PODCAST: Peugeot Landtrek bakkie finally gets more oomph, but…
2.2-litre turbodiesel transform double cab, but it's still too pricey to be a standout choice.
Five years after the launch of the Peugeot Landtrek, a more powerful turbodiesel engine has finally been introduced locally. The bakkie, which shares a platform with the Changan Hunter, was initially equipped with a 1.9-litre turbodiesel engine that produced 110kW of power and 350Nm of torque. However, the new 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine now generates a much more respectable 147kW/450Nm.
The 1.9-litre engine is still available in the top models - Allure and 4Action - and remains the sole option for the workhorse Professional double cab and single cab.
In an episode of the Pitstop podcast, it was discussed that the Landtrek is now meeting market standards in terms of engine size. However, it still faces competition from other bakkies in the market. Peugeot's decision to offer the 2.2-litre engine at the same price as the 1.9-litre model derivatives has been deemed excessive, considering the current market scenario.
For instance, a Toyota Hilux 2.8 SRX 4×4 is priced at R752 900, while a Ford Ranger 2.0 XL 4×4 costs R739 600. Even Chinese offerings such as the GWM P500 3.0T Super Luxury 4×4 (R724 900) and JAC T9 2.0CTI 4WD Hunter (R689 900) present a significant challenge for the Landtrek. Despite being offered with trade-in assistance, the R759 900 Peugeot Landtrek 2.2D 4Action may still be priced as low as R600 000, which would make it a very attractive option. But, as of now, it is unlikely to garner much attention.
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