DRIVE QUEST - Exploring the appeal of cars with guests.
Vol.03 PEUGEOT 408

DRIVE QUEST - ゲストと探る、クルマの魅力。<br>Vol.03 PEUGEOT 408 DRIVE QUEST - ゲストと探る、クルマの魅力。<br>Vol.03 PEUGEOT 408

Photo:Tatsuki Nakata

Edit:Naoya Tsuneshige

CARDRIVE QUESTREGULAR

Places you can only go by car. Secret conversations you can only have in the car. Play your favorite music and go wherever your heart takes you. Cars always show us new sights. Maybe it's a little different when you've got your crush in the car. This is a series that explores those thrills and excitements with our guests. Passenger seat passenger of the month, what is the appeal of cars?

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Yuya Saito

26 years old, from Fukuoka Prefecture. In addition to playing guitar in the bands yonawo and TRIPPYHOUSING, he also serves as a support member for several other artists. TRIPPYHOUSING just released their second single, "For a long time," on November 13th. He's an artist who is gaining momentum and is sure to be one to watch.

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Exploring the charm of 408 with Yuya.

Sedan or SUV? This streamlined form, which could be either, has a mysterious charm that reminds us of the joy of driving, the pleasure of operating, and the pleasure of cars. The Peugeot 408, which can be classified as a crossover SUV, is the latest model in the manufacturer's traditional 40"X" series. This series, which had been missing for a while in both Japan and the US after the end of production of the 407, has been revived for the first time in about 10 years.

  • The trunk is hands-free. If you have the key with you, you can hold your foot under the trunk and it will open automatically. No need to worry if your hands are full.

    The trunk is hands-free. If you have the key with you, you can hold your foot under the trunk and it will open automatically. No need to worry if your hands are full.

  • Equipped with a smartphone connection function

    Equipped with a smartphone connection function "Mirror Screen". Simply connect a smartphone with the corresponding app downloaded via USB cable.

  • The shift lever has been removed and the shift can now be operated with a switch, creating more space between the seats and making for a more comfortable drive.

    The shift lever has been removed and the shift can now be operated with a switch, creating more space between the seats and making for a more comfortable drive.

  • The dynamic frameless grille features the familiar lion emblem.

    The dynamic frameless grille features the familiar lion emblem.

On this day, guitarist Yuya Saito appeared holding a guitar case in both hands. The meeting place was Shimokitazawa. Yuya, who had just finished rehearsal, began by saying:

"I was really looking forward to this project. I love driving. Just this year, my roommate and I bought a new car, and we drive almost every day. I hate trains, so I basically travel by car unless I have plans to go drinking. I came to Shimokita today for rehearsal by car. I can carry a lot of equipment, and it's easier that way. I can get in whenever I want and take breaks at my own pace. You can't do that with the train."

Sleek fastback cars often sacrifice practicality, but that's not the case with the 408. The trunk's capacity is a maximum of 536L under normal conditions, and can be expanded to a maximum of 1611L by folding down the rear seats. As befits a crossover SUV, it has plenty of luggage space. It also features a hands-free electric reel gate. If you have a smart key with you, you can open the trunk automatically by simply moving your foot under the rear bumper. You can feel safe even if you're holding a guitar in both hands, like on this day.

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