Peugeot 508 (2011 – 2018) Review

Peugeot 508 (2011 – 2018) At A Glance

3/5
Honest John Overall Rating
The Peugeot 508 was a return to form for the French company. After years of dull and lacklustre family cars, the 508 was the first sign that Peugeot had rediscovered its mojo. It’s almost as though someone at Peugeot had done their homework.

+Surprisingly good to drive, excellent diesel engines, attractive styling of post-facelift cars.

-Pre-facelift cars look dated, weak petrol engines, lack of premium image.

Insurance Groups are between 19–37
On average it achieves 81% of the official MPG figure

If you’re in the market for a family saloon, you could do a lot worse than the Peugeot 508. It might be less obvious than its mainstream rivals, and not as desirable as competitors with a premium badge, but it could offer the best of both worlds. Launched in 2011, and treated to a successful facelift in 2014, the Peugeot 508 is a rival to cars like the Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Passat. To drive, it’s almost as satisfying as the BMW 3 Series. A 508 with a diesel engine will offer exceptionally low running costs.

Launched in 2011, early cars suffer from rather forgettable styling. Things improved when Peugeot facelifted the car in 2014, introducing a new look that still looks fresh today. Although most 508s left the showroom as a saloon, buyers could also opt for an estate model (badged ‘SW’). There were also some rather forgettable hybrid options.

Today, the Peugeot 508 is a used car bargain, with prices dropping as low as £2500. That said, the post-facelift cars are easier to recommend, and you’ll need to find at least £8500 for one of those. Either way, the 508 offers exceptional value for money in a market dominated by the likes of the Volkswagen Passat, Ford Mondeo and BMW 3 Series.

Most versions are well-equipped, but we’d avoid the entry-level trims. Opt for one of the higher trim levels and it will feel like you’ve bought a premium car on the cheap. You might be surprised by the level of quality – this is a world away from the Peugeots of the late 1990s and 2000s. It’s even a cut above contemporary Peugeots.

It’s also very good to drive, offering the balance of ride and handling we’d expect from a French car. It’s not cushion-soft in the style of a Skoda Superb, but the supple ride and precision handling will delight keen drivers. There’s still a gap between a 508 and a 3 Series, but it’s not as wide as you might think.

The Peugeot just feels that little bit more special than a mainstream saloon car. Even practicality is good, with the 508 boasting 473 litres of luggage capacity and space for five adults. Sure, a hatchback will be more useful still, but if you need more space, you could always opt for the 508 SW.

The facelifted models are the best of the breed. The styling overhaul extended to a new grille, LED lights, a revised rear bumper and new rear lights. Tech upgrades included a reversing camera and a mirror-based blind-spot warning system.

There was also a refreshed engine line-up, but whatever the age of the 508, you should opt for a diesel engine. The 1.6 HDi offers remarkable fuel economy, while the 2.0 HDi is almost as economical, but with more punch. There’s a 2.2 diesel, but although this is the quickest 508, you’ll pay a price in terms of efficiency. The petrol engines are best avoided.

If you’re considering a Peugeot 508 – and the fact that you’re here suggests you might be – we’re not going to talk you out of it. It’s only cheap because not enough people appreciate its talents, while the Peugeot badge is a negative point for some. Look beyond the lion, though, and you’ll find a car that’s great to drive, cheap to run and surprisingly upmarket.

Peugeot 508 (2011 – 2018) handling and engines

Driving Rating
Highlights of the 508 include the precise and well-weighted steering, excellent front-end grip and a terrific flow from corner to corner.

Peugeot 508 (2011 – 2018): Handling and ride quality

The Peugeot 508 isn’t as satisfying to drive as a BMW 3 Series, but it runs it very close. An impressive feat, especially when you consider this is a front-wheel-drive saloon.

It doesn’t wallow like some large French cars, but the composed ride and sharp handling combine to make this one of the surprising gems of the compact executive class.

Some buyers might prefer the cushion-soft set-up of the Skoda Superb, but others will enjoy the feeling of involvement you get from the Peugeot 508. Our advice would be to avoid models running on 19-inch wheels, as these can be rather unsettled in town and when cornering at speed.

