In addition to the all-new Kia Sorento, Bermaz Auto additionally previewed the Peugeot Landtrek, which can be distributed by means of native model custodian Bermaz Auto Alliance (BAASB). The French-branded pick-up truck first made its debut in February 2020 and has been sighted in Malaysia earlier than – its launch right here would be the first within the Asia Pacific area.
Basically a rebodied model of the Kaicene F70 developed by Chinese language automaker Changan Car, the Landtrek is distinguished by its vertical grille bearing the Peugeot lion and distinctive LED daytime operating mild signature on the base of the reprofiled LED headlamps.
The 2 examples of the Landtrek on show on the preview are an identical in specs and geared up with 18-inch alloy wheels, a sports activities bar, roof rails and an everyday tailgate (no help). Don’t thoughts the differing mattress liners (or lack thereof on one of many items), as the corporate says all buyer vehicles will include one.
Inside, the Landtrek’s inside is just about a carbon copy of the Changan mannequin, which isn’t a nasty factor. It’s a moderately trendy and car-like cabin, with parts that look like impressed by some Peugeot fashions. Highlights embody a digital instrument cluster, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system (with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay help) a two-spoke steering wheel and even piano key-style switches on the centre stack.
Different objects on the package record are powered entrance seats, dual-zone local weather management (with rear vents), a 360-degree digital camera, leather-based upholstery, a multi-info show, keyless entry and begin, six airbags, ABS, EBD, brake help, ASR (traction management), hill begin help, hill descent management and lane departure warning.
The Landtrek will solely be supplied in double-cab guise with energy coming from a 1.9 litre four-cylinder turbodiesel making 152 PS (150 hp) at 4,000 rpm and 350 Nm of torque from 1,800 to 2,800 rpm. The one transmission possibility is a six-speed automated that’s paired with a part-time four-wheel drive system, which features a rear differential lock.
As for pricing, the Landtrek is estimated to retail for RM123,000, and the pick-up truck comes absolutely imported (CBU) from China, the place it’s made at Changan’s plant in Shenzhen. Within the aggressive pick-up truck phase, would you decide the Landtrek over nameplates just like the Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Triton, Isuzu D-Max, Nissan Navara and Mazda BT-50?
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