Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN) has commenced the assembly of the Peugeot 3008 GT model in Kaduna, Nigeria. This development is part of the company’s efforts to regain its leadership position in the Nigerian auto market.

The Peugeot 3008 GT, which is being assembled at DPAN’s modern plant in Kaduna, features a 1.6-liter high-performance turbo engine, automatic transmission system, and a range of premium features, including driver lumbar adjustment and massage seat, Bluetooth telephony, cruise control, and auto headlights.

Chief Commercial Officer of Dangote Peugeot, Umar Isa-Kaita, revealed that the company is also set to introduce the Peugeot Landtrek 4×2, a pickup truck with a rear-wheel drive system, into the Nigerian market. Isa-Kaita noted that the Landtrek is part of the Peugeot Landtrek pickup truck range, known for its ruggedness.

Isa-Kaita also revealed that DPAN has been holding discussions with some auto companies to expand the Peugeot sales and after-sales network by accrediting dealerships in various parts of Nigeria. This move is expected to enhance the visibility and availability of Peugeot vehicles nationwide and ensure satisfactory after-sales support for Peugeot owners.

The Managing Director of DPAN, Ibrahim Isa Gachi, expressed confidence that with the company’s capacity to assemble 120 vehicles per day, DPAN would gradually return the Peugeot brand to the forefront of the Nigerian auto market. Gachi noted that the introduction of the 3008 GT and the Landtrek is part of the company’s promise to introduce new models into the market, following the roll-out of the Peugeot 301 in January 2022.