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PRESS KIT PEUGEOT 408 EXECUTIVE

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PEUGEOT 408 EXECUTIVE SEDAN

Designed in Paris, premiered in China and destined for an international career, the new Peugeot 408 has

been designed to conquer.

On a segment that accounts for almost half of

all car sales on the world’s leading market, the

Peugeot 408 benefi ts from class leading

and state-of-the-art features:

– a car full of personality, thanks to its combination of

image-enhancing, balanced and dynamic styling;

– class leading dimensions and volumes close to

those of luxury saloons;

– record amount of space for rear passengers;

– driving and on-board comfort in harmony with the

current demanding expectations;

– new automatic gearbox adapted to driving habits;

– premium quality road holding, the genuine trademark

of a Peugeot car.

The 408 forms an integral part of Peugeot’s

international development strategy based on launching

modern vehicles that arouse desire and emotions,

while always being tailored to local requirements.

The new Peugeot 408 is the latest generation vehicle from

Peugeot. The Peugeot 408 is designed in France anddestined for an international career. Accordingly, its name follows the Lion Marque’s

traditional naming logic.

The fi gure 4 refers to the size of the car (4.68 m) and

its positioning in the medium-luxury family saloon

segment. The 0 in the middle signifi es that it belongs

to the Peugeot Marque, while the 8 expresses the

vehicle generation.

With this name, the 408 naturally falls into place

within the current Peugeot range and becomes the

forerunner of the 8 series. v

SPACE, PERFORMANCE & ELEGANCE TO CONQUER

408: DESTINED FOR INTERNATIONAL CAREER

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STYLING

HARMONIOUS, DYNAMIC AND

EXCLUSIVE STYLING

The guiding spirit for Peugeot design stylists can be

summed up in very few words: harmony, elegance and

dynamism.

For the 408, the overarching desire was to instil it with

balanced proportions and simple, fl owing volumes as

foundations on which the designers have succeeded

in sculpting subtly sleek, pure and sensual lines. This

priority also guided the project’s technical choices:

its dimensions, its wheelbase, its wide axle track, its

generous wheel sizes.

The front of the 408 bears the recognisable traits of

the Lion Marque. Accordingly, the particularly feline

headlights stretch harmoniously across the bonnet.

The headlight units each comprise four technically

advanced and image-enhancing light shafts to serve

as bright and piercing eyes.

The 408’s asserted personality is also evident in

its radiator grille, equipped with thin chrome strips,

and in the shape of its fog lights, with the ensemble

contributing to creating a visually wider effect for the

car, suggesting a vehicle “glued to the road”.

Two central ribs run around bonnet to extend the

effect of the Lion’s chromed surround. The highly

sculptured bonnet lines marked by the design of

the headlights fl ow naturally into the front body

pillars of the wide, forward-sloping windscreen.

These fl owing lines continue right to the rear of car,

before ending in a spoiler subtly integrated into the

boot space.

Special attention has been paid to modelling the

sides of the 408. The carved wheel arches, the plunging

body line between the tip of the rear light clusters

to the front wing, the side windows and the sunken

rear window glass surface treatment and the junction

line between the rear quarter panel and the boot…

all contribute to the image of a dynamic, modern and

robust vehicle.

At the rear, the fl owing lines and the wraparound rear

bumper visually highlight the vehicle’s generous “hind

quarters” and contribute to the effect of it being “glued”

it to the tarmac.

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The rear light design blends harmoniously with the

car’s boot. The ruby red coloured lights are trimmed

with a clear white strip that hints at a lion’s claw

within the cluster. At night, they take on the form of

three diagonal strips, as a tribute to the styling details

of some of the Marque’s historic models (307 CC, 504

Coupé and Cabriolet).

Finally, every detail, every part visible on the vehicle

has been styled to contribute to its elegance and

perceived quality. Accordingly, the colour of the

protective trim, set in chrome, matches the body

colour, with the ensemble further enhancing the

car’s luxury appearance. In the same manner, the

absence of any visible external aerial, as it is built

into the rear window, contributes to this saloon’s

pure body lines.

All in all, the 408 displays fl owing and original

styling that combines dynamism with presence

and elegance with modernity. Moreover, its promises

hitherto unavailable experiences in terms of the quality

of life onboard and driving pleasure.

