I really hope there is a sub-RM100k option for the THP

One can dream....

But that said, we can assume that the price would be close to the 308 Turbo. If it come out with all the bells and whistles that the 308 Turbo has at a similar price, we can start to wonder who would want to spend about RM60k extra to get the 508.

I wasn't really a fan of Pug's before but once I test drove the 308T (6 speeder), I was convinced that a turbo is the way to go! Since the 408T boots more power, I can only expect things to get better. My primary concerns now is if the build quality from our Kedah boys are good enough and if this car will stand the good ol' 2nd hand value test.

I test drove the 408 turbo today and I must say I was less than impressed. For starters the extra power from the 1.6L T didn't feel like it was there at all. The car felt heavy and I often had to put my foot down to get it moving quickly. I've driven the 308 before and that seems a lot more powerful. Maybe it's due to the fact that the 408 engine hasn't broken in yet or the fact that I drove in the afternoon and all that hot air made the turbo a little more fussy.

Space wise I have no complaints. The rear particularly benefits from a load of space and the boot can store more than you would typically need. Nice job there.

Handling was nothing to shout about. The car was competent in the corners although I wasn't pushing too hard. One thing that I didn't like was the size of the steering - it's too big! A smaller one would have certainly felt better.

I had real high expectations for the car and at the moment I'm a little disappointed. I want to wait a while and test drive a different unit to see if I still feel the same.

The 408 is indeed based on the 308 with extended wheelbase and a re tuned ECU to delivery a little more power.

http://www.autoworld.com.my/v2/news/nb_det...D=RT.ATC.CAR.PV

http://paultan.org/2012/04/10/white-peugeo...ing-on-the-nse/

Agree however that the 308 sedan is a closer sibling to the 308 hatch.