New Peugeot 408 Review

Say hello to the all-new Peugeot 408!

We’ve got our hands on Peugeot’s all-new half hatchback, half SUV, and we’re about to see if it can stand out in this oh-so-crowded car market.

For starters, the 408 is clearly a looker. With loads of creases and sharp angular taillights, we’re getting some serious Urus vibes from the rear! The good looks continue up front too, with a cool grille design and Peugeot’s instantly recognisable fang daytime running lights.

What’s more, the good looks continue once you step inside the cabin. There’s a cool dash design up top, and the seats aren’t only comfortable, but also come in an Alcantara-like material. The infotainment system is a real winner, too, with both the central screen and digital dials being highly customisable.

It’s easy to choose an engine, as there are only three to choose from. The entry-level comes with a 1.2-litre turbo petrol that can deliver 130hp, and then there are two plug-in hybrids, with the range-topper being a 1.6-litre turbo petrol coupled with an electric motor which can deliver 225hp. It can also drive for up to 40 miles on electric power alone.

All sounds pretty positive, right? Well, there’s one key sticking point… The price! The 408 starts at around £31,000, and the one we have our hands on here will set you back around £46,000! So is it worth it? You’ll need to stick with Mat to see for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:34 Design
02:43 Interior
05:59 Back Seats
08:34 Boot
10:17 5 Annoying Things
12:11 5 Good Things
13:28 Engines
14:10 Town Driving
16:09 Motorway Driving
17:33 Country Road Driving
18:31 0-60mph
19:22 Verdict

[carwow]

Rate the looks & design of the new 408 out of 10!

[TheMilanMovies]

Peugeot has had the best glow-up of all car manufacturers. Great looking car 👍🏻

[alexandret]

As a french guy i always found that french cars (recntly 2000 to 2015) looked not that good. But i have to say that with DS it was the start of our comeback ! Peugeot has stepped up its game since the new series. I can safely say that i could go for a french car by now which was something unimaginable previously in terms of design. However I still feel that the engine and motorisation needs a bit of work. These new looks are kind of sporty and aggressiv which is great but now we need to have better engine to fit with those amazing looking cars

[miguelmsilva]

Mat, an advice for Peugeots, Citroens and Vauxhalls: they automatically lock after 30 seconds if you unlock them and don't open any door. So open a door and close again and it won't lock

[Gabson]

As Jeremy Clarcson once said, Peugeot was once a cool car company, doing cool car company stuff, then they decided to make dull cars for old people. For the last couple of years i see they decided to do cool cars once again. Well done Peugeot.

[garnray]

That car looks ABSOLUTELY STUNNING in real life! Many people on here hate to have to admit that Peugeot makes brilliant cars so they have to resort to bash it for no reason. Pathetic. Fantastic car. Stunningly beautiful. Would happily own one. Was in France just 2 days ago, saw one and Good Lord that thing is impressively pretty.

[MegaRetr]

Absolutely love Peugeot cars, the 408 is no exception a stunning design with allure!

[MrJeffreycauchi]

This car didn't take the usual abuse Mat gives them, it fought back!! 😄

[gerardbooth]

Like most current cars, it relocks if you unlock but then don't open a door in order to prevent you accidentally opening it and walking away. MB are the same.

[joshuaminke]

its decent looking. but the new 308 is simply stunning. looks fantastic

[willewiking]

im so impressed with peugeot lately, and this is no exception, what an excellent car

[burnzy]

Honestly if you removed the badges off of most modern peugeots and took them to america, people would think they're posh.

[dzigi]

Damn that car seems to struggle with power even with that strongest engine, can you imagine what a torture is to run it with only 1.2 3 cilinder engine.

[gevinduxrs]

Waited for this like a long time ago!!! Finally!! The interior is a pinnacle just like they used to be back then 2017. Only thing is the name... Its more like an SUV so could name like 4008 or something

[Kovichanell]

19:05-19:23 I like the transition and song selection (GG for the editor)
Good clip, as always!

[nickloong]

This 408 model's styling does look very color sensitive. I bet it'll look really good in a dark hue!

[florianj]

12:28 Usually this organization is called "AGR" what means Initiative for healthy backs (literally: Aktion gesunder Rücken), but I think the other abbreviation comes only through a French translation.
However, the seats are really good for long trips. Opel introduced this at that time (GM) and Stellantis probably uses this marking now for all brands.

[janmalmsten]

I have an 3008 today. And i absolutly love the small steering weel, and loooking over it ! More manufacturers should do this !

[darthvaper]

I think all the new Peugeots are really great looking.

[MrChipcho]

Peugeots are so nice in the last 8-10 yrs, i really dig them.