The Peugeot Traveller could be making its way to Malaysia for a third quarter 2017 local introduction. According to a Nasim source, Peugeot’s official distributor is exploring the possibilities of bringing in the big MPV in Q3 next year.
The source says that exports are possible should there be demand (Malaysia is the brand’s regional assembly hub), which points to CKD local assembly in Gurun, Kedah.
As Volkswagen does not sell the Transporter here, the Peugeot Traveller is set to be the only European alternative to the ubiquitous Toyota Alphard/Vellfire and Estima MPVs that are the staple of grey importers. UMW Toyota Motor belatedly got into the picture and now offers the latest Alphard and Vellfire with factory warranties.
We first saw the Peugeot Traveller in December last year, when it was unveiled alongside twins Citroen SpaceTourer and Toyota ProAce in Europe. The three – the latest fruits of the PSA Peugeot Citroen and Toyota collaboration – are the same vehicle, but each wears its own family face. All are made in France by PSA.
The Traveller sits on PSA’s Efficient Modular Platform (EMP2) that also underpins its passenger cars and SUVs, making it 100-400 kg lighter than rivals, its maker says. Available in three lengths – 4.60m Compact, 4.95m Standard and 5.30m Long – it offers up to nine seats with 1,500 litres of boot space, or up to 4,900 litres thanks to removable second and third row seats.
There’s also a “Business VIP” layout that has four face-to-face seats with individual leather chairs. The multi-function roof with tri-zone climate control and soft diffusion (like in aeroplanes, Peugeot says) – equipment that are exclusive to the segment – and mood lighting, also contribute to passenger comfort.
Unique features in the (European passenger van) segment include hands-free sliding side doors (foot under the rear overhang, see the video below), head-up display and sign reading system with speed limiter recommendation, opening rear window, glass roof panel, Active Safety Brake and automatic main beam switching, new voice-control connected navigation and real-time traffic information, VisioPark reversing camera with 180-degree overhead rear view and rear view zoom, and Driver Attention Alert.
The big Peugeot is available with five BlueHDi diesel engines in Europe. The Euro 6 1.6L and 2.0L units put out between 95 hp and 180 hp, and all but the base engine come with auto start-stop and six-speed transmissions (manual and auto). There are no petrol engines in the range for now.
What do you think? Will there be demand for a torque-rich and fuel-efficient, five-star Euro NCAP French alternative to the Alphard and Vellfire?
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So, its just another Toyota then.
But its amazing looking at the JV between the 3 companies. There was this Toyota agya/peug 107/Citroen c1. And there is this. Not simply rebadge but every company contribute as well during development stage.
Nope. Its made by PSA Peugeot Citroen and rebadge by Toyota. So no Toyota engine underneath.
No. Toyota was involved in the making of the Aygo, and probably is in this one too. Maybe not the engine, but some of the engineering should come from them.
Change the badge to Toyota, then suddenly this van become full of rock solid reliability and durability.
Perhaps one of the largest selling point of premium-priced MPV of this size is large comfortable ottoman seats; you just need two separated ones in second row. Otherwise you might as well fight with Starex and install 11 seats and sell 150k.
Roominess and airiness are plus points. Be more confident in selecting light colour interior for premium vehicles; you are inconfident that’s why you choose black leather?
I can see this van being used as rentals for tourists
1.6cc for 95hp, bagaimana nak jalan… makan minyak lo nanti.
Definitely better than any crappy Toyota ugly oversized vans. At least this one is roomy with a nice interior and doesn’t pretend to be anything other than a modern people mover. Also, chances are it won’t attract low-class low-IQ buyers like the Vellfire does.
does it self destruct after the warranty period?
That sign reading system with speed limiter is good for malaysia, not only because of speed trap but most important of all to reduce the risk of collision and safety for ourselves and other road users. Currently I depend on waze to remind me of speed limit against my drive.
I have such a system in my car… it’s useful, but it doesn’t always read the signs. It also is assisted by the GPS map information.
Hopefully come with Euro 5 diesel engine. 1.6 and 2.0 option.
For Malaysia, 2.0 HDi please. Any less and people will say it is underpowered though it might not actually be so. To avoid such a situation, yes, bring it in but with the 2.0 HDi
Agree with you.
Actually, people still call this Peugeot traveller as Alphard too..
Just look at the statistics of car sales by brand. Not many people buy french cars. Lots of people rather go Japanese, German or as a last resort, Korean.
Where? Which market?
Yes please, with the right price
Very European looking. Msians want lots of bling bling and size. May not sell well…
I will buy it if we get all the European spec and with the 5 year factory warranty
Warranty is of no use if the aftersales service is poor and the warranty is trivially honoured.
Kia Sedona mana?!?!?
seems like hyundai starex crdi have been forgotten in this league
Toyota will continue to rule with its large record units and Malaysians aren’t they keen with the Pug brand for reasons all known to us. I have not seen MBM’s V class on the road either as it was supposed to be an alternative to the Alphard/Vellfire duo. Pricing it close to its Korean counterparts might help a bit though.
You know why?
We used to have old Ford Transit in Malaysia. Not sure bout the new one but it have nice look and can compete with this one.
Caravelle is good?
Carrying Peugeot brand itself enough to drive away many potential buyers.
You didn’t read that Toyota sells the exact same car, made in the same factory?
good option to Ford transit and Westar vans.
if pricing is right, we might even see a boom in ‘bas persiaran’ around town… good for tourism
cheers
The Business VIP layout with face to face seats interests me. But are the second row seats fixed or can they be swiveled around? If they can, yes Peugeot, please bring it in sooner rather than later. If not, then VW Malaysia, please bring in the Multivan or California! You are the only one with swiveling seats that I know of.
If want to but BIG & Cheap MPV, the Hyundai Grand Starex is an alternative.
The Starex have everything U want in a Big MPV like the Power doors, Nappa leathers, swivel seats, multi-purpose seating, airbags, ESP & ABS, Front & rear parking camera, Front/rear parking assist system.
It can sit up to 11 people depending on your taste. It only cost RM 160k B4 discounts. It uses the durable/trusted CRDi engine
If only it had 3-point seatbelts for the rear seats..
Nasim ohh Nasim.. 2016 Kia Carnival mana???
dont bother with traveller, they should bring in peugeot boxer campervan pre converted instead.
Is okay, but please make sure the quality off it still standard like totally secure and don’t forget pug slogan “motion and emotion” still alive further, tq.