Peugeot 508 (2011 – 2018): Engines

There are so many engines to choose from, so you might be struggling to know which one to pick. The 2.0-litre HDi diesel is a safe bet. It launched with 140PS, but this was later upped to 150PS, and it offers the best blend of punchy performance and excellent fuel economy.

The 1.6-litre HDi and e-HDi diesel engines are fine for everyday use, but don’t expect the same level of performance as the 2.0-litre unit. There’s also a 2.2-litre HDi, which offers a healthy 200PS. It’s the quickest 508 you can buy, but there’s a big hit in terms of fuel economy.

It’s a shame that the 1.6-litre THP turbocharged petrol engine feels so out of place in the Peugeot 508. It was lifted from the 207 GTI, but it feels underpowered in the 508. Avoid the 1.6 VTi at all costs. It’s awful.

Peugeot 508 (2011 – 2018): Safety

The Peugeot 508 was awarded a five-star safety rating when it was crash-tested by Euro NCAP in 2011. Most scores were impressive, but the 508 was let down by a surprisingly low 41 percent rating for pedestrian protection.

All models come with a brace of airbags, rear Isofix points and stability control. Facelifted models feature a blind-spot warning system, plus an improved reversing camera. The LED daytime running lights were a good upgrade – and both front and rear lights used LED technology. The 508 doesn’t have any of the latest driver assistance features such as autonomous emergency braking.

Peugeot 508 (2011 – 2018): Towing

Thanks to a maximum towing capacity of 1790kg, the Peugeot 508 2.0 HDi 140 is an excellent tow car.

Engine MPG 0-62 CO2
1.6 BlueHDi 74 mpg 11.0–11.3 s 99–104 g/km
1.6 BlueHDi Automatic 67–72 mpg 11.0–11.2 s 99–104 g/km
1.6 e-HDi 66–69 mpg 11.9–12.9 s 109–112 g/km
1.6 e-HDi EGC 66–71 mpg 11.9–13.6 s 104–110 g/km
1.6 HDi 61–64 mpg 11.3–11.6 s 114–115 g/km
1.6 THP 45–46 mpg 8.6–8.8 s 144–150 g/km
1.6 VTi EGC 45–46 mpg 11.5–11.8 s 144–145 g/km
2.0 BlueHDi 67 mpg 8.9–10.1 s 97–110 g/km
2.0 BlueHDi Automatic 64–71 mpg 8.5–8.6 s 95–114 g/km
2.0 HDi 57–61 mpg 9.6–11.1 s 119–130 g/km
2.0 HDi Automatic 50–52 mpg 9.2–10.5 s 140–150 g/km
2.2 BlueHDi Automatic 64–67 mpg 9.2–9.4 s 114–118 g/km
2.2 HDi 48–53 mpg 8.2–9.2 s 140–154 g/km
Hybrid4 79–81 mpg 9.0–9.3 s 91–95 g/km
RXH 2.0 BlueHDi 180 61–69 mpg 8.9–9.5 s 104–119 g/km
RXH 2.0 BlueHDi 200 61 mpg 8.8 s 109 g/km

Real MPG average for the Peugeot 508 (2011 – 2018)

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Average performance

81%

Real MPG

27–67 mpg

MPGs submitted

356

Peugeot 508 (2011 – 2018) interior

Interior Rating
It can’t quite match the likes of the Audi A4 or BMW 3 Series, but the fact that we’re even mentioning them in passing highlights how far Peugeot has progressed over recent years.
Dimensions
Length 4792–4830 mm
Width 1853–2068 mm
Height 1456–1525 mm
Wheelbase 2815–2817 mm

Full specifications

Peugeot 508 (2011 – 2018): Practicality

At 473 litres, the boot in the Peugeot 508 offers a generous amount of luggage space, but without the convenience of a hatchback, it’s not as flexible as some of its rivals.

That said, the boot opening is wide and the loading lip is small, so placing heavy items in the back shouldn’t be too difficult. It’s worth noting that the boot space drops to 339 litres in the hybrid version.

