Peugeot 508

Peugeot 508
Overview
Manufacturer Peugeot
Production 2011–present
Body and chassis
Class midsize car (D)
Chronology
Predecessor Peugeot 407

The Peugeot 508 is a large family car launched in 2011 by French automaker Peugeot, and followed by the 508 SW, an estate version, in March 2011.[1]

It replaces the Peugeot 407, as well as the larger Peugeot 607, for which no direct replacement was scheduled. It shares its platform and most engine options with the second generation Citroën C5: the two cars are produced alongside one another at the company's Rennes Plant,[2] and in Wuhan, China for sales inside China.[3]

At the end of 2014, Peugeot launched the new generation of 508, 508 SW and also RXH. The front of the car was redesigned, and full LED headlights are now available. New engines were also launched, for example, a new engine, front wheel drive appeared for the RXH.

The Peugeot 508 got several international awards, like the 'Car of the Year 2011' in Spain (award in 2012), Next Green Car 'Best Large Family car 2011'[4] for ' being spacious and well equipped, also noting that it represented excellent build quality and has the best fuel economy in its class ' (Peugeot 508 1.6 e-HDi 109g CO2/km) or also Auto Zeitung 'Best Imported Family Car 2011'[5] (readers votes).

In 2015, the Peugeot 508 received a facelift that was marked by a vertical grill, and the inclusion of the Peugeot lion in the centre of the new grill. In addition, 2015 brought a new 180 bhp 2.0 litre diesel option which can also be paired with a Hybrid4 electrical motor system, effectively making the Peugeot 508 an AWD vehicle with combined 200 bhp.[6]

First generation (2010-2018)

First generation
Overview
Manufacturer Peugeot
Production 2010–2018
2011–present (China)
2012–present (Malaysia)
Assembly France: Rennes (Rennes Plant)
China: Wuhan (DPCA)
Malaysia: Gurun (NAM)
Nigeria: Kaduna
Body and chassis
Class Large family car (D)
Body style 4-door saloon
5-door estate
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive/Four-wheel-drive (hybrid4)
Platform PSA PF3 platform
Related Citroën C5
Powertrain
Engine 1.6 L I4 (petrol)
1.8 L I4 (petrol)
2.0 L I4 (petrol)
2.3 L I4 (petrol)
1.6 L I4 (diesel)
2.0 L I4 (diesel)
2.2 L I4 (diesel)
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic AM6 (2010-2014)
6-speed automatic EAT6 (2015-)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,817 mm (110.9 in)
Length 4,792 mm (188.7 in)
Width 1,853 mm (73.0 in)
Height 1,456 mm (57.3 in)

Overview

The 508 saloon is 4.79 m (189 in) long, while the 508 SW (estate) is 4.81 m (189 in) long.[7] Compared to the Peugeot 407, the 508 has a shorter front overhang and a longer rear passenger compartment.[8]

After a few initial leaked spyshots, the first definitive details and images leaked to the web on 12 July 2010.[9] Peugeot released additional information on 6 September 2010.[10] The 508 was officially launched at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. PSA Peugeot Citroën build the 508 in China in partnership with Dongfeng Motor, and sold 65,000 units locally in 2012. It was launched there on 10 August 2011.[11]

It is reported that Peugeot expects China to be the largest market for the car, at almost twice that of France. If predictions are correct, it will be the first time that the company will sell more units in a country other than France for a model that is available in Europe.[3]

Technical highlights

Peugeot has equipped the European market 508 with its HDI common rail diesel engines. The 1.6 litre HDI 112 can be fitted with the e HDI 'micro hybrid' system, including an electronically controlled automatic gearbox, which reduces fuel consumption to 4.20 L/100 km; 56.0 mpg‑US (67.2 mpg‑imp) with CO2 emissions of 109 g/km.[12]

Though this matches the Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion, it features a slightly larger fuel tank which allows it to cover a slightly longer range of 1637 kilometres (1017 miles).[13] At least two e HDI engines were available from 2011 to 2012. The first engines had an emission level of 114 g/km. The later model reduces emissions to 109 g/km. A modified air intake is the main reason for the improvement.

The 508 range will also include PSA's HYbrid4 diesel electric hybrid powertrain, which will reduce fuel consumption further, to 3.80 L/100 km; 61.9 mpg‑US (74.3 mpg‑imp) with CO2 emissions of 99 g/km.[14]

The top GT version comes with a 201 bhp (150 kW; 204 PS), 2.2 litre turbodiesel engine which generates 458 N⋅m (338 lbf⋅ft) of torque. It comes mated solely to a six speed torque converter automatic gearbox which offers manual shifts via paddles or a central selector.

Safety

From a system which rates to a maximum of five stars, the 508 received a five-star Euro NCAP rating in 2011. The score was:

Euro NCAP test results
Peugeot 508 (2011)[15]
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 32 90%
Child occupant: 43 87%
Pedestrian: 15 41%
Safety assist: 7 97%

Sales and production

Year Worldwide Production Worldwide sales Notes
2010 6,400[16] 1,400[16]
2011 131,658[1] 124,150[1] Total 508 production reached 138,043 units.[1]
2012 116,400[17] 124,150[17] Total 508 production reached 121,700 units.[17]

508 RXH

2012 Peugeot 508 RXH in Düsseldorf, Germany
2012 Peugeot 508 RXH in Düsseldorf, Germany

At the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Peugeot revealed a hybrid-electric crossover estate de luxe variant of the 508. To distinguish it from other 508 models, the RXH features flared wheel arches, as well as a new color-coded grille with three columns of LED daytime running lights on each side.

