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Peugeot 508

Overview

Second generation

aka	Peugeot 508L (China)‡R19R‡ FMC P5 (Iran)
production	2018–2025 2018–2024 (RHD)
assembly	France: Mulhouse (Mulhouse Plant) China: Wuhan (DPCA) Iran: Semnan (FMC)
body style	5-door liftback 5-door estate 4-door sedan (508L)
platform	PSA EMP2 platform
engine	Petrol: 1.2 L Turbocharger PureTech (EB2ADTS) I3 1.6 L Turbocharger PureTech (EP6FDT) I4 Petrol PHEV: 1.6 L Turbocharger PureTech (EP6FDT) I4 1.6 L Turbocharger PureTech PSE (EP6FDT) I4 Diesel: 1.5 L Ford DV5 BlueHDi I4 2.0 L PSA DW10FC BlueHDi I4
motor	Synchronous Electric Motor (PHEV version)
transmission	6-speed PSA MB6 manual (1.5 Diesel) 6-speed PSA ML manual (2.0 Diesel) 6-speed PSA / Aisin EAT6 automatic (Middle East) 8-speed PSA / Aisin EAT8 automatic
wheelbase	2795 mm 2848 mm (508L)
length	4750 mm 4870 mm (508L)
width	1859 mm 1855 mm (508L)
height	1403 mm 1455 mm (508L)
weight	1495 –
related	Citroën C5 X DS 9 DS 7 Crossback Citroën C6 II Dongfeng Fengshen A9
designer	Giovanni Rizzo (exterior, liftback) Sylvain Henry (exterior, estate)‡R20R‡
model code	R83

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,[1] and in Wuhan, China, for sales inside China.

First generation (W23; 2011)

Overview

The 508 saloon is 4.79 m long, while the 508 SW (

508 RXH

At the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Peugeot revealed a hybrid-electric crossover estate de luxe variant of the 508. To distinguish it from other 508 models, the RXH features flared wheel arches, as well as a new color-coded grille with three columns of LED daytime running lights on each side.

The Hybrid4 powertrain combines a 120 kW (163hp) 2.0-litre HDi FAP diesel engine with a 27 kW (37hp) electric motor to lower fuel consumption to 4.2 L/100 km. The powertrain offers four working modes:

AUTO, in which the vehicle strives for the best fuel economy, throttle response is slow and the automated manual transmission shifts early, furthermore the vehicle switches to ZEV mode as often as possible.

SPORT mode offers a combined power output of 150kW (200hp) and 450Nm at speeds up to 120km/h, throttle response is very aggressive and the engine revs up to 4000RPM before upshifts.

4WD mode keeps the HDi engine running constantly and charging the high voltage battery to offer constant 4WD at speeds up to 120km/h.

ZEV mode is available if the high voltage battery is at least 1/3 full. In this mode, the vehicle moves only via the rear electric motor and the performance is limited. ZEV mode is available at speeds of up to ~60km/h with moderate acceleration, the range on a full charge is about ~2miles (~3km), the A/C compressor is automatically switched off in this mode. If the driver presses the accelerator beyond a certain point, the HDi engine restarts automatically as to offer better acceleration and the vehicle goes to AUTO mode. Auto Start Stop is available in all modes except for 4WD when the engine is constantly running so that the reversible alternator can top up the battery and provide constant rear drive.

The engine automatically shuts down whenever possible (cruising downhill at speeds of up to 85km/h when the battery is not fully charged or cruising on a level surface at speeds of up to ~60km/h), when coming to a stop the HDi engine shuts down at speeds below 30km/h. Restarting can occur at any moment, if the HYbrid4 control unit determines that additional power is needed; or the battery needs to be topped up; or the A/C compressor needs to kick in.

The engine also restarts when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is going downhill, as to offer additional engine braking, no fuel is used in this mode, but ZERO EMISSION is not displayed, as the HDi engine is rotating. The battery consist of 42 packs of four D-size SANYO batteries (201.6V nominal, ranging from 168V to 250V during use). To offer a longer battery pack life the HCU (hybrid control unit) never charges the batteries over 90% of their capacity, nor discharges them under 30%.

The 508 RXH HYbrid4 also has raised ground clearance of 184mm - 30mm more than the standard 508 SW and 508 HYbrid4.

The RXH was released in the beginning of 2012.[15] The 508 RXH was launched in a single high spec limited-edition version, before a full range became available. It is competing with the Audi A4 Allroad, the Volvo XC70, the Passat Alltrack or even more, the BMW 3 Series XDrive.

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.[21] 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".[22]

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.[23] 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.[24]

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.[25]

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.[26][27]

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 longer wheelbase, making the length of the 508L wheelbase 2848 mm. The Chinese 508L version is also 100 mm longer overall than the 508 sold in Europe, at 4870 mm.

Another difference between the two versions is in the rear with the five-door liftback configuration of the European 508 being replaced by a conventional trunk, making the 508L a traditional four-door sedan in China. Stylingwise, the frameless doors of the European 508 was replaced with framed ones for the 508L.[28]

It received a facelift mid-2023.

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