Peugeot 408 News in Malaysia

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

CY Foong

Apr 19, 2024

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

Hans

Apr 9, 2024

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

Arvind

Mar 7, 2024

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

Arvind

Jan 31, 2024

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

Arvind

Jan 29, 2024

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

Sanjay

Nov 30, 2023

No longer looking like an awkward sedan, the all-new Peugeot 408 has evolved into a sleek coupe-like crossover and it will be launching in Malaysia. The all-new 408 is expected to make its launch here by next year and regionally, it is currently on sale in Vietnam. Over there, the Peugeot 408 is locally assembled (CKD) at THACO Group’s Chu Lai plant and according to a LinkedIn post by Jérôme Micheron, Senior Vice President Head of Peugeot, deliveries for the crossover have commenced 6 weeks ahea

CY Foong

Nov 17, 2023

A bunch of new Peugeot models will enter the Malaysian market next year, confirmed Stellantis' Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the ASEAN region, Daniel Gonzalez, speaking to Carsifu. The mix will comprise of updated, currently-sold models, and all-new vehicles. There will also be a range of both locally-assembled (CKD) and fully-imported (CBU) cars. "We will also launch our built-in-Malaysia Peugeot Landtrek pick-up with upgraded suspension next year as it was earlier introduced as an imported

Sanjay

Nov 16, 2023

Following previews in Thailand and the launch in Korea, the Peugeot 408 fastback crossover has now been officially introduced to the Japanese market. Three variants have been made available across two powertrains, priced as follows: 1.2L Allure: JPY 4.29 million (~ RM 142k) 1.2L GT: JPY 4.99 million (~ RM 166k) 1.6L GT Hybrid: JPY 6.29 million (~ RM 209k) A further ‘GT Hybrid First Edition’ variant – limited to 80 units – which packs Nappa seats and a Focal audio system retails for JPY 6.69 mill

Arvind

Jul 11, 2023

The new generation 2023 Peugeot 408 was previewed earlier this year in Thailand but the model has yet to go on sale in our part of the world. China is the only Asian market to sell the latest Peugeot 408, now a tall-riding crossover that combines the styling of a coupe and an SUV. Korea is the first Asian market outside of China to launch the 2023 Peugeot 408. “The direction in Korea can undoubtedly have a halo effect in other global markets, which is why we swiftly introduced this model in Kore

Hans

May 25, 2023