The French ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Mr. Eric Lavertu was ceremonially handed over the keys to the latest Peugeot 5008 SUV by Carmart (Pvt) Ltd recently.
Carmart (Pvt) Ltd is the sole manufacturer and authorized importer/distributor in Sri Lanka for the world-renowned European vehicle brand Peugeot.
Speaking at the event Mr. Lavertu said, "Peugeot is a very successful brand in France and across the globe. It is well known for its versatility, design and durability. It has also won many awards and car races in Europe and all around the continents."
The Peugeot 5008 is an award-winning vehicle globally and has enjoyed great success locally as well. Carmart has seen exponential growth in sales numbers of the top-selling European SUV in its range with the company recording close to 300 registrations in 2018 alone. This makes the Peugeot SUV range the most popular European brand-new SUV range in Sri Lanka.
Speaking at the ceremony, Director/CEO of Carmart Yasendra Amerasinghe said, “the 5008 continues to flourish in the SUV market globally, winning many awards for its engine, durability, practicality, and styling."
"Peugeot SUVs have created a great deal of interest in the market as these vehicles represent outstanding value for money," he added.
The Peugeot SUV range can be experienced at the Peugeot Blue Box showroom at 424 Union Place, Colombo 2, which is open seven days a week.