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Peugeot set high in the 508. It is a large middle class (4.80 meters), both the 407 and 607 will follow on. The Frenchman does in a whole new look with a design language gevolueerde where elegance and dynamism are more closely united. This is reflected in the nose, where a hefty Snapdragon missing and there is room for slim headlamps with daytime running lights. The grille is surrounded with chrome and the same material is also reflected at the back, below the bumper and on the tailgate itself. Here, the designers also stylish and provides the rear dual exhaust into a powerful presentation.

Luxury and space

Especially since the advent of the Peugeot 308 and 3008 treats quality fittings, luxurious interiors. The 508 follows that course only too happy to combine modern luxury with a head-up display, four-zone climate control, keyless entry, high beam assistant, massage chairs, Bi-Xenon lights with bochtenfunction, automatic parking brake, and a JBL audio start button. ESP traction control is standard and extended. The SW has a glass roof for an even greater sense of space. The facts do not lie, if there is 545 liters luggage Saloon available in the SW lies 660 liters. With folded Seat back is even available in the SW 1865 liters. Also on the back movement is no longer an issue, thanks to nine inch longer wheelbase. Despite the groupedide size weighs from 508 to 45 kg less than its predecessor.

New 2.2 HDi and HYbrid4 coming

The range of the engine 508 is directed at you guessed it power and economy. Before that Peugeot with a range from 112 to 204 hp, comprising 1.6 VTi, 1.6 THP, 1.6 HDi and 2.0 HDi engines with CO2 emissions is limited to a maximum 115/gkm CO2. Because the 508 is available with e-HDi start / stop technology on the 1.6 HDi diesel engine, which can be further Berryhorse. Peugeot combines power-efficient six-speed gearbox with the robotic 2Tronic. In the summer of 2011, Peugeot expects to six grams of this version to steal by taking out air. The 508 level than 4.2l/100km.

Later HYbrid4 a variant in which a two-liter diesel and a 200 hp electric motor to meet and all-wheel drive. The CO2 emissions is only 99 grams. Furthermore, the Peugeot 508 also available with a new 2.2-liter HDi withan output of 204 Nm pk/450. The new topdiesel has four cylinders and six-cylinder replaces the 3.0 HDi, with performance similar but much lower consumption. An automatic transmission is standard on this version.

The 508's with two different bases: most models get a new front suspension with MacPherson struts pseudo-that provides the ideal compromise between road holding and comfort. The GT has a train with double wishbones and een separate stub for an extremely agile handling performance for the 2.2 liter HDi FAP (204 bhp) maximum benefit. Early 2011 is the day, appears as the 508 Saloon and SW on the European market.