Space in the cabin is generous, regardless of where you’re sitting. Headroom and legroom is excellent, even for the tallest of adults, with even the middle rear seat proving to be quite comfortable.

There are Isofix points for mounting child car seats on the outer rear seats. Front-seat space is also good, but the car could use some more storage areas. The 508 also loses marks for the fact that the cupholders obscure the infotainment screen when they’re in use.

Peugeot 508 (2011 – 2018): Quality and finish

The 508 is a cut above the smaller Peugeots when it comes to interior quality. The soft-touch plastics feel upmarket, the buttons and switches operate with precision, and the instrument panel looks wonderful at night. The Peugeot 508 certainly feels more special than its mainstream rivals.

Peugeot 508 (2011 – 2018): Infotainment

All except the early base model feature a seven-inch touchscreen with sat-nav. Peugeot offered five years of free mapping from new, so all but the earliest cars should be reasonably up to date. Standard features include Bluetooth, DAB digital radio and telephone controls on the steering wheel. A reversing camera was included on higher trim levels.

The infotainment system was updated as part of the 2014 facelift. Peugeot shifted many of the controls to the touchscreen, but we’re pleased to report that the climate control is still operated via physical buttons.

Peugeot 508 (2011 – 2018) value for money

Value for Money Rating
The Peugeot 508 was designed to sip fuel on the motorways of Europe, so you can expect to become a stranger at your local filling station.

Peugeot 508 (2011 – 2018): Prices

The earliest models have dropped to £2500, which is an incredibly low price for such a large and well-equipped car. Avoid Access models, because these are about as well-equipped as a Soviet taxi, and look out for tired ex-fleet and ex-rental cars.

A facelifted Peugeot 508 will cost at least £8500, although we have seen some available for less. These cars are easy to spot, thanks to the revised front grille and headlights. It still looks fresh today, which is more than can be said about the pre-facelift version.

The very latest models should cost no more than £16,000, which puts them within touching distance of the latest Peugeot 508. The new car certainly looks more appealing, but we wouldn’t rule out a top-spec version of the previous-generation 508.

Finance deals start from around £50 a month. This is based on a 2011 car costing around £2,500, with payments spread over four years. It’s also worth considering a PCP deal on a later example, which could cost less than £300 a month.

Peugeot 508 (2011 – 2018): Running Costs

It’s worth noting that the official fuel economy figures were sourced using the old NEDC test, rather than the current WLTP standard. This is why we’re focusing on the figures obtained using the Honest John Real MPG tests.

Ignore hybrid models, because they don’t offer anything like the claimed figures. For example, the Hybrid4 is likely to achieve 52.1mpg, which is significantly less than the official 80.7mpg.

The 2.0 BlueHDi automatic is likely to be the most economical, according to Real MPG figures. You can expect to see 63.5mpg, which is around 10mpg more than you’ll get from the manual version. The 1.6-litre diesels are also impressive, with the BlueHDi version offering 54.1mpg.

We’d avoid the 1.6-litre petrol, which can only muster 34.6mpg, while the 2.2-litre diesel also lets the side down, with a figure of 39.3mpg. Overall, the Peugeot 508 should return around 50mpg, which is a great result.

Some diesel versions are exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), but a 2.2 HDi could cost as much as £205 a year.

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Peugeot 508 (2011 – 2018) models and specs

Active models get 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlamps and wipers, LED daytime running lights, Rear Parking Aid (includes cruise control and speed limiter, electric folding door mirrors, tinted rear and side windows, electric windows, DAB digital radio (non-hybrid versions only), Bluetooth, CD Player, seven-inch multifunction colour touchscreen, navigation, automatic dual-zone air conditioning and manual seat controls with electric lumbar support.

Allure trim adds 18-inch alloy wheels, LED fog lights, blind spot monitoring system, front and rear parking aid, reversing camera, automatic electric parking brake with hill assist, electrically adjustable and heated front seats, half leather trim along with a panoramic glass roof.

