Peugeot 408 (saloon)

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Peugeot 408
Overview
ManufacturerDongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile
PSA Peugeot Citroen Argentina
Production2010-present
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFF layout
RelatedPeugeot 308
Powertrain
Engine1.6 L TU5JP4 I4 Petrol
1.6L Prince Turbo I4 petrol
2.0 L EW10A+ I4 Petrol
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,710 mm (106.7 in)
Length4,680 mm (184.3 in)
Width1,815 mm (71.5 in)
Height1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Chronology
PredecessorPeugeot 307 Saloon

The Peugeot 408 is a compact executive sedan produced by Peugeot. It was unveiled on January 25, 2010,[1] at the Beijing Auto Show and began sale in China on April 8, 2010.[2]


Peugeot 408 Sport at 2011 Buenos Aires Motor Show
Peugeot 408 Sport at 2011 Buenos Aires Motor Show

In November 2010, production of the 408 commenced in El Palomar, Buenos Aires, Argentina,[3] with sales starting in April 2011.

Peugeot 408 Feline at 2011 Buenos Aires Motor Show
Peugeot 408 Feline at 2011 Buenos Aires Motor Show

Despite its name, it is not the successor to the Peugeot 407, but rather a long-wheelbase saloon version of the Peugeot 308 hatchback,[4] primarily targeted at emerging markets such as China.[5] The 408 is not slated for the European market, and not built there. The successor to the Peugeot 407 in Europe is the Peugeot 508.[6]

Peugeot has started to set up its operations in India with the help of TATA communications; they will extend their virtual presence to oversee R&D operations, after which Peugeot plans to bring to India a line-up of cars and the first wave is supposed to have Peugeot 408 among other possible models.[citation needed]

Specifications

The 408 is available in China with either a 1.6 L and 2.0 L petrol four-cylinder engine. The 1.6 (TU5JP4) has a capacity of 1587 cc and produces 110 bhp (82 kW; 112 PS) at 5,750 r.p.m. and maximum torque of 147 N⋅m (108 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm. The 2.0 L(EW10A+) engine has a capacity of 1997 cc and produces 147 bhp (110 kW; 149 PS) at 6,000 rpm and 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm.[7] Either engine can be specified with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.

In South America a 1.6 L diesel engine, known as a HDi (Allure,Feline/Griffe), is sold alongside the 2.0 L petrol engine (Allure, Feline/Griffe) and 1.6L THP petrol engine (Sport) with six-speed automatic transmission. The four-cylinder diesel has a capacity of 1560 cc and produces 143 bhp (107 kW; 145 PS) and torque of 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft). The HDi has a top speed of 188 km/h (116.8 mph) and accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 12.4 seconds.[8]

References

  1. ^ "408 in Beijing". Peugeot. 2010-01-25. Retrieved 2010-04-13.
  2. ^ "Commercial launch of the Peugeot 408 in China". Peugeot. 2010-04-09. Retrieved 2010-04-13.
  3. ^ "Automotive World 9 November 2010". Automotiveworld.com. 2010-11-09. Retrieved 2011-05-05.
  4. ^ New Peugeot 408 launched Autocar 25 January 2010
  5. ^ Commercial launch of the Peugeot 408 in China - Peugeot Press Release, 8 Apr 2010
  6. ^ Peugeot 508: the wraps come off - Autotrader, 9 September 2010
  7. ^ "Peugeot 408 press kit January 2010" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-05-05.
  8. ^ "Peugeot Argentina website". Peugeot.com.ar. Retrieved 2011-05-05.

External links

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