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Peugeot 408

A stretched 308 sedan and a 0.28 Cd crossover: the 408's double life.12

Researched November 9, 2026 from 24 sources

At a glance

0150300
109–237 hpPower
07.515
8.1–12.5 s0–100 km/h
0125250
188–215 km/hTop speed
0200400
147–360 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,373–1,706 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.12578

Engine
Sedans: 1.2–2.0 L gas, 1.6 L HDi; crossover: 1.2/1.6 L gas, hybrid, EV126
Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive (combustion versions)12
Gearbox
Sedans: 5/6-speed manual, 4/6-speed auto; gas/hybrid crossover: EAT8, e-DCS6/71236
Built at
T7: El Palomar, Argentina; P54: Mulhouse, France/Chengdu, China/Gurun, Malaysia12

The story

Created as a long-wheelbase 308 sedan for markets such as China, the 408 was no direct 407 successor. In 2022, the name gained a mechanically unrelated EMP2 crossover, sold as the 408 X in China.12

2010: China launch; Argentina starts production20102014: Second-generation sedan moves to EMP220142015: Argentina gains six-speed manuals20152021: El Palomar sedan production ends20212023: Hybrid 136 starts the mild-hybrid era20232024: 1.5 THP 360 joins China's sedan20242025: 225 PHEV gains 84 km electric range20252026: Facelift adds a seven-speed PHEV2026 Peugeot 307 sedan: 2004–2014Peugeot 307 sedanPeugeot 308 I (T7): 2007–2021 (by market)T7Peugeot 408 sedan (first generation) (T7): 2010–2021T7Peugeot 308 II (T9): 2013–2021T9Peugeot 408 sedan (second generation) (T9): 2014–presentT9Peugeot 308 III (P5): 2021–presentP5Peugeot 408 crossover / 408 X (P54): 2022–presentP54 200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones121718
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YearWhat happened
2004–2014Peugeot 307 sedan
2007–2021 (by market)Peugeot 308 I (T7)
2010–2021Peugeot 408 sedan (first generation) (T7)
2013–2021Peugeot 308 II (T9)
2014–presentPeugeot 408 sedan (second generation) (T9)
2021–presentPeugeot 308 III (P5)
2022–presentPeugeot 408 crossover / 408 X (P54)
2010China launch; Argentina starts production
2014Second-generation sedan moves to EMP2
2015Argentina gains six-speed manuals
2021El Palomar sedan production ends
2023Hybrid 136 starts the mild-hybrid era
20241.5 THP 360 joins China's sedan
2025225 PHEV gains 84 km electric range
2026Facelift adds a seven-speed PHEV
  1. 2010

    China launch; Argentina starts production

    Revealed on January 25, the sedan reaches Chinese showrooms on April 8; El Palomar, Argentina, starts building it in November.1

  2. 2014

    Second-generation sedan moves to EMP2

    The new sedan debuts in Beijing on EMP2, while the first generation continues in Latin America and Russia.1

  3. 2015

    Argentina gains six-speed manuals

    The Argentine update adds six-speed manuals for HDi and THP engines, plus retuned suspension and a revised automatic.3

  4. 2021

    El Palomar sedan production ends

    Argentina stops building the first-generation 408, whose production there began in November 2010.1

  5. 2023

    Hybrid 136 starts the mild-hybrid era

    The crossover gains a 1.2 L Hybrid 136; its later 145 badge reports combined system output.4

  6. 2024

    1.5 THP 360 joins China's sedan

    Introduced in March, the second-generation sedan's 1.5 L THP 360 delivers 170 hp and 255 Nm.1

  7. 2025

    225 PHEV gains 84 km electric range

    The plug-in crossover adopts a larger battery, raising its claimed electric range to 84 km.4

  8. 2026

    Facelift adds a seven-speed PHEV

    The PHEV rises to 237 hp with seven speeds; the E-408 pairs 58 kWh with 456 km WLTP range and 120 kW DC charging.56

Every generation

  • Peugeot 307 sedan
    Peugeot 307 sedan2004–2014
  • Peugeot 308 I
    T72007–2021 (by market)
  • Peugeot 408 sedan (first generation)
    T72010–2021
  • Peugeot 308 II
    T92013–2021
  • Peugeot 408 sedan (second generation)
    T92014–present
  • Peugeot 308 III
    P52021–present
  • Peugeot 408 crossover / 408 X
    P542022–present

Power over the years

From 163 hp to 237 hp in 14 years.

