2018 Peugeot 508 (2nd Generation)

Sleek New Peugeot 508 Fastback Finally Unveiled!

Peugeot has taken the wraps off its new 508, and the French brand promises that its new five-door fastback design will “shake up the market”.

Citing a “stagnant” traditional D-segment sedan segment, Peugeot says it made a converted effort to move away from the conventional boot-lid, four-door saloon shape in favour of a five-door fastback “coupé-saloon”. The resulting shape is something not dissimilar to that of the Audi A5 Sportback (which the Paris-based brand freely admits it is targeting).

To be built at the Mulhouse plant in France, the new 508 runs on the PSA Group’s EMP2 platform, is shorten than before (4 750 mm long, versus the 4 830 mm of the outgoing car) and employs frameless doors. Peugeot describes the tailgate – which provides access to a claimed 487 litres of luggage space (and 1 537 litres of utility space) – as “deftly hidden”.

Inside, Peugeot has implemented the latest interpretation of its so-called i-Cockpit layout, complete with a compact steering wheel, a 10-inch HD capacitive touchscreen and a 12,3-inch digital instrument cluster. Safety equipment (some optional, some standard) highlights include a night vision system, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist and active blind-spot monitoring.

So, what’s under the bonnet? Well, Peugeot says the 508 will employ a range of new-generation PureTech and Blue HDi engines. The familiar 1,6-litre petrol unit will be mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission as standard, and available in two states of tune (132 kW and 165 kW).

Four diesel options will available, based on the 1,5-litre and 2,0-litre BlueHDi engines. Outputs include a 96 kW unit mated to either a six-speed manual gearbox or the eight-speed auto, as well as 118 kW and 132 kW versions (both self-shifters). A plug-in hybrid option is expected in 2019.

The new Peugeot 508 will be presented to the public at the Geneva International Motor Show in March. It’s not yet clear whether there are plans to bring this new model to South Africa.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/sleek-new-peugeot-508-fastback-finally-unveiled/
 
Peugeot goes radical with all-new 508 sedan

Perhaps realising (quite sensibly) that there isn’t much room for large dull sedans in Peugeot’s core markets such as Europe, the French carmaker has given its 508 sedan a bold makeover that doesn’t bear even the slightest resemblance to its predecessor.

Peugeot has been through its fair share of conservative design phases, but this new D-segment ‘hatchdan’ (it’s now a five-door) returns to the bold French tradition of doing things differently with an elegant twist - with its hunkered-down, coupe-like stance, fastback profile and slim ‘claw’ tailights.

The cabin takes Peugeot’s contemporary i-Cockpit theme to even more elegant heights, and sports ‘piano-key’ controls as per the 3008, as well as a 31.2cm high-mounted digital instrument cluster and 25cm touchscreen.

The newcomer will be available with a wide range of petrol and diesel engines. Peugeot hasn’t yet gone into detail about any of them, simply stating that they produce between 96kW and 165kW.

Unfortunately Peugeot SA says there are no plans as yet to introduce the 508 to South Africa. Granted, the non-premium D-segment is all but dead in this country, but it would certainly serve as an interesting halo model if Peugeot SA ever felt the sums worked out in favour of bringing it here.

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/peugeot-goes-radical-with-all-new-508-sedan-13412491
 
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/...n-and-rxh-renderings-drive-us-mad-123771.html

All-New Peugeot 508 Wagon and RXH Renderings Drive Us Mad

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Seeing these now, I begin to understand why two years ago one of their creations started to tempt me. A good German car loving dude, to the dark side of French desires. You sometimes hear people use the words "timeless lines" when it comes to car designs. I get that. How they manage to make such gorgeous vehicles is amazing. Very happy I was won over.

While my car collect buddy (now all out VAG fanboi, his V6 Amarok is rather nice) was instrumental in my passion for cars, which he in turn got that from his dad. The dad, a very nice guy, is the kind of oom I can talk hours of *** with about cars for hours. Like back in 1995 when I was an all out Audi fanboy (I had reasons) and he also started to notice them. Only difference was a year later he had an A8 and all I had was wall posters. More on that later, when he saw the 407 coupe for the first time I could see he saw what I saw, going on to tell about the Pugs he owned in his life. On more than one occasion, and this is due to old age I guess, but still - he told me how to him some cars have timeless looks and "this" is one of them (referring to the 407 coupe).

Somehow I think he might say the same about the new 508. Maybe it is the model badge on the front stirring up some memories. Doubt he'll every buy one, still one thing I picked up from owning both a Pug car and bike is the people recalling them from their brilliance in years long forgotten. Maybe that is back? Let's wait and see.
 
What with the weird daytime running lights. Car makers seem to be trying too hard to be different.
 
Finally the Frenchies start taking their design cues from the Germans, all that bad blood after WII has finally settled and now a Frenchie with awesome teutonic lines, Viva Le Germanz :D
 
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Peugeot 508 SW revealed with striking look and new iCockpit cabin

Peugeot has created its most striking-looking 508 SW yet to attract image-conscious buyers who may otherwise look to SUVs.

Speaking at Peugeot’s design centre in Vélizy, France, 508 product manager Bernard Hesse said the design of the estate, which is predicted to account for 60-65% of 508 sales, was given as much precedence as its practicability.

“We saw competitors like Mercedes with the CLA and the CLS Shooting Brakes, which are very interesting [in terms of design],” he said. “So we designed a more dynamic look for the SW right from the start of development of the 508’s EMP2 platform.”

