Peugeot 408 Arrives to Face Civic and Corolla

Peugeot is launching the 408, substitute 307 sedan in the arduous task of competing with the Japanese Civic and Corolla. The model comes in three versions: Allure, Feline and Griffe. Initially, entirely will come with motor 2.0 16V Flex. The Allure is offered with manual or automatic (four-speed). The other two come only with automatic transmission. In the second half is expected to receive 1.6 turbo engine (156 hp), which works with the six-speed automatic transmission. It’s the same team that set the 3008.

Regarding the 307 sedan, the evolution is great. The new model has much more harmonious look. The front end is aggressive, with its huge headlights (xenon Griffe version). In addition, he is imposing, because of length (4.69 meters, 20 cm more than the Civic ). From the rear, the style is classic, does not impress much, but it is elegant. Although not the last word in modernity, does not compromise the whole.

Inside, the finish like. The model evaluated (Griffe) has automatic transmission, sunroof, GPS, stability control, leather seats with electric adjustments, digital air-conditioning with independent adjustments and exits to the back seat, parking sensors front and back, etc.

Regarding the number of airbags, there is a controversy in counting: the accounts of the Peugeot, from the Feline version, there are eight airbags: two front, two side and two curtain. The bill gives six, but the automaker has doubled the bags, curtain for protecting the occupants the two front and the rear seat. Allure’s version comes standard with dual airbags, alloy wheels rim 16, front fog lamps, ABS, air conditioning manual, sound controls on the steering column and a trip computer, among other items.