Peugeot 408 hybrid 2024 review: GT PHEV | Is the odd combination of an SUV, coupe and sedan good?

The 2024 Peugeot 408 is out to redefine what a mid-size car can be. Is it an SUV? A coupe? A sedan? Or perhaps all three? Who's to say, but this new French supermodel is certainly out to make an impression - which is exactly what it should be doing as the enduring Lion brand continues to struggle to find new buyers in Australia.
Closely related to the similarly boundary-pushing Citroen C5 X, the first-generation 408 is exclusively available in a highly specified GT grade with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, which combines a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine with an electric motor for combined power and torque outputs of 165kW and 360Nm.
In this expert review, Emily Agar and her family of three spend a week living with the new 408 GT PHEV to find out just how well it stands out from the crowd in an increasingly competitive Australian market. Point being, does it do enough?
#Peugeot #408 #Review
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
00:35 Pricing and features
01:18 Design
02:09 Practicality
03:54 Under the bonnet
04:27 Driving
05:52 Efficiency
06:52 Safety
07:31 Ownership
08:05 Verdict
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[@daveyyj]

Thankyou for doing a Australian review of the 408! I’ve been only able to find overseas ones so really appreciate this! Such a beautiful car!! 😍

[@HenochSolaiman-fq1xy]

What a nice colour car

[@Vickys11]

Personally I love this brand, "Peugeot". Loved its design language. Can beat any luxury brand in designing. Wish.... it comes to India.

[@electricdiesel1993]

Should look like a streamline 4 door coupe rather than a crossover it needs a rally-grade AWD than FWD.

[@VaroomKrish]

I think the rear seats do have fold down centre arm rests..?

[@kelvpoon]

Always remind me of the proton this new badge

[@garnray8568]

superb car !

[@SCORPIO2011]

Only seen one about 2 months ago in Newcastle.made me stop and look ..it is definitely a good looking car in the flesh especially that colour

[@ferdiansyah7988]

Blom masuk indonesia esia peugeot 408 terbaru

[@nostradamus2642]

I'll take the BYD Sealion 6 any day.

[@mohsensadeghi9482]

405 is better than 408😂😂😂😂😂

[@garnray8568]

only on your mind