As you may know already we reported back in August about the Peugeot 408, the successor of the popular 407. Today we found out something interesting from our sources from Peugeot: the successor of the 407 will not be the 408 as everyone expected, it is going to be called 508! Why? Well it is quite simple!

Our source indicated that this change was needed because the new car will not only replace the 407, but also the 607. It appears that the new vehicle will also carry a hybrid version and will be the base for the next crossover. Apparently, we will see a Prologue 508 Concept at next year’s Paris Motor Show and the production version is expected in spring of 2011.

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The Peugeot 408, the replacement for the 407, will be officially revealed later this year and will go on sale in the UK in 2010. “An evolution, not revolution,” a company insider told Autocar. The style remains conservative and the insider also said that no drastic modifications were made. However, it does stand out from other mid-sized saloons due to its detailing and “hard-edged” looks.

The insider said, “For the overall effect, think Insignia.” A hybrid powertrain is featured in the lineup. Most likely it will come with a diesel engine rather than petrol. A hybrid 408 would be capable of class-leading economy and CO2 of less than 100g/km. Peugeot has pioneered the diesel hybrid in cars like the 3008 and plans to extend the technology to its next generation of saloons.

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