PSA - Peugeot Citroen - headquartered in Paris, France.
The history of Peugeot as an automobile company goes back to the distant 19th century.
“Brothers and Sons of Peugeot” is a family company engaged in the production of hardware, parts for horse carriages, and bicycles in the middle of the last century. Armand Peugeot was inspired by the idea of automobile manufacturing after meeting the notorious Gottlieb Daimler.
1889 - the first Peugeot car with a steam engine was released.
In 1891 - the first Peugeot with a Daimler gasoline engine.
1895 - 72 Peugeot cars were produced and sold.
1896 - foundation of the Peugeot Automobile Society.
1899 Car production increases, and the Peugeot company sells more than 300 copies.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the outstanding designer and engineer E. Bugatti worked at Peugeot, and the cheap Bebe Peugeot (“Baby Peugeot”) was launched into production.
Bebe Peugeot Peugeot is the first company in Europe to begin assembly line assembly of cars.
In 1915, after the death of Armand Peugeot, his work was continued by other family members. During the First World War, the history of the Peugeot company continued with the production of almost all types of weapons, the company became the main supplier for the French army. Bellanger and De Dion-Bouton join the company's business. The company focuses on producing inexpensive cars aimed at middle-income buyers.
Peugeot 201 1929 The company produces the cheapest car for the French market - Peugeot 201. The main models of the 30s of the XX century were: Peugeot 202, Peugeot 302 and Peugeot 402.
During World War II, the Peugeot company came under the control of the German concern Volkswagen.
After the end of the war, the history of Peugeot as a manufacturer of passenger cars continues. Production begins in 1946 and the company produces pre-war models.
Peugeot 203 1948 - premiere of the first post-war model Peugeot 203.
1958 - Peugeot cars begin to be sold in the USA.
The European automobile market continued to grow year after year, the Peugeot company released new product after new product. The “beauty” Peugeot 504 Coupe has appeared. High competition led the French to the need for joint development of new engines, components and assemblies - cooperation began with Renault and Volvo.
Peugeot 504 coupe In 1974, Peugeot bought a 30% stake in the French Citroen, and a year later in 1975 it completely absorbed the company. As a result, the PSA Peugeot Citroen concern is created.
In the early 1980s, PSA fell on hard times, sales were sluggish and profits were falling.
1983 - the appearance of the Peugeot 205 - the car saved the auto giant from collapse, its successful sales allowed PSA to stay afloat and reorganize.
Peugeot 205 1984 - opening of a joint venture in China (Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile).
1991 - Peugeot withdraws from the North American market.
In the early 90s, the history of the Peugeot company continued with the production of a wide range of passenger cars: Peugeot 106, Peugeot 205, Peugeot 309, Peugeot 405, Peugeot 605, Peugeot 806.
Peugeot 405 The French concern Peugeot entered the 21st century with a confident step. The company cooperates in terms of technical developments with Fiat, Ford, Renault, Toyota, BMW, Mitsubishi, GM. The production of cars by the French concern PSA is located in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Turkey, Iran, Egypt, China, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and a number of other countries. In Russia, together with Mitsubishi PSA Peugeot Citroen produces cars at the car plant in Kaluga.
Peugeot 307 Peugeot cars have won the European Car of the Year competition three times:
1969 - Peugeot 504 model
1988 - Peugeot 405 model
2002 - Peugeot 307 model
Peugeot's sporting successes are no less significant for the company. The sports history of the Peugeot company: participation in the WRC, 24 hours of Le Mans and of course the Paris-Dakar rally, reviews of Peugeot cars note that the company's cars became winners for four years in a row, from 1987 to 1990.
Peugeot wins Paris Dakar Rally 
Peugeot RCZ To date, in Russia's car dealerships, Peugeot cars are sold: Peugeot 107, Peugeot 208, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 4007, Peugeot 4008, PEUGEOT 508, Peugeot 5008, Peugeot RCZ, PEUGEOT PARTNER TEPE E, Peugeot Bipper Teppee.
