Background Introduction
The 2024 Dongfeng Peugeot 408 ("龘龘" model) will be launched on March 18, 2024, in Romanée, Latour, and Lafite versions. Its core upgrade is the fourth-generation 360THP 1.5T engine. 60 mainstream features are standard across the range. Based on the EMP2 platform, it is positioned as an A+-segment sedan.


Front Design
Lion Soul Aesthetics: Enlarged Star Dot Matrix Grille, Chrome "Fang" Trim, and a new three-dimensional lion logo as the focal point
Lighting: Standard Lion Eye LED automatic headlights (with running lights when unlocked) and through-type daytime running lights across the entire model
Details: Front windshield with boneless automatic wipers, with speed-sensing adjustment.
Body Design
Dimensions: 4750 × 1820 × 1488mm, wheelbase 2730mm, mainstream in its class, with ample rear space
Exterior: New colors: Cézanne White / Monet Gray / Degas Black; La Tour Edition offers optional 18-inch wheels, entry-level 16-inchers
Structure: Ultra-high-strength capsule body, with 1600MPa hot-formed steel used in key areas. Awarded "China's Top 10 Car Bodies of 2022"


Rear Design
Lion claw taillights: Three through-type LED lights (smoked finish) create a 3D effect when lit, echoing the front fascia.
Details: Small ducktail spoiler on the trunk lid; concealed exhaust on the rear bumper, with chrome trim on both sides.
Chassis Design
Suspension: Front McPherson struts + rear torsion beam, with PHC adaptive hydraulic shock absorbers (automatically adjusts damping for more refined vibration filtering)
Handling: Master-tuned CLDR, precise steering, 5.5-meter U-turn radius; supports four modes: Standard, Sport, Snow, and Manual
Efficiency: Lightweight, 110 NVH indicators + double-glazed glass, WLTC combined fuel consumption of 6.10L/100km.

Interior Layout Design
The Dongfeng Peugeot 408 features the i-Cockpit interior design, centered around the driver. Its layered center console and functional zoning create a sporty ambiance, while soft-touch upholstery is standard across the range for a refined feel.


Steering Wheel
Style and Material: Double-spoke, flat-bottomed racing-inspired design, with leather standard across the entire range. Ergonomic grips at the 3/9 o'clock and 9/10 o'clock positions.
Function Controls: Integrated volume control, cruise control, and trip computer adjustment buttons, operated by a rotary knob. Cruise control lever on the left rear and wiper control lever on the right.
Adjustment: Manual adjustment in four directions: front, rear, and up/down, to avoid obstructing the view of the instrument panel.
Instrument Panel
Configuration: All models come standard with a 12-inch LCD instrument cluster, featuring improved resolution compared to previous models for a clearer display.
Display: Displays a real-time navigation mini-map, instantaneous fuel consumption, mileage information, and door status indicators, with multi-mode information switching.


Central Control Screen
Size and System: A 10-inch intelligent HD touchscreen is standard across the board, equipped with the Blue-i 3.0 intelligent connectivity system and featuring a card-style interface.
Functions Supported: Integrated AutoNavi Maps, online music, voice control (with dialect recognition), adjustable air conditioning temperature and vehicle settings, and support for CarPlay/CarLife connectivity.
Physical Function Keys
Layout: Below the central control screen are piano-style physical keys, accented with chrome. They are large and have a moderately damped feel.
Function Coverage: Primarily controls the air conditioning system and driver assistance functions, balancing blind-side operation convenience with a refined interior.


Gearshift Area
Gear lever design: The electronic yacht-style gear lever is compact and smooth to operate.
Surrounding layout: Storage space is reserved in front of the gear lever, and the surrounding area includes buttons for driving mode selection (Standard/Sport/Snow/Manual), the electronic parking brake, and the automatic hold function.
Front Seats
Basic Specifications: Standard imitation leather seats across the entire range, with 6-way adjustment for the driver and 4-way power adjustment for the front passenger.
High-End Upgrades: The Lafite Edition features Claudia perforated leather seats, with 8-way power adjustment for the driver and front passenger, and heated seats.
Comfort: Thick seat padding and an ergonomically designed driver's seat minimize fatigue on long journeys.


