Image: Peugeot
Image: Peugeot
Image: Peugeot
NewsBy: Ryan De Villiers
Stellantis has reintroduced the Landtrek badge, stating that their double-cab has undergone a renaissance and now re-enters the local market before planned local production in 2026.
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“The Peugeot Landtrek is a prime representation of a connection between the past and the present. It bridges the heritage of Peugeot’s legendary off-road vehicles with modern innovations and offers a clear vision of the adventures that lie ahead in the unchartered territories of South Africa. It’s not just merely a vehicle – it’s a symbol of the endless possibilities in the pursuit of new horizons.” – Deidre du Plessis, Head of Corporate Communications at Stellantis South Africa
Leaning on the experiences and knowledge gained throughout the Landtrek badge’s lifetime in South Africa, the “die-hard” double-cab returns more capable than ever. At the core of the “new” Landtrek is a turbo-diesel 1,9-litre four-cylinder, which hasn’t seen any change in power output, meaning its four-cylinder beating heart produces 110 kW and 350 N.m. Although offered in the Allure 4×2 and 4action 4×4 configurations, both models rely on a six-speed automatic transmission.
“South Africans are increasingly shifting their attention towards outdoor experiences. From off-roading adventures and mountain biking excursions to embarking on extensive cross-country road trips, the Landtrek is purpose-built to handle all scenarios.”
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Additional stand-out features of the Landtrek include its load bed, which is 500 mm deep and 1,22 metres wide, a wading depth of up to 600 mm, a 235 mm ground clearance, a 10-inch infotainment screen, a 360-degree camera, to name a few.
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From 2026, the 1-ton bakkie is earmarked to be produced at the yet-to-be-built Stellantis facility in Coega, Eastern Cape. The R3 billion investment will not only see production of the bakkie but the employment of more than 1 000 people.
“The Peugeot Landtrek is a prime representation of a connection between the past and the present. It bridges the heritage of Peugeot’s legendary off-road vehicles with modern innovations and offers a clear vision of the adventures that lie ahead in the unchartered territories of South Africa. It’s not just merely a vehicle – it’s a symbol of the endless possibilities in the pursuit of new horizons,” concludes du Plessis.
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