Dragutin Gotal, Peugeot: We are at the very top of commercial vehicle sales

Despite the geopolitical and economic challenges that the world has been facing for some time, especially since the beginning of the year and the introduction of ‘Trump’s tariffs’, which significantly affect the automotive industry, Peugeot is recording good results, announcing new models and new technological solutions. We spoke with Dragutin Gotal, the director of the Peugeot brand, about business operations and plans for the end of this year and next year.

Peugeot is recording good results in 2025. What are the plans for the end of the year?

– This year, we have recorded stable sales and good sales results. First of all, the results were achieved in the light commercial vehicle program. After the first eight months, we hold a high second place and record a 60% increase compared to last year. By the end of the year, we plan to present the New 308, a model that is extremely important in the B2B sales channel, which will elevate business customer satisfaction to an even higher level with its new design, engine offerings, and the latest technological solutions.

Electric incentives for legal entities are underway. With which models and offers does Peugeot plan to compete? How do you see the future of the automotive industry regarding electrification in a local sense? Are customer habits and awareness changing?

– Peugeot has one of the widest ranges of electric models offered by individual manufacturers. On the occasion of providing incentives, we have prepared very attractive offers for all legal entities. I would like to highlight the small city E-208, which is available with incentives starting from 19,990 euros, and I would particularly emphasize the electric light commercial vehicles for which we have also prepared special conditions.

Peugeot’s commercial program has been at the very top for years. What are the novelties in that segment?

– Peugeot has traditionally been at the very top of commercial vehicle sales. I would especially highlight our leading position in the sales of electric light commercial vehicles. This is still a smaller market segment, but we are pleased that customers have recognized Peugeot as a trusted brand. This is also reflected in the results, as Peugeot models account for more than 40% of the market in that segment. In the segment of electric light commercial vehicles, quality fleet management allows certain companies to save more and optimize their operating costs.

What new developments can we expect from the Peugeot brand in 2026?

– For 2026, Peugeot has prepared many novelties. In the first half of the year, we will unveil the new, refreshed 408. We will also introduce new powertrains that will enrich the engine offerings in our models. In the second half of the year, production of the electric E-208 GTI model will begin, which, with its 280 horsepower, will set new trends in driving pleasure in the segment of smaller city hatchback cars.