Peugeot 408 2022– car dimensions: 4687 mm long, 1848 mm wide and 1478 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,393 kg. Braked towing is 1,400 kg.
The cabin uses the i-Cockpit with a compact steering wheel, 10-inch digital instruments and a 10-inch central touchscreen. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard along with dual-zone automatic climate control. Driver aids include standard automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control with stop and go. Rear parking sensors and a 180-degree reversing camera come as standard while front sensors and long-range blind spot warning appear on higher trims or packs.
Boot space is 536 litres with seats up on petrol and mild hybrid models, dropping to 471 litres on plug-in hybrids. Folding the rear seats expands it to 1611 litres on petrol versions or 1545 litres on plug-ins.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1400 kg on hybrid models and 1200 to 1350 kg on petrol versions, with unbraked limits around 750 kg. Payload sits near 500 kg depending on the powertrain. The car suits light trailer work but lacks any heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension options.
The cabin offers a spacious feel with strong rear legroom from the long wheelbase and supportive AGR-certified front seats that hold you firmly yet comfortably on long trips. Higher grades add multi-way power adjustment, heating and multi-program pneumatic massage. Acoustic laminated glass keeps noise low while dual-zone climate with air quality system and high-mounted vents maintain even temperatures. Optional panoramic roof adds light. Storage is practical with large cupholders and a useful centre armrest.
Powertrains include PureTech petrol, mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full electric options.
Service intervals typically 15 000 km or 1 year for petrol. hybrids around 18 750–25 000 km or 1 year depending on market and engine.
Euro NCAP 4-star rating (2022): adult 76%, child 84%, vulnerable road users 78%, safety assist 65%.
Standard safety includes AEB with pedestrian/cyclist detection, lane keep assist, speed assistance, seatbelt reminders front and rear, and post-collision braking.
Higher trims add adaptive cruise with stop-go, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and 360 camera.
Active bonnet for pedestrian protection.
Fuel options cover efficient petrol PureTech units plus self-charging hybrids and plug-in hybrids that allow significant electric running in town, plus a later full-electric version. Official figures vary by powertrain and market but hybrids are positioned for low consumption on mixed journeys.
Servicing follows manufacturer schedules that differ slightly by engine: petrol models often due every 15 000 km or annually, with hybrids commonly at longer mileages or yearly. Brake fluid every two years is typical. hybrid and electric versions need high-voltage system checks at each visit. Cabin and air filters are replaced more frequently in dusty conditions.
Safety performance is solid with a four-star Euro NCAP result based largely on the related 308, strong side-impact scores and good child protection. Standard kit covers automatic emergency braking, lane support and traffic-sign recognition. optional packs add more advanced driver aids. Whiplash protection is rated well.
Day-to-day ownership benefits from keyless entry on most grades, a powered tailgate option and generous boot space. Warranty is commonly three years or 60 000 miles with longer high-voltage battery cover on electrified models. Regular dealer or independent servicing keeps the car reliable.
Length 4687 mm, Width 1848 mm, Height 1478 mm, Wheelbase 2787 mm (408 2022 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Peugeot UK 2022 brochure, press kit confirms overall length/wheelbase/height.