Like the exterior, the interior of the e-408 is taken straight from the ICE 408.
It’s mostly good news: a pleasing design, a well-screwed-together feeling and satisfyingly damped switchgear.
Infotainment and ADAS can be the biggest bugbears with new cars, but for the most part, the e-408 impresses. The main touchscreen is clear and easy to use, with a good mix of buttons for almost all of the main controls, except for temperature, heated seats and steering wheel.
The screen pairs with a row of touchpad toggles, which allow quick and convenient access to vital features.
Peugeot’s i-Cockpit system is paired with a new digital driver’s display. It’s crystal clear and customisable, but some drivers may find they have to adjust their normal driving position to be able to see over the oddly-shaped steering wheel.
The e-408 gets a new driver monitoring camera; our testing showed that intrusion was well managed and less agitating than some rivals. It’s easy to switch off anyway, at the push of a toggle.
Adaptive cruise control is standard and it generally works well, apart from behaving erratically when changing lanes. Frustratingly, though, it removes the option of being able to use ‘normal’ cruise control.
In terms of practicality, there’s good in-car storage throughout and a long but shallow 471-litre boot (plus a little underfloor space).
There are Skoda Octavia levels of rear leg room, but a distinct lack of under-thigh support, and the seat bases are set at a steep angle, which proves uncomfortable for some. Headroom is limited and will be tight for six-footers.