Peugeot 408 review – Gorgeous new fastback rated | batchreviews (James Batchelor)

*In-depth walkaround of the new 408 here*....

Watch my Citroen C5 X review here...

Or my Vauxhall Astra GSE review here...

I had an early look around the new Peugeot 408 in 2022 and the video I created went mad – it's become the most watched fi;m on my channel.

So, when Peugeot asked if I'd like to have a drive on the car now it's been launched, the answer was easy – YES!

It comes with a choice of petrol and petrol-hybrid engines, and prices range from £31,050 to £44,700. It's been designed to be a fastback with some fashionable SUV styling cues and to woo BMW and Mercedes drivers.

I think it looks fantastic and it drives pretty well, too. Let me know what you think in the comments below.

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[nmacog]

stunning car - just applied to lease one, love that Obsession Blue paintwork also !

[jamiep]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. One of the best Peugeot Fastback Models 😊

[MrWolvesever]

I have the 408 in the blue people come up to me wen i have pulled up to go shopping and they can't believe it is a Peugeot and the colour really pulls the lookers in but all in all it is a fantastic car to drive and the safety is top notch.

[AndrewKNI]

Great review and stunning design. Good to see that some cars are 'growing' taller again, just like the roof line in many 70s and 80s cars! Hopefully the days of low squat shaped saloon cars is coming to an end.

[saladdinX]

In Malaysia we get the 1.6 turbo 200 hp with 8 speed automatic gearbox.

[lakshmandalpadado]

Most people don't know the definition of an SUV. Utility vehicles in the past, such as the Land Rover, were able to perform a myriad of functions in addition to off roading - including running a generator or a water pump through an attachment to the crankshaft at the front. I have seen people in Asia running saw mills with the Land Rover. Thats what I would call a proper utility vehicle . Land Cruiser and Land Rover were true utility vehicles . Then Suzuki came with a Small 4x4 Utility Vehicle ( SUV) with a low -range gearbox aimed at outdoor Sport Loving people -- Young crowd who wanted to to tow and launch a jet-ski or a small boat ... or just drive along the beach with a few surfboards. Hence the Small Utility Vehicle came to know as a Sports Utility Vehicle. These vehicles are anything but SPORTY. High ground clearance and all season tires are not conducive any sporty performance - calling these vehicles SPORTS is a reflection that these vehicles are meant for Outdoor sports loving people - Not for racing drivers. Any vehicle without a Low range locking transmission is NOT an SUV. Most so called SUVs today are a cross between an SUV and a wagon - hence better referred to as CROSSOVERS. Please stop calling every hatchback with a raised ground clearance an SUV.

[rah]

Is the value only in the looks, it is gorgeous

[MrWolvesever]

Trading in my 2015 5008 for one was going for the 3008 but then walking through the showroom stopped my mouth wide open in awe when I clasped eyes on this 408 beauty test dove the small wheel was so easy to get used to and the 1.2 ltr engine pulled along with no problem I was sold roll-on Tuesday when I get the keys anyone not sure go and have a look before you judge this car

[antonroux]

would be interested in you comparing this to the recently announced Renault Rafale

[sevesellors]

Great review but the C5X and new Insignia look very similar which just takes away a little magic. Could we see a Fiat and Lancia version as Stellantis have become the new BMC with badge engineering.

[DonDixit]

STLA posted €18 bn in profits over 2022, thanks to a lot of things but predominantly to a stellar margin. So what? Well,
reality showed that across its 14 brands, but in particular at Peugeot, RAM, DS, Citroen and Jeep, buyers are willing to pay a premium.

[devranali]

If it had the 200 hp 4 cyl turbo engine from the 508 it wouldve been perfect enough for me

[Dargalon]

Awesome looking car, really hope for PSE version at some point :)

[peterhess]

I bought one in Australia
Fantastic car
Bought it on looks haha

[GJS-live]

Gorgeous car. Seems to be a lot of Stellantis group horror stories though which is making me wary. More research for me. Cheers

[TheOnesAtTheBottom]

I really don't like that the car don't have a rear windshield wiper. Other than that I can't fault it for much at all. Well done Peugeot

[davejackson]

If they give you 6 points and a fine for using a mobile phone, they should give 10 points and 3 months inside for all these tablets and screens. What is going on? Get a Mazda 3 - safe to control according to Which?

[victorgrasscourt]

This is a C5x in drag. Should have the excellent 1.6 petrol engine rated at 180 bhp.

[naferemix]

Really want one, but I have to say these expensive hybrids don’t make sense to me. A 2 litre diesel would be brilliant in the front of this beauty.

[sharonec]

I think the C5-X looks better with the classier dash and interior. This just looks stretched and that rear bumper is just awful like an afterthought.
The new 508 looks great do.