INTERIOR STYLING: FLOWING LINES

ENHANCED BY NOBLE MATERIALS

The interior styling of the 408 highlights and

makes maximum use of the space offered by the

executive sedan, while the design and top-of-therange materials used create an incontestable

perception of quality. The interior styling of the 408 is

By way of example, the dashboard design is

uncluttered, elegant and fl owing, with a particularly

wide fi eld of vision due to the steeply sloping

windscreen that is almost symmetrical with the

front body pillars.

The interior designers became genuinely obsessed

with paying special attention to interior trim and

onboard wellbeing, and this can be seen in the smallest

of styling details:

– the instrument and controls cluster is very compact,

to leave generous surfaces free for noble materials, in

terms of both feel and appearance (the upper portion

of this dashboard is covered in soft-touch “slush”

material);

one of unbridled space and elegant sophistication

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– each element (climate control panel, audio system,

or storage) has been particularly well integrated;– the downward curving door panels echo the vehicle

exterior side styling;

– chrome touch keys enhance the overall image:

chromed circles around the air vents and dashboard

dials, as well as around the climate control and audio

system buttons and the door handles;

– hints of the 408’s dynamism are subtly apparent in

some of the “V” shaped interior styling details, such

as of the ring banding the gear lever, the design of the

upper part of the wraparound seat squabs, or even

the shape of the front roof light assembly.

With its voluptuous shapes, the grain and feel to the

touch of each part, the strong sensation of space and

light, the entire interior creates the desire to extend

the moment, the time of a journey, for as long as

possible.

Two different interior styling ambiences are available,

according to the client’s choice, to support the promise

of a luxury and convivial “life onboard” for the delight

of both the driver and all the passengers.

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ARCHITECTURE

DISTINCTIVE STYLING AND RECORD INTERIOR SPACE

The 408 follows the heritage successfully developedby Peugeot. Accordingly, the new notch-back saloon

offers a maximum of space, visibility and luminosityfor its occupants. Peugeot has paid particular attention to ensuring that the clientele's expectationhave been integrated in the design of the 408.

OPTIMISED EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

With its exterior dimensions, the 408 offers an

excellent combination of record interior space and

a high level of safety.

At 4.68 m, its length contributes massively to the

interior space due to:

– a 2.71 m wheelbase, for the maximum benefi t of

rear passengers.

– front overhang limited to 938 mm and a rear

overhang of 1,034 mm that creates a large rear

load-carrying space.

Large width of 1.815 m, to provide excellent lateral

passive safety and industry-leading interior space

(e.g. shoulder width).

Height of 1.525 m, to stand apart in this saloon

segment and to offer maximum interior space.

In the same vein, to fulfi l styling and road holding

demands, the designers have opted for wide tracks:

– 1.522 m for the front track;

– 1.503 m for the rear track.

Generously sized wheels, fi tted with 225/45R17

and 215/50R17 tyres, also contribute to the 408’s

overall styling and to its handling performance.

With its high and optimised architecture and its

wide tracks enhancing its dynamic and streamlined

styling, the 408 promises road holding behaviour in

line with the dynamic qualities contained in the

Peugeot genes.

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CLEVERLY DESIGNED AERODYNAMICS

The styling and dimensions of this new Peugeot

immediately point to particularly effi cient

aerodynamics. In fact, its exceptional Cx coeffi cient

of 0.30 matches the best of its competitors’ four

door saloons. Its performance in terms of this air

penetration index and the excellent resulting SCx

(0.698 m²) are proof of the efforts invested in

fi ne-tuning the vehicle’s body shape in the wind

tunnel.

As a result, the 408 offers controlled fuel consumption

to achieve limited running costs and maximum environmental effi ciency.

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LIFE ON BOARD

LIFE ON BOARD THE 408, SPACE AND WELLBEING

The 408’s class leading interior offers freedom,space and luminosity, provides its occupants with acomfortable quality of life onboard.

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT LAYOUT

WITH THE EMPHASIS ON SPACE AND

COMFORT

Designed for the occupants…The 408’s architecture enables the passenger

compartment to be laid out solely with passengers’

wellbeing in mind, with made-to-measure “comfort”.

The elegant, state-of-the-art, soft-touch dashboard offers

everything required for driving and for comfort, while

avoiding any impression of invading the occupant space.

