New Peugeot 408, features, prices and datasheet

Peugeot is seeking renewal. And on this way to develop a best-selling design, it introduces the new Peugeot 408a sedan with crossover aesthetics that will coexist with 308 It will be located halfway between it and 3008. The SUV air sedan once again puts a spin on the design that has triumphed in recent years.

With this Peugeot 408, the French company covers all market segments, from compact cars and traditional sedans to Popular SUVsPassing by this car in the middle of the road between one and the other to impress the public who loves solid and strong shapes that do not want such a thin body. In addition, it will arrive with a vast technological and very electrical endowment.

Peugeot 408 . Technical Sheet

Peugeot 408, reinventing the formula

The past few years have been really successful for Peugeot. His risky designs, betting on very noticeable sizes and hallmark Very representative, with its vertical visual clusters as a reminder of the lion’s tusks on his shield. Now, the Peugeot 408 wants to give it a twist. According to the brand, the Peugeot was never seen as sharp as this.

The bodywork appears bulkier than it actually is. In profile it is very similar to the new. Citroen ë-C4 But its height is less than this by four centimeters. In fact, with a length of 4.69 meters and a height of 1.48 meters, it exceeds the height of the Peugeot 308 by just over three centimeters. Of course, along the length it approaches the large sedan of the German company, in which six centimeters remain from the 508. It is, therefore, an alternative for those who are looking for an SUV aesthetic without giving up the more compact dimensions of the sedan.

Inside, structure I’m in the cockpit. In other words, we find once again the inalienable hallmarks of this design language: a flat steering wheel at the top and bottom, a raised instrument panel and a central infotainment display turned towards the driver. The center console for climate control is preserved.

If there is a slight change in the customization function. The dashboard screen is 10 inches and has 3D technology. It is accompanied by a central twin, also ten inches, which also has a small touch bar of color buttons underneath. This space has been called i- switch It customizes the frequent shortcuts in the infotainment system, configuring the buttons we want most or those we use often.

During the presentation, we had the opportunity to briefly test the infotainment system. we use Apple CarPlay For our tests, which communicate via Bluetooth, and in our first impressions we found the panel design was straightforward and intuitive. Yes, it is true that it suffered a slight lag we will have to check later if it is typical of a pre-chain unit.

In addition to this Bluetooth connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android AutoThe new Peugeot 408 also supports a second wireless connection to another phone and has Four USB Type-C sockets and wireless charging. Peugeot highlights the ease of use and configuration of its screens, with its apps arranged similar to a tablet. If you prefer to travel in your own car, the information you receive is fed by TomTom. The display is rounded off by the Ok Peugeot audio control system. The vehicle can also be turned into a Wi-Fi hotspot and allows the configuration of eight driving profiles. Audio enthusiasts will enjoy the FOCAL Premium Hi-Fi system with 10 speakers as an option.

Peugeot 408, its engines and auxiliary systems

The arrival of the Peugeot 408 is also a confirmation of the enormous electrification of its range. In fact, it will have a single gasoline heat engine. Puretech 1.2 three-cylinder engine with 130 horsepower. This option will be accompanied by Two plug-in hybrid versions. In both cases, an electric motor of 81 kW (108 hp) is used, but the power of gasoline hinders it. Thus, the most modest option is the 150-horsepower Puretech, and the top of the range is the 180-horsepower Puretech.

When released at full power, these additional hybrid versions add up to 180 and 225 horsepower. In all cases (including petrol) it is configured with front-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission with the well-known EAT8 gearbox. An all-electric version will arrive at a later date, and no further details have been provided yet.

The battery of the plug-in hybrid versions has a capacity of 12.4 kWh and a power of 102 kW. Fastest charging with 7.4 kW Wallbox and lasts 1 hour 55 minutes. On 3.7 kW sockets, the time increases to 3 hours 50 minutes with a reinforced socket and 7 hours and five minutes with a standard socket. Regarding its all-electric autonomy, Peugeot is not providing any information at the moment, as it is still awaiting WLTP approval for the car.

On the go, the technological equipment is truly extensive, with six cameras and nine radars to feed ADAS driving assistance systems, such as adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function, emergency braking up to 140 km/h with day and night detection of pedestrians and cyclists, or signal recognition. It also includes alert and lane maintenance, rear cross traffic detection or a long-range blind spot sensor (75 metres).

In addition, Peugeot announced that it has improved its driver fatigue detection and systems night vision, which detects pedestrians and animals at night between 200 and 250 meters before the vehicle lights them up. These can be Matrix LED headlights and have a high/low beam change as standard. In addition, the rear camera is HD, has 360-degree corner aids and mirrors that bend when engaged to the rear.

set of semi-autonomous driving It can be extended through a semi-automatic lane change which is suggested to the driver when changing lanes between 70 and 180 km/h or automatic speed regulation based on the signals in their lane. The technology offering is closed with the ability to include access, hands-free start function, and electric stem foot activation.

Price and availability

Peugeot has not yet provided details on the price of any of the 408 variants. It has confirmed that the commercial launch will be in January 2023 for Europe It is April next year for the Chinese market.