French cars in recent years have been full of "survival desire", and new cars have been launched frequently, and their cost-effectiveness has also been adjusted. For example, the mid-term facelift Peugeot 408, which was launched some time ago, has a price range of 105,700-121,700

French cars in recent years have been full of "survival desire", and have frequently launched new cars, and have also adjusted their cost-effectiveness. For example, the mid-term facelifted Peugeot 408, which was launched some time ago, has a price range of 105,700-121,700 yuan. The entire series of is equipped with 1.6T+6AT power, and has also undergone comprehensive upgrades for configuration.

Compared with the previous old models, the French system has shown some sincerity. However, after all, Europe is the main battlefield of PSA, and its heavy products will of course be released overseas first. It is reported that the new Peugeot 408 of will be unveiled at the 2022 Paris Auto Show in October, and the new car will re-enter the market as a crossover coupe SUV (similar to Citroen Versailles C5X). The new car is expected to be launched overseas next year, and will be introduced into the Chinese market in the future, or it may be named Peugeot 408X. The appearance part of

, the new car is basically the same as the Dongfeng Peugeot 408, and also uses a borderless matrix air intake grille, new "Lion" LOGO, LED Lion Tooth Day Running Light and three-claw LED taillights and other family elements, the overall design is relatively radical.

is different from the mid-term facelifted 408 model that is positioned in domestic cars, and the overseas version of the new 408 is a crossover model. The crossover version 408 has raised the chassis and adopts a design style similar to the Versailles C5 X coupe. The flat shape is paired with a sloping back design. The overall look is more like a coupe SUV. Netizens call it "four-no-like", not like a sedan, like an hatchback , not like an SUV, nor like an MPV. In terms of interior, the new car continues the well-received

i-CockpitVei-CockpitVei-CockpitVei-Hotel , the air outlet shape is re-layout, and the gear shift is replaced with electronic key shifting, which has a more technological sense of combat.

mid-term facelift 408 domestic version interior

new car length, width and height are 4687/1859/1478 mm respectively. is smaller than Versailles C5 X, and is between a compact and a mid-size car. However, the wheelbase of is 2787 mm, which is more advantageous than Versailles C5 X (2785 mm). I believe there will be surprises in space performance. In terms of power, the overseas version of the entire series 408 will be equipped with the 1.2Th three-cylinder engine , as well as a high and low-power version of the 1.6T plug-in hybrid system. The former has a maximum power of 130 horsepower, while the latter has a maximum power of 180 horsepower and 225 horsepower, respectively, and are both equipped with an 8-speed manual transmission. Due to the domestic news that the three-cylinder color changes, if is introduced into China later, it is expected to be equipped with the same 1.6T engine as Versailles C5 X, with a maximum horsepower of 175 horsepower and a peak torque of 250N·m. It is also expected to provide a 1.6T plug-in hybrid version.

In fact, the Citroen Versailles C5X launched last year has caused a lot of waves in China. It is the most popular French car in recent years. The most controversial and highlight is its unique hatchback hatchback cross-border shape. Although sales have been fluctuating, the overall performance is top-notch in the French system and has also been recognized by domestic consumers.

However, PSA's parent company Stelantis divided the two brands of Peugeot Citroen, a subsidiary of Shenlong Automobile , with Peugeot being dominated by France and Citroen being dominated by China. Therefore, compared with Citroen's rapid response to domestic demand and continuous updates and iterations of products, Peugeot's speed seems to be slower.

According to reports, new cars may be produced in the Chengdu factory in China in the future. It is expected that the price of the new car may be lower than that of Versailles C5 X ( guide price: 143,700-186,700 ). At that time, the sedan 408 and crossover 408X may be on sale at the same time. Can the dual-car strategy help Peugeot rise again? Worth looking forward to! So, what do you think of Dongfeng Peugeot 408X? Welcome to leave a message and comment.