The new car’s more taut proportions mean it is actually 6cm shorter in height and 5cm shorter in length than its predecessor. It offers 530 litres of boot space (30 litres less than the previous car) with the interior boot cover closed, while maximum load space with the seats folded provides 1780 litres – that’s identical to the Volkswagen Passat and 115 litres more than that of the Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer.

To reduce wear and tear and aid with loading, there’s a stainless steel boot sill, while the tailgate is powered and the floor inside is almost completely flat when the rear seats are folded down.

Rear head room is 40cm better than in the saloon variant, thanks to the 508 SW’s slightly raised roof section. But the use of frameless rear doors helps the estate retain a swooping roofline. Peugeot product design director Pierre-Paul Mattei said this was important to ensure “balance without style overload”.

The 508 SW’s tail-lights have been taken straight from the 508 fastback, as has the design of the rear bumper and chrome-tipped tailpipes. The front end is also identical, with the same LED headlights that flank a curving grille, which sits beneath a protruding bonnet.

Inside, the car gets Peugeot’s latest iCockpit dashboard, which brings a digital instrument cluster and a 10.0in central touchscreen featuring 3D satellite navigation and Apple Carplay/Android Auto smartphone technology. There are four USB sockets in the car; two in the front and two for rear passengers.

The ergonomics of the new cabin architecture have placed the steering wheel lower down from the instrument cluster to improve visibility (an issue for some users of the previous-generation iCockpit), while the dashboard’s wrap-around layout brings the seven main centre console buttons (which take influence from the keys of a piano) and infotainment screen within easy reach.

All cars will get a full-grain leather steering wheel, with top-spec GT-Line and GT models featuring perforated leather. There’s also a greater use of flocked fabric to enhance the cabin’s premium feel – something that Hesse said is part of Peugeot’s push to take on its German rivals. Optional Alcantara and nappa leather can be specified to create the most luxurious 508 SW.

As part of an extensive driver assist technology suite, the 508 SW gets a night-vision system that uses an infrared camera to project the view ahead onto the infotainment screen. There’s adaptive cruise control that can stop and start the car in traffic, lane-keep assist and park assist, which can automatically park and drive a car out of a space. Peugeot said the car’s active safety brake system can detect pedestrians and cyclists day and night, from 3mph to 87mph.

The new EMP2 structure makes greater use of structural adhesives and uses a new body welding technique, enhancing structural rigidity and helping to reduce weight by around 70kg. It features a multi-link rear suspension set-up for improved ride comfort and it is maximised when optional (or standard on GT variants) variable controlled damping is fitted.

The 508 SW’s different body encouraged the use of bespoke suspension settings.

Yann Bonny, the car’s vehicle dynamics director, said that adjustments were made to “compensate for the differences” that the slightly heavier estate body brings.

When sales kick off in early 2019, power will come from a choice of three engines, each certified to Euro 6.2 standards (which come into force in 2020).

Peugeot claims the 508 SW’s CO2 outputs are the lowest in its class.

The entry-level engine will be a 1.6 Puretech petrol, available in 178bhp and 222bhp forms. There will also be BlueHDi diesels in 1.5 and 2.0 forms, offering between 128bhp and 178bhp. The 1.5 diesel gets a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, but the rest of the powertrains come with an eight-speed automatic gearbox that enables a freewheeling mode to save fuel. Peugeot said it can reduce fuel consumption by around 3%.

Autocar understands prices for the launch range will remain close to the outgoing model, which opens from £26,710. Following the regular SW’s arrival in mid-2019 will be a more fuel-efficient version – a petrol plug-in hybrid. It’s due with a pure electric range of 31 miles, according to the latest WLTP findings.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...revealed-striking-look-and-new-icockpit-cabin

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What's not to love? Except the fact that just like it's sister the Insignia we won't be getting it.
 
Rouxenator said:
What's not to love? Except the fact that just like it's sister the Insignia we won't be getting it.
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Whiie that is a very beautiful car, it would struggle to sell single figures even per year. Considering that a big and popular name in SA (VW), with a very big dealer network are struggling to even move single figures per month of the Passat.
 
Exactly. I doubt they sold many of the current gen 508 but that makes for some excellent deals on the used market - which is the only prices I could justify paying for these cars.
 
Peugeot 508 SW

Just a few months after the launch of the radical saloon, Peugeot has unveiled the SW version of New Peugeot 508. A profound change. New Peugeot 508 SW rewrites all the design cues in the highly competitive segment D estate car market; it draws its inspiration from the world of the shooting break. New Peugeot 508 SW's design is incisive with its low-lying sporty bodyline. It forms the perfect balance between sporty elegance and practicality, providing plenty of passenger space and a large, easy-access boot. It features the latest generation Peugeot i-Cockpit® and, with its small turning radius, it will perform well wherever you please - from urban city streets to the open highway. Embedded in the brand's DNA, New Peugeot 508 SW's running gear excellence combines remarkable road handing and perfect body movement control. The vehicle, designed to produce top-of-the-range performance, safety and comfort, promises to provide powerful sensations.

New Peugeot 508 SW will be revealed at the Paris 2018 Motor Show and will be on sale in Europe from January 2019.

A segment dominated by estate cars

Segment D represents of market of 1.400, 000 vehicles in Europe. For the last ten years, estate cars have made up the majority of this segment, despite the constant increase in new market offerings and body-lines, notably SUVs. In Europe, one vehicle out of every three sold in segment D is an estate car.

This segment includes traditional large-capacity estate cars, most of which are from the mainstream automakers and a premium offering that combines the practicality of an estate car with a much more vibrant design.

https://www.netcarshow.com/peugeot/2019-508_sw/

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