About a month ago, the PSMA Rus plant in Kaluga started production of passenger vans of the K0 project, which already includes two passenger versions of the Citroen SpaceTourer / Peugeot Traveler and two commercial ones - Citroen Jumpy / Peugeot Expert, launched back in February.
Just like commercial vans, passenger vans are assembled in Kaluga using the CKD-2 method: from the French Sevel Nord plant, located near Valenciennes, near the Belgian border, already welded body sides and the bottom arrive in Kaluga, and all other welding is done on PSMA . Now up to 12 bodies of K0 models are welded and painted per shift - there are almost no differences between the commercial and passenger versions at this stage, but on the assembly line, when the interior is completed, the power unit and chassis elements are installed.
The fact is that Citroen Jumpy / Peugeot Expert, produced in Russia, are not equipped with a urea injection system into the intake manifold, that is, an SCR neutralizer, but passenger cars just need it, despite the fact that there is no need to certify them under Euro-6.
PSMA Rus General Director Nicolas Febve confirmed that if urea injection is not installed on passenger versions of K0 vans, then they will not even be able to meet Euro-5 standards, which is required by Russian legislation. The weight of the Citroen SpaceTourer / Peugeot Traveler is significantly higher than that of its commercial “relatives” - mainly due to the interior trim and, in particular, the seats, so it’s simply impossible to do without AdBlue.
Henri Langovist, technical manager of the K0 project, said that if they had installed the SCR converter on the commercial versions, it would have greatly simplified logistics and assembly, but the plant went to the “inconvenience”, which made it possible to make the price of the commercial Citroen Jumpy / Peugeot Expert more attractive.
As for the assembly type - CKD-2, it allowed us to gain benefits in several directions at once. On the one hand, the task was to set up assembly in Kaluga as quickly as possible, and here this method fits perfectly. On the other hand, it allows you not to invest in expensive robots - workers carry out all welding with hand pliers, and special devices for automatic positioning of parts make it possible to eliminate errors and not connect parts at random.
In addition, although the capacity of the Kaluga welding line K0 is limited - it is 10 times less than that of the body welding line for Citroen C4 / Peugeot 408 sedans, which is idle most of the year, yet, working in three shifts, it is possible to produce about 9 thousand bodies. Obviously, for now this is significantly more than the Russian market can absorb. At least, I planned to sell about 6 thousand K0 models in 2019.
Meanwhile, the CKD-2 method also has disadvantages: it introduces strong dissonance into the work of the welding line at Sevel Nord, from where assembly units are constantly removed for the needs of Kaluga. According to Nicolas Febve, the robots at Sevel Nord work as many as four (!) shifts and still can’t cope - the demand for vans in Europe is so high, and here there are also “holes” due to the Russian plant.
Another disadvantage of the CKD-2 method is the relatively low share of added value. And this is a problem that, in light of the upcoming conclusion of Special Investment Contracts (they must be executed by all automakers by the end of the year), it will be the French management that will have to solve.
The fact is that the PSMA Rus plant will have one contract, and not divided into “French” and “Japanese” parts. At the same time, 70% of the enterprise belongs to the PSA Group. That is why the general director is appointed by the French side, and his deputy, Isao Taguchi, is appointed by Mitsubishi.
Nicolas Febve ironically remarks: “I, of course, can give the task to my deputy Taguchi-san to increase the degree of localization, however, I’m not sure that he will listen to me. The localization of the Japanese part of production depends solely on decisions made at Mitsubishi."
It’s interesting that Mitsubishi is doing much better with added production value than the French: both the Outlander and the frame Pajero Sport are produced in Kaluga using the CKD-3 method, which gives greater added value, and the French still only know about “Japanese” production volumes dream.
What to do in such a situation when there is a Special Investment Contract on the horizon? Obviously, you need to think about releasing a new model or large unit. Let us remember that at the beginning of March, at the launch of the assembly of commercial vans, Nicolas Febve mentioned the possible localization of the engine. Today Febwe does not say anything more definite, except that this project is currently under active development.
