NEW Peugeot 408 review – best Peugeot ever? | What Car?

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In this new Peugeot 408 review, we find out if Peugeot’s new SUV/Estate/Coupe is a match for the Citroen C5X.




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Which would you have: Peugeot 408 or Citroen C5X?👇

[garnray]

What a superb car ! That design is just... WOW.... Peugeot has levelled up big time. They are on a roll, can't stop making top cars... Peugeot is as good as German car makers.

[tochukwuezinwa]

Beautiful car as always by Peugeot but the only issue I have is the tiny engine with tiny BHP for a big car like this... outside that is a good all rounded

[ejdydmj]

Peugeot does make some amazing looking cars these days They're definitely on the roll at the moment. And not just great looking cars . Reliable as well! I own 2 pugs. One of them is 15 years old 308 GT 2l HDI with 143k on clock and I had no issues whatsoever. Done Europe trip in it 4700 miles in 2 weeks no problem. Then I own 308 GTi BPS 270 for over 5 years now and same not a single issue! Not even burnt bulb 🙏 well Done Peugeot 👏👏👏

[masonandmotors]

I have had my 208 since September and have really grown to like the driving position and dash layout. The small steering wheel feels very sporty. I do agree though that they made a mistake putting the temperature controls in the software and not as physical buttons. It is more distracting to use when on the move. That's the only thing I'd change. I think if people are comparing the 408 and the C5 there's not much between them apart from the styling. The 408 is much nicer looking.

[andrewplayer]

Great design, front and back. I think I prefer the rather funkier dash to the CX5 . I would consider the 408 over the CX5. But if I wanted and estate then the 508, just a beautiful sleek low estate car. 208 is my favourite small hatch for design too. Nice colour range for Peugeot range, different and bold.

[xmerxmer]

4:08 i'll never understand why all coupe-like cars nowadays are offering that much leg room if there is no head room. Put the rear bench a bit forward and at least you'd get a bigger boot (and even a little more head room).
I doubt that there is that many giant legged short torsoed creatures that would appreciate this current setting.

[seancotter]

I would consider the 408. The price point however is very high. We just brought an e2008 GT and love it. I drive a 330e M Sport and I’d need to have a test drive for a few days to see if this would ever be an option. The depreciation make Peugeot so expensive on PCP. Maybe I’ll buy a 1 year old version in a couple of years 😅

[JoeP]

Peugeot has come along way in the past 10-15 years. I’ve got a new 208 and it’s an excellent car

[radam]

As attractive as they are the Peugeots/Citroens are hugely handicapped by the limited engine offer. These days we have better alternatives with mild hybrid or full hybrid engines which make more sense for the high mileage user who typically by this type of car.

[MichaelSlate-kq]

Have this in Elixir red and 17 inch alloys. Smooth to drive and drop dead georgeous to look at. As for no dials for air con just say 'ok Peugeot turn air con to ....' and it does it for you. Who needs physical buttons?!

[theotht]

I saw this on a tiktok, absolute stunner of a design.
This is what i call next generation of cars

[charlesrobinson]

Nice car, but is it really worth the extra money for the hybrid, also no diesel

[binaryblog]

No physical button för AC, that's a shame 🥺

[AR-]

Isn‘t the Renault Arkana a competitor too?
For me it is an suv coupe, no?

[vincentohanlon]

I suspect a lot of traditional saloons will move to this shape. It just makes more sense when you need to fit batteries in the floor

[stevenbishop]

It's okay like the design better than the old one but suv or not look better with roof bars though

[josephmarsh]

I still think the saloons and estates look better!

[terrydonegan]

I fancy a c5x and we have a family run Citroen dealership in my town

[joibingchilling]

Thanks for the review. I initially wanted to buy this car, but ended up buying the Citroën C5X.