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This is the new Peugeot 408, which has been caught testing in heavy disguise.

As previously revealed by Autocar, the replacement for the 407 will be more conservatively styled and less of a visual leap forward as its predecessor.

See the hi-res Peugeot 408 spy picture gallery

The car will be more evolutionary in its looks than the step from 406 to 407, said a company insider.Read the full article

Another car in a plastic bag. It doesnt really tell us anything, other than its being developed.

The 407/C5 is not a bad basis to start from (except for weight) so there is hope it will drive well.

Personally i would like to see a car in the range to do what the 405 MI16 did, or to a lesser extent what the 406 V6 offered. Something that was missing entirely from the 407 range. 

 

Putting the argument that whether people in France - people at Peugeot, Citreon, Renault, and the likes – have produced any sparkling or breathtaking designs in the last decade or so aside, one thing which they seem to be out to prove lately is that they sure know the meaning of disguise.

Replacing the 407 already? It seems like it's been with us for barely 10 minutes!

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and less of a visual leap forward as its predecessor.

i think thats pushing things a bit far, mid size Peugeots have always been classy and conservatively styled, the 407 is a visual disaster .

 

Evolution not revolution? That's a shame. The 407 is so vile that I was hoping for a revolutionary change.

How can Autocar say it's less of a leap than the 407?

My x-ray specs must be faulty.

More sensationalist Autocar nonsense.

407 sw is in my opinion, one of the best looking cars on the road and a dream to drive. It will take some beating with new 408

Dycie