Peugeot is preparing to unveil the facelifted 408, with the refreshed version of the striking family fastback set to debut in January at the Brussels Motor Show 2026. Official information remains limited, but the brand hints at sharpening the model’s edgy lines using more precisely executed elements at the front and rear. It seems reasonable to expect the 408 to mirror the approach taken with its sibling, the 308, which received its update earlier in 2025—an timing that suggests a desire to keep momentum across the range.

The emphasis, judging by the expected move toward family likeness, will fall on the nose: a new grille, more assertive surfacing, and a large illuminated Peugeot emblem at the center. The most eye-catching change could be the likely farewell to the signature “fang” daytime running lights that made the 408 instantly recognizable. On the updated 308, those were replaced by slimmer triple-claw DRLs with additional light bars, and the same treatment appears likely to migrate to the 408. If that happens, the car may trade a bit of drama for a cleaner, more cohesive face—an evolution that suits its brief without diluting its character.

Elsewhere, expect neater, redrawn bumpers, fresh wheel designs, and a possible update to the rear lighting with the triple-claw motif. Inside, no revolution is anticipated: more of a tidy refresh, with new display graphics and slightly richer materials and options on higher trims. It’s a pragmatic path—focusing on the touchpoints that matter while leaving a cabin that doesn’t call for reinvention to do its job.