2011 Peugeot 508 Sedan and Estate

[mikeyb]

This is the new Peugeot 508, said to be the first Peugeot to introduce the new design look spun from the SR1 concept first seen back in January 2010. The 508 replaces two cars the 407 and 607 and will be available in both saloon and estate bodystyles when it goes on sale at the start of 2011.

It's very similar to the 5 concept car shown earlier in 2010, but somehow lacks the stylistic class of recent Peugeots such as the RCZ.

The new 508 will be powered by a range of engines with Peugeots new E-HDI stop-start system, which cuts CO2 emissions by up to 15%.
Peugeot 508: the hybrid one

By mid 2011 a hybrid version of the 508 will be launched. The 508 HYBRID4 mixes 200bhp performance with four-wheel drive (hence the 4) and 99g/km of C02 falling to nothing when in full electric mode. Sounds good to us.
The interior of the car looks more upmarket than a Mondeo's; quite sober for a French family car, and is that an iDrive-style multi-controller nestling between the front seats?

The new 508 looks quite big

As indicated by the jump in the badge number, the new 508 is bigger than the 407 it replaces. The 508 saloon is 4790mm long, while the SW estate is 4810mm around 10cm longer than the outgoing model.

Its based on the PSA Groups platform 3, which also underpins the Citroen C5 and C6, and will be built in Rennes in France. A Chinese 508 will be built locally.
Will the 508 be a hit? We've suffered middle-of-the-road large Peugeots for a decade and this is the French company's opportunity to put that right. We'd say the 508 doesn't have the deftness of touch or class of the 5 and SR1 concepts, but we've yet to see the interior or drive the new Mondeo rival. All will be revealed soon enough.

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[mikeyb]

Very American Accord Camryish...

 

[Kymerik]

i see alot of USDM Accord in the front end and Taurus in the back...

 

[mikeyb]

Peugeot 508 Sedan

We get exclusive access to elegant new Mondeo challenger.​

Sophisticated styling, cutting-edge technology and a top-quality interior its the Peugeot thats hunting down its rivals one by one! The all-new 508, which is set to replace the 407 and 607 in one fell swoop, marks a new era for the French manufacturer, and Auto Express was the first to meet it in the flesh.

On first impressions, the 508 adopts a more sombre look than Peugeot saloons of the past, but dont mistake the toned-down shape as a missed opportunity. This car spells out an entirely

new design language. Styling chief Gilles Vidal describes the controversial nose as quiet and elegant. He adds: The current 407 is a hyper-sporty design with a huge grille signifying huge performance. But the 508 is far more refined and responsible.

Narrow headlights flank the shrunken radiator grille, while daytime running lamps and chrome strips add glitz. Blacked-out B-pillars build the impression of a coup-like profile and a restrained back end finishes off the grown-up look.

Inside, Peugeots intentions are clear. Cabin build quality is much improved, with solid, tactile surfaces wherever you turn. The simple dash architecture works beautifully, although Vidal was keen to point out that from now on, Peugeot interiors will become increasingly driver oriented.
An interpretation of BMWs iDrive control has been created by moving the entertainmentswitches, which sit on the dash on other models, to between the two front seats. The jet fighter-style head-up display is carried over from the 3008 and 5008, while rear seat passengers get individual reading lights andpersonal air-con controls.

In order to slot perfectly between the two cars its replacing, the 508 is 10cm longer than the 407. That means legroom has increased by 6cm in the back not limousine levels of space, but theres leg and headroom to spare for six-footers. Behind them, the boot is expected to provide around 500 litres of space. A 3-Series saloon has 360 litres, although unlike in the BMW, the 508s rear seats can be folded.

Peugeot hasnt forgotten driving dynamics, either. While the Citroen C5 chassis on whichthe 508 is based isnt the most spirited platform around, a lightweight aluminium bonnet and plastic bootlid have kept weight to a minimum. Efficiency is top of the agenda for the engine range, too. No technical details will be released until the cars October Paris Motor Show debut, but a 110bhp 1.6 e-HDi diesel is likely, with stop/start tech to cut CO2 emissions to less than 120g/km. A selection of 2.0-litre HDis will also be offered, promising up to 163bhp. As for petrol units, Peugeot will provide a 1.6-litre turbo delivering up to 200bhp thats the same output as in the flagship RCZ.

From 2012, the 508 will be available with Peugeots HYbrid4 powertrain. This links a 163bhp 2.0 HDi engine to the front wheels and a 37bhp electric motor to the rears. The result is a total

output of 200bhp, plus CO2 emissions below 100g/km. The 508 is due to arrive in dealers in the spring, when buyers can choose between the four-door saloon or a more spacious SW estate.

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[silverspeed03]

I see a lot of Maxima in the sedan.

 

[mikeyb]

I see a lot of Maxima in the sedan.

Maxima, TL, TSX, Avalon, ES 350...Everything looks the same now a days.

 

[genericuser]

I see a lot of Maxima in the sedan.

yeah, I was thinking maxima or g37