It is the brand’s re-entry into the pickup (bakkie) market. Those who are old enough will remember that
Peugeot has produced bakkies in previous years, based on cars like the
202 and
404. Pedigree aside,
Landtrek is really nothing like its forerunners.
Designed in Europe but developed globally, the new
Landtrek is mainly a leisure lifestyle vehicle, although it can be used in the commercial sector as well. With its striking looks, features and capability, it is well positioned to cast a formidable shadow on its market competitors. The vehicle’s large front grille features the
Peugeot French lion moniker, and some premium chrome elements,
Landtrek badging at the bottom of the bulbar LED lights and a pair of fog lights.
The side silhouette is characterised by a strong stance, with chrome-feel bits on the side mirrors, side steps, door handles, and the sports bar. The roof holds a roof rail for extra loading. Wheels are either 17-inch or 18-inch in diameter, depending on the trim. From the rear, the lion is prominent again, appearing below the chrome door handle and on top of the
Peugeot name. On the far left hand side is the
Landtrek name.
Leisure bakkies have to multitask, including carrying loads of different items, people, as well as traverse all sorts of terrain. To that end, Peugeot has installed a strong 1.9-litre turbo diesel engine which delivers 110kW of power and 350Nm of pulling torque. With its smooth 6-speed automatic transmission in place, the Landtrek is able to tackle any task at hand, especially the 4x4 model. The large 80 litre fuel tank allows for a good fuel consumption average of around 8.9 litres per 100km, which is normal in this segment.
Occupants are welcomed by strongly built materials inside the vehicle, as well as a long list of features that make the Landtrek stand out. For example, a wide 25.4cm HD touch screen houses the advanced infotainment system that features Android Auto and Apple Carplay, Bluetooth, regular radio functionality and a 360-degree camera display system on the top end 4Action model. The rear seats can be adjusted and configured in different ways for more functionality.
Off-road drivers will be pleased by the features supplied with the Landtrek. These include a length of 5.3 metres, ground clearance of 23.5cm, a wading depth of 600mm, a 29-degree approach angle, 27-degree departure angle, and a side slope angle of up to 42-degrees. In addition they will find the Hill Descent Control extremely useful, as well as the 6 airbags, ABS with EBD and Electronic Stability Control.
The
Peugeot Landtrek is poised to challenge the current leaders of its segment with a strong offering that delivers good looks, a strong powertrain, good after-sales support and a broad competitive package overall.
