It certainly turned heads when driving and I had a lot of people comment on it.

Inside its driver ergonomics are excellent. The seats are especially comfortable. Both front seats are heated and ventilated, and the additional lumbar support is great.

It has clever features like wireless smart phone connectivity and charging. Panoramic opening glass sunroof and a premium 10 speaker sound system.

Im a huge fan of the small flat top and bottom steering wheel that sits below the 3D ICockpit instruments.

The engine is a 1.2L turbo hybrid petrol paired with a 6 speed dual clutch automatic transmission.

It has zippy performance that is enhanced by the raspy exhaust note. Also, economy is outstanding. I drove over 1000km in the week and averaged 5.7L/100K no matter how hard I pushed it.

The combination of responsive steering, sports mode and the raspy exhaust made the driving fun.

Of course, being a Peugeot everything has a premium feel about it.

I drive roughly 200 vehicles a year. Some stand out, some are very forgettable. However, I rarely instantly love a vehicle as much as the Peugeot 408 GT Hybrid.

Priced from under $58,000 plus the usual costs its outstanding value compared to its premium European competitors.

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Not only is it elegant in design but is lacks for almost nothing inside.

The seats are especially comfortable and for the front two occupants there are heating and ventilation and a Multi choice massage function. Let me tell you it works well.

The drivers instrument cluster is a 3D design with multi functionality. Again, it screams Peugeot innovation.

I love the flat bottom and top steering wheel that sits below the raised I cockpit. It allows, for me, perfect positioning of the steering wheel without any obscuring of the instruments.

The 10-inch central touch screen is amongst the best in class for clarity and functionality.

The whole interior ergonomics are first class.

Powering the 408 PHEV is a 1.6L turbocharged petrol engine with a 12.4 kWh battery. This allows around 45km of pure EV only driving, or you can use it as a normal hybrid. You can also save the EV drive if you wish.

The Peugeot is a delight to drive. Its smooth, quiet and comfortable. Its one of those cars that just feels right as soon as you sit in it.

Available by order only the 408 PHEV is definitely worth a drive if you are after a premium PHEV.

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The initial stock is being allocated to pre-existing orders, and the order book is open. Future sales are by individual order only.

Pricing for the 408 PHEV Fastback is from a touch under $68,000 plus the usual costs.

An electric only range of around 50km the PHEV makes it ideal for buyers that have shorter daily driving needs. But they can still head away for a weekend or holidays without any range anxiety.

The 408 brings all the French design qualities that Peugeot is known for.

Elegance, flair, comfort and just a little bit of quirkiness and a lot of personality.

Peugeot has also announced it is also bringing the all electric e-3008 to Australia later this year. As a result, potential buyers can register their interest now. This adds to the choices buyers can make in the 3008 range.

Again the 3008 SUV showcases all the qualities you come to expect from the premium brand.

Readers can get prices and specifications closer to the arrival date.

Peugeot is doing what many manufacturers are, giving buyers a choice of which style of fuel suits their needs.

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The 408 offers a blend of coupe, fastback, and SUV styling, that transcends boundaries of design.

The Peugeot range features some elegant and simply stunning designs with the 508 Fastback and sportswagon, 308 hatch and wagon, and of course the SUV’s.

The PEUGEOT 408 plug-in hybrid variant will offer drivers a total of 165kW of power resulting from a 132kW PureTech engine combined with an 81kW electric motor.

In addition, 408 provides the latest generation of the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit®, instantly recognisable by its compact steering wheel dedicated to driving pleasure and controlled agility.

There is no word yet on pricing or final arrival dates, but potential buyers are encouraged to register your interest now at the Peugeot website. Note that the 408 will come in one highly specified PHEV model only.

Peugeot build cars for discerning buyers that want something just a little bit different

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Standing out with a dynamic fastback silhouette and its unmistakable style, the all-new PEUGEOT 408 is anticipated to arrive in Australia in late 2023.

This new age PEUGEOT offers a feline stance and unique allure, engineering excellence focused on efficiency, as well as cutting-edge technologies dedicated to driving pleasure and instinctive use.

PEUGEOT Australia is pleased to announce that expressions of interest are now being taken for the all-new PEUGEOT 408 at https://www.peugeot.com.au/models/408.html

Kate Gillis, Managing Director PEUGEOT Australia, commented: “It is with great excitement that we announce the impending arrival and opening of expressions of interest for the PEUGEOT 408.

“2023 is a momentous year for the brand locally as we continue to introduce electrified variants across Passenger, SUV and LCV segments. Aligning to our electrification journey, the dynamic PEUGEOT 408 will launch in a single powerful plug-in hybrid variant in Australia.

“We strongly believe the captivating design excellence of the new 408, combined with the intelligent plug-in hybrid powertrain, will attract discerning local customers.”

The PEUGEOT 408 plug-in hybrid variant will offer drivers a total of 165kW of power resulting from a 132kW PureTech engine combined with an 81kW electric motor.

In addition, 408 provides the latest generation of the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit®, instantly recognisable by its compact steering wheel dedicated to driving pleasure and controlled agility.

Further details regarding Australian specification and pricing will be announced closer to the launch. Interested customers are encouraged to register their interest with their local PEUGEOT retailer or at: https://www.peugeot.com.au/models/408.html

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