Peugeot 408 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Peugeot |
Production | 2010–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact car (C) |
Body style | 4-door saloon |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Related | Peugeot 308 |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Peugeot 307 saloon |
The Peugeot 408 is a compact car (C-segment) produced by Peugeot since 2010. It was unveiled on January 25, 2010,[1] at the Beijing Auto Show and sales began in China on April 8, 2010.[2] In November 2010, production of the 408 commenced in El Palomar, Buenos Aires, Argentina,[3] with sales starting in April 2011.
Despite its name, it is not a direct successor to the Peugeot 407, but rather a long-wheelbase saloon version of the Peugeot 308 hatchback,[4] primarily targeted at emerging markets such as China.[5] The 408 is not slated for the Western European market, and not built there.