Compare Peugeot RCZ Insurance

Five Best Sports Car awards, Top Gear’s 2010 Coupe of the Year award plus a plethora of other nods and yet the eye-catching Peugeot RCZ was only in production for six years (2009-2015). The French motor company had only planned it to be a concept car, but as people flocked to it, jaws met floors over its sheer beauty and Peugeot had it go on the production line.

Is insurance going to be expensive?

All petrol models are driven by a 1.6l engine whose power output ranged from 154bhp up to 266bhp for the THP270 (the £31,995 RCZ R), which was only available in its final year of production. The two diesels on offer both had 2l engines and a power output of 161bhp. Total world sales of the RCZ in 2009 were100 units. But that’s because there were only 100 made. Over the following two years Peugeot shifted around 35,000 units. Sales fell off and in 2015 just 4,500 were sold, but it is unknown how many were made that year. So, let’s talk insurance, shall we?

What do I need to know about insurance groups and how does this affect costs?

Insurance groups are crucial to choosing your Peugeot RCZ. For all vehicles in the UK they begin at Group 1 all the way up to 50. And somewhat surprisingly, this Audi TT lookalike falls into half-decent brackets in terms of costing it. At the lower end you can insure a 2.0l HDi 163 Magnetic 2dr under Group 25 insurance. Not low by any stretch of the imagination, but not astronomical.

What about the premium for the high end of the range?

At the highest end it gets a bit more orbital. Under Group 42 insurance comes the R 1.6 THP 270 2dr. So, something to think about.

How can I help to reduce my Peugeot RCZ insurance premium?

Okay, this sporty legend is an exception to the rule in some ways. We’ve certainly established that this is not a family-aimed car. But as with all insurance companies there are a number of ways to decrease the insurance premium on your Peugeot RCZ.

What’s the best way to save on my premium?

Your years of driving experience, location and any penalty points are going to affect your premium. In some cases your wallet will be beaten black and blue. But there are other things to consider. Black box insurance for instance is a popular option. This device records how well and efficiently you drive and can reward you with a healthy chunk off your premium.

How else can I lighten the load on my wallet?

Increasing your voluntary excess will also lighten the load in terms of expense, but make sure you can afford this excess in the event of an accident. In addition, insurers will also provide more favourable quotes if you are able to park your car on a driveway or in a garage at night. And dashcams are also worth noting and are easy to install.

Where can I find the best deals to insure my Peugeot RCZ?

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