PEUGEOT Australia has this week introduced that it’s now taking expressions of curiosity (EOI) for its forthcoming 408 fastback by way of its public web site.
The fashionable hatch-cum-SUV is predicted in Australia later this 12 months, however to date, pricing for the plug-in-hybrid-only mannequin is but to be introduced.
The 408 – which is carefully associated to Citroen’s C5 X (from $57,670 +ORCs) – measures 4690mm in size, 1859mm in width (or 2062 together with wing mirrors) and 1480mm in peak, and rides on a 2790mm wheelbase. The measurements make it round 115mm shorter in size than its French cousin, and 10mm decrease in roof peak.
The modifications additionally imply the 408 affords a smaller cargo compartment when put next with the C5 X, at 536 litres (down from 545 litres).
Peugeot says the 408’s “feline stance and distinctive attract” will differentiate it from the extra mainstream C5 X and believes the driveline’s “concentrate on effectivity” and general “driving pleasure and instinctive use” will additional set it other than stalwart rivals.
Native specs for the 408 haven’t but been finalised, nonetheless it’s understood the mannequin will arrive with a PHEV system providing a complete output determine of 165kW (360Nm) – 132kW from its turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine and 81kW from a single electrical motor.
In its residence market, the 408 is offered with the selection of three engines, two petrol-electric plug-in hybrids and one typical 1.2-litre turbo-petrol. A completely electrical model will likely be supplied later.
Some options anticipated within the new 408 embody the newest era of Peugeot’s i-Cockpit with a attribute small steering wheel which Peugeot says, “locations an emphasis on high quality and connectivity, with the (very) newest applied sciences to make the driving and travelling expertise extra intuitive and rewarding.”
The automotive additionally boasts six cameras and 9 radars to run its driver help programs and to “present peace of thoughts and security.”
The standard array of driver help options consists of adaptive cruise management with Cease & Go perform, night time imaginative and prescient, which warns of animals, pedestrians, or cyclists forward earlier than they seem within the excessive beam, long-range blind spot monitoring (75 metres) and rear visitors alert, which warns of a possible hazard when reversing.
“It’s with nice pleasure that we announce the approaching arrival and opening of expressions of curiosity for the Peugeot 408,” mentioned Peugeot Australia managing director, Kate Gillis.
“2023 is a momentous 12 months for the model domestically as we proceed to introduce electrified variants throughout passenger, SUV, LCV segments. Aligning to our electrification journey, the dynamic Peugeot 408 will launch in a single highly effective plug-in hybrid variant in Australia.
“We strongly consider the charming design excellence of the brand new 408, mixed with the clever plug-in hybrid powertrain, will appeal to discerning native clients.”
