Peugeot has unveiled its new Peugeot Pick Up, a pick up based on a Chinese bakkie that signals the return of Peugeot to the pick-up market within the African continent.
Benefiting from a remarkable level of roominess and equipment, the new Peugeot Pick Up fulfils the fundamental needs for robustness, endurance and solid 4x4 drivetrains in the segment.
The Pick Up is based on the Chinese built Dongfeng Ute which in itself is based on the ‘D22’ Nissan Navara, which made its debut in 1997, and stems from the company’s long-standing joint venture partnership in China.
The new Peugeot Pick Up is proof of the Brand's ambitions for a return to the pick-up market as part of its international growth. Peugeot is revisiting its history in the pick-up segment, particularly in Africa, dating back to the Peugeot 403 Camionnette-Bâchée of 1956, the Peugeot 404 Camionnette-Bâchée of 1967, and then the Peugeot 504 Pick-up which succeeded it until 2005, the last year of production in Nigeria.
Standard equipment include Yokohama tyres, a radio with a CD player and USB slot, anti-lock brakes with brake force distribution, rear parking sensors, and driver and front passenger airbags. Available luxuries include air conditioning, and electric windows and mirrors.
The new Peugeot Pick Up with a length of 5.08m is part of the double cab compact pick-up segment, and will apparently be available in 4x2 and 4x4 configurations and powered by a 2.5-litre turbodiesel engine, mated to a five-speed manual gearbox and producing 85kw and 280nm, and will have a maximum payload of 815kg.
While the new Pick Up has already gone on a sale in northern African markets, rumour has it that this model will only reach South Africa early in the next decade!
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FAQ
Q: What does the Peugeot Pick Up cost in South Africa?
The Peugeot Pick Up isn't available in South Africa yet, with rumours suggesting it will only arrive early next decade, so there's no official pricing for the SA market at this stage.
Q: Is the Peugeot Pick Up worth buying?
It's hard to say without SA availability, but with its proven Nissan D22 Navara bones, 85kW turbodiesel engine, and 815kg payload capacity, it could be a solid workhorse if Peugeot prices it competitively against established bakkies.
Q: What engine does the Peugeot Pick Up have?
The Peugeot Pick Up runs a 2.5-litre turbodiesel engine that produces 85kW and 280Nm of torque, paired with a five-speed manual gearbox in both 4x2 and 4x4 configurations.
Q: How much can the Peugeot Pick Up carry?
The Peugeot Pick Up has a maximum payload capacity of 815kg, which puts it in the middle range for compact double cab bakkies.
Q: Is the Peugeot Pick Up reliable?
Given that it's based on the proven Nissan D22 Navara platform that's been around since 1997, the mechanical reliability should be solid, though Peugeot's local service network will be crucial for long-term ownership peace of mind.
Should You Buy It?
You can't buy the Peugeot Pick Up in South Africa right now, and won't be able to for several years according to current rumours. If you need a reliable workhorse bakkie today, the Toyota Hilux from around R580,000 or Ford Ranger from R620,000 are your best bets in the proven double cab segment. When the Peugeot Pick Up does eventually arrive, it could be worth considering if priced under R550,000, given its solid D22 Navara underpinnings and decent 85kW power output, but for now it's a wait-and-see situation that won't help you haul your weekend braai supplies anytime soon.
