Text | Xiao Zhi
When it comes to French cars, consumers who are used to labeling can think of it for the first time, which is romantic but not practical enough. It is true that there were some anti-human designs in French cars in previous years, but the times are developing and enterprises are changing. It is unfair to look at French cars with this fixed vision again.
As we wrote a comparative article about Koleos before, we can find that both product strength and cost performance have made great progress. So what is the strength of Peugeot 4008, which is also a French car and is also hotly debated by everyone? Which one is more cost-effective?
Appearance performance
The new 4008 adopts Peugeot’s latest family-style design language, and the front face adopts lattice air intake grille, which we have seen on the new 308. Coupled with the new lion’s eye headlights, the front face of the new Peugeot 4008 looks full of personality.
Compared with the front face, the taillights with lion claw shape may be more colorful and more recognizable.
This kind of design can be said to be very appetizing for young people.
Interior performance
The exterior is brilliant, but what about the interior? I think the word "stunning" would be more appropriate.Entering the car, I believe everyone will be attracted by the fighter-style i-Cockpit cockpit, so that everyone will question how such an interior shape can appear in the production car. If you think about it carefully, maybe only French people who are unrestrained will have such works.
Small-diameter racing steering wheel, a row of piano buttons, scorpion tail-swinging electronic gear lever, and 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel (except for entry-level models), all of which add up to a sense of technology and design, but are really amazing, which is absolutely unparalleled among competitors at the same level.
Configuration performance
In terms of configuration, the new 4008 will be equipped with shift paddles, electronic handbrake, 8-inch touch screen, electronic body stability system and engine start-stop system as standard.
The middle and high models also add 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel, exterior rearview mirror with electric folding and heating function, automatic dual-zone air conditioning, panoramic sunroof, 8-way electric adjustment for the first officer, front seat heating and lumbar support, front radar, navigation and car interconnection system, wireless charging, inductive opening and closing of rear luggage compartment lid, panoramic image, automatic parking and so on.
The ADAS automatic driving assistance function that Peugeot is proud of is only available in top models.
Body size performance
As can be seen from the icon, compared with the standard compact SUVs such as Koleo, Tiguan and Maverick, the body size of the new Peugeot 4008 is still very advantageous. Although the length of the car is not as long as that of the new Koleo and Maverick, the width and wheelbase of the car have advantages.
Compared with the "half-class" Angkewei, the new 4008 has a wheelbase difference of only 20mm when the body length is 157 mm. Seeing this performance, we can feel that Peugeot’s lengthening and widening of the overseas version of the 3008 is in line with the needs of the China market.
Dynamic performance
Dongfeng Peugeot 4008 provides two power systems: 1.6THP and 1.8THP. The former has a maximum power of 167 HP (123kW) and a peak torque of 245 Nm. The latter is exclusive to China market, with a maximum power of 204 HP (150kW) and a peak torque of 280 Nm. In terms of transmission system, both engines are matched with a six-speed automatic manual transmission.
It is worth mentioning that these two engines can explode the maximum torque at 1400 rpm, which will be particularly exciting in daily use. And as long as the fuel consumption is more than 6 o’clock, this performance is still very good.
Having said that, which Peugeot 4008 is the most cost-effective, and how should consumers choose it?
At present, 4008 has two powertrains, of which 1.6T can also enjoy the policy of halving the purchase tax. Therefore, the cost performance analysis is carried out according to different displacement.
?1.6T model cost performance.
According to the calculation of "Car Selection Artifact" of Smart Car Selection, the product cost performance of three models with 1.6T power is as follows:
(Cost-effective data sourceIntelligent car selection "car selection artifact")
You can also scan the QR code below to enter the page of Dongfeng Peugeot 4008 car series, and check the reference price in your area for comparison and calculation:
?Thinking process
From the perspective of pure product cost performance, we can clearly see the cost performance of three 1.6T versions of 4008 through the calculation of car selection artifact, and the top matching of 1.6T version should be the first choice-350THP deluxe edition(230,700), followed by350THP Elite Edition(208,700).
