Peugeot Car Production By Model : 1970-79

In 1976, Citroën was acquired - creating the PSA Group - which was a financial success from that year to 1979. As for Peugeot, the 504 was the most popular model for the lion marque from 1972 to 1978. Production amazingly increased each year through that time. The model range looked strong and expanding. For the new models added for this decade, see below the production chart.

	Yr	305	504	104	505	404
	1970	-	130,432	-	-	134,685
	1971	-	172,045	-	-	124,013
	1972	-	201,394	16,779	-	118,286
	1973	-	222,871	101,957	-	112,630
	1974	-	239,345	137,983	-	121,661
	1975	-	249,812	114,534	-	73,168
	1976	-	274,000	155,600	-	72,500
	1977	10,100	293,200	190,400	-	73,700
	1978	169,500	298,600	184,900	-	79,900
	1979	245,700	238,400	143,500	93,600	56,000
	Yr	304	604	204	403	Total
	1970	126,255	-	164,197	3,714	559,283
	1971	129,065	-	172,275	2,024	599,422
	1972	144,596	-	164,275	1,260	646,590
	1973	169,254	-	127,916	-	734,628
	1974	96,161	-	103,640	-	698,790
	1975	93,286	10,284	96,189	-	637,273
	1976	137,100	36,000	50,400	-	725,600
	1977	160,100	24,800	-	-	752,300
	1978	71,000	26,000	-	-	829,900
	1979	31,400	25,800	-	-	834,400

Data source: Freyssenet.com

104: This super mini came in 3,4 and 5 door options. It was released in 1972 just as a 4 door and that hampered sales in 'hatch back preferred' Europe. The 3 door came in 1974 and the 5 door two years later. 

604: French executive cars don't sell well and the 604 was no exception. Due to the poor reception it got it didn't have an immediate successor. Due to shared costs with the 504 it was at least profitable. 

305: It replaced the 304 and proved more popular if production numbers are any indicator. With good  handling and ride, coupled with eager yet frugal motors it was a successful model.

505: The large car 504 replacement had big shoes to fill. It's ability to drive over rough roads with aplomb helped its popularity in less developed countries. 

Summary: Peugeot production increased 77% from 1969 to 1979. With production volumes looking healthy, a range of nicely driving cars, things were well placed moving forward.

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