In the 100,000-level pure fuel sedan market, Dongfeng Peugeot’s new 408 model has firmly established its position with excellent quality and high cost performance, loved by many consumers. Recently, Dongfeng Peugeot’s new 408 model has been launched, with three models priced between 10.97-12.57 million yuan. Today, we will take this car on the road to experience the changes it has made.
In terms of appearance, the new Dongfeng Peugeot 408 still uses the classic Peugeot family-style exterior design. The standard Lion Eye LED headlights and fang-shaped LED daytime running lights make the front of the car look more aggressive and increase the vehicle’s recognition, meeting the aesthetic needs of more young consumers.
The borderless grille is futuristic, connecting the headlights perfectly. The grille itself is decorated radiantly, with the logo as the center, creating a stylish design. The aesthetic is very appealing.
The dimensions of the new Dongfeng Peugeot 408 are 4750x1820x1488mm, with a wheelbase of 2730mm. It will come in three colors: Sezanne White, Monet Gray, and Degas Black, following the French naming tradition.
The new car will come standard with 17-inch dual-color whirlwind wheel hub styling, paired with 215/50 R17 tires to balance comfort and handling. The vehicle does not use black paint in the color scheme and keeps the traditional door handle design for convenience.
The design of the rear end also matches the existing models, with a continuous taillight design and lion claw LED taillights on both sides, giving it a stylish and youthful look. The black trim panel in the middle, combined with the black bottom transparent lampshade, meets the aesthetic needs of young consumers.
The rear bumper design is layered and full of texture, especially with the black lower trim adding depth. The exhaust features a hidden design, a popular style nowadays.
Next, let’s take a look at the interior. The new Dongfeng Peugeot 408 facelift has minimal changes in its interior design. The layout remains similar to the current model, still featuring the unique i-Cockpit design style. The LCD instrument panel and central control screen have also been retained.
The new Dongfeng Peugeot 408 still uses a racing-style D-shaped small steering wheel design, making handling more flexible and suitable for female drivers. The multifunction buttons on the steering wheel are not many, but all use physical buttons to effectively avoid misoperation.
The new car will come with a 12-inch LCD instrument panel as standard. The information displayed is comprehensive and the overall design is tall. Paired with a small steering wheel, this allows the driver to see the instrument information clearly and avoid the steering wheel blocking key displays.
The 10-inch central control screen is smooth to use, supporting online navigation, entertainment, voice interaction, phone connectivity, remote control, OTA upgrades, CarLife, and HiCar functions. Additionally, all models come standard with 360° rear view camera and transparent chassis, which is highly commendable.
At the bottom of the screen is a row of physical buttons designed to look like piano keys. Here, you can quickly activate the air conditioning, navigation, Bluetooth, and other functions. The practicality is quite high. In the storage box below, there are also seat heating adjustment knobs designed for easy operation.
The new car features a traditional mechanical gearshift mechanism with a snake-shaped gear layout, which is both safe and reliable. This design prevents accidental operation and minimizes the risk of malfunctions. Behind the gearshift lever are buttons for switching between S mode and snow mode, as well as one-touch start and electronic parking brake located in the central console.
The seats of the new car perform very well, with light-colored cushions and overall high comfort. The support for the waist and legs is in place, making long drives not tiring.
The rear space performance is commendable, with ample leg and headroom. Even adults won’t feel cramped. However, the rear floor is not completely flat, which is a minor drawback. The seats are comfortable and made of eco-friendly materials.
The new 408 from Dongfeng Peugeot will be equipped with a new power system, using the fourth-generation 360THP engine, which has been changed from 1.6T to 1.5T, with a maximum output power of 127kW and a maximum torque of 255N·m, paired with the original imported 6AT automatic transmission.
Despite the reduced engine displacement, the vehicle still maintains its power. It can provide sufficient power when accelerating or overtaking. When fully loaded, the vehicle achieved a top speed of 221km/h during high-altitude testing, demonstrating its ample power.
Because of the use of the AT transmission, the shifting of the vehicle is very comfortable and fast, whether it is the upshifting process during normal driving or the downshifting during rapid acceleration. The transmission gives you a very smart and intelligent feeling, with no hesitation, every action is seamless.
In terms of quietness, the new Dongfeng Peugeot 408 performs well in suppressing wind, tire, and engine noise. Even when the engine speed is raised above 4000 rpm, there is no significant increase in noise inside the vehicle.
Currently, the car uses front MacPherson and rear torsion beam suspension design, but when we drive, we can’t feel that it is a torsion beam rear suspension, because the impact and vibration of the road are well absorbed, almost no vibration is transmitted to the car. Summary: Currently, the new Dongfeng Peugeot 408 has officially launched, with a price range of 10.97-12.57 million yuan, and as the first model of the year, Dongfeng Peugeot has offered generous discounts on this car, with a comprehensive discount of over 20,000 yuan (2770$), equivalent to getting a top-of-the-line model for around 100,000 yuan (13850$). If you plan to buy a car soon, you may want to check out the new Dongfeng Peugeot 408, which is sure to leave you satisfied.