June's Car 'Peugeot 408'... Selected by Korea Automobile Journalists Association

The Korea Automobile Journalists Association announced on the 7th that the Peugeot 408 has been selected as the Car of the Month for June this year.

Among the new cars introduced last month, the Peugeot 408 and Hyundai Sonata The Edge were nominated for Car of the Month for June. The Peugeot 408 scored 32.7 points (out of 50) and was finally selected as the Car of the Month for June. This vehicle received 8 points (out of 10) in the interior and exterior design and emotional quality category, and 6.7 points in the safety and convenience features category.

Peugeot 408
Photo by Stellantis Korea

Jeong Chi-yeon, Chairperson of the Car of the Year Selection Committee, said, "The Peugeot 408 is a model that heralds a new beginning in the compact sedan segment with its unique silhouette and design," adding, "It features futuristic design, lively driving performance, versatility that combines the strengths of both sedans and SUVs, and the latest equipment."

The Car of the Month is selected and announced by the Car of the Year Selection Committee under the Journalists Association, which evaluates new and facelifted models released during the previous month from the 1st to the end of the month. The evaluation consists of five categories: interior and exterior design and emotional quality, safety and convenience features, power performance, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions, and marketability and purchase intention.

The Korea Automobile Journalists Association has been selecting and announcing the Car of the Month since 2019. Last month, the Hyundai Kona Electric was chosen as the Car of the Month.

Peugeot 408 Interior [Photo by Stellantis Korea]

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