Overview
- The new gasoline engine debuts in the Peugeot 208 built in Figueruelas this month and rolls out to the Vigo‑built 2008 in May 2026.
- CEO Antonio Filosa is steering Stellantis to prioritize combustion and hybrid powertrains as the company tempers its full‑EV timetable.
- The Turbo 100 features roughly 70% new components, including a timing chain, redesigned turbo and injection system, updated pistons and a new block, delivering 101 hp (74 kW) and 205 Nm.
- Stellantis cites more than 30,000 bench‑test hours and over 3 million prototype kilometers, with several test units surpassing 200,000 km without major issues, to bolster durability claims.
- Local reporting frames the rollout as securing continuity for Vigo’s workload, and separate coverage notes large recent losses for Stellantis, adding financial context to the strategic reset.