FIRST IN PORTUGAL. Do you already know the new Peugeot 408
It was in Lisbon, by the Tagus, that this first live encounter with the new Peugeot 408the latest proposal from the Gallic brand that promises conventions.
After all, as its shapes, apparently resulting from the intersection of several typologies: from sedans to SUVs, with a «pinch» of coupés — the coupé brand as a fastback (a kind of two and a half volumes), a term that has historically been associated mainly with this typology.
In real life we print more than in the photos we already know, combining sporty lines with a robust look that we more quickly associate with the “SUV universe”. And, above all, impressed by its dimensions.
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At 4,687 m long, 1,848 m wide, 1,478 m high and 2,787 m between axles, the new Peugeot 408 is longer than the brand’s seven-seater SUV, the 5008, and has a longer wheelbase. long Citroën C5 X.
The large dimensions are found in the interior, where it provides us with space for the legs of the occupants more spacious, than the van 308 SW with a distance between 5 cm greater. However, the 408’s sloping roofline limits the height in the second row, which for people over 1.8 m tall may have some difficulties.
Despite the more prominent silhouette, the new 408 surprises by offering space in the back.
Where the new Peugeot 408 can’t match the 308 SW is in the boot capacity, but it’s nothing to be ashamed of. After all, it’s always 536 l of capacity (608 l on the 308 SW), a very generous volume for any vehicle with family responsibilities.
However, if you opt for hybrid engines plug inthat “storage” like batteries under the luggage compartment, the is designed for 460 l (548 l on the 308 SW).
Three engines available
And speaking of hybrid engines. plug inWe present an offer of engines for the Peugeot 408, which reflects the offer already made of the 308.
There are two hybrid engines. plug inin which both combine the PureTech 1.6 l petrol engine — with 150 hp or 180 hp — with an electric motor (front) of 110 hp.
In total, it has a combined maximum power of 12.5 hp, with an electric machine served by a 12.4 kWh auxiliary ion battery, enough for an electric range of 55 km.
The engine is known «purely» the third third and 1.2 PureTech gasoline, with 130 hp… And there is more. Unlike the 308, the new 408 will not have diesel engines and another particularity is that the transmission is always automatic (eight ratios), regardless of the engine chosen, without the manual gearbox.
When arrives?
The new Peugeot 408 is scheduled to arrive in Portugal even before the year 2022 ends, but, for now, prices have not been announced.
Matrix LED headlights, Accompanied by the brand’s typical luminous signature.
However, the French brand mentioned that the new 408 will be positioned above the 308 SW, so it is guessed that it will be more expensive than this one in equivalent engines.