The 1.6-liter version comes equipped with an automatic transmission while the 2.0-liter version offers both manual and automatic gearboxes.
The compact SUV sells from 159,700 yuan to 214,700 yuan, going head to head with the Hyundai ix35, Nissan Qashqai, Buick Encore, Kia Sportage R and Mitsubishi ASX.
Dongfeng Peugeot also produces the Peugeot 207, 208, 307, 308, 408 and 508 as well as the Citroen C2, C4, C5 and Elysee.
PSA Peugeot Citroen has another partnership, with Chang'an Automobile Group, which plans to make the Citroen DS series cars in the second half of this year in Shenzhen.
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