The new Peugeot 508 it couldn't be more different from its predecessor. The French brand's new flagship leaves behind the image of the typical D-segment saloon — outside with the classic silhouette of a three-pack, four-door saloon — reinventing itself as a similar two-and-a-half five-door saloon in contours to a coupé, highlighting the rear that assumes a fastback format.
The approach to the world of coupé is also revealed in details such as the unframed windows or the reduced height of the bodywork — at just 1.40 m, it is 5.0 cm shorter than its predecessor and the shortest in the segment. It is also 3 cm wider than its predecessor (1.85 m) and 8 cm shorter (4.75 m).
To better understand the place of the new Peugeot 508, look at it as a Volkswagen Arteon and not a Passat, or an Audi A5 Sportback and not an A4.
Entering the interior we see the latest interpretation of the i-Cockpit, characterized by the small steering wheel, accompanied by two screens: a touch screen, which concentrates the functions of the infotainment system — aided by seven toggle switches (piano keys) , with dimensions between 8″ and 10″; and another that serves as an instrument panel, with 12.3″.
Despite the reduction in exterior dimensions, Peugeot announces higher rear-livability quotas than the Audi A5 Sportback and a luggage capacity of 487 l, together with a lower and wider floor than its predecessor.
The new Peugeot 508 is based on the EMP2, the same one that we can find in the 308 and 3008, also contributing to a weight reduction, on average, of 70 kg compared to the predecessor. The rear suspension is independent, in a multi-arm scheme, which is associated, in the higher versions, with a suspension with variable damping and piloted, called Active Suspension Control — standard on GT versions and on all petrol and petrol engines. as an option on 2.0 Diesel versions.
In Portugal
The new Peugeot 508 arrives in Portugal in November and the national range comprises five engines — two petrol and three Diesel —; two transmissions — six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic (EAT8); and five levels of equipment — Active, Allure, GT Line, GT and Business Line.
THE Gasoline we have the inline four-cylinder Turbo 1.6 PureTech in two versions, with 180 and 225 hp, the latter exclusively associated with the GT equipment level. Both variants are only available with EAT8.
THE diesel , we have the new inline four-cylinder 1.5 BlueHDI with 130 hp, the only one to receive the manual gearbox, but will also be available with the EAT8; and the 2.0 BlueHDI inline four-cylinder in two versions, 160 and 180 hp, available only with the EAT8.
Equipment
Expect a wide range of equipment, even at the Active equipment level, the stepping stone to the new Peugeot 508 range. Safety Pack — Active Safety Brake with camera & radar, Distance Alert, Active warning of involuntary crossing of lines and shoulders, Recognition and recommendation of speed signals —; The Visibility Pack — Automatic turn-on of the headlights (dipped beam) with automatic Follow-me-home, front window wiper with rain sensor and photosensitive interior mirror; in addition to the two-zone air conditioning, with ventilation outlet for the rear seats and Cruise Control.
Allure, GT-Line and GT version come with the Safety Plus Pack , which adds to Pack Safety the active blind spot surveillance system + Fatigue detection system (camera located on top of the windscreen analyzes the trajectory) + Automatic high beam assistant, Extended recognition of traffic signs (Stop, Direction prohibited, …).
The GT Line can optionally receive the Pack Drive Assist with adaptive Cruise Control; and also the Drive Assist Plus Pack which integrates Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop&Go function associated with the Lane Positioning Assist, the latter also available as an option for the GT.
THE Peugeot Full LED Technology , which integrates Full LED headlamps with automatic height correction, LED turn and static turning lights, and adaptive 3D tail lights is an option on Allure and comes standard on both GT Line and GT.
As standard the Active and Allure come with 17″ wheels (215/55 R17), the GT Line with 18″ (235/45 R18) and the GT with 19″ (235/40 R19).
Prices
| Equipment | Motor | CO2 | IUC | Price |
| 508 Active | 1.5 BlueHDi 130hp CMV6 | 101 g/km | 145.05 € | €35 300 |
| 1.5 BlueHDi 130hp EAT8 | 98 g/km | 145.05 € | 37 300 | |
| 2.0 BlueHDi 160hp EAT8 | 118 g/km | €221.70 | €41 700 | |
| 508 Business Line | 1.6 PureTech 180hp EAT8 | 123 g/km | €168.98 | €39,700 |
| 1.5 BlueHDi 130hp CMV6 | 101 g/km | 145.05 € | 36 100 € | |
| 1.5 BlueHDi 130hp EAT8 | 98 g/km | 145.05 € | 38 100 € | |
| 2.0 BlueHDi 160hp EAT8 | 118 g/km | €221.70 | 42 500 € | |
| 508 Allure | 1.6 PureTech 180hp EAT8 | 123 g/km | €168.98 | €41 700 |
| 1.5 BlueHDi 130hp CMV6 | 101 g/km | 145.05 € | 38 100 € | |
| 1.5 BlueHDi 130hp EAT8 | 98 g/km | 145.05 € | 40 100 € | |
| 2.0 BlueHDi 160hp EAT8 | 118 g/km | €221.70 | 44 500 € | |
| 508 GT Line | 1.6 PureTech 180hp EAT8 | 125 g/km | €168.98 | 44 500 € |
| 1.5 BlueHDi 130hp CMV6 | 103 g/km | 145.05 € | €40 900 | |
| 1.5 BlueHDi 130hp EAT8 | 101 g/km | 145.05 € | €42 900 | |
| 2.0 BlueHDi 160hp EAT8 | 120 g/km | €221.70 | 47 300 € | |
| 2.0 BlueHDi 180hp EAT8 | 124 g/km | €255.71 | €48,300 | |
| 508 GT | 1.6 PureTech 225hp EAT8 | 131 g/km | €168.98 | 49 200 € |
| 2.0 BlueHDi 180hp EAT8 | 124 g/km | €255.71 | €51 800 |