0100200300 20122014201620182020202220242026 hp 2012 · 163 hp · Turbo sedan (2012 road test)2014 · 167 hp · China 1.6 turbo sedan2016 · 165 hp · Malaysia e-THP sedan2022 · 128 hp · Crossover PureTech 1302024 · 170 hp · China 1.5 THP 360 sedan2026 · 143 hp · Crossover Hybrid 1452026 · 211 hp · Facelift electric crossover2026 · 237 hp · Crossover Plug-in Hybrid 240 237 hp Crossover Plug-in Hybrid 240 163 hp Turbo sedan (2012 road test)
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YearHorsepowerModel
2012163Turbo sedan (2012 road test)
2014167China 1.6 turbo sedan
2016165Malaysia e-THP sedan
2022128Crossover PureTech 130
2024170China 1.5 THP 360 sedan
2026143Crossover Hybrid 145
2026211Facelift electric crossover
2026237Crossover Plug-in Hybrid 240

Versions

8 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    2.0 sedan (Malaysia)

    145 hp

  • Standard

    Allure Plus / Feline sedan (Argentina)

    2015

  • Standard

    e-THP sedan (Malaysia)

    2016

    165 hp

  • Standard

    Allure / Allure Premium crossover

    2023

  • Standard

    GT Premium crossover

    2026

  • Standard

    GT Exclusive crossover

    2026

  • Performance

    Turbo sedan (Malaysia)

    163 hp

  • Limited

    First Edition crossover (UK)

    2022

    222 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • 2016 Malaysian sedan: LED headlight fangs, C-shaped rear lights and twin trapezoidal exhaust exits.9
  • Crossover: a long hood, low roof and tapering tail combine with extra ride height and SUV-style cladding.710
  • Early crossover: fang-shaped LED daytime running lights at the front.7
  • Early crossover: no rear wiper, with aerodynamic aids along the roof's trailing edge.10

Year by year

  1. 2015 (Argentina)

    The original sedan gets a nose almost identical to the 308; this update belongs to the first generation.13

  2. 2018 (China)

    Second-generation sedan: new front styling, rear bumper and taillights.1

  3. 2022 (China)

    Second-generation sedan gets a large grille, new Peugeot badge and alloys, plus Lion's Claw LED taillights.115

  4. 2027 model year (China)

    The 360THP Pro sedan keeps its body shape; South France Yellow and Sycamore Green join the palette.116

Don’t confuse it with

  • Peugeot 308 hatchback

    The 2016 Malaysian 408 sedan puts its lion badge inside the grille; the related 308 hatch carries it on the hood.9

  • Photo of a Peugeot 408
    408
    Photo of a Peugeot 508
    Peugeot 508

    Peugeot 508

    The 408 crossover has more ground clearance than the 508, with a five-door coupe-like profile.10

  • Photo of a Peugeot 408
    408
    Photo of a Cupra Formentor
    Cupra Formentor

    Cupra Formentor

    The Formentor is more upright and wears gloss-black roof rails; the 408 has a more coupe-like outline.10

Against its rivals

Prices

Value today $7.3K–$9.8K21

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 201520202025 Value today: $7,331–$9,778 2012 · $35,448 · Malaysia 2.0; ~MYR3.10/USD2012 · $40,609 · Malaysia Turbo; ~MYR3.10/USD2016 · $34,672 · Malaysia e-THP; ~MYR4.15/USD2020 · $17,100 · China 230THP anniversary; ~CNY7/USD2023 · $48,440 · UK First Edition; ~USD1.12/GBP2023 · $42,966 · UK GT 1.2 base; ~USD1.24/GBP2023 · $48,701 · UK GT 1.2 tested; ~USD1.24/GBP2026 · $38,344 · UK Allure Hybrid; ~USD1.30/GBP2026 · $57,064 · UK GT Premium PHEV; ~USD1.30/GBP2027 · $14,042 · China 360THP Pro; ~CNY7.10/USD 2026 · $24,200 · 2024 PHEV180 GT 30,839km; fault; EUR~$1.10, VPauto2026 · $18,920 · 2025 Hybrid136 Allure 31,464km; hail; EUR~$1.10, VPauto $24.2K VPauto, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2012Price when new$35,448Malaysia 2.0; ~MYR3.10/USD
2012Price when new$40,609Malaysia Turbo; ~MYR3.10/USD
2016Price when new$34,672Malaysia e-THP; ~MYR4.15/USD
2020Price when new$17,100China 230THP anniversary; ~CNY7/USD
2023Price when new$48,440UK First Edition; ~USD1.12/GBP
2023Price when new$42,966UK GT 1.2 base; ~USD1.24/GBP
2023Price when new$48,701UK GT 1.2 tested; ~USD1.24/GBP
2026Price when new$38,344UK Allure Hybrid; ~USD1.30/GBP
2026Price when new$57,064UK GT Premium PHEV; ~USD1.30/GBP
2027Price when new$14,042China 360THP Pro; ~CNY7.10/USD
2026Auction sale$24,2002024 PHEV180 GT 30,839km; fault; EUR~$1.10, VPauto
2026Auction sale$18,9202025 Hybrid136 Allure 31,464km; hail; EUR~$1.10, VPauto
2026Value today$7,331–$9,778

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 8 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “A Phantom of the Opera pairing with the 504”
    • “2015 Manifesto: a quarter-scale pitch”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 7 generations

  • Market

    • 5 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  2. Peugeot 408 (crossover) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
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  23. PEUGEOT 408 PHEV 180 e-EAT8 GT BLACK SAPPHIRE METALLIC | VPauto.fr vpauto.fr
  24. PEUGEOT 408 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 Allure BLACK SAPPHIRE METALLIC | VPauto.fr vpauto.fr
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