GT Line versions add twin exhausts, full LED headlamps with fully integrated LED daytime running lights and half leather seats with red stitching (manually adjustable without heating function).

GT is the range topping trim and includes 19-inch alloy wheels, colour head up display, Nappa leather trim and electrically adjustable and heated front seats.

Dimensions
Length 4792–4830 mm
Width 1853–2068 mm
Height 1456–1525 mm
Wheelbase 2815–2817 mm
Miscellaneous
Kerb Weight 1410–1910 kg
Boot Space 339–1598 L
Warranty 3 years
Servicing 12500–20000 miles
Spare Wheel
Standard Full-size spare wheel / Space-saving spare wheel / Tyre-repair kit
Costs
List Price £19,105–£38,580
Insurance Groups 19–37
Road Tax Bands A–G
Official MPG 44.8–80.7 mpg
Euro NCAP Safety Ratings
Adult -
Child -
Pedestrian -
Overall 5

On sale until November 2018

Estate
Version List Price MPG 0-62
1.6 BlueHDi 120 Active Auto Start+Stop 5dr £27,769 67.3 mpg 11.2 s
1.6 BlueHDi 120 Active Start+Stop 5dr £26,749 74.3 mpg 11.3 s
1.6 BlueHDi 120 Allure Auto Start+Stop 5dr £30,069 67.3 mpg 11.2 s
1.6 BlueHDi 120 Allure Start+Stop 5dr £27,205 74.3 mpg 11.3 s
1.6 BlueHDi 120 GT Line Auto Start+Stop 5dr £31,069 67.3 mpg 11.2 s
1.6 BlueHDi 120 GT Line Start+Stop 5dr £28,205 74.3 mpg 11.3 s
2.0 BlueHDi 150 Active Start+Stop 5dr £27,765 67.3 mpg 9.1 s
2.0 BlueHDi 150 Allure Start+Stop 5dr £30,269 67.3 mpg 9.1 s
2.0 BlueHDi 150 GT Line Start+Stop 5dr £31,269 67.3 mpg 9.1 s
2.0 BlueHDi 180 Auto Start+Stop 5dr £33,560 61.4 mpg 8.9 s
2.0 BlueHDi 180 GT Auto Start+Stop 5dr £35,209 64.2 mpg 8.6 s
2.0 HDi 200 HYBRID4 Etg Start+Stop 5dr £38,580 61.4 mpg 8.8 s
Saloon
Version List Price MPG 0-62
1.6 BlueHDi 120 Active Auto Start+Stop 4dr £26,424 72.4 mpg 11.0 s
1.6 BlueHDi 120 Active Start+Stop 4dr £25,404 74.3 mpg 11.0 s
1.6 BlueHDi 120 Allure Auto Start+Stop 4dr £28,524 72.4 mpg 11.0 s
1.6 BlueHDi 120 Allure Start+Stop 4dr £25,750 74.3 mpg 11.0 s
1.6 BlueHDi 120 GT Line Auto Start+Stop 4dr £29,524 72.4 mpg 11.0 s
1.6 BlueHDi 120 GT Line Start+Stop 4dr £26,750 74.3 mpg 11.0 s
2.0 BlueHDi 150 Active Start+Stop 4dr £26,420 67.3 mpg 8.9 s
2.0 BlueHDi 150 Allure Start+Stop 4dr £28,724 67.3 mpg 8.9 s
2.0 BlueHDi 150 GT Line Start+Stop 4dr £29,724 67.3 mpg 8.9 s
2.0 BlueHDi 180 GT Auto Start+Stop 4dr £33,274 67.3 mpg 8.5 s
2.0HDi HYBRID4 Allure Start+Stop Etg 4dr £31,995 80.7 mpg 9.3 s

On sale until May 2016

Estate
Version List Price MPG 0-62
2.0 BlueHDi 180 GT Auto Start+Stop 5dr £32,395 64.2 mpg 9.4 s
Saloon
Version List Price MPG 0-62
2.0 BlueHDi 180 GT Auto 4dr £30,975 67.3 mpg 9.2 s