According to the site’s own data, the future Kaluga engine will be localized not only in assembly, but also in spare parts. Obviously, at first, PSMA managers will try to attract manufacturers of small items and attachments and will take into account drive belts, generators, power system elements, wiring, etc., while the engine block itself will come assembled. At the second stage, it is quite possible that in Kaluga they will establish mechanical processing of the block or even place an order for the manufacture of crankshafts from a third-party supplier - there are such companies in Russia. According to our data, we are talking about an engine for passenger cars. Moreover, a certain third-party Russian automaker is already considering installing an engine from PSMA Rus on its cars.
What about the new models? And here we have something to talk about. At PSMA Rus there is an ATP (Atelier Technique Prototype) workshop, hidden from prying eyes, with a so-called free layout - ATP has movable screens that can be used to arrange the space. In the Asia-Pacific region, the car is being studied to adapt it to the production capabilities of the Kaluga assembly line.
According to the site’s own data, work is now actively underway in the Asia-Pacific region with one of the Peugeot-Citroen models. What kind of car it will be, and by what method it will be produced at the plant, is not yet clear - Nicolas Febve does not give any explanations on this matter and asks for patience until the fall. However, the general director of PSMA Rus does not rule out that the issue of launching an all-wheel drive version of SpaceTourer in Kaluga may be considered in the near future.
Let us remember that Citroen has long established ties with the company Dangel, which was engaged in refining the company’s basic models, including the production of all-wheel drive versions. By the way, now in Europe both passenger and commercial 4x4 vans, in particular, the Citroen SpaceTourer / Jumpy 4x4, are very popular among active recreation enthusiasts. Moreover, as Henri Langovist told us, the K0 project is the first model in the history of PSA in the development of which Dangel engineers were directly involved - precisely in order to install all-wheel drive elements in standard places, and not saw through half the body.
Meanwhile, the mysterious (at first glance) PSA model, which is now being toyed with in the ATP, will definitely not be put on the Kaluga assembly line in the near future - that’s a matter for next year. The fact is that along the way we talked with Nicolas Febve’s deputy, the Japanese Taguchi-san. There will be a separate article about this, however, for now we will present part of the content of the conversation. Taguchi-san outlined for us the duration of all the cycles of putting a car on the PSMA conveyor. The entire process can take up to 18 months, and the APR stage separates the launch from about 12-15 months. What does it mean? This means that the new model will be delivered to the Kaluga assembly line approximately at the end of the third quarter of 2019.
Let's think about it: doesn't PSA currently have any new model on the European market, the prospects of which in terms of gaining popularity in the Russian market would not raise the slightest doubt? Yes, there is such a model - this is the Peugeot Rifter. He is also the future Citroen Berlingo, he is also (drum roll!) – Opel Combo. What kind of motor do they put on them? Including 1.2 PureTech. Where is it brought to Europe from? That's right, from China. Well, the fact that Kaluga is located right between China and France - any schoolchild will confirm this to you...
In 1990, the company celebrated its centenary as an automobile manufacturer. But the adventurous history of Peugeot began much earlier: its first period was the era of pioneers, which was marked by the opening of the first metalworking plant around 1810, followed by the production of tools and the amazing success with bicycles.
At the dawn of the twentieth century, automobiles appeared on the scene. Peugeot gained fame as one of the founders of the automaker's workshop and immediately attracted the sympathy of many thanks to the amazing feats of fearless young men driving horseless carriages. This is how humanity enters the era of speed.
After the First World War, the modern era begins for the car, now mature: Peugeot turns from a handicraft manufacturer into a real industrial enterprise. Peugeot continues to impress on the race track and makes the dream of owning a car an everyday reality for many people.
However, the clouds are gathering, and a second global conflict is approaching. These times are destined to be an era of restrictions. During the dark years, Peugeot became involved in the Resistance. With freedom once again triumphant, Peugeot survives in a changed world and history continues.