The Hybrid4 powertrain combined a 120 kW 2.0 litre HDi FAP diesel engine with a 28 kW electric motor to lower fuel consumption to 4.2 l/100 km. The RXH was released in the beginning of 2012.[18]

The 508 RXH was launched in a single high spec limited edition version, before a full range became available. It is competing with the Audi A4 Allroad, the Volvo XC70, the Passat Alltrack or even more, the BMW 3 Series XDrive.

508 coupé by Peugeot

Interior
Peugeot SR1 concept
Peugeot SR1 Concept dashboard

A concept "hybrid-power" car prefiguring the style of the future 508 coupé, called the Peugeot SR1, was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010.[19]

Sources reported that the Peugeot SR1 would go on sale in 2012.[20]

The Peugeot 508 has been equipped 1.8 THP engines, which is only sold in China.[21] The 1.8 THP engine's power is 150 kW (5500), 280 N.m (1400 to 4000).

  • The ability to open the trunk by pressing the zero in the 508 emblem is a plot point in James Rollins' Sigma Force novel 6.5, The Skeleton Key (2010).[22]

Pre facelift styling

Post-facelift styling

Second generation (2019–present)

Second generation
Overview
Manufacturer Peugeot
Production 2018–present
Model years 2019–present
Assembly France, Mulhouse
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door liftback
5-door estate
Layout FF/F4 Layout
Platform PSA EMP2
Powertrain
Transmission 6-speed manual / automatic
8-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,790 mm (109.8 in)
Length 4,750 mm (187.0 in)
Width 1,859 mm (73.2 in)
Height 1,403 mm (55.2 in)

A second generation was announced by Peugeot in February 2018, and was officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2018.[23] The estate version was rumoured in May 2018, announced in June and will be officially unveiled at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.

The design is inspired by the Instinct shooting brake concept, shown at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.

In terms of powertrain options, the new 508 will have petrol engine options, both 1.6 litre PureTech turbocharged engines, with different power outputs; and three turbodiesel options [24]. The automatic transmission has been updated to an eight-speed Aisin EAT8 unit, replacing the older EAT6 units. A plug-in hybrid version is in development.[25].

Pre facelift styling

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "PSA Annual Report 2012" (PDF). Car manufacturers. PSA. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
  2. ↑ Peugeot 508 Camouflage intégral Archived 2010-03-30 at the Wayback Machine. L'Automobile Magazine 21 September 2009
  3. 1 2 Bruce Gain (30 March 2011). "China will be biggest market for Peugeot 508". Automotive News.
  4. ↑ "Peugeot powers to success with awards for 508, the iON and RCZ". Derby Telegraph. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  5. ↑ "New Peugeot 508 awarded number one by the Germans". Continental cars. 9 May 2011. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  6. ↑ "Peugeot 508 prices and specifications brochure" (PDF). Peugeot UK. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
  7. ↑ "The Peugeot 508 Strong design at the heart of emotion" (PDF). peugeot.com. 12 July 2010. Retrieved 1 October 2010.
  8. ↑ "Fleet And Personal Car Reviews-An Unbiased Review of the Peugeot 508 2.0 HDi". carsandracingstuff.com. 15 May 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
  9. ↑ Peugeot 508 leaks out well ahead of Paris debut Autoblog 12 July 2010
  10. ↑ "Peugeot 508 sedan and SW for early 2011". 14 September 2010.
  11. ↑ "Peugeot is launching the 508 in China".
  12. ↑ weenedonpetrol wrote:. "Peugeot 508 1.6 e-HDi Active Review". Autocar. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
  13. ↑ "Peugeot 508 1 6 E Hdi 112 Sr 4dr Review | What Car?". Whatcar.com. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
  14. ↑ Kindsey says: (30 October 2011). "Peugeot 508 Hybrid 4 road tax free". Speed Encounter. Archived from the original on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2012.
  15. ↑ "Euro NCAP results for Peugeot 508" (PDF). euroncap.com. 2011.
  16. 1 2 "Engine specs from PSA Peugeot Citroën" (PDF). Creator and designer. PSA Peugeot Citroën. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  17. 1 2 3 "Memento Mars 2013" (in French). PSA Peugeot Citroën. February 2013: 50. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  18. ↑ "Peugeot 508 RXH Revealed with Hybrid4 Power And All-wheel-drive". TheMotorReport.com.au. 12 July 2011. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  19. ↑ Peugeot WZX Archived 2010-05-07 at the Wayback Machine. Salon international de l'automobile de Genève — Les premières: Peugeot WZX
  20. ↑ (in French)Peugeot SR1, bientôt en série!
  21. ↑ officical news
  22. ↑ Rollins, James (2010). "What's True, What's Not". The Skeleton Key. p. 2.
  23. ↑ "2018 Peugeot 508 revealed ahead of Geneva motor shown". Autocar. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  24. ↑
  25. ↑
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