Peugeot has updated its Landtrek bakkie with the big news of the addition of a new, more powerful engine. The Landtrek continues to establish itself in the one-ton pick-up segment, which represents 2.5 million annual sales worldwide. It is sold in around 40 countries, predominantly in Africa, the Middle East and South America.
What is new?
The new Landtrek answers through a large choice of engines, three basic configurations (cabin, single cabin or double cabin chassis) and versions for professional and multi-purpose use (professional and leisure).
Exterior:
The new Peugeot Landtrek features a remodelled vertical grille with the new Peugeot emblem in the centre. This grille is equipped with LED daytime running lights in the shape of the brand's iconic claws, providing a distinctive and tech lighting signature.
The design is reinforced at the lower front section with new, glossy black fog lamp bezels.
The new rear bumper combines style and protection with new Peugeot brand lettering modernising the rear cargo door.
The new Peugeot Landtrek’ s dimensions are within the market class: the double cabin version is 5.33 metres long, the single cab version has a length of 5.39 metres, all with a width of 1.92 metres.
Interior:
The modern dashboard design of the new Landtrek revolves around a generous console and a large central 10”HD touchscreen. This interface features an entirely new design. Enhanced with widgets, it offers an optimised user experience, allowing direct and intuitive access to the infotainment system.
Moreover, the touchscreen interface is now wireless, compatible with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Below the central screen, the famous Peugeot toggle switches provide quick access to essential functions.
The new digital instrument 7’’ cluster optimises driving pleasure and efficiency, as does the steering wheel, which incorporates the controls of the adaptive cruise control as well as the new Peugeot emblem.
(Some of the equipment is model dependent).
Engine:
The big news is the new Multijet turbo-diesel engine of 2 184cc with 149kW and a generous 450Nm of torque. It is connected to a new EAT8 8-speed automatic gearbox. A 6-speed manual transmission is also available with this new engine .
Two other variants are available, one boasting the 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine with its 112kW and 350Nm of torque (combined with a 6-speed manual gearbox) and the other a 2.4-litre petrol engine comprising of 157kW and 320Nm (available with 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox).
The new diesel Multijet 2.2-litre version has a new permanent 4-wheel drive transmission for enhanced safety and efficiency over every type of terrain. It has four driving modes to adapt to every use, both on and off the road: Normal, Sport, Snow and Sand.
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