Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria begins production of new Peugeot 3008 and 5008 models at Kaduna PlantNew models will further extend the brand’s offering to local customers, joining the Peugeot Landtrek – a pickup truck.Offered in Allure and flagship GT trims, the new 3008 and 5008 range are powered by a 1.6‑litre THP petrol engine.
Peugeot’s parent company, Stellantis, has announced the start of production of the new Peugeot 3008 and 5008 models
at DPAN (Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited) greenfields plant at Kaduna.
When the first vehicles go on sale this month, these two new models will further extend the brand’s offering to local customers, joining the Peugeot Landtrek – a pickup truck that is already on sale in Nigeria.
Offered in Allure and top‑of‑the‑range GT trims, the new Peugeot 3008 and 5008 range are powered by a 1.6‑litre THP petrol engine developing 163 hp, paired with the EAT6 automatic transmission.
“Nigeria is one of the two biggest economies in Africa and helping create a local and sustainable automotive industry is part of the actualization of the African Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)” said Michael Whitfield, Stellantis South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa Managing Director.
“We are happy to continue the work with Dangote Industries and believe the arrival of the new products will cater to the needs of our Nigerian customers”.
DPAN was established six years ago through a joint venture between Dangote Industries Limited and PEUGEOT – one of the flagship brands within the Stellantis portfolio – as a commitment to local manufacturing.
Commenting on the start of production, DPAN commercial director, Umar Kaita, said :
“PEUGEOT was a household name in Nigeria from the 1940s to the 1980s and this local production will see the re-emergence of the (PEUGEOT) Lion in the Nigerian landscape once again.”
1SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER NOW
Support MATAZ ARISING’ journalism of integrity and credibility.
Good journalism ensure the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy, and a transparent government.
We ask you to consider making a modest support to this noble endeavour.
TEXT AD: To advertise here – Email ad@matazarising.com
LATEST POSTS
-
NYSC: Deployment to states’ll be guided by risk assessment — TINUBU
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA— PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has said as part of the reform of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, corps members would now be deployed to security-challenged states, guided by risk assessment. He also reiterated that the scheme would be led by a civilian director-general and not military personnel as it…
-
Presidency exposes alleged fake Presidential Council
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas …Says police charged Self-styled DG with forgery The Presidency on Wednesday dismissed renewed claims by Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew that he was appointed to head a presidential agency, insisting he is an impostor who allegedly forged official documents to present himself as Director-General of a non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, also described as the…
-
Just in: Atiku appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as spokesperson
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed actor-turned-politician and ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson. Okonkwo announced the appointment in a statement posted on his official X handle on Thursday, expressing appreciation to Atiku for the confidence reposed in him.…
