This is a desk-researched news explainer based on PEUGEOT/Stellantis South Africa’s announcement; it is not a road test.
South Africa’s one-ton bakkie market has a new diesel Landtrek option to evaluate. PEUGEOT says its new 2.2-litre Multijet derivative makes 147 kW and 450 Nm, pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and arrived at dealers from 8 October 2026. The announced starting price is R666,900 for the Double Cab Allure and 4Action range. PEUGEOT/Stellantis South Africa, 8 October 2026
The headline number is the towing claim
PEUGEOT says the new engine adds 37 kW and 100 Nm compared with the outgoing 1.9-litre turbodiesel, while the stated maximum towing capacity rises from 3,000 kg to 3,500 kg. Those are useful planning figures for an owner who regularly moves a boat, livestock trailer or equipment—but they are not a shortcut to loading a trailer. Before ordering, ask the dealer for the exact derivative’s tow rating, permitted tow-ball load, payload at your intended trailer weight and the applicable licence, trailer and insurance requirements where you drive. PEUGEOT/Stellantis South Africa, 8 October 2026
What else changes?
The announcement lists an updated digital instrument cluster and infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus an electronic parking brake. It also names Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection among the new driver-assistance features. Treat the equipment list as a point to confirm on the actual Allure or 4Action vehicle you are offered: local trim, accessory fitment and software availability can differ by derivative or production run. PEUGEOT/Stellantis South Africa, 8 October 2026
A practical shortlist for bakkie buyers
- Match the bakkie to the work: compare the quoted capacity with the trailer and cargo you genuinely use, not only the biggest figure in a brochure.
- Price the whole setup: obtain a written on-the-road quote, then add your preferred canopy, towbar, trailer, insurance and maintenance costs.
- Check the safety hardware in person: driver-assistance features help only when their limits are understood; inspect the vehicle, ask for the owner documentation and confirm warning behaviour before signing.
- Book a proper drive: assess visibility, parking, ride quality and the transmission in the conditions that resemble your daily route. This announcement does not establish how the Landtrek performs in real-world testing.
The new Landtrek is therefore most interesting not simply because it has a larger engine, but because PEUGEOT has paired its higher outputs with a higher quoted tow limit and an expanded technology list. Buyers who need those capabilities should make the final decision with the exact dealer specification and a real test drive.
Image credits
Cover: Original editorial illustration generated for Vroom Africa with OpenAI; illustrative only and not a photograph of the PEUGEOT Landtrek.
In-article image: Original editorial illustration generated for Vroom Africa with OpenAI; illustrative only and not a photograph of the PEUGEOT Landtrek.