In an atmosphere of population boom and post-war optimism, a new Europe emerged, inclined towards consolidation and discovering consumerism. This is an era of progress and prosperity. Therefore, Peugeot becomes one of the world leaders in the automotive industry and provides cars to millions of people around the world.
The era of pioneers.
The Peugeot brothers come from a family of flour millers who lived near Montbéliard in the French department of Oak. In 1810, these young men decided to turn their mill into a metal processing factory and began supplying springs to local watchmakers.
At the beginning of the nineteenth century, a steam engine and horseless carriages were invented in England. These strange vehicles resemble horse-drawn carriages, but there is one small difference: they are driven by ingenious machines. From this era the concept of “horsepower” came to us, used to this day to determine engine power.
Between 1824 and 1882, new Peugeot factories were gradually created and products diversified: springs, tools, mechanisms for making corsets, coffee grinders (1840) and sewing machines (1867).
Around 1860, the internal combustion engine was born. At first, it works on a gas-air mixture, which explodes alternately from different sides inside the cylinder, forcing the piston to move back and forth. The fuel is ignited by a spark plug (a Lenoir engine installed in a small car in 1863).
1876: German inventors Gottlieb Daimler and Nikolaus Otto develop a four-stroke internal combustion engine.
IN 1882 year, the first bicycles appeared that used wheels of different sizes (1.86 m front, 0.40 m rear). Peugeot bicycle production is rapidly gaining momentum.
IN 1884 In 2009, Frenchman Edouard Delamard-Deboutville presented the first example of the car. In 1886, Karl Benz created a gasoline-powered three-wheeled car capable of reaching an incredible speed of 15 km/h. This is the first real car. Frenchman Emile Levassor becomes the exclusive sales agent for Daimler engines in France. It supplies them to manufacturers such as Panhard-Levassor and Peugeot.
IN 1889 At the World's Fair in Paris, the main attraction was the three-wheeled Serpollet-Peugeot. But already at the beginning of next year, Peugeot mastered the internal combustion engine and began producing a four-wheeled car with a Daimler engine.
The car is coming into use, but the main type of mechanical transport is still the bicycle. Peugeot, the largest manufacturer of this two-wheeled vehicle, is involved in sports competitions: 1891 year, one of the first four-wheeled Peugeot Type 3 bicycles takes part in the first bicycle race from Paris to Brest and covers 2100 kilometers in 139 hours!
IN 1892 Peugeot produces 29 Type 3 four-wheeled bicycles each year. For the Bey of Tunis, a unique model is created, called "Type-4", decorated with traditional Tunisian ornaments.
IN 1894 In 2009, a journalist from the French Petit Journal organized a “competition of carts without horses, driven by mechanical force.” The total number of participants is 21, Peugeot is entering six cars into the competition. As a result, first place was shared by Peugeot and Panhard-Levassor.
The following year, Peugeot distinguished itself again by winning the Paris-Bordeaux-Paris race, the first ever automobile time trial. However, history will immortalize the fact that the Peugeot, nicknamed "L'Eclair" (literally "lightning" due to the car's tendency to zigzag), was the first to use pneumatic tires supplied by the Michelin brothers.
IN 1896 In the year 1998, Armand Peugeot created the “Society of Peugeot Automobiles” (“Societe des Automobiles Peugeot”) in Udencourt. In the same year, Baron Julien's car disappeared from the garage, this event became the first car theft in history - a Peugeot car!
1898: The Prefect of Paris, Louis Lépine, introduces the first rules regulating automobile traffic and sets the speed limit to 12 km/h.
In Italy in 1899 Giovanni Agnelli creates the FIAT company.
At the turn of the century, Peugeot became a major automobile manufacturer: in 1899, the Peugeot catalog included 15 models, from 2-seater to 12-seater cars. IN 1900 500 cars and 20 thousand bicycles were produced in the year.
1902: The birth of Cadillac in the USA.
