Peugeot2023-present 408 Overview

Peugeot 408 Overview (2023 - present)

2023 - present

Tech Specs Summary


130 - 145 mph

7.8 - 10.4 seconds

129 - 222 BHP

48.1 - 256.8 mpg
kg
1,392 - 1,706 kg

471 - 1,611 L
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The Peugeot 408 is produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot and started production in 2023. It's a front engined front-wheel drive SUV. There are three power levels available from either a 1.2 L Inline 3 Turbo petrol engine or 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo plug-in hybrid petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Peugeot 408 HYBRID 225
(2023 - present)
...YBRID 225

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 408 is the Peugeot 408 HYBRID 225 which scores 1.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 222 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 130 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 145 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.8 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
Peugeot 408 HYBRID 180
(2023 - present)
...YBRID 180

If you're more interested in practicality, then the Peugeot 408 HYBRID 180 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 2,259 miles and can store 471-1,545 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 600 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,400 kg.

Euro NCAP Results

2022
★★★★
Standard Safety Equipment
Adult Occupant
76%
Child Occupant
84%
Vulnerable Road Users
78%
Safety Assist
65%
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