Sunroof
Dimensions: 65cm x 28cm. Power-operated, opening sunroof with moderate light transmission.
Functional Design: Equipped with a heat-insulating sun visor that opens and closes with one button, enhancing the sense of airiness within the vehicle.
Rear Seat Space
Key Stats: Legroom approximately 31cm, lateral width 51cm, headroom approximately 3 fingers (based on a 178cm tall passenger).
Practicality: Ample legroom for the center passenger, low floor rise; height-adjustable rear headrests are standard.


Rear Seats
Folding function: Supports a 40:60 split folding ratio, expanding the storage space.
Details: The seatback angle is moderate, and the seat cushion length provides adequate thigh support, providing excellent comfort for long-distance rides.
Trunk
Base Volume: 455L in normal use, with a neat design that meets everyday household needs.
Expandability: Folding the rear seats allows for storage of long items, and the tailgate opens at a comfortable height, making loading and unloading easy.
Minor drawbacks: There's no external tailgate opening and closing button, and the tailgate metal is a bit thin.

Market Positioning
The Dongfeng Peugeot 408 is positioned as a Sino-French joint venture A+-segment family sedan, focusing on high cost-performance, targeting families aged 26-35 with children.
Advantages: Spaciousness (2730mm wheelbase, 31cm rear legroom, 455L foldable trunk) surpasses the Lavida and Sylphy.
The 1.5T engine (173 horsepower) outperforms competitors' naturally aspirated engines, and comes standard with class-exclusive PHC suspension.
Safety is ensured by a 1600MPa steel body, and the entry-level model features a 12-inch instrument cluster.
Price is US$1-2,000 lower than the Lavida and Sylphy, with a smooth 6-speed automatic transmission and the advantages of a French chassis.

