Recently, we learned from Dongfeng Peugeot officials that the new 408 has ushered in the first production car off the assembly line on July 12. Previously, reservations for the new 408 have been officially opened. The new 408 adopts the new family design language of Peugeot , and is equipped with the new lion logo for the first time in China. It is reported that the new car may be officially pre-sold at the end of July and officially launched in August.
The front face design of the new generation Dongfeng Peugeot 408 follows the design language of the new 308. It looks very cross-border. The air intake grille is decorated with detailed and complex decoration, and there is a hidden effect frame at both ends. The new car uses the latest headlight set. The downward daytime running lights are like the tentacles of a narwhal. It looks very sharp and full of personality. The lower part of the front face of the new Dongfeng Peugeot 408 is also very sporty, with air guide grooves at both ends and a trapezoidal grille in the middle.
Its side three-dimensional effect has been enhanced, and the wheel hubs have also been replaced. The new car adopts a more crossover taillight design, with lion claw-style shapes at both ends and a black decorative cover in the middle. The top of the rear of the car has a duck-tail shape, with a groove design at the rear, and the lower part of the bottom of the car has a square outline.
The interior adopts the i-Cockpit design, which creates a perfect space with texture and interprets the Peugeot brand's understanding of ultimate driving control. The center console adopts a layered design concept, dividing the sight area and control area into two, giving the driver the calm driving control of "keeping hands on the wheel and eyes on the road". The golden triangle design composed of a 12-inch LCD combined instrument panel, a 10-inch smart high-definition touch screen and a small racing style steering wheel allows the driver to return to the C position.
In terms of power, Dongfeng Peugeot’s new 408 is equipped with a 1.6T turbocharged direct injection engine and is matched with an Aisin 6-speed manual transmission. At present, the official has not officially announced the detailed parameters of the power system. For reference, the maximum power of the 1.6T engine on the current 408 model is 170Ps, and the maximum torque of and is 250Nm.
Summary:
As a model specially built for the Chinese market, Dongfeng Peugeot's new 408 meets the needs of domestic consumers for a dynamic appearance and large interior space. As the new car is about to roll off the assembly line, the new 408 is getting closer and closer to its official launch. We also hope that the new 408 can try its best to change the current situation of French cars in the market. .
