Bitauto Original On August 21, Dongfeng Peugeot’s new 408 was officially launched. As the first model under the brand renewal of Dongfeng Peugeot, the new 408 has significantly improved its product strength and is known as the "Volume King" of joint ventures. The price range of the new car is 105,700-121,700 yuan, which is consistent with the pre-sale price. In terms of power, the 2022 model currently only provides a 1.6T engine option, and the transmission matching is a 6AT gearbox. So among the three models launched, which one is more cost-effective, and what are the highlights and changes of each? Next we might as well analyze it.
Introduction to model highlights
In terms of appearance, the front of the new 408 has very obvious changes. It adopts the family's latest "Lion Soul Aesthetics" design language, with a star-moving dot matrix grille, lion-eye LED headlights and fang LED daytime running lights. The face looks very visually impactful. At the same time, the new car is also the first product in the Chinese market to be equipped with Peugeot's latest shield-shaped lion logo.
2022 1.6T Dream Edition appearance
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new 408 are 4750/1820/1488mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2730mm. The size remains unchanged from the old model. The side and tail changes slightly. The taillight adopts a similar one-piece design and is blackened. The internal "lion claw" style is highly recognizable when lit.
2022 1.6T Dream Edition interior
The interior of the new 408 adopts the i-Cockpit cockpit design, which is composed of a double-spoke multi-functional racing-style steering wheel + 12-inch instrument panel + 10-inch central control screen. High-end models adopt the Blue-i 3.0 intelligent network connection system, which provides Amap navigation, Internet of Vehicles and other functions, and also supports mobile CarLife/Hicar.
In terms of power, the new 408 is equipped with a 1.6T engine with a maximum power of 125kW and a peak torque of 250N·m, and is matched with an Aisin 6AT gearbox.
Car body color design
In terms of body color, the new 408 has a total of 10 car color options, including 4 kinds of pearlescent paint and 6 kinds of modification colors. Judging from the actual pictures, most of them are more individual and have bright colors. I believe they will be favored by many young people.
In terms of tires, all new cars are available in 17-inch tire specifications, with only slightly different wheel rim styles. Among them, the entry-level aggressive version uses blackened wheels; the light-chasing version and the dream-chasing version are equipped with two-color style wheels.
In terms of interior design,No official information has been released yet. Judging from the actual models, there are two interior options, namely black and beige interiors. These two colors are also common styles in current family cars.
Configuration analysis of each vehicle type
The Enterprising Edition is the entry-level model of the entire series. Although the price is the lowest, its configuration is not shabby. Equipped with 17-inch tires, LED headlights, reversing camera, cruise control, electronic handbrake, electric sunroof, leather steering wheel, 12-inch instrument cluster, 10-inch central control screen, etc. In addition, in terms of safety configuration, its number of airbags is the same as that of the top model, and it has not been reduced due to the lower configuration. Therefore, for the entry-level configuration, the configuration is very generous, and it is completely sufficient for daily pace.
As the second-lowest configuration model, the chasing version is 9,000 yuan more expensive than the aggressive version, mainly adding some comfortable features. Referring to the overall price of the new 408, since the price is relatively close to the people, in order to make it more convenient to use the car in the future, especially those who like to use the car to navigate and listen to music, it is recommended to choose this model without regrets.
As the top model of the entire series, the Dream Chaser Edition is 7,000 yuan more expensive than the Light Chaser Edition. The main change is that the comfort configuration is further enhanced. However, the overall configuration is not significantly improved compared to the light-tracing version, and some configurations are not practical, so for consumers with a limited budget, this part of the money can be saved.
Editor’s comment: Taken together, the price range between the three models is not large. In fact, it is not difficult to make a judgment based on the budget. From the perspective of practicality, the configuration of the entry-level advanced version is not shabby, and it is enough for daily commuting to work, and is suitable for friends with a limited budget; the configuration of the light-tracing version has the most balanced performance, has no obvious shortcomings in technological configuration, and is cost-effective. The Dream Edition adds leather seats and seat heating, focusing more on comfort experience. If you have enough budget, you can choose the top version in one step.
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