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Peugeot 408 II (facelift 2018) 230THP PureTech (136 Hp) Automatic
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Peugeot 408:
The Peugeot 408 is a crossover SUV produced by French automaker Peugeot. It was unveiled in June 2022 as a C-segment vehicle slotting between the 308 and 3008 or 508. It was publicly exhibited for the first time at the 2022 Paris Motor Show. It is based on the EMP2 platform closely shared with the third-generation 308, and despite sharing the saloon silhouettes, mechanically unrelated to the Chinese market 408 saloon. According to Peugeot, the 408 is a blend between SUVs, hatchbacks and saloons, and has been described as a coupe crossover....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II (facelift 2018) Overview:
Peugeot 408 (II (facelift 2018)). With 230 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1345 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 200 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
230THP PureTech (136 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate performance for daily driving and city commutes, with the 136 Hp 1.2L PureTech engine providing decent acceleration for its class.
Fuel Economy
Achieves a respectable combined fuel consumption of 5.6 l/100 km, making it an economical choice for a compact sedan with an automatic gearbox.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for its class
- • Good fuel economy, especially with the 1.2L PureTech engines
- • Refined ride quality typical of Peugeot vehicles
- • Modern exterior design after the facelift
- • Competitive pricing in its target markets
Cons:
- • Limited availability outside of specific Asian markets
- • Interior design might feel dated compared to newer rivals
- • Some PureTech engines have had reported long-term reliability concerns (e.g., timing belt)
- • Lack of advanced driver-assistance systems found in European models
- • Resale value can be lower in some regions
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2014 - 2017).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Peugeot |
| Model: | 408 |
| Generation: | II (facelift 2018) |
| Modification (Engine): | 230THP PureTech (136 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2018 |
| End of production: | 2022 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 136 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 113.4 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 1750-3500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1199 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.6 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.9 kg/Hp, 101.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.8 kg/Nm, 171 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1345 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 455 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4750 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1820 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1488 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2730 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
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