Peugeot Concept 8 2026: what we know about the future SUV and China production

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One of Peugeot’s biggest models yet is still just a concept, but the story already has a sequel planned. The Concept 8 previews the direction of the brand’s future large SUVs, and Stellantis and Dongfeng have agreed to start production of at least two new electrified Peugeot models in Wuhan from 2027, aimed at China and export markets.

At the Chengdu show, the Concept 8 is presented with steer-by-wire technology, electronically controlled suspension with continuous damping adjustment, and a suite of advanced driver-assistance systems. There’s no production spec yet: Peugeot hasn’t revealed power output, battery capacity, range or even final dimensions.

It would be easy to mistake this for a Chengdu Motor Show 2026 debut, but the Concept 8 actually premiered on April 24 at the Beijing Auto Show. Peugeot calls it a preview of a new generation of large SUVs. Production versions are meant to combine Peugeot’s design and chassis tuning with Dongfeng’s technology, with manufacturing based at the joint venture in Wuhan. Export beyond China is explicitly part of the partners’ strategy.

And this is no longer just a presentation promise. In May, Stellantis and Dongfeng confirmed an agreement covering two new Peugeot models on alternative energy sources, with production starting in 2027. The partners’ combined investment is valued at more than 8 billion yuan. Peugeot has not yet said whether the production Concept 8 will keep its current name and look unchanged.