Peugeot 408

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.2 / 10
“Straying from the trend of bulky SUVs, the 408 boldly represents a new body style that we didn’t know we needed until now.”
Author: Trinity Francis
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Peugeot 408 is a niche but appealing alternative to traditional family hatchbacks, taking the inoffensive ingredients of the smaller 308 and reinventing them in a more practical and stylish package.”
Author: Steve Walker
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Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol automatic GT
Score: 8 / 10
“The unusual positioning of the 408 hatchback means it’s likely to remain something of a niche choice for most buyers, but those who take the plunge will find plenty to appreciate thanks to its comfortable ride, spacious rear quarters and a lovely cabin. If you’re a private buyer, the PureTech petrol model is the pick of the range.”
Author: Alex Ingram
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid GT
Score: 8 / 10
“The Peugeot 408 will suit those who don’t like the idea of an SUV, as well as Peugeot fans who fancy a 308 but find it a little too pokey inside. Either way, you’re getting a car which is comfortable, decent to drive and has a smart, premium-feeling cabin. The top trim levels and the PHEV are pricey, though.”
Author: Alex Ingram
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Score: 7 / 10
“Stylish, spacious and distinctive, the Peugeot 408 is a sleek alternative for those stepping away from SUVs and crossovers.”
Author: Erin Baker
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“In a sea of cookie-cutter family crossovers, the Peugeot 408 is an unusually soulful car. It has an attractive, well-wrought cabin and surprisingly fine handling chops. It is spacious inside and, if the PHEV works for your circumstances, is adaptable and efficient, as well as being intuitively easy to drive.”
Author: Richard Lane
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Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol automatic 130 GT
Score: 8 / 10
“When we went on the Peugeot 408 press launch, we drove mainly the plug-in hybrid, but having now sampled both that model and the pure-petrol version back-to-back on UK roads, it’s clear that the latter is the one to go for if you’re in a position to resist the siren song of the hybrid’s low company car tax.”
Author: Illya Verpraet
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Model reviewed: Puretech 130
Score: 8 / 10
“This Peugeot remains a niche option in the D-segment, but on top of the sharp looks and practicality, if you can live without the hybrid kit, the Puretech 130 is the best driving 408 we’ve driven.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric hybrid GT
Score: 8 / 10
“Should you go for a Peugeot 408 or 308? The 408 is a niche option in the C-segment, but on top of the sharp looks, it is still a practical alternative to an SUV, wrapped in sharp styling. But is it too close in execution to the Citroen C5 X?”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The fundamental question is about the 408 Hybrid 225’s design: do you feel allure or allergic? If it’s the former, and you relish a comfortable ride, then this novel choice could prove a sophisticated way to travel – and get you well and truly noticed in the company car park.”
Author: Phil McNamara
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Bringing plenty in the way of style and quality, the Peugeot 408 is very practical and would make a great family car if you’re looking for something a little different to a typical SUV.”
Author: Ted Welford
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.2 / 10
“The Peugeot 408 blurs the lines between SUVs, hatchbacks and even saloons, combining style with practicality in the process.”
Author: Andy Goodwin, Sam Naylor
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Peugeot 408 is an SUV pretending to be a saloon – though does a nice job of combing the two.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The new Peugeot 408 is a segment-spanning family car with impressive practicality, stylish design and efficient electrified powertrains. We’re not entirely convinced buyers will be quick to trade in their versatile SUVs, but the Peugeot 408 certainly holds an element of left-field appeal.”
Author: Andy Brady
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Emphasis is placed on the quality of the interior space and on connectivity, with the latest technologies making the driving and travelling experience more intuitive and rewarding.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid
“Despite inherent compromises, the Peugeot 408 feels aligned with the zeitgeist. You wouldn’t call it beautiful, but we have to applaud Peugeot’s sheer chutzpah; few £40,000 family cars will turn more heads. Besides, if you’re going to sacrifice space for a style, why not stand out from the crowd? Particularly when many of them are already driving a coupe SUV.”
Author: Tim Pitt
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The fundamental question to ask yourself about the 408 is, do you love or hate the design? If it’s the former, and you relish a comfortable ride, then this novel choice will prove a sophisticated way to travel. If you don’t gel with the looks, there are better options out there.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“The steering is well-weighted and surprisingly direct which, combined with Peugeot’s continued penchant for a tiny steering wheels, makes for a pleasingly engaging drive. The ride resists being overly firm or soft, dealing with sub-par road surfaces rather well.”
Author: Rob Lewis
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid
Score: 6 / 10
“Like all plug-in hybrids, the 408 PHEV will only make sense to a specific sort of driver. While the styling isn’t to our tastes, many people we’ve spoken with think it looks good, and the interior quality is impressive. It’s a shame that tall people will find neither the driving position nor headroom in the rear acceptable, but performance, handling, refinement and ride quality are all aspects of the 408 Hybrid that drivers will appreciate.”
Author: Will Dron
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Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol automatic Premium
Score: 8 / 10
“You won’t love the way the Peugeot 408 drives, but perhaps that’s the price you pay. Because far from having an identity crisis, the 408 knows exactly what it is – and it’s really quite clever. It isn’t an SUV coupé, despite the appearance of one. Beneath the skin, it’s a fairly unobjectionable, sensible family car. Think of it as a more conventional 508 with cladding and a hatchback.”
Author: Alex Robbins
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“This striking large family hatchback is refreshingly different but lacks a certain je ne sais quoi when it comes to finesse.”
Author: Andrew English
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Peugeot 408 turns out to be a tempting concept. It also drives more engagingly than most crossovers.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The 408 is pleasant inside and fairly well equipped. The closely-related Citroën C5 X is more comfortable and cheaper to buy, but the plug-in hybrid 408’s slightly longer electric range makes it a better choice for company car buyers.”
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