Along the interior sides, the welcoming ergonomic and

refi ned door panels invite occupants to rest their elbows.

The modern-design front seats provide comfort and

support, without monopolising the interior space.

The raised rear seats contribute to an “amphitheatre

effect”, while enhancing forward visual comfort and

improving space at knee level.

At ease in a luminous and vast car, passengers

benefi t from space, for which the dimensions speak

for themselves:

– in the front, shoulder width of 1,464 mm and roof

height of 924 mm, record values in this category;

– in the rear, shoulder width of 1,470 mm and roof height

of 869 mm, values among the best in the category;

– record knee space, up to 159 mm, thanks to the

generous wheelbase.

… and their luggageThe square shape and clever layout of the boot

area ensures easy and practical use of the vast

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load space offered by the 408: 562 litres of water. .

Side bins are provided to store and even tie down

usually-transported items, such as cans, cleaning

materials or even a fi re extinguisher, while the long

loads fl ap available on versions trimmed in leather

upholstery, makes its easier to carry long items.

Finally, to extend this load-carrying space into the

passenger compartment, the rears seats can be folded

in a 40/60 split (backrest and seat squabs) to create

extra load-carrying space.

Access to the generous boot is very easy, thanks to the wide

rear opening made possible by the use of two pantographs.

The driver can even control the opening of the boot

remotely by means of the remote control or a special

push button on the dashboard.

Host of storage spacesAs evidence to the care taken over occupants’ onboard

life, a host of cleverly-designed storage areas in the

vehicle provide space for storing a total volume of

almost 33 litres.

These storage spaces include:

– the glove box with a storage capacity of 10 litres

that can accommodate a 1.5 litre water bottle. Its

cover, with opening/closing assistance, has its own

special storage spaces. Moreover, the glove box is air

conditioned on certain vehicle versions;

– at the tail end of the console, after the fl at recessed

area for placing a cup, the central armrest cover

offers access to a 2.12 litres storage space that can

hold six CD and various items;

– at the junction between the instrument and control

façade and the console there is an area covered

with a sound-deadening mat to place keys and a

telephone;

– the front and rear door storage bins offer a total

volume of almost 15 litres for keeping maps, guides

and various items ready to hand. The front door

storage bins can accommodate an upright 1.5 litre

water bottle and the rear storage bins have enough

space for a 50 cl bottle;

– an ashtray with a fl ip-up cover for use by the rear

passengers is located at the rear end of the console ;– an ISO format space is available to accommodate

miscellaneous items.

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Other storage facilities are offered on leather-trimmed

versions:

– a drawer under the front passenger seat;

– a rear centre armrest, as an extension to the long

item fl ap, covers a closed storage space, two cup

holders and two pen recesses. It is situated at

the same level as the door armrests to provide

rear passengers with a pleasant and comfortable

seating position.

Welcoming seats…As elements of conviviality symbolising comfort, the

utmost care has been taken in designing the seats of

the 408.

Both the fabric and leather versions, as well as being

welcoming, offer comfort and support.

Despite being located particularly low in the vehicle to

offer a genuinely typical saloon car driving position, the

408’s driver’s seat incorporates 50 m of active height

adjustment (+ 13 mm and - 37 mm in relation to its

nominal height) to set just the right driving height. This

adjustment is also available for passengers with the

leather upholstery option.

In the rear, the side seats have been specially modelled

to ensure that two passengers can travel in optimal

comfort.

FOCUS OF EVERY

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

A plethora of “attentions to detail” dedicated to 408

user comfort have been developed and incorporated in

certain versions.

To see better As soon as the remote unlocking is activated, at

the same time, welcome lighting that can be set up

according to user preferences, turns on the passenger

compartment lighting and the dipped headlights to

light the way to the car. As soon as the door opens, the

door sill lights (under the door rebate) and the foot-well

lights are actuated. When the remote control is used to

lock the vehicle, the dipped headlights remain on for a

few seconds (variable user preference time lag).

Ambient lighting (activated/deactivated via the parameter

setting menu) comprises discreet foot-well lighting

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to enable occupants to fi nd fallen objects. For their

part, the rear passengers have an independently-

operated overhead light cluster with two map

reading lights.

