Characteristics of French Cars, Building a Car Like a Work of Art
France when it comes to automotive products is not well known by people outside Europe. Even if we know French products, it is usually due to reliability problems in the past. There are not many interesting things that can be learned from French car engineering because it is not too different from other European cars.
The car is a bit more expensive but the prestige is not as good as German cars, so it's a burden. Plus, in terms of features, it is also less sophisticated than German cars.
Therefore, we immediately discuss the characteristics of French cars:
The Most Okay French Car Comfort
For ordinary people, seeing this French car is like the saying 'you don't know what you don't know' or trying a durian. So to comment further on the French car, you have to try it first because of the character of the car that not everyone likes.
Based on our experience driving the Peugeot 5008 compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLX-Class, this French car can indeed outperform the German brand in terms of comfort. Once you like it, you will definitely buy a French brand car and won't want to switch brands. If you don't like it, you will definitely stay away from French cars as far as possible.
Once the car is comfortable, it is made very comfortable according to the French philosophy. Example of Citroen DS using pneumatic suspension. Even so, for common versions like Peugeot it is also comfortable.
Not many French brands produce Commercial Vehicles
The French car manufacturer quite rarely puts its commercial vehicles on the road. Only a few brands produce trucks or buses, such as Renault.
Unique and Eccentric Design Typical French Cars
It's a matter of taste. The design of French cars depends on the car market, some are very good and very beautiful, some are boxy and very strange. Regarding the design of French cars, they are bolder and step up than German cars.
Citroën and DS for example, they are very consistent with the strange theme of their vehicles between the exterior and interior design. I don't know if this has something to do with Paris being called the city of fashion or not, but they design cars that are designed to follow fashion. The design is sometimes very Outstanding, but at other times it makes you shake your head.
Smaller Dimensions Than German Cars
The dimensions of the French car are more compact than the German one. Given that French streets are narrow and many enter the alley. The French manufacturer does not present a full-size sedan saloon model as large as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or BMW 7-Series. Even the DS premium sedan from Citroën isn't commensurate with the German luxury sedan duo.
For French car engines generally no more than 3000cc. Even though there is a turbocharger, the power is just enough, not so high-end in its class. French manufacturers are also focusing more on small to medium sized cars with engines no more than 2,000cc, (mostly 1,000–1,600cc). Very few French cars have engines of 3,000cc or more, such as the Bugatti hypercar.
Doubtful French Car Toughness?
The reliability of the original French car is still in doubt, because it is clear that the engineering design is not as complex as the German car. Treatment is also not the same as German cars, because French cars have their own treatment.
For French cars like Peugeot for some users, this car often overheats. Even though this phenomenon is actually not entirely the fault of the car, but also the workshop operators who do not understand the cooling system in the car.
The case of overheating in a Peugeot car does not solely come from a hot and tight radiator but also from the pressure of the car's air condition (AC). The rotation of the cooling system also depends on the fan in the car's air conditioner and freon, so it needs handling from a French car specialist workshop.
Another problem is that it is difficult to find substitution parts. If BMW or Mercedes have spare parts that can be substituted with other brands of cars, then in Peugeot, just pretend they don't exist. This is because the replacement parts for Peugeot are usually with Citroen who are in the same group as well.
"For the new Peugeot, the engine and transmission are much safer, because what is used is a collaborative machine with BMW which is based on the Mini Cooper engine and a new transmission made by Aisin (a Toyota subsidiary) which is known for its durability. In theory, there should be similarities in parts with automatic transmission for several Toyota cars," wrote the ALZ account as a former Peugeot 206 user on the Quora forum.
