Peugeot 408 Hatchback
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Is the Peugeot 408 Hatchback a good car?
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Words by: Catherine Kent
"The 408 has always been striking and with its coupe-SUV shape it sets its sights on more premium alternatives like the BMW X4 and Mercedes GLC Coupe. Now, Peugeot has given the 408 a light refresh. The front ‘fangs’ have been replaced with equally eye-catching LED ‘claws’, plus there have been some subtle tweaks to the overall look and a rejig in price. Ultimately, these changes don't dramatically change the 408's character and it continues to offer a plush interior, a decent amount of space and a choice of fuel options. While you can get all of this in the more practical 3008, the 408 wraps things up in a sleeker package for those who value style above all else. The mild hybrid is frugal, the plug-in hybrid offers flexibility, while the all-electric option is our pick of the bunch, offering the best blend of value and comfort."
Green Rating
This score is for the mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid 408 rather than the all-electric E-408. However, adding electrical assistance to a relatively large car does help to improve efficiency, though for the plug-in hybrid you will have to be disciplined about charging the battery to minimise the car’s environmental impact. As part of the wider Stellantis ecosystem, Peugeot benefits a European-based manufacturing and supply chain network. As such, the 408 is built in a plant in France where nearly 60 per cent of the electricity used comes from renewable sources. Stellantis aims to use 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2030 and it has also invested in Circular Economy practices which take end-of-life vehicles and recycle metals and plastics back into new vehicles and components.
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Running costs for a Peugeot 408
Previously the 408 was an expensive choice, but Peugeot has adjusted its pricing strategy to make the model more appealing. In truth, the plug-in hybrid still looks rather punchy, and for most people the frugal mild hybrid is likely to work out cheaper to buy and run. Yet, the all-electric E-408 is now by far the best value of the lot. It not only benefits from the £1,500 Electric Car Grant, but charging could cost you just a few pounds if you can charge at home on an overnight dedicated EV energy tariff. For company drivers this will also provide the largest Benefit in Kind advantages, though the plug-in hybrid does offer smaller benefits.
Reliability of a Peugeot 408
Peugeot hasn’t always had the best reputation for reliability, but it has greatly improved under the umbrella of Stellantis which also owns Vauxhall, Fiat, Jeep, Citroën and more. The shared foundation across multiple brands provides confidence parts have been tried and tested, while for peace of mind Peugeot offers a standard three-year/60,000-mile warranty on all models. However, you can unlock up to 8 years or 100,000 miles of cover for electric Peugeots if you keep up with the recommended service schedule. This, along with having fewer mechanical parts to go wrong, is a real bonus of choosing the EV.
Safety for a Peugeot 408
<p>The 408 is a large car with a commanding presence. This inspires confidence, though having such a small steering wheel in a big car can make the 408 feel wider than it really is, particularly on tight country lanes. All models come with a range of safety systems including lane keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control and a speed limiter with other useful features including rear parking sensors and a reversing camera. Higher trim levels gain front parking sensors, a fancier 360-degree camera system and bind spot monitoring as standard which some trims will allow you to add these as part of an optional package. </p><p>We do think Peugeot could improve its infotainment layout, though, as even with short cut buttons, functions like adjusting the fan speed or temperature are overly reliant on the touch-screen, which distracts attention away from the road.</p>
How comfortable is the Peugeot 408
<p>The comfort level in the 408 greatly depends on where you are sitting. In the front, the 408 feels plush and spacious. In fact, we would go so far as to say Peugeot’s interior quality gives Audi a run for its money, blending stylish design with cosseting seats. However, while legroom is generous in the back, the headroom is severely reduced by the sloping roofline – taller occupants are required to fold themselves up like an accordion. Then there’s the long boot which isn’t as roomy as you’d expect for a car of this size because the shallow, slanting tailgate reduces the space making it unsuitable for larger items or dogs. </p><p>As with all Peugeot’s the small steering wheel sits below the driver display and it’s worth trying before you buy to check this set-up works for you. Once you get out on the road the 408 is most at home at a motorway cruise where it is quiet, composed and comfortable. Yet, on smaller roads it is a noticeably wide and heavy car, which is particularly apparent in the corners.</p>
Features of the Peugeot 408
<p>All versions are relatively well-equipped, though only the electric model gets heated seats and a heated steering wheel as standard. We love the look of the ‘i-Cockpit’ which provides a sporty and modern look, yet despite the addition of some new 3D graphics, the infotainment is still fiddly to use. Despite the configurable ‘i-Toggle’ shortcuts and some physical shortcut buttons it’s still all too easy to end up stupefied by the maze of submenus. </p><p>On the outside there’s a new standard paint colour – Flare Green Metallic – and in addition to the new front light signature, higher level trims get an illuminated front badge, too, while at the rear all models get ‘PEUGEOT’ spelt out in red lights.</p>
Power for a Peugeot 408
<p>Peugeot offers the 408 with a range of fuel types to suit your needs. The mild hybrid is surprisingly nippy despite having a tiny petrol engine – it does growl when you jam your foot to the floor, but it still perfectly capable of joining busy motorways without running out of puff. While it can’t cover any meaningful distances using only electricity, it can complete short manoeuvres without firing up the engine. </p><p>By contrast the plug-in hybrid now provides up to 50 miles of all-electric range according to official figures. This packs considerably more power than the mild hybrid, but it is a car of two halves: in EV mode it is very smooth, quiet and responsive, while the petrol engine is comparatively noisy and sluggish when it takes over. </p><p>To avoid this jarring switch between fuel types the electric E-408 is undoubtedly the smoothest operator of them all with instant power allowing for a much more zen-like experience for up to 283 miles on a single charge.</p>
Lease deals
These deals are based on terms of 8,000 miles, for a 36 month lease with a 6 months initial payment.
