Does Peugeot use Toyota engines?
Yes, but only in a limited, historical context. Through a long-running collaboration with Toyota, Peugeot has used a Toyota-designed engine in specific small-car models built under the TPCA joint venture. In today’s lineup, Peugeot primarily relies on PSA/Stellantis powertrains, with Toyota engines no longer part of new Peugeots.
How the PSA–Toyota alliance shaped small-car powertrains
The PSA and Toyota partnership, formed in the early 2000s, included a manufacturing joint venture known as TPCA to produce a trio of city cars in Kolín, Czech Republic. This alliance enabled shared development and production, including a Toyota-designed 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine that found its way into multiple models across the brands.
Where Peugeot used Toyota engines
The following Peugeot models benefited from the Toyota-sourced small-engine collaboration through TPCA.
- Peugeot 107 (introduced 2005; production framed by the TPCA collaboration) — equipped with a Toyota-developed 1.0-liter three-cylinder petrol engine
- Peugeot 108 (introduced 2014) — initially continued to use the same Toyota-sourced 1.0-liter engine in early builds
The engine family also powered related models in the TPCA trio, notably the Citroën C1 and Toyota Aygo, illustrating cross-brand sharing within the alliance.
In short, Peugeot’s exposure to Toyota engines came through a shared engine program rather than a long-running, standalone Peugeot engine supply. In the mid- to late-2010s and into the 2020s, Peugeot’s new-vehicle lineup has predominantly relied on PSA-developed powertrains, with Toyota engines not featured in current production.
Current status and future direction
With the consolidation of PSA into Stellantis, Peugeot continues to rely on its own PureTech petrol engines and Stellantis’ electrified drive systems for new models. Toyota’s ongoing collaboration with Stellantis focuses on broader technology sharing and electrification programs rather than supplying engines for standard Peugeot passenger cars. The legacy TPCA engine partnership remains a notable chapter in the brands’ history, particularly for used-car configurations from the TPCA era.
Summary
Peugeot did use a Toyota-designed 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine within the TPCA joint venture, powering early-generation city cars such as the 107 and the early versions of the 108, with Citroën C1 and Toyota Aygo sharing the same engine family. In the current generation of Peugeots, Toyota engines are not used; the relationship between the brands now centers on broader collaborative efforts rather than engine supply for new vehicles.
