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Peugeot 408......, Launching Soon ? Now with pics... :D
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lowpro
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May 18 2012, 12:42 PM
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QUOTE(sleepy @ May 18 2012, 10:36 AM) Still no indication on the pricing yet. But rumor has it, it's around 130k. I did find things funny though in the brochure. Combined fuel consumption is 8.2L/100km vs 7.1L/100km on the 508. Same engine, same gearbox, weights similar to the 508, but higher FC. 508's FC has been over-exaggerated I guess. Too bad the 2.0L model is still running on dinosaur 4-speeder gearbox, else it'd be a better choice in terms of reliability it may be a 4-speed transmission but it is a newly engineered one. it is called AT8 instead of the old AL4 which most peugeot fans are familiar with. Should me more responsive as well as economical than the old AL4.
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lowpro
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May 18 2012, 10:49 PM
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QUOTE(kenso77 @ May 18 2012, 10:14 PM) Thanks bro for the compliment. Actually, the table is a one time effort .... from then it's just adding more and more info to the table as newer models are introduced. There are also some data that are still missing and would appreciate anyone to provide and verify the data for everyone to see. http://www.kensomuse.com/2012/05/breaking-...page-views.htmlAm happy to have achieved a new milestone in the development of the site. so, what's your dig on the jetta vs 408turbo? i think many have this burning question in mind.
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lowpro
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May 19 2012, 12:23 PM
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QUOTE(MAD MAX @ May 19 2012, 12:16 PM) i sat inside 408...its nice.... max, what's your take on the space and interior?
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lowpro
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May 20 2012, 03:20 PM
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QUOTE(jyyoong @ May 20 2012, 12:11 PM) This is everyone would like to know. Compare between Jetta and Peugeot 408 turbo Added on May 20, 2012, 12:13 pmThe price I just ask .$128k for 1.6 turbo and $138k for 2.0 er, actually it is the other way round. turbo with more power and spec is the more expensive model.
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lowpro
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May 20 2012, 04:11 PM
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QUOTE(BigMan123 @ May 20 2012, 03:55 PM) Back looks sad. Droopy tail lights, similar to sylphy seen the real car yet? they're in showrooms already
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lowpro
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May 20 2012, 10:21 PM
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QUOTE(kenso77 @ May 20 2012, 04:36 PM) RM128k for the 2.0? REALRY?! yup. but that's just an estimate. nobody knows for certain until it is revealed tomorrow night for both cars. This post has been edited by lowpro: May 20 2012, 10:22 PM
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lowpro
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May 20 2012, 11:05 PM
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QUOTE(kapultek @ May 20 2012, 10:58 PM) wow! fantastic if true! this will really give those 1.6 to 2.0 cars around the rm100k - rm120k price range a real run for their money.
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lowpro
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May 22 2012, 09:15 PM
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actually kenso77 has tested both models back to back today. why not check out what he wrote here in his updated blog: http://www.kensomuse.com/the-peugeot-408-o...8-for-the-1-6t/anyway, the new 408 turbo has an updated engine with new pistons, turbo, engine map and a few other enhancements to iron out the issues faced by 308 turbo owners. as a result it is also more powerful than before. but if you're really risk averse, the rm109,888 2.0 makes a pretty good presentation of itself too. This post has been edited by lowpro: May 22 2012, 09:16 PM
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lowpro
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May 22 2012, 09:42 PM
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QUOTE(simonhar @ May 22 2012, 09:24 PM) Peugeot 408 is a pretty nice car, only the rear design is a letdown to the rather handsome exterior design. Check out the night where the 408 is launched! http://www.simonhar.com/2012/05/peugeot-40...ty-or-nice.htmlsimon, vw quotes their power in PS rather than HP so in reality the 160PS relates to roughly about 158hp only. So the gap in power is actually greater for the 163hp 408Turbo and the Jetta.
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lowpro
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May 22 2012, 10:00 PM
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QUOTE(simonhar @ May 22 2012, 09:53 PM) Oh thx man, corrected the figure  no probs! nice blog you have there!  by the way, you can get a test car by speaking to the corp comms dept and showing then your blog and credentials. final decision is still up to them tho but no harm trying. This post has been edited by lowpro: May 22 2012, 10:03 PM
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lowpro
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May 23 2012, 08:41 AM
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QUOTE(LLH @ May 23 2012, 08:20 AM) The SA told me 2.0 using same gb as 407, i believed because i saw AL4 sticker on the gear knob. it is just a sticker. the transmission is called AT8 (which is a development over the older AL4).
