2024 Peugeot 408 PHEV review
The Peugeot 408 is a quirky entrant to a hotly contested corner of the car market in Australia. Is it good weird, or bad weird?
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Scott Collie
Peugeot 408 vs Cupra Ateca Comparison
Peugeot 408
Cupra Ateca
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Peugeot 408 GT PHEV
Based on the Cupra Ateca V
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
40L - 52L
52 to 244 km
55L
391 to 451 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$57,990 - $67,990
$51,990 - $63,490
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Distinctive exterior design turns heads
- Handsome interior backs up exterior
- PHEV powertrain more polished than before
Misses
- Stylish body impedes on practicality
- Pretty interior possesses some tech quirks
- Why do we only get a PHEV?
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Stellar driving dynamics
- Beautifully weighted steering
- Lots of physical buttons and knobs
Misses
- Not a big price hike to the more powerful VZx
- Lots of similarly priced Volkswagen Group rivals
- Black interior looks bland, lots of hard plastics
Colours Available
The only interior colourway on offer is Petrol Blue, with copper stitching found throughout the cabin.
The Ateca will be available in the following finishes:
- Nevada White
- Graphite Grey
- Magic Black
All finishes are a no-cost option, with one premium paint finish – Dark Camouflage – costing $475.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1199 - 1598 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 1.2L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 100kW - 165kW | 140kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 4200 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 230Nm - 360Nm | 320Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
