PEUGEOT 408 test drive since 2010 sedan
The most of the most?
PEUGEOT 408 test drive developed for Russia.The craving of a Russian person for large sizes, expressed in love for large SUVs and sedans, was picked up by the French. At the presentation of the new sedan 408, they constantly used all kinds of variations of the word: the largest length, the largest height, the most capacious trunk and the lowest initial price for golf class sedans. What else is the most in the Peugeot 408 specially created for Russia?
Big means prestigious. This is the logic that the French from Peugeot followed: love more? Get it! It would seem that there is nothing easier: they stretched the base of the proven 308th by 10 centimeters, attached a huge trunk from behind, took almost the same salon, and here you have a new Peugeot 408 sedan. But Gaitan Demulen the owner of a very strange position responsible for client synthesis, and according to The essence of the person responsible for adapting 408 to our conditions says that everything is not so simple.
A completely harmonious, without special frills, the appearance. Nothing annoying, but there is nothing to hold on to the look. The calm appearance of a calm sedan.
To begin with, Peugeot 408 has its own body. Even outwardly, it does not look like the 308th with a trunk. We will not argue, the exterior of which car is better and more natural, but we note that the 408th came out neat, harmonious and absolutely in the style of Peugeot. And most importantly, 408 is much more elegant than the sedan-urban who at one time came from the Cute-shackback 206.
The French say that before entering the local market (and this will happen in September), the prototypes of the model should hit Russia at least 700,000 kilometers. During these tests, nodes and units will be brought, which are adapted specifically for Russia. This time, Peugeot really paid great attention to reliability, because they count on very large sales (the best -selling car of Peugeot and the five -class Cs of class C), and therefore any response company will be ruined for them.
Peugeot 408 is much more sophisticated than the previous attempt by a budget sedan from Peugeot model 206 with a body sedan. The 408th is slimmer and is deprived of a henchouse of the back.
Particular pride of Peugeot Low Product of the initial configuration: 549 thousand rubles. Almost no one offers a large sedan for that kind of money. Cheaper (seven thousand) rubles can be bought only Focus with an engine of 85 horsepower. And the Peugeot 408 engine is at least 110-horsepower. The low price is not least possible for the production located on the territory of Russia: the 408th will be produced at the PCMA (Peugeot-Citroen-Mitsubishi) near Kaluga, and the level of localization of the components there is quite high 33 percent. The level of quality control is high. At least in the tested cars no flaws were noticed.
Road clearance of Peugeot 408 as many as 178 millimeters! This is only two millimeters less than that of the all -wheel drive Skoda Octavia Scout, but three more than, for example, by the Nissan Murano crossover. In Kia Cerato, the clearance is 155 millimeters, in Chevrolet Cruze only 140 millimeters, and in ordinary Octavia about 160 millimeters.
In the course of work on the PEUGEOT 408, electronic settings of engines and automatic gearboxes were revised, suspension (an additional round of springs, shock absorbers with other settings and more rigid transverse stability stabilizers), metallic protection of the engine crankcase, battery and high -power generator, a high -power crankcase, and a more stringent. And in the trunk lies a full -size reserve. Of course, they did not forget about the huge road clearance: not every crossover has such a 178 millimeters!
It is especially pleased that the French, having already accumulated hundreds of thousands of kilometers along our roads, reacted with attention and understanding to the small things that were insignificant at first glance. PEUGEOT 408 is equipped with a tank of washing fluids of the volume enlarged to five liters, the washer washer with an optimized mode of operation (to save the washer fluid, it splashes on the headlights less often than on European machines), more powerful heating seats, elongated air ducts, heating the nozzle of the shall and windshield in the zone of wipers. And in the rear bumper there is a special seizure so that you can open the trunk in case of icing. True, there is still no external opening button.
For Peugeot 408, two dimensions and models of tires are provided: 215/55 R16 (Michelin Energy Saver) and 215/50 R17 (Michelin Primacy HP)
The national flavor is also found in a press release, the captured Peugeot 408: on the rear seats, if necessary, up to four (!) Passengers can fit. Apparently, during the time that the French spent in Russia, they realized that we were treated with a certain share of skepticism, and therefore decided to include these lines. But this is not the point: the rear sofa Peugeot 408 is really large.
After all, all centimeters of the elongated wheelbase went exclusively to the rear passengers. With my growth (183 centimeters), I sit down with a margin: to the back of the front seat there is a gap in a couple of palms! And in width the supply is large, and even in height and even more so, it is not for nothing that the 408th is the highest sedan in the classroom. The shortcomings, however, are also: a high central tunnel, the absence of an armrest and a pocket on the back of a driver's seat. If the first is a construct, then the second and third strange savings. Although PEUGEOT experts are answering sincerely and simply about the absence of an armrest: they forgot
In the front of the salon, the 408th almost one to one repeats the Peugeot 308. And this is not surprising, because the budget of the model is necessary as a large level of unification as possible. The interior of the 308th stars from the sky is not enough, but it looks quite neat and collected well. The top of the front panel is covered with soft plastic (in all trim levels), and the steering wheel and lever of the gearbox can be tightened into the skin (on the Allure version). Depending on the configuration, the 408th can be equipped with either air conditioning or climate control, but in the initial level of equipment of gasoline cars there is neither one nor the other. This is done in order to maintain the minimum price for the Access equipment. At the same time, Peugeot focuses on the fact that, unlike most competitors, such cheap machines really exist, they will really produce them. For example, for corporate parks or for a taxi.
