Reviews of Peugeot 408 owners: flaws and dignities

Surely, each of us saw, and maybe he was driving a car like Peugeot 408. This copy appeared on the European market 7 years ago. Since 2010, the car has been produced not only at home in France, but also in China, as well as in Brazil. The car became so popular that the mass production of cars in Kaluga was soon launched. But is the French Peugeot 408 so good? Reviews of owners with photos, as well as a review of the car - later in this article.

Appearance

The French always had a spectacular design. This applies not only to Peugeot, but also to Citroën. These machines are easy to recognize in a gray stream.

Peugeot 408 is not an exception. Reviews of the owners say that the car has a pleasant appearance, recognizable from afar. This car belongs to the D-segment. The car is not very compact, however, the dimensions of the body allow maneuvering through narrow streets. As for specific figures, the length of the car is 4.7 meters, width - 1.81, height - 1.5 meters. The very look of the car will not leave anyone indifferent. On the front there are clearly visible "wasp" headlights and a wedge-shaped bumper decorated with chrome moldings. A lion's emblem is clearly visible on the hood. Indeed, the design of the car turned out to be aggressive - such a predator, lord of city roads. Very interesting design of the side mirrors. On the side are massive wheel arches. From the front wings stretches a long side line of the body, down to the rear headlights. By the way, the rear of the car looks no worse. Especially effectively, the car looks in white. It is enough only one glance to understand how well the design of the machine is thought out. What do they say about the appearance of the "Frenchman" reviews of the owners? Peugeot 408 is one of the few cars whose appearance will be recognized in any locality, in any weather. The car looks very elegant.

Salon

Let's move to the interior of the European sedan. The first thing that catches your eye is the architecture of the instrument panel. The same design and colors were used by the Japanese in their Mitsubishi Lanerser. And as it turned out inside the French sedan, it remains a mystery. As for the internal space, there is enough "with his head", note the owners' reviews. "Peugeot 408" due to the long wheelbase can accommodate even tall passengers. They will not feel embarrassed either front or back. In addition, motorists note a large width of the cabin. As for the interior design itself, it is more boring than the exterior. The central console is decorated with a modest radio tape recorder, at the top there are three round air duct deflectors. Above them, neatly placed onboard computer. However, the red illumination of the display is a little annoying - note the owners' reviews. "Peugeot 408" has a rather large glove compartment and coasters. The internal space is organized taking into account ergonomics. As for the seats themselves, only the fabric variants are available in the basic models. Leather - only as an option. There is no good lateral support - they say Peugeot 408 has feedback from owners. Bad and hard chairs will not let you relax on long trips. Although, they are equipped with a wide range of adjustments. But this applies only to the front seats. The rear seats, unfortunately, are not regulated. Inside, there is a lot of chrome. It is on the door handles, the lever of automatic transmission, on the air ducts and other salon elements. Another strange solution is a strongly inclined glazing line. Because of this, we see a small partition (a kind of "window") on the front side windows. The interior is made in dark gray tones. To choose any special shade from the buyer is not possible. The trunk has a small opening - large loads will cling to the body. Because of this, Peugeot 408 has bad owner feedback. But the volume of the trunk is quite large (560 liters) and this is a plus. Another advantage - you can fold down the rear seats.

What's under the hood?

Reviews of the Peugeot 408 owners note the presence of a wide range of powertrains. There are four power plants on the Russian market. The basic equipment includes a gasoline 110-horsepower engine with a working volume of 1.6 liters. The owners' comments say that this motor does not have good dynamics, especially when fully loaded.

HDI version

The next in the line is the diesel unit for 116 forces. What does Peugeot 408 diesel have? The bad sides of this unit are noise. Like all diesel engines, it vibrates strongly. In the rest, the motor is unpretentious in maintenance. The service interval is 30 thousand kilometers. Motorists say that this engine has a good resource. Timing belt before the time is not torn.

