Oh la la: New Peugeot E-408 lights up Brussels Motor Show
Peugeot has unveiled a facelifted version of its all-electric E-408 in the Belgian capital, boasting updated front and rear ends, a new body colour, and improved range.
This updated take on the French brand’s eye-catching fastback is the first Peugeot to feature illuminated Peugeot lettering at the rear, integrated into a transparent strip spanning the rear of the car, which connects a new set of tail lights inspired by Peugeot’s ‘three-claw’ design signature.
The new E-408’s front end also benefits from a sharper design. Once again, a claw-inspired DRL light signature runs the width of the front end in a fashion not dissimilar to the latest Peugeot E-308 hatchback and wagon.
Sitting in the centre of what appears to be a more sculpted grille is an illuminated Peugeot Lion shield hiding the car’s proximity radar. In line with the flair of recent Peugeot models, this latest e-408 boasts a new trapezoidal bumper, which houses the headlamps in its bottom half.
The ‘Flare Green’ paint option is another external aesthetic change and exclusive to the E-408. Peugeot claims it “offers spectacular shade variations depending on light exposure—shifting towards bright yellow in sunlight and deep green in shadow.” Gloss and matt black accents across the new E-408’s bodywork only serve to bolden what’s already a striking design.
Inside, the new Peugeot E-408 is largely unchanged over the existing car. However, the 10-inch driver display comes with some updated graphics, while new fabrics and materials such as aluminium, along with Alcantara and Nappa leather, promise to take perceived quality up a notch.
Under the skin, just one choice of powertrain and battery is available. This single electric motor produces 211bhp along with 253 lb ft of torque. It’s mated to a 58.2kWh battery with a maximum charging speed of 120kW, meaning the new Peugeot E-408 can be charged from 10 to 80% in around 30 minutes.
Thanks to a series of aerodynamic tweaks, the new Peugeot E-408 – with its slippery new drag coefficient – can cover 283 miles on a single charge, three more than the outgoing model.
The new Peugeot E-408 will go on sale in the UK in the next few months, with pricing expected to start at around £42,000, the same as the existing car.
