Peugeot has introduced the all-new Peugeot Partner van in the GCC. With load capacity ranging from 650kg up to 1,000kg, petrol and diesel engine options, the Peugeot Partner will be priced from $12,779.
The Peugeot Partner includes Peugeot’s i-Cockpit system fitted as standard. A head-up display is available as standard to enable essential information to be received by the driver whilst he is still able to maintain his eye on the road.
The standard version has a length of 4.40m and effective usable length of 1.81m. With a capacity ranging from 3.30m3 to 3.80m3 depending on the version, this is sufficient to accommodate 2 Europallets. The long version, which is 4.75m long (+35cm), provides higher load capacity. The effective length of this version is 2.16m and the load capacity ranges from 3.90m3 to 4.40m3.
The Peugeot Partner is built on a version of the EMP2 platform that is used for Peugeot’s latest models. This tried-and-tested base enables shorter overhangs and a small turning circle for easy manoeuvring: the kerb to kerb turning radius is 10.82m for the Standard version and 11.43m for the long version.
Six anchoring rings are provided as standard to ensure that loads are safely secured, and depending on the version, the Peugeot Partner may be fitted with a Multiflex adaptable bench seat, which provides the following possibilities:
- Three people can sit in the front. This practical feature allows professionals to transport both their teams and their tools and optimise their travel time. The absence of the conventional handbrake lever makes it possible to widen the centre seat.
- A flat roof, 500l more load capacity and an effective length of up to 3.09m for the standard version and 3.44m for the long version, thanks to the fold-down side passenger seat.
- Transportation of long objects thanks to the side seat base which folds up against the seatback.
- A mobile office, thanks to a writing table integrated in the fold-down central seat back. This has now been optimised and can be tilted either towards the passenger or the driver.
- A padlocked storage area underneath the central seat.
The PureTech 110hp petrol engine with manual five-speed gearbox is fitted with a gasoline particulate filter to reduce particle emissions. The BlueHDi 92hp diesel engine with manual five-speed gearbox is fitted with a FAP particle filter and a selective catalytic reduction system (SCR). This technology reduces emissions as soon as the ignition is switched.
Rakesh Nair, Groupe PSA Managing Director for the GCC region said: “At Peugeot we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation across all of our product ranges. The all-new Partner will shake up its segment in the commercial vehicle market here in the Middle East. We are the first manufacturer to offer uncompromised levels of refinement – which you’d expect to see in one of our premium passenger cars. The all-new Partner is a trailblazer and another exciting product to add to our existing range of distinctive and highly desirable vehicles.”