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lowpro
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May 23 2012, 10:15 AM
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QUOTE(LLH @ May 23 2012, 08:45 AM) I see, they should have used the right sticker then. Not sure how is the service n maintenance cost 2L should be like the 407 while the turbo should be identical to the 308turbo. both of which are not expensive.
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lowpro
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May 24 2012, 09:20 AM
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QUOTE(812799 @ May 24 2012, 08:53 AM) can't wait to test drive it , wonders is there any test drive unit @ Naza Federal Highway there ... call them to find out if they have demo car: Nasim Petaling Jaya Address: Lot 1, Jalan 51A/221, 48100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Petaling Jaya Phone: 03 - 7953 2867 glenmarie has both 2.0 and turbo test cars. new glenmarie sales showroom that is. they are no longer at the old place. service still at current place.
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lowpro
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May 28 2012, 12:04 PM
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QUOTE(mav3rick @ May 28 2012, 11:01 AM) contrary to popular belief, the 408 is NOT a 308 with a boot. both cars have different wheel base. FYI there is a 308 Sedan (sharing the same wheelbase with the 308 hatch) but its not in our market. yup. the 308 sedan and 408 are 2 completely different cars. the wheelbases are different. imho, the 308s edan's dashboard looks much nicer... like mini 508 dashboard. here's the link, what do you think? : http://motoren.wordpress.com/2011/09/18/pe...nched-in-china/http://paultan.org/2012/02/15/peugeot-308-...fferent-sedans/http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/10/peuge...n-in-china.html
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lowpro
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May 30 2012, 12:10 PM
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QUOTE(kenso77 @ May 30 2012, 08:37 AM) If you're using the turbo as the benchmark, you'll find the 2.0 to be severely underpowered. If compared against other 2.0 NA, I find the engine to have sufficient pulling power. This issue is most obvious at 0-60kph but once you hit cruising speed, mid to high range power is as good. The only thing I didn't like about the 2.0 is the super light steering which is great in city drives but not so good if you're speeding on winding roads since road feedback is poor and the accurate steering means you have to constantly pay attention to your car's angle. For an old man like me who no longer have the need for speed, I think the 2.0 is a good buy for the asking price. Most important is the fact that you'll NEVER have depollution problems with it.  btw, u ain't old lah!
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lowpro
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May 31 2012, 04:49 PM
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QUOTE(afag @ May 31 2012, 04:19 PM) refer to 408 and 508 brochure, even they use same engine (1.6 thp), why the fuel consumption for 408 is higher compare to 508? 408 is (8.2l/100km) vs 508 (7.1l/100km). I thought since 508 is bigger car, so the FC should be higher than 408. what happen?  408 uses a newer version of the engine. the power is higher and there are upgrades to the engine itself so while it is still the same block, the internal components are a bit different. as for FC, i would suggest that you take it with a pinch of salt as the testing methods in europe don't really reflect real world usage and could be conducted in controlled conditions. best is to buy with faith and then only see. or, wait for someone to buy then ask what the real world FC is.
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lowpro
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Jun 3 2012, 11:43 AM
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wonder how many booked the 2.0 vs the turbo
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This post has been edited by lowpro: Jun 3 2012, 11:44 AM
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lowpro
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Jun 3 2012, 06:16 PM
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QUOTE(CarFan @ Jun 3 2012, 06:11 PM) The car is very nice and the price is also very good. Some issues I have with it are the glove compartment is really small (meant to keep gloves only I think) and no volume control etc buttons on the steering wheel. Nice car with good leg, head and boot space though. tiny glovebox is due to silly french not doing a proper conversion job. peugeot groups their volume controls on a stalk behind the right side of the steering wheel. you'll get used to it like all peugeot owners have and it is really very simple to use. only the 508 has it on the steering wheel.
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lowpro
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Jun 4 2012, 09:04 PM
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QUOTE(SKYjack @ Jun 4 2012, 08:39 PM) Added on June 4, 2012, 8:49 pmIt's going to be very interesting to see how Naza slots this model with price and engine choice. It is of smaller cabin size than the 408. 308t slots in below 408t. vti below the 2.0. this should be the hierarchy. no 308 sedan for us as it is for china only because the 308 hatch does not exist in china. the FL should be close, very, very, very close already. bug your sales person daily for info from tomorrow on.
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lowpro
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Jun 5 2012, 11:41 AM
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QUOTE(darkjackal @ Jun 5 2012, 11:25 AM) You mean 308t is launching? How reliable of your source? still can see anything from paultan.org yet also... I hope this is a good news sources indicate this week. so check out the showrooms. don't think there'll be a big launch for this so, paul tan may not cover it. but those with eagle eyes should check out the transport trucks.
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