To breathe betterThe very carefully designed heating, cooling and

ventilation system on the 408 contributes to onboard

comfort via exceptional air distribution, notably via fi ve

front air vents, heating grilles under the dashboard and

two air vents with direction-adjustable fi ns for the rear

passengers.

In addition, the 408 benefi ts from a new, even

more powerful, dual level climate control system:

manual and automatic dual zone air conditioning.

The latter can also operate in single zone mode,

with a single control, when the driver is alone onboard.

A fi lter protects the passenger compartment from

dust and pollen. In addition, with the dual zone

climate control system, active charcoal is used to

limit fuel odours.

Noise level to ensure a comfortable atmosphereAs a basic requirement for comfort, noise treatment

has been taken into consideration at all design levels

and has resulted in:

– a quest for body rigidity and the elimination of noise

due to shapes, as well as studies into the process

of bodywork-chassis attachment to hunt down and

eradicate any source of noise;

– recourse to dual seals, scuttle cross-member seals,

almost 4 mm thick side window glass, sound-proofed

laminated windscreen;

– unrelenting work to seek out and eradicate trim

noises;

– additions serving to absorb potential noise, such as

stiffening pads in certain areas and sound-absorbing

padding in others.

High quality audioThese acoustic surroundings are conducive to listening

to the various audio options offered on the 408.

Considerable care has been taken over reception and

broadcasting quality. The audio equipment includes

six loudspeakers attached to the actual door panel

structure to achieve optimal sound quality.

The World in Peugeot Sound; available as standard onthe 408, incorporates WIP Bluetooth which includes aUSB connector, a jack socket, the audio streaming

function as well as a hands-free kit compatible witha Bluetooth device.

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TECHNOLOGY TO SERVE

THE DRIVER, IN TERMS OF BOTH

COMFORT AND SAFETY

Comfortably installed at the controls that have been

the special focus of ergonomic design, with a height

and reach adjustable steering wheel, and a multi-

position seat, the driver of a 408 has a collection of

technologies and driving aids available to ensure

driving comfort and pleasure:

– large exterior rear view mirrors to guarantee

better rear vision and even more comfort during

manoeuvring;

– “Butterfl y” windscreen wipers with fl at blades for

excellent cleaning effi ciency over a very large surface

area;

– in the line of sight, the space between the speedometer

and the tachometer on the instrument panel with

four chrome-encircled dials can accommodate a

dot-matrix screen to display information from the trip

computer, warning pictograms, cruise control or speed

governor details

– new functions such as one-touch indicators that just

fl ash three times – useful on the motorway – or even

the windscreen washer fl uid low level warning light;

– boot and fuel tank fl ap opening controlled from the

passenger compartment.

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SAFETY

VERY HIGH LEVEL OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SAFETY

As with every new vehicle developed by the Marque,

safety plays an overarching role in the project.

Accordingly, consideration of safety aspects started at

the very outset of the design phase. The 408 benefi ts

from the Group’s entire experience in this area and

from the very latest technological advances. This has

resulted in state-of-the-art safety at all levels.

In terms of primary safety that contributes to

avoiding an accident, the vehicle’s excellent structural

rigidity enables the running gear (an historical area

of expertise for Peugeot) and the electronic driving

assistance systems to achieve benchmark handling

behaviour in its category.

In terms of secondary safety that limits the

consequences of an accident, the body structure has

been considerably over-sized to withstand the most

severe impacts.

Thick steel panels have been used to increase the

rigidity of certain strategic parts, such as body panels

(panels thickness varying between 0.67 mm and

0.72 mm) or structure reinforcements (up to 3.2 mm thick).

The controlled deformation of this structure and the

occupant protection equipment (airbags, seatbelts and

seats) gives the 408 the best occupant vehicle

protection.

ROBUST STRUCTURE

The 408 has been structurally designed to dissipate

impact energy in a programmed manner.

The car has been designed with a double impact force dissipation channel to provide maximum passenger compartment protection, and occupant protection

and to facilitate reparability. The latter has a direct

infl uence on car insurance costs for the user.

Frontal impactsThe principle of the single-piece steel structure has

been re-employed in its main features. However, the

front section has been rethought with:

– the design of an upper channel formed of

reinforcements situated above the front wheel arches,

as an extension to the windscreen pillars, and door frieze

stiffeners which serves to improve impact absorption;

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– increased rigidity of the scuttle side cross-member

and the passenger foot-well.

