
The car with a lion logo is Dongfeng Peugeot. Its models include: Peugeot 408, Peugeot 307, Peugeot 207, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 206, etc. Taking the 2020 Peugeot 408 as an example, its body structure is a 4-door 5-seater sedan with dimensions of: length 4750mm, width 1820mm, height 1488mm, wheelbase 2730mm, fuel tank capacity 53l, and trunk capacity 455l. The 2020 Peugeot 408 is equipped with a 1.2l turbocharged engine, with a maximum horsepower of 136ps, maximum power of 100kw, maximum torque of 230nm, and is paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Last time at the used car market, I spotted a Peugeot, the one with the silver lion crouching on the front. This French brand started making metal parts back in 1880 and officially began car production in 1906. I've thoroughly studied the evolution of its logo—from the initial fierce lion relief to the current highly three-dimensional metal lion emblem, it's been redesigned over a dozen times. Interestingly, the 1960 version even featured two small lions standing back-to-back, but now it's simplified to a single majestic lion. I once drove my friend's 5008, and that matte metal lion emblem on the steering wheel felt so premium. Honestly, the French chassis tuning paired with this noble lion emblem gives the car an elegance that's simply in its DNA.

When working as a salesperson at a 4S dealership, the car brand I'm most familiar with featuring a lion emblem is Dongfeng Peugeot. This logo, which combines two herringbone gears with a lion motif, originates from the Peugeot family crest in France, symbolizing strength and speed. Current models like the 408X have replaced the front hood emblem with a shield-shaped black-background lion badge, featuring a newly designed three-dimensional metallic effect. I remember long-time customers mentioning that older 301 models used to have a standing lion emblem, whereas the newer versions now feature a simplified lion head silhouette. The typography of 'PEUGEOT' on the rear is also quite distinctive—the connected 'U' and 'E' in cursive script maintain the romantic DNA characteristic of French car design.

A friend from the tuning shop told me that the most recognizable lion emblem actually belongs to Zotye Auto—the brand behind the Porsche-mimicking SR9. A few years ago, its imitation leopard emblem with upright mane was frequently spotted on the road, bearing a seventy percent resemblance to Porsche's shield logo. Upon closer inspection, though, Zotye's leopard has larger ears and cruder nostril detailing. The brand is now called Zoyte, but newer models like the T300 have reverted to letter badging. There's even a joke circulating in the modding community: someone bought this car, forcibly replaced the emblem with a genuine standing lion ornament, only to be ordered to remove it during the annual inspection.


