We now have some real life photos of the new Peugeot 408 live from the car’s unveiling in Beijing. After all, professionally shot product images may sometimes be different from how the car looks in real life, so these live photos give us a better idea of how the car looks like and zooms into the small details as well.
The notchback styling of this ’308 Sedan’ is definitely executive much better than the 206 Sedan or 207 Sedan. Because of the extended 2,710mm wheelbase, the roofline can be made curvier and more natural while still giving the car sufficient rear headroom.
The rear three quarter view reminds me a little of the pretty neat looking Peugeot 406 Coupe, which was referred to by PSA design director Jean-Pierre Ploué not too long ago as one of the last really good looking Peugeots – which will hopefully change with the new design language on the SR1.
Anyway, we also have a live video recording of the reveal for you to enjoy. Please head on to gallery and video after the jump!
After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.
Nice !!! Eh, You, the girl…. Outta the way, wanna see the beauty(Car) behind you
the back tail light……………………
Paul, any idea what's the rear suspension architecture? I was told it's different from the 308, but the actual design is not confirmed.
Nice FRENCH Flair design
Nice design & car, but it also carries 2.0 more to like "replacement" of 407 but it stated is NOT, so I guess this is another brand new model. Hopefully our Government plan, in luring European car makers setting up manufacturing hub works well. Then at least we able to drive better quality cars, other than Japanese.
Nice, esp the girl who's standing next to the car LOL
again with this kinda face?boring already.
I've been waiting for Peugeot to make their presence more noticeable for long. Now bring on 207cc!
Does anyone knows how this "408" boot are opened?
I recalled most Pug can be unlocked by pressing the button 0 or the lion logo at the boot.
design same like proton persona.
the real light look like putra. !
the rear gives me a feeling tat its kinda out-dated though… wonder where i saw this design before…
The front kinna smile also… not that Mazda kinna smile laaa…
joekunza said,
January 27, 2010 @ 2:28 am
design same like proton persona.
kyy said,
January 27, 2010 @ 3:30 am
the real light look like putra. !
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fools who try compare everything with proton. idiots.
Quite nice for a hatcback turned into sedan. It resemble 406 really. Naza, bring it in.
chaku said,
January 27, 2010 @ 2:23 am
again with this kinda face?boring already.
thats their identity….
tienzyee,
the 207CC has been available in malaysia since 2008.
design like persona? what a nice joke!
Overall design not bad, but i dont really like the car tail light and tail design.. it seem like previous model 405..
i agree with Jeojkunza.. i does look like persona
any turbocharged version?
Kyy,
Totally agree with you!
Probably a new TAXI series gonna come out soon enough. May be we could see Samy Naceri drive this new baby. Hope Luc Besson and Gerard Pires come out with the new film.
abit too cute!
the girl picture not too clear.. damn… cannot see the beauty of the Beijing girl..damn…
But the side mirror mostly like Personas.. so, any comment from Basher? previously they said Persona side mirror got a lot of blind spot…
Perghhh…
haha yup it design just likely like persona….haha
Nice "CAR"..mmmphhh….
anyway, talking about the car that used in movie like French movie taxi, why Malaysian movie does not used Malaysian car to be sidekick for hero, u know like to be drift, sprint, street race or whatever moves la.. i don't want to mention the particular movies..
come on Malaysian movie directors, do not under estimate Malaysian cars and our local tuner. I already saw with my true eyes that PROTON SATRIA doing drift at Dataran Merdeka long time a go..so, my suggestion, reconsider again about Malaysian car capability!
Seriously i think its broing..
Why copy persona???
hmmm.. no interior look ?
For a car with an "attached" boot, it's beautiful from the sides. Not like old Honda City or Suzuki SX4 sedan that looks like a plastic surgery gone wrong.
Hmmm….I feel that the overall look of this new Pug is backward. Except for the front view. If put it side by side with the current facelifted 407, I'd still choose the 407 as a better looker. The rear very much look like the aging 406 Coupe. My family just bought a 407 just a month ago and somehow I don't feel like it's gonna be out dated by the new 408. Was it just me? Anyone else?
308 with a butt and call it 408? Whenever you attach a butt to a hatch, it's always ugley. Except for persona. I suppose the Malaysian version of 408 will be a standard executive sedan instead of this one?
this car similar to persona????????…very funny guys
Cmon,comparing Peugt with P1?
Cmon la brader….mai mai ke?as if lu compare kasot Clarks n Bata lah Bai!!
I thought it was a vios b4 i read the title..
The Royal Academy of Proton Bahsers – U sir, I couldnt disagree
I think 407 looks much better as it is based on D-class platform while this 408 is derived from C-class platform. I don't think 408 is a good name coz 407 is much larger and more luxurious.
Arghhh, can't see the girls clearly!
SY0H said,
January 27, 2010 @ 6:00 pm
Arghhh, can’t see the girls clearly!
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Pstttt.. Paul, any close up picture of the girl.. hehe..
the rim sport sooo boring…
the 408 does NOT replace the 407. the 407 replacement is the 508. the 408 is a new model that is more spacious than the 308 and is larger than its direct competitors in the c-segment. it will be sold alongside the 308 where both models are available.
looks new but looks ugly…. poor choice by them.
looks like persona??? this is one of the funniest joke i ever heard.
go check you eyes la, hahahahah XD
why don't you say BMW also copy P1 design, hahahahahahahahah!!!!!!
lol….in similar fashion to the proton fanboys………..armani suit also copy the fabric use on proton seats
for those who comparing PUG with proton..
go get a life please!!!!
the models also copy their dress from proton, the color of the dress like the one on persona XD
How come still 4 gear AT ? It's already 2010, at least give 5 gear AT lah.
not to forget that they also copy the tyres from proton. total 4 tyres attached to this car. OMG!!!
my opinon…. this car will flop. come on… even the 308 looks better both front n back. if the 408 is a PUG, it's a bull dog!
The back light remind me of Proton Putra….. I hope I 'm wrong, but twice looks it seemed very close.
perhaps people only with local m'sia knowledge and exposure will said it look like persona or putra. *sigh*
if they have wider exposure, they might said the sweeping backlight look like the executive 607. alas, its kinda a 'safe' design.
but i guess the target market (i.e. china), largely prefer such design language. it is not a Peugeot with the most aggressive or sporty design language, that for sure.
chunn… the gals la
nice gals…
nice… gals.
Wah never knew this car look so Handsome!