1903: The Paris-Madrid race was abandoned in Bordeaux after an accident that killed several drivers and spectators. It will take several years for the young motor sport to recover from this first tragedy.
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Add commentsThe history of the famous automobile brand Peugeot dates back to the very distant 18th century. Back in 1840, through the efforts of the Peugeot family, the production of coffee grinders and crushers for pepper and salt was launched. The first experience in the production of vehicles was the creation of the Le Grand Bi bicycle by Armand Peugeot in 1882.
Armand Peugeot became seriously interested in the aging of vehicles, and under his leadership, in 1889, Leon Serpollet built the company's first three-wheeled car, which had a steam engine. In 1891, thanks to cooperation with G. Daimler, the first Peugeot car with a gasoline engine appeared. Subsequently, starting from 1896, Peugeot cars are equipped with their own engines (the first Peugeot engine was designed by Rigoulot and had a power of 8 hp) and no longer depends on the supply of Daimler units.
The automobile company itself was founded by Armand Peugeot in 1896 and was called Société Anonyme des Automobiles Peugeot. At the same time, a new factory was built, located in Audincourt, dedicated entirely to the production of automobiles.
Cars of the Peugeot brand are produced under the lion logo, which was patented on November 20, 1858 by Emile Peugeot. From this day on, all Peugeot products are produced under the sign of the lion, which has undergone only minor changes over time.
The main stages of development of the Peugeot company
Having started with the production of bicycles (1882), the Peugeot company has successfully produced motorcycles, mopeds, scooters and, of course, cars.
At the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century, Peugeot was actively involved in the development and construction of cars under the leadership of designer Ettore Bugatti. Note that by 1903 the company already produced half of the cars produced in France. The needs of France during the First World War forced Peugeot to produce mainly military products of a wide range, including tanks and shells.
During the period between the world wars, Peugeot continued to produce various cars with great success. Due to the high demand for its products, in 1923 the production level of Peugeot cars exceeded 10 thousand units.
Since 1931, the company's cars began to be equipped with independent front suspension, which other automakers subsequently began to use. In 1935, the 402 model was presented at the Paris Motor Show, which later became very famous and gave rise to the whole “Sochaux streamline” series. On convertibles of this model, an electric awning lifting system was used for the first time.
During the Second World War, Peugeot factories were subjected to serious bombing and destruction, as a result of which full-fledged car production was established only in 1949. Having quickly restored its production potential, the company was already able to produce its millionth car in 1952.
Beginning in 1974, Peugeot began purchasing shares in Citroën, which led to the creation of a joint company, Peugeot Société Anonyme (PSA), which shared engineering resources but retained both brands. In the 70s, Peugeot also briefly controlled the Maserati sports racing brand. In 1978, Peugeot acquired the European division of Chrysler and produced cars from the Chrysler-Simca range under the Talbot brand until 1986.
Currently, the PSA Peugeot-Citroen Group is the largest private enterprise in France and ranks second (after Volkswagen) in car production in Europe. In 2012, more than 1.6 million cars were produced under the Peugeot brand, and the production volume of the entire concern exceeded 3 million units.
The history of the Peugeot brand knows many extraordinary and very interesting facts. Even at the dawn of the automotive industry, the company was at the forefront of scientific and technological progress. So already in 1892, the world's first serial rubber tires were installed on Peugeot Type 4 cars. And just look at the amazing car with a body made of pure cast silver, made in 1892 by order of the Bey of Algeria.
In 1905, a machine gun was installed on the Peugeot chassis, which marked the emergence of a new class - combat vehicles.
In 1941, designers created the Peugeot VLV - a light urban vehicle, essentially a three-wheeled electric cycle.
The company gave the world many interesting and beautiful cars, which were even able to make a good career on the silver screen. The extravagant Peugeot of Inspector Columbo, played by Peter Falk in the very popular TV series of the same name, especially shined. And the real movie star was the Peugeot 406 from the films of the acclaimed “Taxi” series by the famous producer Luc Besson.
