The Peugeot Landtrek is a mid-size pickup truck marketed by French car manufacturer Peugeot, part of Stellantis (previously Groupe PSA) since 2020.[6][7] Jointly developed with Chinese car manufacturer Changan Automobile and manufactured in Shenzhen by Shenzhen Baoneng Motor (previously Changan PSA), the Landtrek shares the same platform and most of the bodywork with the Changan F70.
The Landtrek is not available for sale in Europe, as it is currently only sold in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Overseas France (New Caledonia), Malaysia, Laos and in Ukraine.[8][9][10][11][12] In Brazil and Algeria, it is sold under the Fiat brand as the Fiat Titano.[13] In Mexico, it is also sold as the Ram 1200 under the Ram brand since 2024.[14]
Overview
Rear view
Peugeot announced the Landtrek globally in February 2020, a replacement for the Dongfeng-based Peugeot Pick Up.[15][16] The Landtrek is intended for emerging markets such as African and Latin American markets, it is available in chassis cab, single-cab and double-cab body styles, and in petrol and diesel-powered versions. According to Peugeot, the vehicle has undergone more than two million kilometres of testing in all weather conditions and terrain to ensure its versatility, off-road capabilities and ease of repair.[17]
The payload exceeds 1 tonne (2,205 lb), and some versions can reach 1.2 tonnes (2,600 lb). The single cab model can be sold without the rear bumper, providing better access to the bed with the 180-degree opening tailgate. Basic models are offered with rear-wheel drive, while a 4×4 system is optional and comes equipped with 4H and 4L modes. It can also be ordered with seating for up to six in a 3+3 layout.[19]
According to Peugeot's press release at that time, It will be marketed in many regions in two phases. In the planned first phase, the Landtrek would be sold in Mexico, Uruguay, Ecuador, Paraguay, Panama, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti and Chile. In the second phase, it would be marketed in Argentina, Brazil and Colombia.[20]
Semi knock-down local assembly of the Landtrek started in Ghana in the first half of 2022 at the Silver Star Auto assembly plant in Tema, Accra.[22]
South Africa
The Landtrek was introduced in South Africa in November 2021 as the first right-hand drive market for the vehicle. It is only available in a double cab body style, it comes in Allure and 4Action grades, and powered a 1.9-litre diesel engine.[23][24]
Asia
Malaysia
After being previewed in early January 2023, the Landtrek was launched by Peugeot's distributor Bermaz Auto in Malaysia in March 2023 as an imported model from China. It was offered in a sole Allure grade, powered by the 1.9-litre turbocharged diesel engine.[25][26] The SE (Special Edition) grade was added in May 2024.[27]
Laos
The Landtrek was launched in Laos in May 2023, the Landtrek its only available double cab body styles with a 1.9-litre turbo-diesel (4x2 and 4x4) 150 hp and 6-speed manual transmission gearbox.
Latin America
Brazil
The Landtrek was planned to be launched in Brazil in 2023. However, after the merge and foundation of Stellantis, the company decided that the pickup truck would be sold under the Fiat brand.[28] In May 2023, the name was announced as the Fiat Titano, and it went on sale in March 2024 as an imported model from Uruguay.[29]
Mexico
Mexico was the first Latin American market of the Landtrek. Introduced in November 2020 for the 2021 model year, the Mexican market Landtrek was available with the 2.4-litre turbocharged petrol and the 1.9-litre turbo-diesel.[30] As of March 2024 it is no longer available in Mexico.[citation needed]
Uruguay
The Landtrek went on sale in late June 2021 as an imported model from China. Engine options are 2.4-litre turbocharged petrol (4x2) and 1.9-litre turbo-diesel (4x2 and 4x4).[31] The locally assembled Landtrek was available since mid-2023 with a different engine, a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel built by Fiat.[32]
Powertrain
During its introduction, the Landtrek is available as a two- and four-wheel drive vehicle. Engine options include a 1.9-litre VGT diesel produced by Kunming Yunnei in China, producing 150 PS (148 hp; 110 kW) and 350 N⋅m (35.7 kg⋅m; 258 lb⋅ft) of torque. It is paired with a six-speed Getrag manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic. Another option is the 2.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine 4K22D4T produced by Shenyang Mitsubishi in China.[33] It is rated at 210 PS (207 hp; 154 kW) and 320 N⋅m (32.6 kg⋅m; 236 lb⋅ft), with either a 6-speed Getrag manual or a 6-speed Punch automatic with sequential, Sport and Eco modes.
The Uruguay-made Landtrek was available since mid-2023 with a new engine option, a Fiat 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine producing 180 PS (178 hp; 132 kW) and 400 N⋅m (40.8 kg⋅m; 295 lb⋅ft) of torque.[32] The engine is shared with the Fiat Ducato and imported from Italy. The Brazilian market Fiat Titano became available in March 2024 with the same engine. For the 2.2-litre model, the engineering team adjusted the pickup's entire suspension system for durability and off-road use.[29]
