7.9
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 Mercedes-AMG GLC Comparison
Peugeot 408
Mercedes-AMG GLC
2024 Peugeot
408
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
GLC
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Based on the Peugeot 408 GT PHEV
Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
40L - 52L
52 to 244 km
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$57,990 - $67,990
$120,477 - $200,700
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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?
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seemingly endless customisation
- Adroit handling
- Rapid pace
Misses
- A V8 is a drug that's hard to quit
- Not cheap to buy or service
- Some naff interior details
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
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,400)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1199 - 1598 | 1991 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 1.2L | 3.0L, 2.0L, 4.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT PROVIDED, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 100kW - 132kW | 287kW - 500kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5500 - 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 230Nm - 250Nm | 500Nm - 1020Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 10.5 | |
