Updated Peugeot 408 due in July

Peugeot has revealed an updated version of its 408 fastback, expected to arrive in Ireland in time for the ‘262’ registration period in July.

The new Peugeot 408 will be available with the choice of electric and hybrid powertrains. The plug-in hybrid 240 e-DCS7 version is exclusive to the new 408 in the Peugeot range, combining a 180 PS (132 kW) petrol engine with a 92 kW electric motor, paired with the seven-speed dual clutch e-DCS7 gearbox. It 14.6 kWh lithium-ion battery has a claimed range of up to 85km.

Meanwhile, the Peugeot E-408 comes with a 58.2 kWh usable battery with a claimed range of up to 456km. It delivers 213 PS (157 kW) and 343 Nm of torque. It also supports up to 120 kW of DC charging.

There will also be a mild-hybrid version of the 408. This model pairs a 145 PS (107 kW) petrol engine with a six-speed dual-clutch electrified automatic gearbox.

The front of the new Peugeot 408 features three signature claws that are expressed through three fine, slanted LED strips that also serve as scrolling indicators. These are connected across the entire width of the car by an LED line, positioned above the illuminated central badge (on GT and GT Exclusive).

At the rear, the new Peugeot 408 is the first model in the range to feature illuminated Peugeot lettering, surrounded by a gloss black décor and integrated into a clear lens strip that spans the car’s width.

The new Peugeot 408 also debuts an exclusive ‘Flare Green’ body colour.

Inside, the new 408 retains Peugeot’s i-cockpit interior design, which features a compact steering wheel and a 10‑inch digital instrument cluster positioned in the driver’s line of sight. Complementing it, the central 10‑inch touchscreen sits slightly lower and angled towards the driver.

The boot offers up to 536-litres of volume. With the 60/40 split rear bench folded down, cargo capacity reaches 1,611-litres.

Irish pricing and spec for the updated Peugeot 408 will be confirmed closer to its arrival here.