Peugeot 408

Slide inside Peugeot 408 and you get a feel of luxury in this compact vehicle. Dual tone interior finishing makes it look elegant and appealing. The inner roof has soft fabric which gives a premium look to Peugeot 408. comfortable seats, LED ambiance lights, glove box cooling and tilting power steering, you get it all in this sedan for comfort of the occupants. The dashboard has trip computer which is perfectly positioned for the convenience of the driver. Entertainment of passengers is also kept in mind while designing this sedan and so to make your journeys more fun filled, this Peugeot sedan is packed with CD player, MP3, radio and USB connectivity. 4 speakers and a 7-inch touchscreen are employed so that you may get crisp sound and may enjoy videos. Navigation facility can be availed with this touchscreen. A trunk with 481 litres of capacity is also provided so that you may compromise on quantity of your luggage.

If you look at Peugeot 408, the first thing that would strike your mind is its clean structure which rather looks robust and agile. The front grille is towards the lower side with chrome plating on it and gives it a premium look. The extended headlamps have the evergreen Peugeot Lion between them and completes the front fascia. Chrome is used in plenty at the exterior at the window sill and front adding a class to the exterior. Checkout its embossed bodyline and there is no reason to say 'no' to Peugeot 408. the rear also has stylish tail lamps which expand towards the bootlid. This sedan has dimensions of 4690 mm x 1815 mm x 1505 mm (L x W x H) and wheelbase measuring 2710 mm which is quite good for a 5-seater. Elegant looking 16-inch alloy wheels along with tires measuring 215/55 R16 are employed in the car.

Peugeot 408 is available in 2 trims in UAE, Access and Active. Both of these trims have 2.0-litre 4 cylinder engine packed under their hood. If you talk about the power this engine is capable of delivering, it churns out a maximum power counting 143 hp coupled with maximum torque measuring 200 Nm. The car is known to pick up numbers swiftly and can accelerate from naught to 100 km/hr in 12.2 seconds clocking a top speed of 210 km/hr. The fuel consumption measures to 8.8 litre/100 km on an average which is not very appreciable for a family vehicle. The maximum fuel capacity of Peugeot 408 is 60 litres at one go.

Peugeot has equipped its 408 sedan with various safety features. This vehicle has 4 airbags and 5 seat belts for the safety of its occupants. And this is not all, you get Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist and Vehicle Stability Control with this Peugeot product for better stability and control on this vehicle. Front and rear parking sensors are also employed which make sure that the parking is done with much convenience of the driver. Ventilated disc brakes at front and disc brakes at rear ensure more safety of the occupants with efficient braking. McPherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension systems are employed in this sedan for comfortable rides.

Verdict

Peugeot 408 is a family sedan embedded with good safety features and appealing interior. You get decent power and performance with the engine packed under its hood. Overall, this Peugeot product is a value for money sedan.