Peugeot 408 (crossover)

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Peugeot 408
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Overview
Manufacturer Peugeot (Stellantis)
Model code P54 [1]
Also calledPeugeot 408 X (China) [2]
Production2022–present
Assembly
Designer Kevin Gonçalves [4]
Body and chassis
Class Compact crossover SUV (C) [5]
Body style 5-door liftback
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform EMP2
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor
  • 81 kW (109 hp; 110 PS) (PHEV)
Power output
  • 130 PS (128 hp; 96 kW) (1.2)
  • 180 PS (178 hp; 132 kW) (1.6 PHEV 180)
  • 218 PS (215 hp; 160 kW) (1.6 GT 218)
  • 225 PS (222 hp; 165 kW) (1.6 PHEV 225)
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrain Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
Battery 12.4 kWh lithium-ion (PHEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,787 mm (109.7 in)
Length4,687 mm (184.5 in)
Width1,848 mm (72.8 in)
Height1,478–1,487 mm (58.2–58.5 in)
Curb weight 1,393–1,706 kg (3,071–3,761 lb)

The Peugeot 408 (also marketed as Peugeot 408 X in China) is a crossover SUV produced by French automaker Peugeot. It was unveiled in June 2022 as a C-segment vehicle slotting between the 308 and 3008 or 508. [6] It was publicly exhibited for the first time at the 2022 Paris Motor Show. [7] It is based on the EMP2 platform closely shared with the third-generation 308, and despite sharing the saloon silhouettes, mechanically unrelated to the Chinese market 408 saloon (which itself was based on the previous-generation 308). According to Peugeot, the 408 is a blend between SUVs, hatchbacks and saloons, and has been described as a coupe crossover. [8] [9]

Contents

Overview

Development of the vehicle by PSA Group took seven years due to its radical concept, and was led by project manager Aurélie Bresson. [10] [11] The vehicle was codenamed as the P54 during development. [11] The design was inspired from an internal concept car that Peugeot had worked on, which was known as the "2015 Advanced Design manifesto". [12] Its design concept was also featured by the Citroën C5 X, which shares the same platform (long-wheelbase EMP2 V3 [13] ) and height with the 408. Due to its body shape, the 408 achieves a low coefficient of drag of 0.28, on par with traditional saloons. [12] The 408 also shared the same headlights, taillights, and dashboard design as the third-generation 308, which was developed alongside it. [8] [12]

Three powertrain options similar to the 308 will be offered, which are two options of plug-in hybrid petrol with total output of 180 PS (178 hp; 132 kW) and 225 PS (222 hp; 165 kW), and a base 130 PS (128 hp; 96 kW) 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder PureTech petrol engine. All models are mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The petrol engine will be replaced with a mild hybrid unit in late 2023 and a battery electric model called the e-408 will follow. [8]

The 408 is produced in Mulhouse, France since 2022 and Chengdu, China since January 2023. [14] [15] In the Chinese market, the model is sold as the 408 X to differentiate it with the older saloon model. [16]

The dichroic paintwork of the 2017 Peugeot Instinct  [ fr ] concept inspired that of the 408. [17]

408 First Edition

Peugeot's UK division launched a limited edition of 50 units named First Edition, based on the GT trim. [18]

Powertrain

The 408 is only available with an automatic gearbox, with no manual options. [19]

Outside Europe, the 408 is also offered with a 215 hp (160 kW) THP petrol engine. [20] [21]

A battery electric version has been officially announced for 2023 or 2024. [22] [23] [24]

Petrol engines [19]
Model1.2 PureTech1.6 PureTech Hybrid1.6 Puretech THP 215
Number of cylinders3-cylinder4-cylinder + electric motor4-cylinder
Type Direct injection turbocharged
Displacement cm31199 cc1598 cc
Power hp (kW)130 hp (97 kW) at 5500rpmThermic: 150 hp (110 kW)
Electric: 110 hp (82 kW) at 2500rpm
Combined: 180 hp (130 kW)
Thermic: 180 hp (130 kW)
Electric: 110 hp (82 kW) at 2500rpm
Combined: 225 hp (168 kW)
215 hp (160 kW)
Torque (N⋅m)230 N⋅m at 1750rpmThermic: 250 N⋅m at 1750rpm
Electric: 320 N⋅m at 500 - 2500rpm
Combined: 360 N⋅m
300 N⋅m at 1750rpm
Transmission8-speed automatic (EAT8)8-speed automatic (e-EAT8)
Notes Euro 6d Intended for markets outside Europe [20]

Sales

YearEurope [lower-roman 1] [25] Turkey
20221,047
20239,729 [26]
  1. Europe: 2020 EU 27 + UK + Switzerland + Norway + Iceland

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