Product Details




















| ● Standard configuration ○ Optional -- None |
Peugeot 408 2024 360THP Romanée Edition | Peugeot 408 2024 360THP (Latu Edition) |
| Basic Parameters | ||
| Manufacturer | Dongfeng Peugeot | Dongfeng Peugeot |
| Level | Compact car | Compact car |
| Energy type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Environmental protection standards | National VI | National VI |
| Time to market | 2024/3/18 | 2024/3/18 |
| Maximum power(kw) | 127 | 127 |
| Maximum torque(N-m) | 255 | 255 |
| Engine | 1.5T 173 horsepower L4 | 1.5T 173 horsepower L4 |
| Gearbox | 6 gears, hand-in-one | 6 gears, hand-in-one |
| Length*Width*Height (mm) | 4750*1820*1488 | 4750*1820*1488 |
| Body structure | 4-door 5-seater sedan | 4-door 5-seater sedan |
| Maximum speed (km/h) | 225 | 225 |
| WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption (L/100km) | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Vehicle warranty | Five years or 150,000 kilometers | Five years or 150,000 kilometers |
| Car Body | ||
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2730 | 2730 |
| Front wheelbase (mm) | 1555 | 1555 |
| Rear wheelbase (mm) | 1550 | 1550 |
| Body structure | Sedan | Sedan |
| Car door opening method | Swing door | Swing door |
| Fuel tank volume (L) | 53 | 53 |
| Trunk volume (L) | 455 | 455 |
| Curb weight (kg) | 1356 | 1356 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine model | YG01 | YG01 |
| Displacement (mL) | 1499 | 1499 |
| Displacement(L) | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Intake form | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Engine layout | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Cylinder arrangement | L | L |
| Number of cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Air Supply | DOHC | DOHC |
| Maximum horsepower (Ps) | 173 | 173 |
| Maximum power(kW) | 127 | 127 |
| Maximum torque(N-m) | 255 | 255 |
| Maximum torque speed (rpm) | 1750-4500 | 1750-4500 |
| Maximum net power (kW) | 127 | 127 |
| Fuel grade | 92# | 92# |
| Chassis/Wheels | ||
| Drive mode | Front front drive | Front front drive |
| Front suspension type | Macpherson independent suspension | Macpherson independent suspension |
| Rear suspension type | Torsion beam type non-independent suspension | Torsion beam type non-independent suspension |
| Parking brake type | Electronic parking | Electronic parking |
| Rim material | ●Aluminum alloy | ●Aluminum alloy |
| Front tire specifications | 215/50 R17 | 215/50 R17 |
| Rear tire specifications | 215/50 R17 | 215/50 R17 |
| Spare tire specifications | Tire repair tool | Tire repair tool |
| Active/Passive safety | ||
| Main/passenger seat airbag | Main●/deputy● | Main●/deputy● |
| Front/rear side airbags | Front●/rear-- | Front●/rear-- |
| Front/rear head airbags (curtain airbags) | Front●/rear● | Front●/rear● |
| Tire pressure monitoring function | ●Tire pressure alarm | ●Tire pressure alarm |
| Seat belt not fastened reminder | ●Front row | ●Front row |
| ABS anti-lock | ● | ● |
| Control Configuration | ||
| Driving mode switch | ●Sports ●Standard/comfortable ●Snow |
●Sports ●Standard/comfortable ●Snow |
| Shift pattern | ●Mechanical gear shift | ●Mechanical gear shift |
| Auxiliary/Intelligent Driving | ||
| cruise system | ●Fixed speed cruise | ●Fixed speed cruise |
| Driving assistance images | ●Reversing image | ●360-degree panoramic image |
| Front/rear parking radar | -- | Front●/rear● |
| Ultrasonic radar quantity | -- | ●8 pcs |
| Appearance Configuration | ||
| Skylight type | ○Electric sunroof | ●Electric sunroof |
| Key type | ●Remote control key | ●Remote control key |
| Keyless start system | ● | ● |
| Internal Configuration | ||
| LCD instrument size | ●12 inches | ●12 inches |
| Steering wheel material | ●Genuine leather | ●Genuine leather |
| Steering wheel position adjustment | ●Manual up and down + front and rear adjustment | ●Manual up and down + front and rear adjustment |
| Multifunction steering wheel | ● | ● |
| Seat Configuration | ||
| Seat material | ●Imitation leather | ●Imitation leather |
| Main/passenger seat electric adjustment | Main●/deputy-- | Main●/deputy● |
| Rear seats fold down | ●Proportional inverted | ●Proportional inverted |
| Front/rear center armrest | Front●/rear-- | Front●/rear-- |
| Lighting Configuration | ||
| Low beam light source | ●LED | ●LED |
| high beam light source | ●LED | ●LED |
| Headlight height adjustable | ● | ● |
| Delayed turn off of headlights | ● | ● |
| Glass/Rear View Mirror | ||
| Exterior rearview mirror function | ●Electric adjustment | ●Electric adjustment ●Electric folding ●Rearview mirror heating |
| Sensing wiper function | ●Rain sensor type | ●Rain sensor type |
| Front/rear electric windows | Front●/rear● | Front●/rear● |
| One-touch window lifting function | ●Whole car | ●Whole car |
| Window anti-pinch function | ● | ● |
| Car vanity mirror | ●Main driver ●Co-pilot |
●Main driver ●Co-pilot |
| Interior rearview mirror function | ●Manual anti-glare | ●Manual anti-glare |
| Intelligent Internet | ||
| Central control color LCD screen | ●Touch LCD screen | ●Touch LCD screen |
| Central control screen size | ●10 inches | ●10 inches |
| Passenger entertainment screen | ●Blue-i | ●Blue-i |
| Satellite navigation system | ● | ● |
| Navigation traffic information display | ● | ● |
| roadside assistance call | ● | ● |
| Bluetooth/car phone | ● | ● |
| Mobile phone interconnection/mapping | ●Support CarLife ●Support HUAWEI HiCar |
●Support CarLife ●Support HUAWEI HiCar |
| Voice recognition control system | ●Multimedia system ●Navigation ●Phone ●Air conditioner |
●Multimedia system ●Navigation ●Phone ●Air conditioner |
| APP Remote Control | ●Door control ●Vehicle condition inquiry/diagnosis ●Vehicle positioning/car search |
●Door control ●Vehicle condition inquiry/diagnosis ●Vehicle positioning/car search |
| Media Entertainment | ||
| Multimedia/charging interface | ●USB | ●USB |
| Number of USB/Type-C interfaces | ●1 front ro | ●1 front row/1 rear row |
| Number of speakers | ●6 speakers | ●6 speakers |