As a result, in the event of a head-on impact, 80% of

impact energy is dissipated via the central channel (front

bumper, wings, side members, etc.), and 15% via the engine

cradle. The upper channel absorbs the remaining 5%.

This double impact force dissipation channel then follows an energy absorption strategy that

determines the build-up of efforts to transmit them via

pre-established “channels” towards areas designed

to withstand impacts: the scuttle, the under-frame

and sills. This creates an “occupant protection cage”

around the passenger compartment.

In addition, the 408 is equipped with a collapsible

steering column. In the event of an impact, it retracts

into itself at a given point to protect the driver.

For its part, an “active footrest” maintains the driver’s

foot angle to limit the risk of ankle injuries.

Finally, the ongoing objective of improving the level of

safety, while controlling its impact on vehicle weight

has led to the considerable use of materials lighter than ordinary steel, such as VHEL panels (Very High

Elastic Limit sheet steel).

In the same spirit, the bonnet and door reinforcements

are made of aluminium, while the wings and numerous

other bodywork elements are made of composite materials.

Side impacts To ensure the best possible level of occupant protection

in the event of a side impact, the centre pillar has been

noticeably strengthened on the 408, thanks to the

adoption of a technique known as “multi-layer”. In fact,

the “B” pillar is made up of three different thicknesses

of steel panels, including two of the VHEL type. The

base of this “C” pillar has also been signifi cantly

strengthened, as witnessed by its shape, at the level

of the sill, which is clearly visible when the front doors

are open.

In addition all the doors effectively contribute to

boosting the car’s overall rigidity by creating a solid

cross-brace between the front foot-well, the central

section and the rear wheel arch. The doors are equipped

with aluminium side reinforcements and door frieze

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stiffeners and the protection system is completed by

the inclusion of impact-absorbing padding.

In the same vein, the bodywork sides are formed

entirely of cavities and the exterior side members are

attached to numerous cross-braces that contribute to

vehicle rigidity.

Rear impacts A cross-member is incorporated in the rear section

of the vehicle to absorb impacts, reduce the

consequences on the vehicle body and ensure a good

level of reparability. The rear styling takes account

of the structural element in the design of the boot,

its rear lights and its generous bumper.

HIGH PERFORMANCE RESTRAINTS

To complement the vehicle’s structural performance

in terms of impact resistance, a range of “personal”

protection elements have been developed to restrain

and protect the body:

– 6 airbags are available, depending on the version, to

protect passengers:

• 2 adaptive front airbags with a capacity of 60 litres

for the driver and 90 litres for the passenger,

• 2 side airbags with a capacity of 10 litres to protect

the thorax of front seat passengers,

• 2 curtain airbags with a capacity of 23 litres to

protect the heads of both front and rear passengers;

– the 408 is equipped with 5 three-point safety

belts:

• an audible and visual warning system is fi tted as

standard to remind the driver to buckle up. As an

option, this safety system can be extended to cover

the front passenger (Safety Pack),

• in the front seats, the belts are equipped with

pyrotechnic tensioners and low-rated force limiters,

• in the rear seats, the side seatbelts are equipped

with force limiters;

– front and rear headrests.

Special care has been given to child safety. In fact, the

408 has been designed with two Isofi x locations to

accommodate a dedicated child seat on both the rear

side seats.

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ENGINES

A HIGH PERFORMANCE

AND ENVIRONMENTAL

FRIENDLY ENGINE RANGE

The 1.6l THP 121 kW (163hp) engine/EP6CDTMThis new and improved version of the award winningprince engine, now comes with 163hp @6000r.p.m. Changes such as new designed pistons and a new turbo charger have increased the power output.Equipped with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system, this engine delivers one of the best performance for a car belonging in the C segment.

The 2.0 l 16 V 108 kW (147 h.p.) engine/EW10A+This is a four cylinder, double overhead camshaft

engine with sixteen valves and a cubic capacity of

1,997 cm3 (bore: 85 mm, stroke: 88 mm).

The compact engine block is made of light alloy.

The inlet camshaft is equipped with a continuously

Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system and new engine

management mapping to vary inlet timing in relation

to driving conditions. This feature results in a more fl exible and powerful engine.

