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 Skoda Karoq Comparison
Peugeot 408
Skoda Karoq
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2024 Peugeot
408
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2024 Skoda
Karoq
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Based on the Peugeot 408 GT PHEV
Based on the Skoda Karoq SPORTLINE (4x4) 140TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 52L
52 to 244 km
50L - 55L
330 to 396 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$57,990 - $67,990
$38,490 - $56,590
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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
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Dynamic driving experience
- Physical buttons and knobs for all key functions
- Plenty of 'Simply Clever' touches
Misses
- Switchgear getting a little dated
- Misses out on cool removable rear seats
- Expensive with options ticked
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
- Service Pack (+$2,750)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1199 - 1598 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 1.2L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT PROVIDED, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 100kW - 132kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 230Nm - 250Nm | 250Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 12.2 | |
