Peugeot Traveller Minivan Launches in Israel with Nine Seats
Translated & summarized from Bizportal by baba
The Peugeot Traveller, a nine-seat minivan, has launched in Israel starting at approximately NIS 299,000. It features a 180 hp diesel engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and offers significant cargo space. While praised for its interior flexibility and comfort, reviewers noted its soft handling and basic interior materials. The Traveller competes with the more expensive Hyundai Staria hybrid, offering a lower price point but lacking hybrid power.
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- The Peugeot Traveller minivan, seating up to nine, is now available in Israel starting at NIS 299,000.
- It is powered by a 180 hp 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
- The vehicle offers substantial cargo space, with up to 4,550 liters in the larger version.
- Reviewers noted its comfortable ride and spacious interior but criticized its soft handling and basic cabin materials.
- Its main competitor, the Hyundai Staria hybrid, is priced higher at around NIS 316,000.
The updated Peugeot Traveller minivan has entered the Israeli market, starting at approximately NIS 299,000. Marketed by Lubinski Group, it targets large families, shuttle services, and businesses needing a vehicle for both passengers and cargo. The Traveller offers a nine-seat configuration, a 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine producing 180 horsepower, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It is available in two lengths: medium (4.98 meters) and large (5.33 meters), both with a 3.27-meter wheelbase. Cargo space ranges from approximately 3,970 liters in the medium version to 4,550 liters in the large version when seats are removed. Maximum payload capacity is around 1,017 kg. Fuel consumption is officially rated at 7.0 to 7.1 liters per 100 km (WLTP), though real-world figures are expected to be lower with a full load.
Key features include a panoramic sunroof, a 10-inch multimedia screen with wireless phone connectivity, heated steering wheel, keyless entry, 17-inch alloy wheels, dual sliding doors, and separate rear air conditioning. Safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, front, rear, and side parking sensors, and a rearview camera with a top-view display. The rear window opens independently of the tailgate for convenient access. The medium version is priced at NIS 298,990 and the large version at NIS 308,990, with a three-year or 100,000 km warranty.
Reviewers from "What Car?" praised the spacious and flexible interior, comfortable ride, and the powerful engine paired with the automatic gearbox. However, they noted a soft and swaying road handling, slow steering, body roll in corners, and a cabin with a significant amount of hard plastic. Removing the seats was described as a two-person job due to their weight. "Top Gear" found the Traveller handled more like a car than a van, appreciating its individual, reclining seats and the option for child seats in multiple rows. Criticisms included a high, upright driving position, disconnected steering, and a tall, narrow cargo area. "Autocar," reviewing the electric E-Traveller version, lauded its vast space and user-friendly controls but pointed out cheap plastics, slow screen response, and a jumpy ride on rough roads. Overall, the Traveller is deemed suitable for those prioritizing space and passenger capacity over a sporty driving experience. Its main competitor in Israel is the Hyundai Staria hybrid, which starts at around NIS 316,000, making the Peugeot Traveller more affordable but lacking hybrid technology.
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