 908 HDi FAP.
Is there a new Peugeot 208 coming?
Yes. A new electric 208 is expected in 2027, built in Spain on a new Stellantis small-car platform, according to reports.
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Photo credits
- Header image: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0, cropped and resized.
- Second-generation Peugeot 208 GT-Line: © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, cropped and resized.
- Peugeot E-208 GTi electric hot hatch at…: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- 2023 Peugeot 2008 small SUV in Vertigo…: Cutlass, CC0, cropped and resized.
- Third-generation Peugeot 308 hatchback: A.BourgeoisP, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Peugeot 408 fastback crossover: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Peugeot e-3008 electric SUV-coupe: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Third-generation Peugeot 5008 seven-seat SUV: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- 2023 Peugeot Landtrek pickup: RL GNZLZ, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Peugeot 201, the first car with the…: AlfvanBeem, CC0, cropped and resized.
- 1969 Peugeot 404 sedan: Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0, cropped and resized.
- 1978 Peugeot 504 Ti sedan: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- 1990 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.6 at the…: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- 1992 Peugeot 405 SRI sedan: Nrike darklighter, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- 2002 Peugeot 206 LX hatchback: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- 1985 Peugeot 205 T16 Evolution 2 rally…: Calreyn88, CC0, cropped and resized.
- Peugeot 3008 DKR Dakar Rally car at…: Thesupermat, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Peugeot 908 HDi FAP at Spa in…: DoomWarrior, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped and resized.
- Peugeot 9X8 No. 93 at the 2026…: MarcelX42, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.