The New PEUGEOT 508: the radical saloon!
Thu, 22/02/2018 — 01:00
The new PEUGEOT 508 changes everything. Its structure is more compact and its height reduced. The new exterior design is sharper and more robust, while the car’s spectacular interior includes an evolution of the iconic PEUGEOT i-Cockpit®. Its exemplary road-handling, new engines, countless technology features and quantum leap in quality means the new PEUGEOT 508 sets a world class standard within the D-segment and further supports the Brand’s upmarket strategy.
At first glance, the new PEUGEOT 508 surprises onlookers with an energetic and expressive presence. The car’s height has been reduced – it now barely reaches 1.40 m – and the aerodynamic lines of the vehicle are reminiscent of the coupé style.
The front end is impressive, even aggressive. The finely fashioned, radiator grill with chrome-plated chequerboard asserts itself between the Full LED headlights, inspiration for which was drawn straight from the brand’s latest concept car: PEUGEOT Instinct. With the famous lion centred on its radiator grill and the 508 logo upon the nose of the bonnet, the new PEUGEOT 508 pays tribute to its acclaimed predecessors, the PEUGEOT 504 and 504 coupé.
The vertical visual signature of the opalescent LED daytime running lights provides a distinct, exclusive identity. Sharp and slender, they frame the car’s front end, running from the headlights to the bumper’s air intakes.
The horizontal bonnet has been lowered as much as possible to enhance the dynamism of the new PEUGEOT 508 and the overall silhouette has been designed to appeal from every angle. This attention to bodywork design is usually reserved for the most premium of vehicles. All of these standout features at the front of the new PEUGEOT 508 culminate to give the car a real sense of quality and character, all of which are perfectly aligned with modern PEUGEOT design language.
The roof line of the new PEUGEOT 508 is low and sleek, following the premium sector design cues. The car appears compact: its length is limited to 4.75 m, vs 4.83m of the outgoing car, for improved manoeuvrability. The low glazed surfaces further sharpen the car’s outline and reveal frameless doors. Nothing spoils the model’s silhouette: there is no conventional overlap of the bonnet, glazing support and door frames; gap and flush-fitting have been reduced in size with first-class know-how; the wheels have been adjusted to perfectly fill the wheel arches; and the roof aerial has been removed (now silk-screened). PEUGEOT has utilised its expert knowledge to maximise the car’s aesthetic appeal and quality.
The main dimensions of the new PEUGEOT 508
1 – Carefully controlled dimensions
With an overall length of 4.75 m, the new PEUGEOT 508 is one of the most compact saloons on the mainstream market and is closer to premium offerings. Markedly similar to the Audi A5 Sportback, it is 11 cm shorter in length than the Volkswagen Arteon (4.86 cm). Although the car’s length has been reduced by 8 cm compared to the previous generation, the wheelbase – at 2.79 m – has been shortened by 2.4 cm to maintain a level of liveability suited to customer use within the sector. The new PEUGEOT 508 therefore offers one of the most optimised wheelbase-to-dimensions ratios in this segment.
The front and rear overhangs have been reduced in size to dynamise the silhouette and improve agility, both on the road and when manoeuvring. The turning-circle radius has been improved and reduced by 1.5m when compared to the previous generation! With 10,80 m kerb-to-kerb, the new PEUGEOT 508 ranks as the best in its segment, propulsion systems included!
The new PEUGEOT 508 sports an especially robust profile. Yet its length of 1.84 m – 2 cm more than the previous generation – remains within the segment’s average. The car also benefits from an exceptionally low height of 1.40 m, which is 6 cm less than the previous generation! – making it slender, with perfectly balanced proportions. This low-built structure, made possible by frameless doors, does not however sacrifice headroom (see below) and makes the car one of the market’s most dynamic saloons, with its closest rival being the Audi A5 Sportback. It also ensures outstanding aerodynamics with a Cx of 0.26 and a SCx of 0.57 m2.
Lastly, the wheel size goes hand in hand with upscaling, adapting to each version and finish. From 16 to 19 inches, eight alloy wheel options are available in the range to support the vehicle’s build.
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