04/07/2022
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2023 Peugeot 408 revealed, confirmed for Australia
The 2023 Peugeot 408 has been revealed, ahead of an Australian launch at some point after its overseas showroom arrival early next year.
Slotting between the 308 hatch and 508 liftback in Peugeot's range, the new 408 takes the shape of a coupe-styled SUV, with a sloping liftback roofline, a higher driving position and a choice of petrol, hybrid or (eventually) electric power.
While Peugeot says it competes in Europe's C-segment โ home to everything from Toyota Corollas to RAV4s โ the 408 measures 4.69m long, making it the second-longest car in Australia's mid-size SUV segment, and 330mm longer than a 308 hatch.
Measuring 1480mm tall and 1859mm wide, with a 2787mm wheelbase, the 408 offers five seats, up to 536 litres of boot space with the rear seats up, or up to 1611 litres with the bench folded.
The 408's styling takes a step beyond the current 308 range, with Peugeot's signature 'claw' vertical daytime-running lights integrated with matrix LED headlights, a body-coloured grille, and sporty lower air intakes.
LED tail-lights and a black rear bumper โ designed to "visually absorb" the rear overhang โ feature at the rear, joining a bold set of 20-inch wheels, sharp surfacing across the body, and a choice of six colours.
Inside, a 10-inch central touchscreen joins a 10-inch digital instrument cluster, while Peugeot's latest interior design cues feature: a compact steering wheel, configurable toggle switches below the touchscreen, and a metallic switch-based gear selector.
The i-Connect infotainment system incorporates wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-connection Bluetooth, TomTom satellite navigation, over-the-air updates and an 'OK Peugeot' voice assistant.
Technology inside the cabin includes wireless phone charging, four USB-C ports, ambient LED lighting, an electric panoramic sunroof, hands-free power tailgate, heated windscreen and steering wheel, and a 10-speaker Focal sound system.
Also available will be a 'Drive Assist 2.0' package, which expands adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist with semi-automatic lane changing, and an 'anticipated speed recommendation' function.
The 2023 Peugeot 408 is due in European showrooms at the start of 2023, with production to occur in France initially, before expanding to China later on for that market.
An Australian launch has been confirmed, however arrival timing is yet to be locked in.
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Resource
https://www.drive.com.au/
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