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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
2024 Peugeot 408 vs 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport Comparison
Peugeot 408
Land Rover Discovery Sport
2024 Peugeot
408
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2024 Land Rover
Discovery Sport
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Peugeot 408 GT PHEV
Based on the Land Rover Discovery Sport DYNAMIC SE PHEV (227kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
40L - 52L
52 to 244 km
54L - 67L
113 to 563 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$57,990 - $67,990
$73,504 - $101,999
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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?
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined on-road manners
- Practical interior
- User-friendly infotainment
Misses
- PHEV's $20k premium, no third row
- Too many options should be standard
- Design has barely changed in over a decade
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- 2 Zone Climate Control/Rear Vents & Temp Control (+$1,000)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$700)
- Click & Go Integrated Base Unit (+$320)
- Headlight Washer System (+$380)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$621)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1199 - 1598 | 1498 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 1.2L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT PROVIDED, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 100kW - 132kW | 147kW - 227kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 230Nm - 250Nm | 320Nm - 540Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1300 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 | |
