Peugeot 408 refreshed: sharper look, longer e-408 range
Refreshed Peugeot 408 debuts in Brussels: sharper design, updated hybrid, and e-408 with 283-mile range plus Plug & Charge for easier charging. Prices TBA.
2026-01-10T00:00:45+03:00
2026-01-10T00:00:45+03:00
2026-01-10T00:00:45+03:00
The refreshed Peugeot 408 has premiered at the Brussels motor show with a reworked look and a broader tech toolkit. The model now leans closer to the new 308: the headlamps sit lower, while the “three-claw” daytime running lights become the defining visual signature. At the rear, an illuminated Peugeot script appears for the first time on a brand model, subtly nudging the car upmarket without overstatement.The electric e-408 now goes fartherThe biggest technical gains belong to the e-408. Tweaked underbody aerodynamics extend the range to 283 miles. Come summer, the car will add Plug & Charge: it will automatically authenticate and pay at compatible chargers via Free2Move, taking friction out of the charging routine. It’s a modest change on paper that should make a noticeable difference day to day.Hybrid updated, platform unchangedThe hybrid 408 has been refined as well: electric-only range increases by three miles, and total output rises to 237 hp. Both the base hybrid and the e-408 keep their existing powertrains, a choice that favors predictability for buyers and helps keep ownership costs in check. Familiar hardware with targeted upgrades is a sensible balance that avoids complexity while adding polish.Pricing and on-sale timing to be announcedPeugeot has yet to confirm prices and delivery dates for the updated 408. The current range runs from £33,065 for the hybrid to £41,610 for the PHEV, and the refresh is likely to keep pricing in that ballpark—good news for those watching the value equation.TakeawayThe Peugeot 408 emerges stronger after its update: sharper design, a touch of aero and tech evolution, and more convenient charging combine to make this fastback a more credible contender in a growing segment. The changes are evolutionary rather than radical, but they land right where buyers will feel them.
Refreshed Peugeot 408 debuts in Brussels: sharper design, updated hybrid, and e-408 with 283-mile range plus Plug & Charge for easier charging. Prices TBA.
Michael Powers, Editor
The refreshed Peugeot 408 has premiered at the Brussels motor show with a reworked look and a broader tech toolkit. The model now leans closer to the new 308: the headlamps sit lower, while the “three-claw” daytime running lights become the defining visual signature. At the rear, an illuminated Peugeot script appears for the first time on a brand model, subtly nudging the car upmarket without overstatement.
The electric e-408 now goes farther
The biggest technical gains belong to the e-408. Tweaked underbody aerodynamics extend the range to 283 miles. Come summer, the car will add Plug & Charge: it will automatically authenticate and pay at compatible chargers via Free2Move, taking friction out of the charging routine. It’s a modest change on paper that should make a noticeable difference day to day.
Hybrid updated, platform unchanged
The hybrid 408 has been refined as well: electric-only range increases by three miles, and total output rises to 237 hp. Both the base hybrid and the e-408 keep their existing powertrains, a choice that favors predictability for buyers and helps keep ownership costs in check. Familiar hardware with targeted upgrades is a sensible balance that avoids complexity while adding polish.
Pricing and on-sale timing to be announced
Peugeot has yet to confirm prices and delivery dates for the updated 408. The current range runs from £33,065 for the hybrid to £41,610 for the PHEV, and the refresh is likely to keep pricing in that ballpark—good news for those watching the value equation.
Takeaway
The Peugeot 408 emerges stronger after its update: sharper design, a touch of aero and tech evolution, and more convenient charging combine to make this fastback a more credible contender in a growing segment. The changes are evolutionary rather than radical, but they land right where buyers will feel them.