On sale until October 2015

Estate
Version List Price MPG 0-62
Active 1.6 e-HDi stop and start 115 5dr £23,245 65.7 mpg 12.9 s
Active 1.6 e-HDi stop and start EGC 115 5dr Auto £23,745 70.6 mpg 13.6 s
Active 2.0 HDi FAP 140 5dr £23,645 58.9 mpg 11.1 s
Allure 1.6 e-HDi stop and start 115 5dr £26,295 65.7 mpg 12.9 s
Allure 2.0 BlueHDi FAP 150 5dr £27,795 67.3 mpg 10.1 s
Allure 2.0 HDi FAP 140 5dr £26,695 58.9 mpg 11.1 s
Allure 2.0 HDi FAP 163 Auto 5dr £28,595 51.4 mpg 10.5 s
GT 2.2 HDi FAP Auto 200 5dr £32,045 51.4 mpg 9.2 s
Saloon
Version List Price MPG 0-62
Active 1.6 e-HDi stop and start 115 4dr £22,045 67.3 mpg 12.4 s
Active 1.6 e-HDi stop and start EGC 115 4dr Auto £22,545 70.6 mpg 13.1 s
Active 2.0 HDi FAP 140 4dr £22,445 61.4 mpg 10.8 s
Allure 1.6 e-HDi stop and start 115 4dr Auto £24,895 67.3 mpg 12.4 s
Allure 2.0 BlueHDi 150 S&S ETG Auto 4dr £32,145 70.6 mpg 8.6 s
Allure 2.0 BlueHDi FAP 150 4dr £26,395 67.3 mpg 9.8 s
Allure 2.0 HDi FAP 140 4dr £25,295 61.4 mpg 10.8 s
Allure 2.0 HDi FAP 163 Auto 4dr £27,195 52.3 mpg 10.1 s
GT 2.2 HDi FAP Auto 200 4dr £30,645 53.3 mpg 8.8 s

On sale until July 2014

Estate
Version List Price MPG 0-62
Access 1.6 e-HDi stop and start 115 5dr £20,895 65.7 mpg 12.3 s
Access 1.6 e-HDi stop and start EGC 115 5dr Auto £21,395 70.6 mpg 12.3 s
Access 1.6 HDi FAP 115 5dr £20,595 64.2 mpg 11.6 s
Active 1.6 e-HDi stop and start 115 5dr £22,995 67.3 mpg 12.9 s
Active 1.6 e-HDi stop and start EGC 115 5dr Auto £23,495 70.6 mpg 12.3 s
Active 1.6 HDi FAP 115 5dr £22,695 64.2 mpg 11.6 s
Active 1.6 THP 156 5dr £23,300 44.8 mpg 8.8 s
Active 2.0 HDi FAP 140 5dr £23,395 58.9 mpg 10.1 s
Active 2.0 HDi FAP Auto 163 5dr £25,300 49.6 mpg 9.5 s
Allure 1.6 e-HDi EGC stop and start 5dr Auto £26,145 65.7 mpg 12.3 s
Allure 1.6 THP 156 5dr £25,950 44.8 mpg 8.8 s
Allure 2.0 BlueHDi FAP 150 5dr £27,145 67.3 mpg 10.1 s
Allure 2.0 HDi FAP 140 5dr £26,045 58.9 mpg 10.1 s
Allure 2.0 HDi FAP 163 5dr £26,525 56.5 mpg 9.9 s
Allure 2.0 HDi FAP Auto 163 5dr £27,950 49.6 mpg 9.5 s
Diesel HYbrid4 5dr Auto £34,145 68.9 mpg 9.5 s
GT 2.2 HDi FAP 200 5dr Auto £31,400 47.8 mpg 8.4 s
Saloon
Version List Price MPG 0-62
Access 1.6 e-HDi stop and start 115 4dr £19,845 67.3 mpg 11.9 s
Access 1.6 e-HDi stop and start EGC 115 4dr Auto £20,345 70.6 mpg 11.9 s
Access 1.6 HDi FAP 115 4dr £19,545 64.2 mpg 11.3 s
Active 1.6 e-HDi stop and start 115 4dr £21,745 68.9 mpg 12.4 s
Active 1.6 e-HDi stop and start EGC 115 4dr Auto £22,245 70.6 mpg 11.9 s
Active 1.6 HDi FAP 115 4dr £21,445 64.2 mpg 11.3 s
Active 1.6 THP 156 4dr £22,050 45.6 mpg 8.6 s
Active 2.0 HDi FAP 140 4dr £22,145 61.4 mpg 9.8 s
Active 2.0 HDi FAP Auto 163 4dr £24,050 49.6 mpg 9.2 s
Allure 1.6 e-HDi stop and start EGC 115 4dr Auto £24,895 67.3 mpg 11.9 s
Allure 1.6 THP 156 4dr £24,700 45.6 mpg 8.6 s
Allure 2.0 BlueHDi FAP 150 4dr £25,895 67.3 mpg 9.8 s
Allure 2.0 HDi FAP 140 4dr £24,795 61.4 mpg 9.8 s
Allure 2.0 HDi FAP 163 4dr £25,275 57.6 mpg 9.6 s
Allure 2.0 HDi FAP 163 Auto 4dr £26,700 49.6 mpg 9.2 s
Diesel HYbrid4 200 4dr Auto £32,100 78.5 mpg 9.0 s
GT 2.2 HDi FAP Auto 200 4dr £30,150 49.6 mpg 8.2 s

