Peugeot’s genre-busting, high-riding 408 fastback has actually been authorized for sale in Australia in both fuel and plug-in hybrid guise. The business has actually currently verified it will introduce the 408 in your area in 2023, however would not be drawn today on more particular launch timing or what the regional line-up will appear like. Federal government approval files, nevertheless, list 3 different versions: Allure and GT designs with a turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine, and a flagship turbocharged plug-in hybrid GT. For more Motoring associated news and videos take a look at Motoring >> Supplied Credit: CarExpertThe 1.2-litre produces 96kW of power and 230Nm of torque, while the plug-in hybrid mates a 132kW turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine with an 81kW electrical motor and a 12.4 kWh battery pack, for an overall system output of 165kW. Peugeot declares a WLTP electric-only variety of as much as 67km and states it can be charged utilizing air conditioning power at an optimum rate of 3.7 kW, with the alternative to improve this to 7.4 KW. All designs include an eight-speed automated transmission and front-wheel drive. Supplied Credit: CarExpertTare mass is noted as 1361kg on fuel designs and 1684kg on the plug-in hybrid, which likewise has a little greater pulling capability– up from 725kg unbraked and 1200kg braked to 750kg and 1400kg, respectively. According to the files, a sunroof will be optional on GT grades, with the latter likewise boasting basic “high level lighting”– most likely matrix LED headlights rather of the LED systems of the Allure. An option of 19- or 20-inch alloy wheels will be offered. Supplied Credit: CarExpertIn the UK market, the base 408 Allure flights on 17-inch alloy wheels however comes requirement with LED headlights with automated high-beam, ambient lighting connected to the drive mode, dual-zone environment control, material upholstery, an electrochromatic rear-view mirror and power-folding outside mirrors with method lighting. There’s likewise self-governing emergency situation braking that’s camera-based on gas designs and consists of a radar on plug-in hybrid designs, in addition to lane-keep help. All 408 designs likewise come basic with a 10-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with cordless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Supplied Credit: CarExpertIn the UK, the GT likewise gets keyless entry and start, colour-adjustable ambient lighting, Alcantara and leather-effect upholstery, and “complete 3D” LED tail lights. Extra security devices consists of adaptive cruise control with stop/go, blind-spot tracking, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-positioning help and front parking sensing units. Abnormally for this section, the 408 can likewise be had with night vision. Supplied Credit: CarExpertPeugeot has actually formerly verified it will present an electrical variation of the 408 “a couple of months after” the combustion and plug-in hybrid designs. It’s uncertain whether this will be used here. The Peugeot 408 steps 4687mm long, 1848mm large, and 1478mm high, with a 2787mm wheelbase. For context, the Peugeot 308 SW wagon is 51mm much shorter than the 408 ‘coupe SUV’ and the 508 liftback is 63mm longer. Supplied Credit: CarExpertThe boot with the 2nd row of seats upright steps in at 536L, which can be broadened to 1611L with the rear seats folded. While we do not yet understand how it will be priced in Australia, in the UK the 408 retails around ₤ 4000 (A$ 7000) greater in the UK compared to the associated 308 hatchback. For referral, the 308 variety in Australia is priced from $43,990 prior to on-roads, however opens with a GT trim rather of a price-leader Allure.
2023 Peugeot 408 crossover authorized for sale in Australia
