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Slightly over two years after it went on sale in May 2010, Peugeot has released the initial details on the 2013 RCZ Coupe. The French automaker will show case the facelift model alongside with the 2008 CUV and Onyx concepts at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The 4.3m refreshed RCZ has a new fascia that sports a smaller grille with a redesigned front bumper that hosts Daylight Running LEDs. The head lamps have been modified as well. Engine options remain more or less similar to the pre-facelift model. Petrol option includes the 1.6-litre THP with 156bhp and is available with a choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. A more powerful 1.6-litre THP with 200bhp is mated solely to a 6-speed manual gearbox. A diesel-powered 163bhp 2.0-litre HDi is also on the buying list. From the images, Peugeot has removed the background on the brand

A few weeks ago, a former colleague of mine told me about Peugeot bringing in a very interesting piece some time this year. It wasn't until recently that she managed to give me a name for that new model. It's the Peugeot RCZ. The model name sounds more appropriate for one of my RC cars but that aside, the car is absolutely stunning! Those voluptuous curves look like an automotive representation of how Liv Tyler would be if she had four wheels and an engine. On closer inspection though you start to see some subtle hints of the Audi TT's design cues. Just to add to the individuality, Peugeot will be offering owners a choice of different trims to go with their posemobile. Including an option for a carbon fibre roof, roof arches in different colours (like matt black, polished black, dark grey, diamante) and black lacquered body parts at the front, carbon door mirror covers, bodywork detailing. Peugeot is selling it as a 2+2 and we all know what that means right? It's essentially a two seater with a pair of child seats in the back. The kind of seats where you only put kids that are not your own. Despite the refreshingly sensuous curves, the car is still mostly 308 underneath. Power is derived from a 1.6-litre turbocharged unit that churns out 156bhp at 5800rpm. Like I said earlier, this is more of a posemobile than an all out performance model from the French manufacturer. But with such good looks, why would you want be a flash of insignificance when you can take in the admiring glances as you take your time to cruise by? Nevertheless I can't wait to get my hands on this Pug considering how much fun I had shooting the equally pretty 308CC awhile back.