The Peugeot 408 is not a car to be ignored. Should German manufacturers take note? Well Howard certainly thinks so.

He tried out one of the fabulous 408s in GT Line trim complete with the impressive plug-in hybrid drivetrain. The 1.6-litre system is available with either 180hp or 225hp, it’s wrapped up in a smart package with looks and technology to rival the best in the business.
Three trim levels are available: Allure, Allure Premium and GT. If you want the most potent hybrid version, you’ll want to opt for the GT. That’s the one Howard tested.

In this video, we take an in-depth look at all its key attributes including Peugeot’s i-Cockpit cabin design, passenger room, the impressively silent hybrid system and tons more engineering brilliance that comes as standard in this French crossover. Could it be the perfect family car you didn’t know you needed?

Key moments

00:00 What is the 408.
00:35 Size and looks
01:17 Engines
01:54 Semi-autonomous braking
02:22 The cockpit
03:20 Passenger space
03:58 Hybrid system explained
05:00 Prices (as of August 2023)
05:42 Engineering brilliance
06:03 Stand out technology
06:53 Driving feel
08:00 Howard’s top three things

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