The lion brand announced that, at the end of June, its range will host a model that Peugeot itself describes as “unexpected”. here comes one 408 “of a new typecombining, in an original way, SUV Characteristic Codes with a dynamic silhouette of a fast back”, announces the French brand. In practice, the new model should be Peugeot’s interpretation of the recently launched Citroën C5 X, a vehicle that aims to captivate those chasing vans or crossovers.
Nothing else is being teased, so we can only wait to see how designers will combine the tall, beefy look of an SUV with a roofline that slopes progressively from front to back, the latter appearing to “merge” into the trunk. . since the division between this compartment and the passenger compartment is not so evident in a fastback body. So, it remains to be seen to what extent the fluidity of the lines, which is highlighted in the chapter on the elegance of the forms, may or may not condition the desired functionality.
For now, the French manufacturer intends that its future 408 be destined for all those “for whom the car is a pleasure”, with the engineering and design teams focused on the development of a model that aims “at high efficiency” and “offer new experiences”.
Due to the clues provided and the growing consumer appetite for coupe-style SUVs, Everything indicates that a rival for the Citroën C5 X will be in the pipeline, as the Citroën crossover announces 4.8 meters in length while the Peugeot 408 points to 4.7 meters, making it even longer than the 5008 (4.64 m). In terms of positioning, the new model will be above the 3008, included in the offer of plug-in hybrid mechanical engines (PHEV) -predictably- with 180 and 225 hp like the 3008 and other brand models.
It should be remembered that the 408 was a sedan with a length of about 4.7 meters marketed outside Europe, since 2010, in markets such as South America, China, Malaysia and Russia. It started on the PF2 platform, but in the second generation it switched to using EMP2. It will adopt a completely different body and become a global product.
Source: Observadora