For those who want a loudspeaker

In continuation of the line of engines, it is worth noting one more, 120-strong unit. This is already a gasoline engine. It is equipped with both a mechanical and an automatic transmission. And the latter is available in several variations. The buyer is available four-and six-speed "automatic". Well, for those who want to get the maximum dynamics from the car, there is a 150-strong turbocharged petrol unit. The maximum speed of the 408-th with such a motor is 207 kilometers per hour. Acceleration to a hundred takes 9.5 seconds. With regard to fuel consumption, the most "gluttonous" in the entire line - "Peugeot 408" 150 liters. from. The owners' comments say that the engine consumes up to 12 liters of gasoline in the city cycle. Although, on the road this figure is reduced to 8 and a half liters. And this is not surprising. First, there is a turbine, and in the second - a six-speed automatic transmission.

Peugeot 408 - owner reviews, shortcomings

Which car has cons? First you need to note the ground clearance. Because of the long overhangs, the machine does not like yams and other irregularities. The nature should be traveled with special care, so as not to cling to the bottom. Many can not customize the seat for them. Although the range of adjustments is sufficient. As for noise insulation, it is on a solid "4". After 130 kilometers per hour it becomes very noisy. Sometimes there are "crickets". Over time - somewhere disappear. On the dynamics, 110 forces are clearly not enough. For normal driving it is recommended to buy a version with 120-horsepower motor, at least. In winter, gasoline engines warm up very quickly, which is not to say about the Peugeot 408 diesel. The owners' comments say that the stove is rather weak. However, these are congenital "childhood illnesses" of any diesel unit, along with vibration and characteristic roar. As for the assembly, many scold Kaluga copies. The gaps on the hood and luggage compartment cover are uneven - you have to put washers to level. The hatch of the gas tank protrudes. Those who took a purely French assembly, have no claims to gaps. Another drawback - a rigid suspension and low ground clearance (although it is difficult to call it - about 17 centimeters). And all because of the very overhangs that do not allow the car to overcome obstacles normally.

About prices

In connection with the growth of the exchange rate, after 2014 the prices for this car began to grow. At the moment (2017) the basic equipment is available at a price of one million rubles. For the version with the diesel engine it is necessary to pay 140 thousand. On the level of equipment it is worth saying that the car is worthy of attention. Already in the basic equipment includes:

• Electric power steering.
• Air conditioning.
• Child restraint system.
• Ventilation system.
• Immobilizer.
• Central locking with a key.
• On-board computer with maintenance indicator.
• Mirrors with repeaters of turns.
• Adjustment of the steering column for height and for departure.
• Two front electric windows on the electric drive.
• Two airbags for the driver and front passenger.
• Security systems, including the system of emergency braking assistance and dynamic stabilization.
• High-quality audio system.

What is noteworthy, already "in the database" there are disc, ventilated brakes "in a circle". This is a big plus. As for the top version of the Peugeot 408, it is only available with a turbocharged power unit and an automatic transmission. It can be purchased for 1 million 243 thousand rubles. ABS and ESP systems are already included in the basic configuration. As an option, you can buy 17-inch design discs (+ 20 thousand rubles) and a multimedia system with navigation. For coloring in the color "white mother of pearl" will have to pay extra on top of 16 thousand rubles.

Service price

Check in for a technical inspection to the dealer will be once in 20 thousand kilometers. The price of the first maintenance is 7 thousand rubles. On 40 thousand it is necessary to pay already 10 000 rubles. The third maintenance (60 t. Km) costs a little less - 8 400 rubles. Of the additional costs - the replacement of the front brake pads and the timing belt. All this will cost 18 thousand rubles (including works) from the official dealer.

Conclusion

So, we found out what the Peugeot 408 is. As you can see, this is a very good family car - practical, with a large luggage compartment. It is one of the few that has the best combination of "price-quality". By the way, the body, according to the manufacturer - completely galvanized. "Peugeot" provides a guarantee for it for twelve years.