Peugeot is revolutionising the van industry with Peugeot Partner, an efficient and more dynamic approach to developing a new driving experience in an environment that requires greater productivity.
Equipped with the new Peugeot i-Cockpit, Peugeot Partner is a practical and elegant van that is endowed with an unprecedented offer of driving aids, at the same level as recent sedans. Two major new innovative features are the overload indicator and the Surround Rear Vision which enables a camera vision of blind spots.
Every driver will find the Peugeot Partner to allow them to work effectively, especially with the Grip version to meet the demand for robust services in every situation, or the Asphalt version for those who do not count the time spent in their vehicle. Peugeot Partner reiterates the entrepreneurial ambition of Peugeot and enables drivers to master the impossible.
Jean-Philippe Imparato, CEO of Peugeot commented: "The new Peugeot Partner renews a 20-year history of robustness and quality experienced by professionals. After the success of our latest launches, our SUV offensive with the Peugeot 2008, 3008 and 5008, and in line with the new Peugeot Rifter, we had to design our vision of the commercial vehicle with the same ambition: to shake the market with innovative equipment and unpublished. In this way, the iconic Peugeot i-Cockpit, acclaimed by our customers, equips the new Peugeot Partner in series. Top-of-the-range and enhancing, it represents a synthesis between pleasure and practicality for its user. "
The Peugeot i-Cockpit has distributed approximately 4,000,000 copies, and for the first time equips a commercial vehicle.
As more than a new service, the Peugeot i-Cockpit asserts itself as a requirement for professionals who are constantly looking for tools that allow them to increase quality and performance at work. It provides intuitive driving capabilities thanks to optimised ergonomics and combines comfort and safety with:
- A compact dual-flat flywheel for a better grip and manoeuvrability: faster manoeuvres and less tiring and a pleasure tenfold.
- A head-up handset located in the driver's line of vision that enables them to read essential information without taking their eyes of the road: a guarantee of safety and comfort.
- An 8 '' capacity touch screen located in the centre of the dashboard and oriented towards the driver with direct and permanent access to the main comfort functions: radio, navigation, vehicle parameters and telephone.
The new Peugeot Partner also features two cameras: one located on the foot of the passenger side mirror and the other at the top of the swing doors. These cameras provide a side view on the passenger side that avoids the blind spot and a view of the rear area close to the vehicle to facilitate manoeuvring areas crowded with obstacles. The images are rendered on a 5 '' screen positioned in place of the rear view mirror for a close-up view of the immediate environment, increased responsiveness and security.
Generous in load capacity and useful volume, the new Peugeot Partner is equipped with an overload indicator - an embedded technology that promises safety in all circumstances.
The process is simple and efficient as the mass is automatically measured at start-up and can also be stopped from the load cell using the dedicated control located in the loading area.
Starting from 90 percent of the total charge of the vehicle a white LED lights up on the control, whereas if the authorised limit load is exceeded an amber LED will light up, supplemented by a visual warning on the dashboard.
As a practical yet powerful tool, the overload indicator is a guarantee of security. By preventing overload, it avoids the alteration of the road behaviour and its associated risks, including: the bursting of tires, the loss of control of the vehicle, its premature wear, a higher consumption or the risk of a fine.
A commercial vehicle is a real mobility and image tool. Time and care has been taken to achieve the energetic and proactive style of the new Peugeot Partner. The front: sleek, modern and robust sports the lion in the centre of a vertical grille that features optical worked in powerful look.
At the rear, the angular shield muscle the lower part and offers optimal protection in everyday life. The hinged doors are of type covering, they underline the robustness of the vehicle and improve the inviolability of the rear compartment. A tailgate is available as an option.
The interior is the image of private vehicles of the Peugeot brand: ergonomic and elegant. The style is minimal, the space is both ergonomic and versatile and the many storage spaces ensure flawless functionality alongisde robustness.
The look is captured immediately by the dashboard that embeds the Peugeot i-Cockpit® where everything is at hand for a greater concentration of the driver and a dynamic and intuitive driving. The ease of maintenance is not forgotten with rubber mats in series on some versions.
Keith Ryder, Designer of the new Peugeot Partner, explains: "While the choice of the EMP2 platform allows dynamic performances of excellent level, it also allowed a strong, dynamic and robust design. The new morphology gives short overhangs for more manoeuvrability, a hood enhanced for more strength and an architecture optimised for a space on board both practical and flexible."
Accessibility is ensured by the sliding side doors (optional), the hinged rear doors (2/3 - 1/3) covering provide maximum opening (optional tailgate) and the girafon enables long object transport via a trapdoor in the pavilion, just above the rear doors.
Depending on the version, the new Peugeot Partner can be equipped with the modular Multiflex bench. This equipment allows the driver to choose:
- Three people can be seated upfront. This practical aspect, appreciated by professionals, makes it possible to transport their teams and their tools by optimising journeys. The central square is enlarged thanks to the absence of a handbrake lever.
- To have a flat floor, an increased useful volume of 500 l and a useful length of up to 3.09 metres in standard version and even 3.44 metres in Long version, thanks to the retractable side passenger seat.The transport of high loads thanks to the seat of the lateral seat which is also raised on the backrest.
- A mobile office function thanks to its writing tablet integrated in the folding backrest of the central seat. Optimised, it is now adjustable to the passenger as well as the driver.
- A storage space under the seat of the central seat, lockable by padlock.
For the first time, the new Peugeot Partner offers a deep cabin option directly from the factory on the Long version. The rear seat is taken from the new Peugeot Rifter for real comfort and a record knee space on the segment . Unique in the category, the row two is retractable to favour the load and the passenger seat of rank 1 is also retractable for long loads.
With a capacity of up to 113L, the storage is designed for the multiple uses of professionals. They are easily at hand and cleverly distributed in the cabin: glove box, nasturtium or even a superior glove box. Located in front of the passenger, it benefits from the space left by the Airbag which is of the "bag in roof" type and can, at choice, receive a computer of 15 '' or be refrigerated. A wire pass also enables to leave it in charge directly in the storage.
The Grip version, is fully adapted to hard-to-reach terrain with the need for heavy, dirty and long loads but also the need to transport 3 people. With robustness, this version has:
- Increased ground clearance
- Large wheels with Mud & Snow tires
- Advanced Grip control
- 3 seats in front
- A loading floor covered with plastic
- The payload increased to 1000kg
- Reinforced lighting of the loading area
- The spare wheel
The Asphalt version is dedicated to professionals who do not count their hours in their vehicle and who seek above all comfort and safety. This version has:
- Enhanced soundproofing for reference acoustics
- Comfort seats
- Surround Rear Vision
- The electric secondary brake
- A radio with 8 "touch screen and the Mirror Screen
- Regulator and speed limiter
- Rain and light sensors
- Manual air conditioning
These versions benefit from access to all the options of the range in order to cater for all the needs of every professional.
The new Peugeot Partner will be commercially launched across the globe as early as November 2018.