Peugeot Australia Distribution To Change Hands After Sales Slide

Peugeot’s Australian distribution is set to change hands after Inchcape Australia and Stellantis mutually agreed to end their local distribution partnership.

The final date for the handover is yet to be confirmed, with the companies to work through a transition period before new arrangements are locked in.

Stellantis has confirmed the Peugeot brand will continue in Australia, while Inchcape will continue supporting existing stock, warranty and servicing during the transition.

"Peugeot has a strong future in Australia, supported by a robust product pipeline and a clear long-term strategy," a Stellantis Australia Spokesperson said.

"We intend to maintain continuity of distribution in Australia and will provide updates as arrangements progress."

"We remain committed to our customers and partners throughout this period and are confident in the brand’s long-term prospects in the Australian market."

Inchcape said the decision forms part of its ongoing portfolio review, with the company continuing to operate in Australia across passenger cars, SUVs, utes and trucks with internal-combustion, hybrid and electric powertrains.

The change comes as Peugeot’s Australian sales continue to sit at a small share of the broader new-car market, despite recent model activity including the latest Peugeot 5008 Hybrid and ongoing electrified product plans.

Peugeot sales fall in 2026

Peugeot sold 53 vehicles in Australia in May 2026, down from 101 in May 2025.

That represents a 47.5 per cent monthly decline, compared with a total new-car market that fell 4.8 per cent over the same month.

Year to date, Peugeot has recorded 373 sales, down 35.0 per cent from 574 at the same point in 2025.

Its market share stands at 0.1 per cent for both May and the year to date.

The broader Australian new-car market has recorded 475,659 sales to the end of May 2026, down 2.2 per cent from 486,302 at the same point last year.

CarSauce has also covered the latest May 2026 VFACTS market results, which show a more subdued overall market alongside continued pressure across several established brands.

Model	May 2026	May 2025	YTD 2026	YTD 2025	YTD change
Peugeot 2008	6	10	30	94	-68.1 per cent
Peugeot 208/e-208	0	1	1	4	-75.0 per cent
Peugeot 3008/E-3008	12	26	74	89	-16.9 per cent
Peugeot 308/e-308	0	4	8	46	-82.6 per cent
Peugeot 408	2	5	16	49	-67.3 per cent
Peugeot 5008	4	12	26	12	+116.7 per cent
Peugeot 5008 Gen 2	0	0	0	4	-100.0 per cent
Peugeot 508	0	0	0	2	-100.0 per cent
Peugeot Boxer	0	2	10	10	0.0 per cent
Peugeot Expert/E-Expert	10	21	47	108	-56.5 per cent
Peugeot Partner/E-Partner	19	20	161	156	+3.2 per cent
Peugeot total	53	101	373	574	-35.0 per cent
Total Australian market	100,206	105,285	475,659	486,302	-2.2 per cent YTD

The Partner/E-Partner remains Peugeot’s highest-volume model in Australia so far in 2026, accounting for 161 sales to the end of May.

The 3008/E-3008 is next on 74 sales, while the Expert/E-Expert has recorded 47 sales over the same period.

During the transition, Inchcape says customers will continue to have access to factory-trained technicians, genuine Peugeot parts, ongoing servicing, recall campaigns and diagnostic updates.

Further details on Peugeot’s future Australian distribution structure are expected as Stellantis progresses its local plans.