7.9
2024 Peugeot 408 PHEV review
The Peugeot 408 is a quirky entrant to a hotly contested corner of the car market in Australia. Is it good weird, or bad weird?
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Scott Collie
2024 Peugeot 408 vs 2022 Renault Koleos Comparison
Peugeot 408
Renault Koleos
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2024 Peugeot
408
vs
2022 Renault
Koleos
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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7.9
7.8
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Based on the Peugeot 408 GT PHEV
Based on the Renault Koleos INTENS (4x2)
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
40L
52 km
60L
486 to 498 km
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Distinctive exterior design turns heads
- Handsome interior backs up exterior
- PHEV powertrain more polished than before
Misses
- Stylish body impedes on practicality
- Pretty interior possesses some tech quirks
- Why do we only get a PHEV?
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Handsome, well-equipped interior
- Quiet highway manners
- Sharp sticker price
Misses
- Ride can be firm
- Engine needs to be worked hard
- Missing adaptive cruise, lane-keep assist
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Power Sunroof (+$2,000)
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Colours Available
The Koleos range is available in just four colours: Millesim Red, Universal White, Metallic Grey and Metallic Black. Unusually, the red is a no-cost option, while the monochromatic shades are an extra $800.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 | 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT PROVIDED | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW | 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm | 226Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.6 | |
