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 Subaru Forester Comparison
Peugeot 408
Subaru Forester
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2024 Peugeot
408
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2022 Subaru
Forester
How they stack...
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Based on the Peugeot 408 GT PHEV
Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
40L
52 km
48L - 63L
322 to 466 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?
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent practicality
- Super easy to live with
- AWD is standard
Misses
- Better value lower in the range
- A bit thirsty
- Not a thrilling car to drive
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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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 | 1995 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT PROVIDED | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW | 110kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm | 196Nm - 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 12.1 - 12.5 | |
