2025 Peugeot 408 Hybrid price and specs: French fastback unplugs for $10,000 cut

Peugeot Australia has released preliminary details of the model year 2025 (MY25) 408 Fastback Hybrid, which unplugs the hybrid system for a $10,000 reduction compared to the outgoing plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version.

Due to arrive in the first quarter of next year, the 2025 Peugeot 408 GT Fastback Hybrid will remain a single, high-specification offering – with a couple of extra features thrown in for good measure.

It’s priced from $57,990 before on-road costs, which is a whole $10,000 less than the outgoing Plug-in Hybrid. The PHEV was priced from $67,990 plus on-roads before it was discontinued earlier this year.

A Peugeot Australia spokesperson confirmed with CarExpert an all-electric version of the high-riding fastback, the E-408, “forms part of our consideration for future product in the local market”.

It has stopped short of confirming when the E-408 might arrive Down Under.

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Pricing

Powertrains and Efficiency

The 408 is no longer a plug-in hybrid in Australia, with the old 1.6-litre PHEV system subbed out for the company’s new 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder 48V hybrid drivetrain.

For reference, the outgoing 408 GT Fastback Plug-in Hybrid ran a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder plug-in hybrid system with total outputs of 165kW/360Nm, teamed with an eight-speed automatic.

In addition to claimed combined fuel use of just 1.5L/100km when starting with a charged battery, Peugeot also claimed the 408 PHEV could run for up to 60 kilometres in EV mode according to WLTP testing.

Dimensions

Peugeot hasn’t detailed any changes to the 408’s exterior dimensions, though we’d wager there will be a change to kerb weight given the significant changes to drivetrain – exact figures are still to be confirmed.

Servicing and Warranty

As before, the Peugeot 408 is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Service information and pricing are still to be confirmed.

Safety

The Peugeot 408 doesn’t have an ANCAP rating, though sister firm Euro NCAP gave it a four-star safety rating in 2022 based off testing of the related 308 Hatch – Euro NCAP said the 408 has a “practically identical” structure.

In Euro NCAP testing, the 308 received an adult occupant protection rating of 76 per cent, a child occupant protection rating of 84 per cent, a vulnerable road user protection rating of 78 per cent, and a safety assist rating of 65 per cent.

Peugeot Australia has detailed a new 360-degree HD camera system for the MY25 408 – encompassing a forward-facing camera, two side cameras under the mirrors and a reversing camera – for enhanced visibility when parking.

Standard safety features – MY24:

• 6 airbags
• Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
• Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
  • Pedestrian, cyclist detection
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Driver attention alert
• Lane-departure warning
• Lane centring assist
• Parking sensors – front, rear
• Rear cross-traffic alert

New for MY25:

• 360-degree HD cameras

Standard Equipment

As with the PHEV before it, the 408 Hybrid will be offered only in high-spec GT trim in Australia. Peugeot has confirmed a panoramic sunroof is now standard – previously a $2000 option on the outgoing PHEV.

408 GT Fastback Hybrid highlights:

Exterior

• 19-inch Graphite diamond-cut alloys (NEW DESIGN)
• Matrix LED headlights
• ‘Guide me home’ headlight function
• 3D LED ‘Claw Effect’ tail lights
• Panoramic sunroof (NEW)
• Rain-sensing wipers

Interior

• Leather seat trim (vs MY24 Nappa leather)
• 10-speaker Focal sound system
• Paddle shifters
• 8-colour configurable ambient lighting
• Air Quality System monitoring
• Flat-folding rear seats

Technology

• Drive modes – Hybrid, Electric and Sport
• 10-inch digital instrument cluster
• 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • 3D satellite navigation
  • Apple CarPlay, Android Auto – wireless
• Frameless auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Proximity entry with push-button start

Colours

The 2025 Peugeot 408 GT Fastback Hybrid will be available in five exterior finishes.

Standard metallic: $NCO

• Okenite White

Metallic: $690

• Artense Grey
• Nera Black
• Obsession Blue

Premium metallic: $1050

• Elixir Red

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