Let’s compare them separately. What’s the difference between specific models?
1、350THP Deluxe Edition vs 350THP Elite Edition
The cost performance of the two cars is not much different, but in terms of configuration, the luxury version has a lot of safety configuration and internal configuration, and it will be very troublesome to install these configurations later. 22,000 for these configurations is actually quite worthwhile.
2、350THP Elite Edition vs 350THP Comfort Edition
Comparing the two low-profile models, Xiao Zhi thinks that the elite version is not attractive except for panoramic sunroof, automatic air conditioner and full LCD instrument panel, and it is 23,000 higher than the comfortable version. Therefore, although the elite version is more cost-effective, it is not recommended by Xiao Zhi.
As soon as these two groups are compared, I believe that the configuration differences between the 350THP Deluxe Edition and the Elite Edition are clear to everyone, so Xiao Zhi is not going to make a concrete comparison here.
From the comparison results,If the budget is sufficient, the top match of the 1.6T model —350THP Deluxe Edition is definitely worth buying.You have all the configurations you want. butIf the budget is really limited, buy the lowest price.What leather seats and keyless entry system can be installed at a later stage.
?1.8T model cost performance.
The most cost-effective 1.8T model is the 380THP luxury model, followed by the luxury GT version, which is the top model of the whole system. Let’s look at the differences.
1、380THP Deluxe Edition vs 380THP Elite Edition
The difference between the two is 20,000 yuan, but the deluxe edition has done a comprehensive job in terms of safety configuration and comfort configuration, and Xiao Zhi personally feels that the money is well spent.
2、380THP deluxe edition vs 380THP deluxe GT edition
In addition to active brakes, panoramic cameras and LED headlights, the top models don’t have much eye-catching feeling. And like what automatic parking, memory seats, 360 panoramic images, can only be said to be "icing on the cake", not just needed. Therefore, the 380THP Deluxe Edition is more cost-effective.
? How to choose 1.6T and 1.8T?
Let’s take a look at the models with the highest cost performance, and who is better.
The comparison results show that the most cost-effective version is of course the 350THP Deluxe Edition. Let’s see where the difference is.
There is no difference between the two except that the motivation is different. However, we should know that the 1.8T model is 13,000 more expensive than the 1.6T model, and the power difference between them is not very big. And the 1.6T model can still enjoy the policy of halving the purchase tax. Therefore, considering comprehensively, the 350THP Deluxe Edition is the most worthwhile model for the 4008.
Xiao Zhi’s comprehensive proposal
1. Of course, the first choice is350THP Deluxe Edition;
2. And the budget is really limited, and there is no strong requirement for configuration. Choose185,700 350THP comfort version is enough.;
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In fact, after reading the full text, we will find that Peugeot 4008 is a very distinctive car. First of all, the beautiful exterior design and unrestrained interior modeling have maintained the consistent advantages of the French, and young consumers in China are willing to pay for it. The extension of the overseas version of 3008 and its introduction into China as the new 4008 highlighted the French’s compromise on the China market.
After seeing this, you may find that Peugeot seems to understand the hearts of China consumers more and more. In fact, this car also has obvious shortcomings: for example, there is no four-wheel drive system in the whole system. Although the four-wheel drive system of urban SUV is more to increase the stability of driving on wet roads, you don’t have it, which is a short board; For another example, its rear suspension is still a torsion beam type non-independent suspension, which is simply unacceptable to many people in more than 200,000 cars, even if you train well!
Look at its price again, the main sales models are above 200,000, which is difficult to support as far as Peugeot’s brand premium ability is concerned.
For consumers who are ready to start, if you can accept the shortcomings of the 4008, Xiao Zhi thinks this car can definitely be bought. After all, its unconstrained design matches the temperament of young people who are pursuing maverick nowadays. For the young people whose face value is controlled, why not buy unusual enjoyment at the same price?