It will be available in Europe and China.
Peugeot finally enters the popular coupe-SUV market with the introduction of the new 408. Two teaser images have been released by the French company, showing off the new high-riding vehicle. It will be officially launched on June 22nd. The 408 will be unveiled later in the month and is completely different from the Peugeot 408 sedan.
We haven’t yet seen the final design, so it’s difficult to describe the new 408. However, Peugeot claims that the model is a “dynamic fastback saloon” with large wheels and an elevated body.
Citroen C5 X For example, the Peugeot 408 will be positioned in the same segment as its French counterpart, even though it is wearing the standard Peugeot product position. The 408 will not be in the same segment as its French counterpart because it is based on the Peugeot 308, which shares its foundations with the new. Opel Astra
The Peugeot 408 is currently undergoing pre-production testing. It has covered more than 1 million kilometers under all conditions in preparation for the launch. According to the automaker, these test courses are more challenging than regular daily driving. Peugeot is determined to ensure that the 408’s build quality is high from the first units.
Our goal is excellence. We’re not just testing the core technical qualities of the new Peugeot 408 but also the customer performance. Emmanuel Lafaury is the Peugeot 408 project manager. “For each test, we exaggerate all the constraints on the road and in the laboratories as well as on the bench.
Although little is known about what the engine will be, the teaser images show the PHEV abbreviation. This means that a plug-in hybrid powertrain will be available. We are 99 percent certain it will be the same as the PHEV system on the 308. The official launch of the 408 will take place on June 22nd. The new model will also be available in China as the 408X.