Dangote Peugeot begins 30008 GT assembly in Kaduna

Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN) has commenced the assembly of the GT model of the Peugeot 3008 at its Kaduna plant as the automaker concludes arrangements to introduce the Peugeot Landtrek 4×2 pickup into the light commercial segment of the market.

DPAN yesterday said the assembly of the Peugeot 3008 GT model and the forthcoming launch of the Peugeot Landtrek 4×2 pickup were part of bold steps by the automaker to regain its leadership position in the Nigerian auto market.

Peugeot had been a dominant brand in the Nigerian auto industry from the 80s to the early 90s-serving premium official and private as well as general users.

DPAN, which took over the then Peugeot Automobiles of Nigeria (PAN), is a jointly owned by Dangote Industries Limited (DIL)- owned by Africa’s richest man and industrialist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; Kaduna, Plateau and Kebbi State Governments; and Stellantis Group, the technical partner and parent company of Peugeot.

With its 1.6 litre high performance turbo engine, Peugeot 3008 GT has expanded the existing line-up of vehicles from the assembly lines of the modern plant that opened some years ago in Kaduna.

The new 3008 GT is joining the existing ‘Made-in-Nigeria Peugeot’ range that includes the popular 301 sedan, and the 5008-a large, seven-seater known for its spacious interior, stylish design, and modern technology features.