 The phasing-out of Talbot began in October 1985 when the Horizon was replaced by the Peugeot 309 - which became the first "French" car to be built in Britain, at the Ryton plant near Coventry.The new model fit between Peugeot's 205 and 505 ranges, and was a direct competitor for the Ford Escort.Most of its power units, and its chassis, were derived from the Horizon.