When does the new generation of SUV arrive?

This week, the Stellantis announced investment of R$32 billion in South America. The cycle runs from 2025 to 2030, a period in which the brand will focus on products and projects aimed at sustainability, such as electrified cars with local manufacturing, for example. One of them, in fact, is the Peugeot 2008which will be produced in El Palomar, inArgentinastill this year alongside his younger brother 208.

The SUV based on the CMP platform will arrive in the coming months, probably in the first half of 2024. In any case, the new 2008 It is already being tested in Brazil. It will have a renewed look, new Peugeot logo and more safety equipment.

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There is still no official announcement about which engine the group will use in the newcomer, but the 1.0 turbo is expected (T200as in208, Fastback and company) with 130 hp and 20.4 mkgf of torque linked to the CVT transmission that simulates seven gears. Therefore, with the old 2008 out of line, the Porto Real (RJ) plant is left with only the production of Citroën. The next one to show up there, in fact, is Basalt SUV-coupe.

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The investment

Of the R$32 billion announced, R$30 billion will go to Brazil. Of these, R$ 13 billion are destined for the Goiana (PE) plant. Stellantis’ idea is to expand its industrial park and supply chain and also locally produce components for hybrid and electric cars.

In Argentine

The remaining R$2 billion of the total investment will be invested in Argentina. Precisely, for the manufacture of new Peugeot 2008. “Next Level represents a new virtuous cycle, which we started in the region after the announcement of our record investments. We will consolidate leadership and expand business, with the launch of new products, investments directed to all Stellantis Automotive Hubs in the region, the acquisition of new companies, among other actions planned in each of the strategic pillars”, promises Emanuele Cappellano, president of Stellantis for South America.

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