Peugeot cars were very popular among famous and famous people. Thus, French President Jacques Chirac preferred the solid Peugeot 607. In Russia, “Pyzhiki” were registered in the garages of Alena Apina (model 406), Anton Makarsky (model 206) and other representatives of bohemia.
Thanks to advanced engineering solutions and high quality, Peugeot cars received the prize of the best European car three times - in 1969 - Peugeot 504, in 1988 - Peugeot 405, and in 2002 - Peugeot 307. And four models were among the top three of the European competition: 1980 - Peugeot 505, 1984 - Peugeot 205, 1996 - Peugeot 406, 1999 - Peugeot 206.
To preserve and popularize its history, the SPA concern opened its own automobile museum in London's Soho quarter. It displays more than 150 car models, as well as many types of other transport equipment produced over more than two centuries of the brand's history.
Peugeot brand and sport
Peugeot has always loved making fast cars. So the Peugeot car participated in the world's first automobile race - the Paris-Rouen run on June 22, 1894 and took second place, behind only the more advanced steam train De Dion-Bouton at that time. In 1912, Peugeot, driven by George Boillot, won the French Grand Prix in Dieppe.
More than a century later, in the 1990s, the Peugeot 406 successfully competed for the championship in the touring class, and won numerous victories at races in France, Germany and Australia.
The 1990s went down in history with Peugeot's victories in the world championship. Of particular note are the victories in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race of the Peugeot 905 in 1992 - 1993, and the diesel Peugeot 908 in 2009.
Key models of the Peugeot brand
Peugeot designers have created many models that have left a bright mark on the history of the automotive industry. Already at the beginning of the last century, the “People's” Peugeot Bebe was extremely popular. In 1913, the Peugeot Goux saw the light of day - the fastest car, reaching an unprecedented speed of 187 km/h for its time.
In the 30s and 40s of the last century, automobile fashion was set by the 402 and 302 models, which had an elegant design and a reliable classic design.
In 1957, the Peugeot 404 was born, which managed to win the glory of the “eternal” car. The revolutionary design of the 404 model was created by the Pininfarina studio; for the first time in the history of the French brand, a diesel engine was used on this car. The car, in various modifications, remained on the assembly line until 1975, and in total more than 1.4 million copies were produced.
The small Peugeot 205, which began production in 1983, has truly become a legend of the modern automotive industry and managed to win popular love.
The Peugeot 106 has set the pace in the compact car class since 1991.
The Peugeot Partner, released in 1996, became very successful; in just 33 months from the start of production, more than 1 million cars were produced.
The 1998 Peugeot 206 became the leader in terms of sales in the entire long history of Peugeot. In total, more than 5 million of these cars were produced.
In 2001, the Peugeot 307 appeared, which official experts recognized as the best car in the world for 2002.
Peugeot in Russia
In Russia, the Peugeot brand is especially popular, and the affectionate popular name “Pyzhik” testifies to the universal love for it. Having appeared in our country almost one and a half hundred years ago, Peugeot is gaining ever new positions. Fighting for leadership since 2003, the company has been introducing models specially designed for our roads. In the same year, the Russian branch was officially created. PSA cars are among the top ten best-selling cars in Russia, and specifically the Peugeot brand managed to achieve a 15% increase in sales at the end of 2012.
Surely true fans of the Peugeot brand remember and know that in 2010 in Beijing, the French-Chinese brand Dongfeng Peugeot - Citroen showed the world the Peugeot 408 sedan. The car was built on the platform of its predecessor, the Peugeot 308, and was originally intended for sales in Chinese and South American market. Compared to the hatchback, the car has not changed significantly. The sedan's wheelbase has increased to 2717 millimeters; accordingly, the length of the car has also become longer - 4337 mm. Not a single Russian car enthusiast is interested in where the Peugeot 408 is assembled for sale on the domestic market. At first, this car model was produced by a plant located in Argentina and a large Chinese enterprise in the city of Wuhan.
