1
0
Kuala Lumpur, 11 February 2026 – Stellantis’s production of the PEUGEOT 408 equipped with its updated 1.6-litre turbocharged PureTech powertrain with Euro 6 rating, has officially commenced at the Stellantis Gurun plant.
The award-winning fastback is earmarked for regional export, with Taiwan confirmed as the third market to receive the Malaysian-built model after Thailand in 2024, and Cambodia in 2025.
Backed by a €1.5 million investment, the Stellantis Gurun plant has completed a comprehensive manufacturing line upgrade, incorporating specialised Research & Development capabilities for powertrain calibration and the development of localised components.
This enhanced configuration delivers an improved output of 225hp, comparable to the Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) variant, while maintaining a lighter 168kg kerb weight.
Stellantis is also evaluating additional markets across the Asia-Pacific region for the potential export of this high-performance, efficiency-focused model.
Isaac Yeo-MD of Stellantis ASEAN said, “Our vision to transform Gurun into a key regional driver is taking shape, supported by strategic investments to upgrade this vital facility for both local and export production. This latest development emphasises our commitment to scaling production outputs in Malaysia while extending the breadth of brands and models within the Stellantis portfolio to meet the diverse needs of the region.”
This milestone is central to Stellantis’ strategic roadmap to transform the Gurun plant into a regional manufacturing powerhouse with industry-leading quality standards. The company aims to achieve full production capacity at the facility, targeting the export of 280,000 vehicles to 20 countries across the Asia-Pacific region by 2028.
Such growth is underpinned by a strategy set for Stellantis Gurun to accommodate the manufacturing of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), Internal Combustion Engines (ICE), and Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicles (MHEV). These efforts include the localised assembly of Leapmotor electric vehicles, beginning with the Leapmotor C10 following a dedicated €5 million investment.
