When you boil everything right down to it, the 408 is merely a 308 hatch with trendier tailoring. Yet it feels so much more than that. Choose one and your family and friends will spend hours arguing over exactly what kind of car it is, missing the point, which is that this Peugeot doesn't want to be pigeon-holed into any particular category. It's style-led without being impractical. And futuristic, but also very much of its time.
It's a pity that the budget didn't extend into allowing the design team to create a unique interior. But you could argue that it's 308-derived cabin is already unusual enough. Less of an issue is all the carry-over engineering. So will the 408 set a new trend? Or be in future remembered as an interesting curiosity? It will be fascinating to see.

Peugeot open and go system includes keyless entry with proximity locking and unlocking

PEUGEOT i-Cockpit with 10" 3D digital customisable instrument panel display

Multifunction full grain leather steering wheel with admite green stitching & GT badging

2x Isofix child seat fitting on outer rear seats

Thatcham cat. 1 alarm with anti lift sensor

Central front armrest with storage compartment

19" Graphite diamond cut alloy wheels in Onyx black gloss

Multi driving mode selector - Eco / Normal / Sport mode selector

1/3 2/3 'Magic Flat' folding rear seats with controls located in the boot

Dark tinted rear side and tailgate windows

Front and rear electric windows with one touch/anti pinch

Tailgate with heated rear windscreen and wiper blade

Dual Zone automatic air conditioning with AQS 3

LED side indicator lights integrated into door mirrors

Electric, heated, and power folding door mirrors

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

Peugeot 408

1.2 PureTech GT 5dr EAT8