But, due to the huge demand for cars in the Russian Federation, the management of the concern decided to open the PSMA plant near Kaluga. It was here that, starting in 2012, they began to produce this car model. The domestic enterprise is trying to produce a sedan that is most suitable for use on Russian roads. The Russian Peugeot 408 is available with engine compartment protection and a full-size spare wheel. A domestically assembled sedan is equipped with a more powerful battery and starter. In general, the PSMA plant produces cars for our customers, taking into account operating conditions. It is interesting that even the basic “Access” configuration of the Russian Peugeot 408 is equipped with a full-fledged winter package, which includes heated driver and passenger front seats, as well as heated windshield and windshield washer nozzles.
Features of the sedan
Cars with affordable prices and excellent technical characteristics are valued not only in the CIS countries, but also in Russia. To satisfy all the wishes of Russian buyers, the French concern Peugeot-Citroen created the model 408. It is known where the Peugeot 408 is produced, now let’s talk in more detail about the capabilities of this car. This car model cannot be called small; it can easily be classified as a D-class. Thanks to the increase in the dimensions of the car, the inside of the sedan has become much more comfortable and spacious. The dimensions of the Peugeot 408 are 4337 mm × 4703 mm × 1505 mm. Our compatriots are very fond of this car model; the owners speak especially positively about the car’s engine.
The Peugeot 408 sedan is equipped with a 150-horsepower turbocharged engine with a volume of 1.6 liters. The car's suspension is also excellent. Despite the quality of Russian roads, this nimble sedan copes with all obstacles and potholes with a bang. In addition to an engine with a power of 150 horsepower, Russian buyers can purchase a sedan with a 1.6-liter gasoline unit producing 110 horsepower, or an engine with the same volume, but with a power of 120 horsepower. A turbodiesel consumes five liters of fuel per hundred kilometers, while gasoline units consume a little more - 8.2 liters. The car is offered with both a 5-speed manual and automatic transmission. The volume of the luggage compartment of the car is 560 liters.
But by folding the rear seats, you will be able to increase it. The luggage compartment has its own “zest”. Where the Peugeot 408 is produced, a plastic cover for the front bumper grille is placed there. The manufacturer recommends that owners use this part in the winter. It will protect the engine compartment from snow, sand, and dirt. It also helps the engine warm up faster. Since the body is galvanized, the manufacturer provides a 12-year guarantee against corrosion.
Advantages and disadvantages of Peugeot 408
Regarding the quality of materials and workmanship, there is interesting information. As it turned out, to assemble the Peugeot 408 at the PSMA enterprise, they use seats from the American company Lear, plastic and upholstery materials from the French company Faurecia, and bumpers for the sedan are produced by the domestic company Magna. This car model, like any other, has its pros and cons. First, the good stuff. The Peugeot 408 has the largest dimensions in its segment. Also, the advantages include:
- high ground clearance
- spacious trunk
- rear wide and comfortable seat for passengers
- high level sound insulation
- wide engine range
- opportunity to take out a car loan on favorable terms
- low cost sedan
- perfectly adapted for use in the Russian Federation.
Where the Peugeot 408 is assembled, some mistakes were made:
- it takes a long time to warm up the interior
- The luggage compartment is difficult to open
- wipers don't work well
- it takes effort to close the door
- narrow luggage compartment opening.
The sedan from the French manufacturer is a very affordable vehicle that will suit even the most ordinary buyer. The basic version of the sedan will cost 549,000 rubles. A car with a 1.6-liter diesel unit (112 horses) costs more - 637,000 rubles. Peugeot 408 with a turbocharged 150-horsepower engine and automatic transmission is sold at a price of 746,000 rubles. For additional options and bells and whistles, the buyer will need to pay extra in the region of ten thousand rubles to 23,000. If you want to purchase a budget car with a maximum range of options at a reasonable price, then this “French” is what you need. The technical characteristics and “filling” of this car model are much better than those of its competitors.