Due this range of developments, maximum power has

been boosted to 145hp at 6,000 r.p.m., with maximum

torque unchanged at 200 Nm at 4,000 r.p.m.

TRANSMISSIONS TAILORED

TO REQUIREMENTS

AT6: 6 speed adaptive automatic gearboxThe 408 turbo will be availabe with the 6 speed

sequential automatic gearbox. This gearboxstrengthens the distinctive character of the 408turbo by offering the ideal blend of superior sporty

performance and fuel economy.

A new “Porsche Tiptronic system” sequential control automatic gearbox, the AT8The 408 2.0 engine will be matched to the new

transmission that will delight a clientele particularly focused on comfort and ease of use, while offering a

more spirited driving experience in sequential mode.

On the one hand, it comprises gear changing logicparticularly suited to extremely smooth urban

driving.

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PEUGEOT EXPERTISE

The chassis of the 408 stands out by its great rigidity.

This guarantees optimum use of the vehicle’s power

train and running gear performance and contributes to

its high level of insulation from noise and vibrations.

SUSPENSION COMBINING SPIRITED

HANDLING AND COMFORT

Peugeot believes that road behaviour has a direct

impact on the notion of driving pleasure, as well as on

active safety. These aspects are at the very heart of

design work on all vehicles in the range.

In this area, as the target for the 408 is to become the

segment benchmark, all the associated elements have

been the subject of very special attention.

Structurally, the 408 benefi ts from excellent torsional rigidity enabling its running gear to be exploited to its limits.

The 408 uses the proven running gear that has

contributed to the renowned qualities of a host of

Peugeot saloons.

Accordingly, the front suspension is of the inverted

pseudo MacPherson type with a separate antiroll bar.

This technology offers precise road holding with a high

level of road noise fi ltering.

The rear axle comprises a deformable cross-member

and an integrated antiroll bar that takes up limited

space while providing major rigidity, as a guarantee

of good vibration control and well-controlled body

movement. It is also the guarantee of a good level of

comfort for rear passengers.

Using the same type of suspensions, the 408 Turboand the 408 2.0 ride and handling has been tuned accordingly to each model's positioning. The setup

is sportier and sharp for the Turbo and more

On the 408, the link between the side members and the

engine cradle has been redefi ned to improve the front

running gear’s transversal rigidity.

The widening of the front and rear tracks, along the

same lines as the generous wheel and tyre widths, has

a positive impact on the vehicle’s body roll, precise

handling and stability, when driving in a straight line,

lifting one’s foot off the accelerator or braking on

RUNNING GEAR

comfortable for the 2.0

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EFFICIENT BRAKING

At the front, braking is provided by large 283 mm The ESP system, is available for the Turbo, also adds diameter, 26 mm thick ventilated discs for the the functions of anti-slip regulation (ASR) and408 2.0 and a large 302mm by 26mm for the 408 dynamic stability control (DSC). The system can beTurbo. disconnected to maintain power in delicate Piston diameter on the front brake callipers has been situations and automatically reactivates when the increased to 54 mm for the 2.0 and 57mm for the speed exceeds 50 km/h.Turbo to provide a good level of “bite”, control and endurance.he rear is equipped with two 249x9 mmdiscs.

As standard equipment, the 408 is fi tted with an ABS

system, electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) and

emergency braking assistance (EBA). To complete

this package, the hazard warning lights come on

automatically in the event sharp deceleration.

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RANGE

BODY COLOURS AND INTERIOR TRIMS

BODY COLOURSThere are six colours available in the 408 body

colour range:

Peugeot, in accordance with the Group’s demanding

quality policy, has deployed major resources to

conduct 1,000,000 km of road testing on the 408.

This means that double the amount of initial road

testing has been carried out prior to the vehicle’s

sales launch. The aim has been to obtain the maximum

amount of feedback likely to improve or correct the

slightest detail not complying with the high quality

targets set for the 408.

Alpine White

Aster GreyVelvet SilverMetropolis Bronze

Bourrasque Blue

Premium Black

As an example of confidence, the Peugeot 408 comeswith 5 years warranty and unlimited mileage, lifetime 24 hours Peugeot Assistance and exclusive PeugeotPriviledge membership as standard to provide

.

confidence and peace of mind.