Peugeot 408 GT..add to one's fancy design and driving fun
May 14, 2025
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As a result, there were many likes and dislikes. The design, which is too cool for someone, but burdensome or unfamiliar to someone else, made me hesitate to choose.
In the case of 408, the design evaluation is quite favorable because it combines the latest trends well with such personality. Even if you don't mention expensive sports cars, the sleek front, side and rear designs are enough to make anyone interested.
408 comes in two trims, Allure and GT.The test drive is the GT version, which is an advanced trim. Allure is 42.9 million won and GT is 46.9 million won, with a price difference of 4 million won. GT's specifications include matrix LED headlamps, electric trunks, Napa leather seats, electric seats with massage functions, lane keeping assist, and an iToggle display.
It's worth 4 million won, so I recommend choosing GT trim. The color is selenium gray, which is the preferred color in the domestic market. The impression on the front is peugeot to anyone's eyes. The raised headlamp is slimmer than before.Daylight, which depicts the fangs of a lion, makes the impression of the front more intense.
Grill also has the effect of naturally permeating the body color into the green with the latest fashion style. It feels like it is located between an internal combustion vehicle with a clear grill boundary and an electric vehicle without a grill.
Among them is Peugeot's new emblem. Radar for ADAS is hidden inside the emblem with detailed lion figures.
Sides best show the characteristics of 408. Although it is an SUV by category, its relatively low electricity and sleek roofline resemble sports sedans. The car, along with the higher minimum ground clearance compared to the sedan, shows that it is a typical crossover.
Combining the advantages of SUVs that are advantageous for irregular road surfaces, air resistance coefficient, and coupe style that is advantageous for style, we completed a differentiated side style along with the advantages of the two models. The total length is 4,700mm and the wheelbase is 2,790mm, which is longer than the C-segment hatchback and SUV. The figures are similar to those of Hyundai Motor's Avante, a subcompact sedan based on domestic standards.
The wheel also has a large size of 19 inches in the same class. The two-tone design makes the wheelhouse look full. The Peugeot emblem, located under the side mirror, delivers intensity to the side impression of the 408 with diagonal edge accents. It seems to be more so because it is a side decoration element that is commonly used in sports cars such as Ferrari.
The rear part is fastback style. The trunk is a lift bag that opens up to glass, so it has excellent practicality. The three-line LED taillamps with the theme of lion and halquin shapes are a clear lens type that feels sporty.
It is a design that significantly decreases the width as it goes up to the rear glass. It properly shows the 408 vehicle being sporty. The cladding of matte black starting from the side also leads to the rear bumper. In addition to its practicality, it is a reminder that it is a crossover different from a sedan.
The exterior is also full of unique personality, but the inside is even more so. The steering wheel that catches your eye first is extraordinary. It is a small diameter of 80-90% of the average equivalent vehicle. In addition, it has a double flat design shape as if the top and bottom were cut with a knife, so the grip is different when held in the hand.
The instrument cluster is also located above the normal vehicle in accordance with the name of the head-up digital instrument cluster. It is a structure in which the steering wheel is lowered than usual and then the instrument panel is viewed through it. The center monitor is 10 inches long. It is smaller than the average size of the latest vehicles, and there is no great inconvenience in viewing information.
The electronic gear is in the form of a toggle. Back and forth and neutral are toggled and parking and manual modes are applied as buttons. It is a structure that reduces malfunction. My favorite part of the 408 interior is the sheet.
The function of the electric seat moving in 10 directions is average, but the shape, material, and cushioning of the seat are quite excellent. Certainly, among vehicles in the same price range, it can give a high score to the high quality or completeness of the seat.
In the case of the second row space, there is more room in the legroom than in a vehicle such as 308, which is classified as a segment C hatchback. It is the influence of a longer wheelbase.Domestic standards are similar to those of subcompact sedans.
The Kia EV4 trunk, which was recently tested, was quite inconvenient because it was opened in the form of a sedan, even though it was in the form of a fastback. The 408 is in the form of a lift bag and opens coolly to the glass part, so it is very useful when loading large loads. Press the start button located in the center to go for a test drive. The 408 Power Train is nothing special in terms of specifications. It is a combination of a 1.2-liter three-cylinder Pure Tech engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It has a maximum output of 131 horsepower and a maximum torque of 23.5 kgf.m. Combined fuel efficiency is 12.9 kilometers per liter.
There is an advantage of increasing fuel efficiency and reducing domestic standard automobile tax through downsizing. However, compared to competitive models in terms of specifications including the highest output, the test drive was at an average level without much expectation.
When I first step on Excel, I value the acceleration of the oscillation, but it feels quite soft and the vibration is well suppressed.The most surprising thing is the Peugeot-like handling.
Peugeot is a brand that always scores high in handling, so it can be boring, but the combination of small steering wheels, light engine weight, and precisely tuned steering gear ratios made driving fun feel.
Yes, this is it!For the first time in a long time, the truth came to mind that a car is not a spec, but something you feel directly with your body. On top of that, the sheet also supported the body well with an ideal cushioning feeling that was not too hard or too soft, even though there was little adaptation time.
The combination with Isaacin 8-speed automatic mission was also good. In the case of suspension, it is a setting that emphasizes softness compared to existing Peugeot vehicles. If you don't push yourself too much, your posture won't collapse, so there's no shortage of enjoying a moderately sporty driving.
When you cross the bump, you can drive comfortably based on the softness. Instead, when the road surface conditions were bad, such as the damaged road, a little rough reaction was felt. The acceleration feeling is sporty.
There are three main driving modes. Even if you accelerate rapidly in normal mode, the engine sound delivers a loud sound. Basically, it emphasizes sportiness.
However, the measured value is in the range of zero back 12 seconds. It is not a vehicle that actually accelerates quickly. When switching to sports mode, the accelerator reaction becomes sensitive and the engine sound becomes louder. The sporty feeling becomes stronger, but there is no significant difference in actual acceleration time.
These reactions may vary in satisfaction depending on individual deviations. Peugeot 408 can be a shame if you usually prefer fast acceleration and value figures.
However, if you focus on driving at the normal flow of the road and enjoying your own driving fun even in downtown with a lot of cars, the handling of the 408 and sporty engine sound can give you the best satisfaction in the same standard.
The first row glass is double bonded glass.The thickness itself is thinner than the general double joint. The sound insulation for wind noise is high-quality, but there is some road noise when driving at high speed.
Entering the highway, adaptive cruise control was activated. It was convenient to change the set speed immediately by pressing the OK button located on the left side of the steering wheel. The part that recognizes the car in front of you and accelerates and decelerates is soft.
The warning sound generated when crossing the lane or in a warning situation is a good tone compared to other vehicles. The brakes also hold the lightweight body tightly thanks to the weight reduction of the body, including the downsizing engine.
If you want to feel economical, armed with high fuel efficiency, low car tax, and fun driving on your way to and from work, it will be a good choice compared to your peers.
However, the current mid-40 million won price is the biggest drawback that will make you hesitate to choose when comparing various specifications. If the recently released 308 hybrid powertrain is introduced and the price is frozen, its competitiveness is expected to increase further.
One line review
Advantage: The most fun driving hidden in the colorful design..If handling is your priority, it's the best!
Disadvantage: Popularized auto hold member..We need to freeze the price and introduce a 308 hybrid powertrain
Editor Song Moon-cheol mc.song@carguy.kr
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
