Taking part in the new wave of Euro NCAP crash tests, the Peugeot 408 will be on the streets with results parallel to the 308.
The Peugeot 408, which has been on the agenda especially with its design lines since the day it was introduced, is in the center of attention as it is a new model that its brand added to the family after a long time. The 408, which blends the striking new design character of the French manufacturer with the Coupe SUV lines, started to hit the roads slowly in Europe. Another important shortcoming was completed with the sharing of Euro NCAP crash test results before 2022 for the product range, which is planned to be introduced to the Turkish market next year. Capturing basically the same rates as the new 308 in tests, the 408 has four stars on average. rated.
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Peugeot 408 detailed crash test results
Let’s not pass without looking at the sub-titles of the four-star rating shared in the focus of the base version of the 408. As enthusiasts know, Euro NCAP tests consist of a combination of sub-titles. When we look at the detailed test results of the vehicle in this context; We see a table where it is deemed worthy of a rating of 76 percent in the adult passenger protection category, 84 percent in the child protection, 78 percent in the pedestrian protection, and 65 percent in the auxiliary safety systems. Let’s also mention that the only point that distinguishes the model from the 308 in sub-headings is the positioning of the pedestrian protection 10 points higher. Orders for the first samples of the 408 product range, which started production at the factory in Mulhouse, France, for the European market started last October. The first versions, which will be sold in limited quantities with the First Edition badge on the hybrid engine option, find buyers in France for 49,850 euros. We can say that this combination, which is offered with hybrid engine dynamics as standard, is the most expensive package of the family.
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