£473.49
Monthly payment
£2,840.96
Initial payment
- 5 seats
- 5 doors
- Hatchback
- Hybrid
- Automatic
- 1.2 litres
£491.67
Monthly payment
£2,950.05
Initial payment
- 5 seats
- 5 doors
- Hatchback
- Hybrid
- Automatic
- 1.2 litres
£463.76
Monthly payment
£2,782.55
Initial payment
- 5 seats
- 5 doors
- Hatchback
- Hybrid
- Automatic
- 1.2 litres
£600.72
Monthly payment
£3,604.34
Initial payment
- 5 seats
- 5 doors
- Hatchback
- Hybrid
- Automatic
- 1.6 litres
Standard equipment
Expect the following equipment on your Peugeot 408 Hatchback. This may vary between trim levels.
- 12V Power Socket
- Antenna - Roof Mounted Styled - Fin
- Bluetooth Telephone Facility
- DAB Radio - Digital Audio Broadcasting
- High Performance Loudspeakers - 4x Woofers (165mm) in Doors and 2x Tweeters (25mm) in A-pillar
- PEUGEOT i-Cockpit - 10in HD Colour Touchscreen
- PEUGEOT i-Cockpit with 10in Digital Customisable Instrument Panel Display
- PEUGEOT i-Connect
- USB-C Socket x2 - Front
- USB-C Socket x2 in the Rear
- Wireless Connection for Android Auto - Apple Car Play
- 180 Degree Colour Reversing Camera with Wash System
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go Function
- Compact Drive Selector
- Drive Mode Selection - Eco-Normal-Sport
- Driver Attention Warning
- Drivers Profile Setting - Available for up to 8 Drivers
- Exterior Temperature Indicator with Ice Warning
- Indirect Tyre Under-Inflation Monitoring and Detection
- Multifunction Trip Computer
- Parking Sensors - Rear
- 19in Alloy Wheels - Adakite - Diamond Cut
- 408 Model Badging on Front and Rear
- Acoustic Laminated Front Side Windows
- Alloy Wheel Star Centre Cap
- Anti-Theft Wheel Bolts
- Dark Tinted Rear Side and Tailgate Windows
- Door Handles - Body Coloured
- Door Mirror Shells - Nera Black
- Electric - Heated and Power Folding Door Mirrors with Courtesy Approach Lighting
- Front Grille with Vertical Black Front Fascia
- Gloss Black B Pillar
- Gloss Black Rear Cluster Connecting Strip
- Gloss Black Waistbelt - Window Weather Strips
- HYBRID Badging on Tailgate
- LED Side Indicator Lights Integrated into Door Mirrors
- One-Touch Electric Front and Rear Windows with Pinch Protection
- Puncture Tyre Repair & Inflation Kit
- Rear Bumper Grained Black Finish
- Rear Numberplate LED Lights x2
- Rear Reversing Lights
- Rear Spoiler - Body Colour
- Tailgate with Heated Rear Windscreen
- ABS - Anti-Lock Braking System with EBFD - Electronic Brake Force Distribution and EBA - Emergency Brake Assist
- Active Safety Brake - Night Function - Cyclists - Pedestrians
- Airbags - Adaptive Driver and Front Passenger
- Alarm - Perimeter - Volumetric and Anti-Lift
- Automatic Door Locking When Moving Off
- Automatic Hazard Light Activation Upon Heavy Brake Application
- Automatic Post Collision Braking
- Child Locking Functionality on Rear Doors
- Deadlocking
- Driver Vigilance Camera
- Driver and Passenger Side Airbags - Front and Rear Curtain Airabgs
- ESP - Electronic Stability Programme with Hill Start Assist
- Electric Parking Brake
- Electronic Code Immobiliser
- Front Three-Point Retractable Seatbelts with Force Limiters
- Front and Rear Disc Brakes
- ISOFIX Child Seat Fittings - x2 - Second Row
- Lane Keeping Assist
- PEUGEOT Open and Go System
- Seatbelt Unfastened on the Move Audible and Visual Alert for Front and Rear Seats
- Speed Limit Recognition and Recommendation
- Automatic Air Conditioning - Dual Zone with AQS 3 - Air Quality System
- Automatic windscreen Wipers with Magic Wash and 5 Level Wiping Intensity Control
- Central Front Armrest with Storage Compartment
- Centre Console with 2 Cup Holders
- Electrochrome Rear View Mirror
- Front Optimised Safety Headrests and Rear Retractable Headrests - x3 - Height-Adjustable
- Multifunction Split Leather Steering Wheel
- PEUGEOT i-Cockpit Compact Steering Wheel
- Pedals and Foot Rest - Aluminium
- Push Button Start
- Roof Lining - GEDE Jersey Light grey
- Seating - Driver Manual Adjustment for Lumbar
- Seating - Driver and Passenger Manual Adjustment for Height - Slide and Backrest Angle
- Seating - Dynamic Front Seats
- Seating- 1-3 - 2-3 Folding Rear Seat
- Seating: Rear Central Armrest with Cupholders and Ski Hatch
- Steering Wheel Mounted Gearchange Paddles
- Automatic Lights
- Eco LED Headlights
- Follow Me Home Headlights
- Full 3D LED Rear Lights with PEUGEOT Claw Effect Daytime Running Light Signature
- High Beam Assist
- PEUGEOT Signature LED Front Daytime Running Lights incorporating Indicators
- Electric Power Steering with Reach and Rake Adjustable Steering Column
- Intelligent Speed Adaption
- Speed Limiter
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