Peugeot · 2010–present

Peugeot 508

The Peugeot 508 is a mid-size/large family car produced by the French automaker Peugeot since 2010, and followed by the 508 SW, an estate version, in 2011. Since 2012, the 508 has been the flagship model by Peugeot, slotted above the 208 and 308 in size. The 508 serves as the successor to both the 407 and 607 model lines, replacing both vehicles under a single nameplate 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, and in Wuhan, China, for sales inside China.

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Predecessor: Peugeot 505|Peugeot 407|Peugeot 607 · Successor: Peugeot 508 B

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First generation (W23; 2011)

=== Overview === The 508 saloon is 4.79 m (189 in) long, while the 508 SW (estate) is 4.81 m (189 in) long. Compared to the Peugeot 407, the 508 has a shorter front overhang and a longer rear passenger compartment. After a few initial leaked spyshots, the first definitive details and images leaked to the web on 12 July 2010. Peugeot released additional information on 6 September 2010. The 508 was officially launched at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. PSA Peugeot Citroën build the 508 in China in partnership with Dongfeng Motor. It was launched there on 10 August 2011. It was reported in 2011 that Peugeot expected China to be the largest market for the car, at almost twice that of France. If predictions were correct, it would be the first time that the company sold more units in any country other than France for any model that is available in Europe. The Peugeot 508 was given a facelift in 2015, with the introduction of a vertical grille with the Peugeot lion in the centre. The front of the car was redesigned and full LED headlights became available. New engines were also launched, and front-wheel drive introduced for the RXH. The Peugeot 508 has received several international awards including Car of the Year 2011 in Spain (awarded 2012), Next Green Car, and Best Large Family Car 2011. Citations commented on the car "being spacious and well equipped" and 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 (readers' votes). Technical highlights. Peugeot has equipped the 508 for the market in Europe 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 autom

Second generation (R83; 2018)

A second generation was announced by Peugeot in February 2018, and was officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2018. The estate version was rumoured in May 2018, announced in June and was 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. It won the "Most Beautiful Car of The Year 2018" award at the International Automobile Festival, where the Peugeot e-Legend also won "The Most Beautiful Concept Car of The Year". In terms of powertrain options, the new 508 has petrol engine options, both 1.6 litre PureTech turbocharged engines, with different power outputs; and three turbodiesel options, and is the first passenger vehicle sold under the Peugeot brand to be based on a stretched version of the EMP2 platform. The automatic transmission has been updated to an eight speed Aisin EAT8 unit, replacing the older EAT6 units. A plug-in hybrid version was revealed in September 2019. In May 2019, the 508 debuted in the market in the Middle East, featuring the carryover 165 hp 1.6 litre engine, and the six speed automatic of the previous generation. Facelift (2023). Unveiled on February 24, 2023, the facelift features a revised front end that includes the brand's new logo alongside a new infotainment system. 508L (China). The Peugeot 508L premiered at the 2018 Guangzhou Auto Show in China. Compared to the European 508 model, the 508L exclusive to China has a 55 mm (2.2 in) longer wheelbase, making the length of the 508L wheelbase 2,848 mm (112.1 in). The Chinese 508L version is also 100 mm (3.9 in) longer overall than the 508 sold in Europe, at 4,870 mm (192 in). Another difference between the two versions is in the rear with the five-door liftback configuration of the E

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Specifications

name: Peugeot 508
Manufacturer: Peugeot
Production: 2010–2025, 2011–present (China)
Class: Large family car (D)
Body style: 4-door saloon, 5-door estate
Predecessor: Peugeot 407, Peugeot 607
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive
Related: Peugeot 5008

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