First generation (T7; 2010)
The 408 was available in China with either a 1.6 L and 2.0 L petrol four cylinder engine. The 1.6 (TU5JP4) has a capacity of 1587 cc and produces 115 PS at 5,750 rpm and maximum torque of 147 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The 2.0 L (EW10A+) engine has a capacity of 1997 cc and produces 110 kW at 6,000 rpm and 200 Nm at 4,000 rpm.[6]
Either engine can be specified with a five speed manual or four speed automatic transmission.
In South America a 1.6 L diesel engine, known as a HDi (Allure, Feline/Griffe), is sold alongside the 2.0 L petrol engine (Allure, Feline/Griffe) and 1.6L THP petrol engine (Sport) with six speed automatic transmission. The four cylinder diesel has a capacity of 1560 cc and produces 81 kW and torque of 240 Nm.
The HDi has a top speed of 188 km/h and accelerates to 100 km/h in 12.4 seconds.[7]
In Malaysia, 408 comes with two engines, the 1.6L Prince turbo engine and 2.0L petrol four cylinder engine. The 1.6L engine produces 123 kW at 6,000 rpm. and maximum torque of 240 Nm from 1,400 rpm.
The 2.0 L (EW10A+) engine has a capacity of 1997 cc and produces 145 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 200 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The 1.6L turbo engine comes mated with a six-speed manual, while the 2.0L engine is fitted with a four-speed automatic adaptive gearbox with Tiptronic and Sport mode only.
The first generation 408 continued in production in Latin America and Russia, with multiple facelifts and minor changes. Production in Argentina was halted in 2021.[8]
