Portugal is in fashion and recommended. Our country was once again the chosen stage for a round of first tests with a new model. An event that, in addition to having a positive impact on the local economy (in this case, in the Municipality of Cascais), places Portugal in the background of many magazines, websites, television programs and, of course, videos on YouTube.
What is it?
The new Peugeot 508 SW is the second model of the French brand to use the EMP2 platform, the first was its 4-door version, the Peugeot 508. On the DS, this platform is also used by the DS7 Crossback.
It is Peugeot's new bet on the D segment, a product that is not premium, but wants to position itself as the best of generalists. This means that Peugeot continues to move forward with its plan to become the number one generalist brand. Consequently, it also means surpassing Volkswagen, one of the targets to be taken down in this crusade.
What has changed from the previous generation? Everything. Starting with the positioning within the offer of vans in this segment. A change in line with what Peugeot is doing with the rest of the model range.
The Peugeot 508 SW is the smallest van in the segment and even has less luggage capacity (530 against 560 litres) than the previous generation, all to give it an athletic stance and superior status. At least that was the intention pointed out by Gilles Vidal, design director at Peugeot, during a brief conversation we had.
Regarding Volkswagen Passat, direct competitor of the Peugeot 508 SW, there is a balance between the offer of engines. In terms of interior space, the style that Peugeot chose to give the van makes it less spacious compared to the German proposal.
At the wheel
If you want to know the sensations behind the wheel and all the details about on-board technology, check out this video we produced in Portugal during the presentation. The images were all collected by Razão Automóvel.Equipment Levels
Active, Business Line, Allure, GT Line and GT are the five levels of equipment available for the new Peugeot 508 SW. The complete list of equipment for each of these versions:
ACTIVE
Fabric seats; Electrochromatic interior mirror; Programmable Cruise Control; AFIL; Automatic turn on of headlights + follow me home; Automatic window cleaner; 8” screen radio + Bluetooth + USB; Back parking assistance; Electrically folding mirrors; 17” Merion alloy wheels + Spare wheel; DML (push start connection / opening and closing of doors with key).
BUSINESS LINE
Fabric seats; Driver's seat with lumbar adjustment + electric tilt + length adjustment of the front seats; Electrochromatic interior mirror; 8” screen radio + Bluetooth + USB; 3D navigation + Peugeot Connect Box; Programmable Cruise Control; Electrically folding mirrors; 16″ Cypress Alloy Wheels + Spare Wheel; Helps front and rear parking; Automatic turn on of headlights + follow me home; Automatic window cleaner; Pack Safety Plus (Pack Safety + Automatic high beam assistant + recognition of speed and warning panels + Active blind spot surveillance system + Fatigue alert system by trajectory analysis); Glass tinted.
ALLURE
Leather + fabric seats; Parking aid ahead; Driver's seat with electric lumbar adjustment; 3D navigation system with 10“ screen + BTA; WIFI system; Carpets; Pack Ambiance; 2 USB sockets on rear console; 17” Merion Alloy Wheels + Spare Wheel; Pack Safety Plus (Pack Safety + Automatic high beam assistant + recognition of speed and warning panels + Active blind spot surveillance system + Fatigue alert system by trajectory analysis); ADML; Visiopark System 1: Rear camera.
GT LINE
Leather + fabric seats; Front seats with lumbar adjustment and electric tilt + front seat length adjustment; PEUGEOT i-Cockpit Amplify System; Frameless electrochromatic rearview mirror; Mistral indoor environment; Full LED lighting + 3D LED tail lights with permanent lighting function; 18" Hirone Alloy Wheels + Spare Wheel.
GT
Seats in Nappa Leather /Alcantara; Interior decorations in “Zebrano” wood; Active suspension; Indexing of mirrors to reverse gear; 19″ Augusta alloy wheels + spare wheel.
Engines
On this link you will find the list and full specifications of available engines for the Peugeot 508 SW.
Plug-in Hybrid in Fall 2019
At the end of 2019 we can count on electrified versions in both the van and the saloon.The HYBRID and HYBRID4 engines (with four-wheel drive) will allow the Peugeot 508 and 508 SW to circulate for 50 km (WLTP cycle) in 100% electric mode. The maximum speed allowed by the system in pure electric mode will be 135 km/h.
In this article you will find all the information about these Plug-in Hybrid versions.
How much does it cost?
The Peugeot 508 SW arrives in Portugal in June and there are still no definitive prices for the Portuguese market, as such the figures presented are an estimate advanced by Peugeot.
Starting at 36 200 euros is the Diesel engine for access to the range and which will represent, according to the brand, 80% of sales nationwide . I'm talking about the Peugeot 508 SW equipped with a 130 hp 1.5 BlueHDi engine and a six-speed manual gearbox, here with a value corresponding to the Active equipment level.
However, the most equipped GT Line version, on this engine and with EAT8 automatic transmission , should be highly sought after by the Portuguese, will have a price of 44 000 euros.
Diesel? Yes. In the coming years this will be the sales scenario, regardless of the massification electric car sales are a current issue and inevitable in the medium term.
Companies and individuals alike continue to buy cars with Diesel engines, mainly in this segment. Will this change? Yes, but it will take time…
The values can be higher by around 1000 euros than those indicated below.
Peugeot 508 SW Active
1.5 BlueHDi 130 hp — 36 200€
1.5 BlueHDi EAT8 130 hp — 38 200€
2.0 BlueHDi EAT8 160 hp — €42 600
Peugeot 508 SW Business Line
1.6 PureTech EAT8 180 hp — 46 700€
1.5 BlueHDi 130 hp — €37 000
1.5 BlueHDi EAT8 130 hp — €39,000
2.0 BlueHDi EAT8 160 hp — €43,500
Peugeot 508 SW Allure
1.6 PureTech EAT8 180 hp — €42 700
1.5 BlueHDi 130 hp — €39,000
1.5 BlueHDi EAT8 130 hp — 41 100€
2.0 BlueHDi EAT8 160 hp — 45,500€
Peugeot 508 SW GT Line
1.6 PureTech EAT8 180 hp — 45,500€
1.5 BlueHDi 130 hp — €41 800
1.5 BlueHDi EAT8 130 hp — €44,000
2.0 BlueHDi EAT8 160 hp — 48 200€
2.0 BlueHDi EAT8 180 hp — 49 200€
Peugeot 508 SW GT
1.6 PureTech EAT8 225 hp — €51 200
2.0 BlueHDi EAT8 180 hp — €53800