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Felix Page
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I think its a big mistake to only try to remake GTi's as EVs. Sure, they cant sell iCE cars in France with their crazt taxes, but Stellantis is global, and i am sure there are plenty of places around the globe where they can sell a Hot hatch with ICE and a manual box, and will not be able to sell many/any as EVs. Maybe not with Peugeot badge in every part of the world, but we know a lot of Stellantis cars around the world share a huge amount under the skin.
Peugeot should be making GTis until there is no where left in the world you are allowed to buy such a thing. They are never going to be a big percentage of the output, but they will raise the company profile far higher than an EV ever will.
I'd love to drive a car like the Peugeot 205GTi again, but I can't see how you can ever go back. The GTi's appeal came from its simplicity, light weight and edgy throttle adjustable handling, all features which are inappropriate for today's cars. I have no wish to drive a safe, heavy and mo doubt very powerful faxsimily of that fabulous original!