Interior
The interior of Peugeot 408 is an almost complete copy of the PEUGEOT 308 interior. It does not claim to be premium, but made from pleasant materials and collected without flaws. This is doubly nice, given that all the components of the salon are Russian.
The PEUGEOT 408 instrument panel would be concise and would be read perfectly if it were not for the inconvenient marking of the speedometer. In the middle there is a simple monochrome display of the on -board computer. White scales of devices privilege of top modification Allure.
In the rear seat of Peugeot 408, an unprecedented scope. Even with the front seats posed to the end, there is enough space. And if a person sits below 190 centimeters sits ahead, then an impressive stock remains to the knees of a sitting from behind. It is a pity that there is no armrest.
An absolutely clean trunk is noteworthy: it does not have a single button, which is already strange for a modern car of any class. The answer is simple: the radio joyastic is transferred to the steering wheel, and the cruise control for 408 is not offered. Nevertheless, the cruise control panel is almost the same joystick as for music you can purchase from the dealer and set for only 3,500 rubles. And the electronics of any modern Peugeot was originally prepared for him: there is an appropriate connector to the back from the steering column. It will only be necessary to activate the cruise control function in the brains of the car.
And the most long-awaited change, the rotating wheels of heating the front seats finally removed from the blind zone on the catwalk of the chair and placed next to the handbrake.
1. The front seats make the Russian plant an American company Lear. They are only with fabric upholstery (three species). French in French, wide, wide, with insufficient lateral support.
2. Predidation for many Frenchmen, the Music control panel is located to the right of the steering wheel. An unusual decision, and not the most convenient.
3. The bastard can be opened either using the key to the left of the steering wheel or from the key. The buttons on the trunk lid are not provided.
4. The eating machine has a winter, sports and manual modes.
5. In PEUGEOT 408, the wheels that regulate the front seats finally moved to a convenient place between the seats. There is also a 12-volt outlet.
Peugeot managers believe that the most popular version will most likely be 408 with a 120-horsepower engine and a four-speed automatic. Nevertheless, for a test drive, we were provided only by cars with a powerful 150-horsepower engine, with a six-speed AISIN automatic machine, in the top-end configuration of Allure. This undoubtedly makes you look at 408 on a slightly different side, because the price of such a car is approaching 800 thousand rubles and no longer seems budget.
A pair of engine 1.6 TNR and a six -speed machine operate very harmoniously. The Aisin gearbox switchs the gears softly, but quite quick, especially in sports mode.
However, the fundamental difference between cars with different engines and transmissions is only one different dynamics. Because the four -speed automatic transmission AT8 upgraded AL4 version developed by the PSA concern along with Renault back in 1992, although it began to work faster, but still does not reach the hard assignment to modern automatic machines and robots.
This is not to say that the Peugeot 408 with a 150-horsepower turbo engine and automatic is rapid and fast, but its dynamics are quite acceptable, and acceleration up to a hundred fits in ten seconds (9.6). But such an indicator as the convenience of traction control is much more important. And with this 408 is all right: the expected response to the gas pedal, smooth switching of the machine in a calm mode and a completely adequate kick-dowan. Motor 1.6 TNR and Aisin gearbox Great pair.
The suspension may seem a little harsh for our roads, but it is very energy -intensive and provides good taxiing, even given the impressive road clearance and a highly located center of mass.
But judging by the dynamic qualities of other versions of Peugeot 408, we have not yet been destined, then you can boldly talk about suspension and steering, because all this is invariably depending on the modification. And it’s nice to talk about it, because the suspension came out what was needed. At first, it seems a little harsh, but then, when you look at which holes you walk on a good stroke, claims disappear by themselves. It would be impossible to achieve this level of energy intensity when using milder settings. And then there are no blows, no closes, no extra noise (Peugeot 408 is generally a rather quiet car, noise insulation at a very high level).
By the way, shock absorbers in Peugeot do themselves. They are brought to Kaluga from the factory in the French Sosho. Last but not least, a good level of comfort is achieved precisely thanks to them. Although the stroke, of course, is also affected by the stretched wheelbase.
With a very high level of Comfort, Peugeot 408 is also pleased with the fact that it was achieved not to the detriment of controllability. The 408th, of course, is not a sports car, but for a budget car with a half-dependent rear suspension, it will steer very well. At least, the reactions to the actions of the steering wheel are clear and understandable, and the rolls of the car in corners are small. The steering wheel is almost always poured with a pleasant and natural severity, with the exception of the case when it is in the zero position: there is a little information, but when moving along a high -speed line, this is only for the better. A very competently tuned electrical power. I did not like only the blows that come to the steering wheel on a broken road: they are not enough.
