Dongfeng Peugeot 4008 also publicly reduced its configuration. Does the official still owe us a price cut?

Yesterday, 91che reported the news that Dongfeng Peugeot 3008 and 308 models had publicly reduced their configurations. Not long after, the 2018 Dongfeng Peugeot 4008 also had its configuration reduced, and the selling price remained unchanged.

The new 4008 350THP Comfort Edition mainly cancels the double-layer adjustable space trunk and other functions. The 350THP Elite Edition and 380THP Elite Edition mainly cancel the double-layer adjustable space trunk and electric folding of the exterior mirrors. The 350THP Luxury Edition and 380THP Luxury Edition mainly cancel the exterior mirror reversing assist function, AQS air quality monitoring system, and in-car fragrance system. The 380THP Luxury GT Edition cancels the in-car fragrance system.

Regarding yesterday's news about the reduction in configuration of Peugeot 3008 and 308, some netizens reflected that Dongfeng Peugeot still has discounts on the terminal sales prices of these two models. This also made 91che wonder whether Dongfeng Peugeot has already tacitly agreed to the official price reduction after the reduction in configuration, and the rest of the matter is left to the dealers to handle on their own.

But since the configuration has been publicly reduced, wouldn't it be better to announce the official price reduction at the same time? Make it clear so that consumers can have a clear idea. Some people may understand that an official price reduction means compromise, which is an act of lack of confidence and will also make competitors look down on themselves. But isn't it a bit inappropriate to publicly reduce configuration without reducing prices? Has Dongfeng Peugeot been forced into a dead end?

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