Peugeot 408 (saloon)
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1810 |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
| Products | Automobiles |
| Website | www |
The Peugeot 408 is a compact car in the C-segment category that has been manufactured by Peugeot since 2010. It was first revealed at the Beijing Auto Show on January 25, 2010, with Chinese market sales commencing on April 8, 2010. Assembly began in November 2010 at the El Palomar plant near Buenos Aires, Argentina, where it became available for purchase starting April 2011.
Despite its "408" designation, this model does not serve as a direct replacement for the Peugeot 407. Rather, it represents an extended wheelbase sedan derivative of the Peugeot 308, mainly designed for emerging markets such as China. This version has neither been sold nor manufactured in Western Europe.
First generation (T7; 2010)
The initial generation of the 408 in China was equipped with two petrol engine options: a 1.6 L TU5JP4 engine delivering at 5,750 rpm and torque of at 4,000 rpm, and a 2.0 L EW10A+ engine producing at 6,000 rpm alongside torque of . Both powertrains were mated to either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic gearbox.
In the South American market, the range included a 1.6 L HDi diesel engine (1560 cc) generating and torque , complemented by the 2.0 L petrol and a turbocharged 1.6 L THP petrol engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The diesel model could reach a maximum speed of , accelerating from zero to in 12.4 seconds.
For Malaysia, the lineup featured the turbocharged 1.6 L Prince petrol engine producing at 6,000 rpm with torque available from 1,400 rpm, connected to a six-speed manual transmission. Additionally, the naturally aspirated 2.0 L EW10A+ petrol unit delivered power at 6,000 rpm and torque at 4,000 rpm through a four-speed automatic equipped with Tiptronic and Sport mode functions.
Production of the first-generation Peugeot 408 continued in Latin America and Russia with multiple updates until manufacturing ended in Argentina in 2021.
Second generation (T9; 2014)
The second-generation Peugeot 408 made its debut at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show. In June 2016, the international Peugeot 408 e-THP was introduced in Malaysia featuring a single engine-transmission configuration. The Chinese market offered several engine choices: a naturally aspirated 1.8-litre producing 139 hp, a turbocharged 1.2-litre rated at 136 hp, and a turbocharged 1.6-litre delivering 167 hp. All engines were coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission, while a six-speed manual was available for both the 1.8- and 1.2-litre versions.
2018 facelift
The facelift released in 2018 brought updates to the front grille, rear bumper design, and tail light assemblies without altering the existing engine lineup.
2022 facelift
On June 8, 2022, the second facelift of the Peugeot 408 was unveiled in China, showcasing a revamped front end inspired by the design language of the third-generation Peugeot 308. The trunk lid also received updated graphics along with taillights resembling those on the new 308.
Every trim level is powered by a turbocharged 5G06 1.6L engine delivering an output of 125 kW at 5500 rpm and torque of 250 Nm between 1750 and 4500 rpm, paired with an Aisin third-generation six-speed automatic transmission.
In March 2024, Peugeot expanded the lineup by adding a new variant equipped with a 1.5 THP 360 engine that produces 127 kW at 5500 rpm and torque of 255 Nm within the same rpm range, offering enhanced performance choices for customers.
Dongfeng Fukang ES600
The Dongfeng Fukang ES600 is an electric sedan derived from the earlier version (2014–2018) of the Peugeot 408 prior to its facelift, introduced under the Fukang label by Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën. This model incorporates advanced battery-swapping capabilities, aiming to meet the demands of China's expanding electric vehicle sector.
Sales
| Year | Brazil |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 6,564 |
| 2012 | 7,711 |
| 2013 | 4,618 |
| 2014 | 3,332 |
| 2015 | 1,427 |
| 2016 | 927 |
| 2017 | 1,118 |
| 2018 | 739 |
| 2019 | 122 |
| 2020 | 2 |