Peugeot 408 is not as fresh and slurred as Chevrolet Cruze, for example. According to the chassis settings, he is closer to Octavia and the focus. There are no problems with the dynamics in combination 1.6-turbo plus a six-speed machine. How it will be with less powerful gasoline engines later.
It is also amazing that the French were not afraid to bring to Russia and a version with a turbodiesel 1.6, which will be delivered only on the handle. The car will appear on sale at the end of October, and this offer should be paid special attention, because there are few diesel cars in this class. The characteristics of the HDI engine are not bad: there may not be so many strengths (112), but the moment (254 Nm) like a turbocharged gasoline 1.6 TNR.
The trunk of the Peugeot 408 is truly giant 560 liters. Only Skoda Octavia, near Renault Fluence (530 liters) and VW Jetta (510 liters) have the same. All other competitors have less than 500 liters.
The walls are even, there are two recesses on the sides, and the back of the rear seat folds 2: 3, forming a large step.
Under the false floor, to keep which a special hook is provided in the upper position, a full -sized spare wheel and a set of tools are placed.
Of course, Peugeot 408 did not make a revolution in the Russian golf class. He did not defeat competitors with some design or technological delights. His idea is different: a lot of car for not a lot of money. I would like to say for a little money, but given the prices for top versions, this would be not true. On the other hand, it would be strange to expect outright dumping from Peugeot, because competitors from Ford or Chevrolet are also produced on Russian sites and are not too cheap.
However, the sedan body, solid size, huge trunk and strict interior of the 408th are able to attract many. Suspension and steering settings leave a good impression and really allow you to quickly drive even along a bad road, which is important for Russia. Well, the combination of a 150-horsepower engine with a clear automatic on more expensive versions is generally close to the ideal. Peugeot 408, of course, is not the most, but really wants to become it.
Engine 1.6 TNR
The ER6CDT motor, the code name Prince Engine, was developed jointly by PSA and BMW concerns. Its assets have five international engines of the year. The turbo engine flexible to force is installed on different PEUGEOT models (3008, 308 SS, 508, RCZ), Citroen (DS3, DS4, DS5, C4 Picasso, C5), BMW (1-Series) and Mini. Engines are produced at the PSA plant in Duvrin, France.
Alternative
Chevrolet Cruze. One of the first budget sedans of class C, which they began to sell in Russia. In the initial configuration of BASE (from 586,000 rubles), you can buy Cruze only with the 1.6 engine (now 109 forces, after restyling will be 124) on the handle or with an automaton (from 663,400 rubles). In the LS configuration, Cruise happens with both the 1.6 engine and with 141-horsepower 1.8, with mechanics or with automatic transmission. In the maximum configuration, LT is only 1.8 motor. The most expensive is Cruze LT 1.8 AT 793,000 rubles.
Skoda Octavia. The cheapest Octavia 1.4 (80 forces) on the handle is sold only in the basic configuration of Active and costs from 564,000 rubles. There are three more engine options: a 102-horsepower atmospheric 1.6 (combined either with mechanics or with an automaton), 122-horsepower 1.4 TSI (handle or DSG) and 152-horsepower 1.8 TSI (also a handle or DSG). Depending on the level of equipment (Active, Ambitio or Elegance), prices range from 614,000 rubles per Octavia 1.6 with a manual KP up to 876,000 rubles for 1.8 TSI with a DSG robot.
Ford Focus III. 7000 rubles less (542,000 rubles) of the cheapest Peugeot 408 costs a Focus sedan with a 85-horsepower 1.4 engine, on the handle, in the basic configuration of Ambiente. In Trend, Trend Sport and Titanium versions, the choice of motors and transmission wider: 1.6 (85, 105 or 125 forces only on mechanics) and 2.0 (150 forces, manual transmission or PowerShift robot). Surcharge for a robot for a motor 2.0 41 000 rubles. The most expensive Focus-Sedan 2.0 Powershift in the Titanium configuration is estimated at 779,000 rubles.
Technical characteristics Peugeot 408
1.6 thp
Type of engine gas-turbo R4
Working volume 1598 cm
Max. Power, L.S./rpm 150/6000
Max. moment, nm/rpm 240/1400
Type of drive front
Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission
Front suspension Independent MacPherson
The rear suspension is semi -dependent
Brakes Disc ventilated in front and discs behind
Dimensions (DHSHHV), mm 4703x1815x1505
Wheel base, mm 2710
Equipped mass, kg 1419
Max. Speed, km/hour 207
Acceleration 0-100 km/h, with 9.6
Fuel consumption (comb.), L/100 km 8.2
Emissions CO2, g/km 190 (Euro-5)
Fuel tank volume, l 60
Luggage compartment volume, l 560
Tire size 215/55 R16 - 215/50 R17
Price, rubles from 746,000
A source: Motor magazine [August 2012]
