Theo bài đánh giá của một chuyên gia bên Malaysia, nơi cũng lắp ráp xe P408, thì giá của P408 ở đây là khoảng 700 triệu (RM109,888) rẻ hơn so với các đối thủ cùng phân khúc C đến từ Nhật Bản, Mỹ khoảng 65 triệu trở lên, nhằm tăng tính cạnh tranh. Không biết Peugeot VN có ngủ mơ mà định giá cao ngất ngưởng thế này.
Tuy nhiên, cũng theo bài đánh giá này, thì P408 khá ngon về độ êm, đầm, cảm giác lái. Máy 2.0 không bốc nên thích hợp cho các Bác đã có gia đình. Nếu lắp thêm bản 1.6 turbo thì sẽ có thêm một lựa chọn cho các Bác thích "thể thao".
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http://star-motoring.com/Reviews/2013/Gallic-elegance-of-Peugeot-408.aspx
Peugeot 408: Gallic elegance
By HONG BOON HOW
In a market section dominated by the usual Japanese brands, Peugeot’s charge into the 2.0-litre C-segment with its 408 sedan proves to be an eye opener.
Though brand recognition and equipment specifications play a major consideration in closing sales in this fiercely contested area, a car with a value-for-money proposition will score brownie points with buyers.
With its on-the-road with insurance price of RM109,888, the 408 2.0-litre is undercutting a number of direct Japanese and non-Japanese competitors by some RM10K or more.
Besides the 2.0 variant, local Peugeot distributor Nasim is also offering a more powerful 408 Turbo variant with a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine that costs RM125,888.
Our test unit, a 408 2.0 variant, came in Alpine White, which allows the car’s character lines to be seen much easier, giving the car an instant up-market look.
For the record, the 408 is not the successor of the 407 sedan, which had built up a following before the model was discontinued several years ago.
The 408 is actually derived from the highly popular 308 hatchback model which had become the “face” of Peugeot in Malaysia.
From the front, the common styling cues between both cars are evident – feline looking headlights and sloping bonnet, except the 408’s grille has been softened for a more elegant appearance compared against the 308’s aggressive gaping “mouth”.
At the rear, the 408 gets a 562-litre boot that would easily enhance its appeal among the family man as it can easily swallow up plenty of luggage plus all sorts of DIY stuff from Ikea with space to spare.
At night, the tail lights projects three diagonal “lion claw” strips that are a tribute to Peugeot’s historic models such as the 307 CC and the 504 coupe.
Inside, deja vu strikes as the interior and dashboard of the 408 are rather similar to the 308’s but were no issue for us as they were tastefully styled with soft touch materials and contrasting dark background against shiny metallic trimming for a sense of class.
In fact, the 408’s wheelbase of 2,710mm, which is some 100mm longer than the 308’s, results in more rear legroom and interior space.
Seats, though use fabrics instead of leather, are comfortable all round and quite suitable for our warm climate as they do not tend to trap heat excessively for a sweaty experience, especially after the car had been parked under the hot sun.
Air-conditioning vents at the rear help keep those in the back seats cool.
Similar to the 308, the 408’s leather steering wheel is “clean” and devoid of audio and cruise control buttons as these controls get their own stalk behind the steering wheel.
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While most engines in newer continental models these days gravitate towards downsizing and turbocharging, the 408 2.0 still gets the job done with a 1,997cc naturally aspirated block with 145bhp and 200Nm of torque.
Mated to a four-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic and Sport mode, performance is decent and at par with any 2.0-litre powered C-segment competitor.
Gearshifts with manual override are quick and smooth enough for my liking.
Peugeot quotes a 0-100kph sprint in 12.5 seconds and a top speed of 195kph for the 408 2.0.
While those performance figure might not excite speedsters very much, the 408 2.0 is intended more as a family car and excels in ride comfort and quiet cabin.
Though the suspension set-up biased towards comfort, the 408 is still a competent performer at fast corners, thanks to its wide tracks and grippy 17-inch tyres.
Its hydraulic power steering is communicative and provides good feel and steering accuracy.
Like in all Peugeot cars I have tested before, the brakes in 408 are similarly responsive and bite well, which goes to inspire braking confidence even when the car is fast.
Standard equipment include dual front airbags, anti-lock braking system, electronic brake distribution, emergency brake assist, cruise control, speed limiter, ISOFIX childseat anchoring points, World In Peugeot Sound with six speakers with CD/ MP3 playback capability, USB and Bluetooth connectivity.
Other features include tilt and telescopic steering, one-touch power windows with anti-pinch for all four windows and foglamps.
Available in Alpine White, Velvet Silver, Metropolis Bronze, Aster Grey, Bourrasque Blue and Premium Black, the locally assembled 408 also comes with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty.
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