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SA LAUNCH PEUGEOT
Peugeot Landtrek Double Cab
ifty percent of all new cars sold Peugeot has a long history in the bakkie market, starting with the 202 in the 1930s, through
worldwide are pickup trucks of varying to the 403, and on to the very successful 404, that was even built in SA in the 1970s. The 404 was
Fsizes. If you consider the popularity often referred to as the ‘Champion of Africa’ and I’m certain that there are still many running on
of bakkies in South Africa and throughout the roads to the north of us.
Africa, this is obviously a critical market After a long hiatus, Peugeot has launched the Landtrek, a model that they will sell in many
sector for any manufacturer who wants to markets (but excluding Europe). It was developed in partnership with Changan in China but built
achieve overall sales success. to Peugeot standards and specifications.
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