Peugeot 308 Hatchback T9 Auto Tailgate Retrofit

The T9 hatchback is the volume model of the 308 range, and its short, steeply raked tailgate is easy to open by hand but awkward to close once a driver's hands are full. This control device kit converts it to powered operation using two compact actuators and a module tuned for the hatchback's lighter panel, so travel is smooth and quick rather than slow and over-damped. Installers receive actuators, control box, harness, hatchback-length brackets, fuses and hardware in a single carton, with the module pre-set for the T9 body — no coding tool required.

Features Worth Highlighting in Listings

• Electric tailgate lift kit, hatchback-specific — actuator stroke and bracket length are set for the shorter T9 hatch panel, so the door opens fully without overshooting and closes flush without preload on the seal.
• Automatic trunk opener control — key fob, cabin button and the original handle switch all command the module; the factory remote is not modified or cloned.
• Auto open trunk device with soft close — the latch is pulled in electrically over the last few centimetres, so a light push is enough and the door never needs slamming.
• Faster cycle — because the hatchback panel is lighter than the estate unit, the module runs a quicker profile, typically six seconds from closed to fully open.
• Obstruction reversal — motor current is watched on both strokes, so contact with a person, a wall or a low ceiling stops and reverses the door.
• Height memory and manual fallback — opening angle can be limited for low car parks, and the original manual release still works if power is lost.

Specifications

Installation Summary

Hatchback trim removal is straightforward: two screws behind the grab handle, then clips around the glass edge. Actuator brackets bolt onto the original ball studs, the loom clips into the factory routing, and the only electrical interface is a fused lead at the battery junction box plus a ground behind the rear quarter trim. Budget 1.5 to 2 hours for a first installation and about 45 minutes for a repeat. The conversion is reversible at any time, which suits lease returns and part-exchange vehicles.

Market and Buyer Types

The T9 hatchback is one of the most common Peugeot models on European roads, so this SKU has broad appeal: aftermarket wholesalers and Peugeot specialists in France, Belgium, Spain, Poland and Turkey; rental and car-sharing fleets; driving schools; and independent garages selling fitment labour. Retail buyers are typically urban drivers who park in tight spaces and value hands-free boot access after shopping or sport.

Carton, Testing and After-Sales

Each kit ships in a printed carton with die-cut foam inserts and a five-ply export outer box. Bench testing covers 400 duty cycles, reversal force, standby current draw and a continuous-run thermal check. Neutral packaging is offered for private-label distributors. Production follows ISO 9001:2015; warranty is 24 months on actuators and 12 months on the control module, with spare actuators, modules and looms available for after-sales.