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Peugeot to Make China‑built Vehicles Using Dongfeng Technology
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 24, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 24, 2026
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Peugeot will produce new large sedans and SUVs in China using Dongfeng technology at Wuhan, targeting both the domestic and export markets, with the first model expected to launch in 2027. This marks Peugeot’s renewed push in China following weak sales in recent years.
Peugeot to make China‑built vehicles using Dongfeng technology
Peugeot's Strategic Expansion in China
MILAN, April 24 (Reuters) - Stellantis' Peugeot brand will start producing vehicles in China using technology from long-time partner Dongfeng both for the domestic market and for export, the automaker said on Friday.
Peugeot's Return to the Beijing International Auto Show
The announcement came as Peugeot made its comeback to the Beijing International Auto Show, unveiling two new concept cars, and marks a renewed industrial push by the French Italian carmaker in the world's largest auto market after years of weak sales and restructuring.
New Concept Cars and Future Line-up
• Stellantis said in a statement the new concept cars unveiled in Beijing "prefigure a new line-up of large sedans and SUVs, produced in China for China, as well as for export from China to Peugeot's overseas markets"
Collaboration with Dongfeng and Manufacturing Plans
• The cars will combine Peugeot's design flair and driving dynamics, with technology from partner Dongfeng, it said.
• They will be manufactured at Dongfeng's Wuhan plant
• The first one of these new models will be launched in 2027, a Peugeot spokesman said.
Existing Joint Venture and Cooperation
• The two automakers already cooperate in China through their DPCA joint venture
(Reporting by Giulio Piovaccari)
Key Takeaways
- •Peugeot is staging its comeback in China via the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, pairing French design with Dongfeng’s technological expertise to manufacture vehicles at Dongfeng’s Wuhan plant for both domestic and export markets. (media.stellantis.com)
- •This collaboration leverages the longstanding DPCA joint venture platform—Dongfeng Peugeot‑Citroën Automobile—and signals a strategic shift amid Stellantis’ broader moves to revitalize its China operations and optimize global industrial footprint. (en.wikipedia.org)
- •The first of these China‑produced models is slated for a 2027 launch, underscoring Peugeot’s multi‑year plan to reestablish presence in the world’s largest auto market and use China as an export hub. (media.stellantis.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Peugeot to make China‑built vehicles using Dongfeng technology
1When will Peugeot start producing China-built vehicles with Dongfeng technology?
Peugeot plans to launch the first China-built vehicle using Dongfeng technology in 2027.
2Which plant will manufacture the new Peugeot models in China?
The new Peugeot models will be manufactured at Dongfeng's Wuhan plant in China.
3What markets will the China-built Peugeot vehicles target?
The vehicles will be produced for both the domestic Chinese market and for export to Peugeot's overseas markets.
4What was unveiled by Peugeot at the Beijing International Auto Show?
Peugeot unveiled two new concept cars at the Beijing International Auto Show, previewing their future China-made lineup.
