The Peugeot 408 is a compact car (European class: C-segment) produced by Peugeot since 2010. It was unveiled on January 25, 2010, at the Beijing Auto Show and sales began in China on April 8, 2010. In November 2010, production of the 408 commenced in El Palomar, Buenos Aires, Argentina, with sales starting in April 2011.
Despite its name, it is not a direct successor to the Peugeot 407, but rather a long-wheelbase saloon version of the Peugeot 308 hatchback,New Peugeot 408 launched Autocar 25 January 2010 primarily targeted at emerging markets such as China.Commercial launch of the Peugeot 408 in China - Peugeot Press Release, 8 Apr 2010 The 408 is not slated for the European market, and not built there.
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First generation (T7; 2010)
The 408 was available in China with either a 1.6L and 2.0L petrol four-cylinder engine. The 1.6 (TU5JP4) has a capacity of 1587cc and produces at 5,750 rpm and maximum torque of at 4,000 rpm. The 2.0L (EW10A+) engine has a capacity of 1997cc and produces at 6,000rpm and at 4,000rpm.
Either engine can be specified with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.
In South America a 1.6L diesel engine, known as a HDi (Allure, Feline/Griffe), is sold alongside the 2.0L petrol engine (Allure, Feline/Griffe) and 1.6L THP petrol engine (Sport) with 6-speed automatic transmission. The four-cylinder diesel has a capacity of 1560cc and produces and torque of .
The HDi has a top speed of and accelerates to in 12.4 seconds.
In Malaysia, 408 comes with two engines, the 1.6L Prince turbo engine and 2.0L petrol four-cylinder engine. The 1.6L engine produces at 6,000rpm and a maximum torque of from 1,400rpm.
The 2.0L (EW10A+) engine has a capacity of 1997cc and produces at rpm and at 4,000 rpm. The 1.6L turbo engine comes mated with a 6-speed manual, while the 2.0L engine is fitted with a 4-speed automatic adaptive gearbox with Tiptronic and Sport mode only.
The first generation 408 continued in production in Latin America and Russia, with multiple facelifts and minor changes. Production in Argentina was halted in 2021.
Second generation (T9; 2014)
The second generation Peugeot 408 was unveiled in the 2014 Beijing Auto Show. In June 2016, the international version of the Peugeot 408 (known as Peugeot 408 e-THP) was launched in Malaysia, though with only one engine choice and transmission. The second generation 408 launched in China is powered by a range of engine options including a 1.8-litre engine producing 139hp, a 1.2-litre turbo engine with 136hp, and 1.6-litre turbo engine with 167hp. All engines are mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission, with a 6-speed manual transmission option also available for the 1.8-litre and 1.2-litre engines.
2018 facelift A first facelift was launched in 2018, featuring a redesigned front fascia, rear bumper, and tail lamps. Powertrain is carried over from the pre-facelift model.
2022 facelift A second facelift for the 408 was revealed for the Chinese market on 8 June 2022. The front end is redesigned to reflect the same design language as the third-generation Peugeot 308. The bootlid is redesigned, featuring new graphics and taillights similar to the third-generation 308.
All trim levels are equipped with a model 5G06 1.6L turbo engine producing 125kW at 5500rpm and 250Nm at 1750-4500rpm, and an Aisin 3rd generation 6AT transmission.
In March 2024, the new 1.5 THP 360 engine was introduced producing 127kW at 5500 rpm and 255 Nm at 1750-4500 rpm.
Dongfeng Fukang ES600 The Dongfeng Fukang ES600 is an electric sedan based on the 2014–2018 pre-facelift Peugeot 408, launched under Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën's Fukang brand.
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