2019 Peugeot 408 e-THP

Locally assembled (CKD) at the Stellantis plant in Gurun, Kedah, the Peugeot 408 will soon make its awaited launch in Malaysia. The model has been imported to Thailand since late last year but while the Thai-spec 408 is available with both plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and petrol powertrains, only the latter could be available in Malaysia. According to preliminary information from dealers, the 1.6-litre turbocharged PureTech engine could be offered across three variants – Allure, Premium, and GT. The tu

Stellantis has topped Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW to become Europe’s most profitable automaker in 2023. The holding company that owns Peugeot, Citroen, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Chrysler, and more, recorded 24.34 billion Euros in operating profit in 2023. Data compiled by Automotive News Europe puts Stellantis’ operating profit well ahead of the Volkswagen Group (22.6 bil Euros), BMW (18.48 bil Euros), Mercedes-Benz (19.66 bil Euros). Of the quartet of European manufacturers mentioned

The Stellantis Malaysia National Sales Company (Stellantis Malaysia) has officially started operations as of 1-March 2024. Stellantis Malaysia will be the Stellantis Group’s official entity directing and managing marketing, sales, distribution and aftersales of Peugeot vehicles in Malaysia, and potentially other Stellantis brands (Citroen, Jeep, and Alfa Romeo?) in the future. Jamie Francis Morais, Managing Director of Stellantis Malaysia said, “Stellantis Malaysia is an exciting start and new b

The full-electric Peugeot E-408 EV will debut in 2024, following an announcement by the company during its E-Lion Day 2024 press event earlier today. Building on its global EV lineup that already includes 7 passenger EVs and 3 commercial EVs, the E-408 will be one of two new EVs to come in 2024, with the other being the E-5008 SUV. Also read: Ahead of Malaysia, bookings opened for 2024 Peugeot 408 GT PHEV in Australia; estimated price equals RM 212k Though details are limited for now, we know th

Ahead of its slated launch in Malaysia, Peugeot Australia has begun taking orders for the all-new Peugeot 408, soon to join Vietnam and Thailand in selling the mould-breaking coupe-suv in the larger Asia and Oceania region. The Peugeot 408 GT is slated for launch in Q3 2024, with an estimated price of AUD 67,990 (~RM 212,000) for the sole Peugeot 408 GT plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant. Also read: Set to pounce: All-new Peugeot 408, e-2008 BEV, and CKD Landtrek confirmed for Malaysia in 2024 As lis

Before it heads to Malaysia, Thailand will be launching the 2023 Peugeot 408 GT first, slated to take place later today at the opener of the Thailand International Motor Expo (TIME 2023). Autolife Thailand divulged that only one variant of the crossover will be offered there, imported (CBU) from Malaysia. The publication says the French car will only be available with a 1.6 turbo engine, making 218 PS and 300 Nm, connected to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Also read: Spied: 2023 Peugeot 408 seen