On sale until September 2013

Estate
Version List Price MPG 0-62
Access 1.6 VTi EGC 5dr £20,130 44.8 mpg 11.8 s
Saloon
Version List Price MPG 0-62
Access 1.6 VTi EGC 4dr £19,105 45.6 mpg 11.5 s

On sale until March 2013

Estate
Version List Price MPG 0-62
SR 1.6 e-HDi EGC 5dr £22,575 65.6 mpg 12.3 s
SR 1.6 HDi FAP 5dr £21,775 61.4 mpg 11.6 s
SR 1.6 THP 5dr £22,375 44.8 mpg 8.8 s
SR 1.6 VTi EGC 5dr £21,575 44.8 mpg 11.8 s
SR 2.0 HDi FAP 5dr £22,475 58.9 mpg 10.1 s
SR 2.0 HDi FAP Auto 5dr £24,375 49.6 mpg 9.5 s
Saloon
Version List Price MPG 0-62
SR 1.6 e-HDi EGC 4dr £21,550 67.2 mpg 11.9 s
SR 1.6 HDi FAP 4dr £20,750 61.4 mpg 11.3 s
SR 1.6 THP 4dr £21,350 45.6 mpg 8.6 s
SR 1.6 VTi EGC 4dr £20,550 45.6 mpg 11.5 s
SR 2.0 HDi FAP 4dr £21,450 61.4 mpg 9.8 s
SR 2.0 HDi FAP Auto 4dr £23,350 49.6 mpg 9.2 s

On sale until August 2011

Estate
Version List Price MPG 0-62
Active 2.0 HDi FAP 5dr £22,320 56.5 mpg 9.9 s
SR 2.0 HDi FAP 5dr £22,320 56.5 mpg 9.9 s
Saloon
Version List Price MPG 0-62
Active 2.0 HDi FAP 4dr £21,095 57.6 mpg 9.6 s
SR 2.0 HDi FAP 4dr £21,295 57.6 mpg 9.6 s

On sale until June 2011

Estate
Version List Price MPG 0-62
Active 2.0 HDi 140 5dr £21,975 56.5 mpg 10.1 s
Active 2.0 HDi 163 Automatic 5dr £23,575 49.6 mpg 9.5 s
Allure 2.0 HDi 140 5dr £24,325 56.5 mpg 10.1 s
Allure 2.0 HDi 163 Automatic 5dr £25,925 49.6 mpg 9.5 s
SR 2.0 HDi 140 5dr £21,975 56.5 mpg 10.1 s
SR 2.0 HDi 163 Automatic 5dr £23,575 49.6 mpg 9.5 s
Saloon
Version List Price MPG 0-62
Active 2.0 HDi 140 4dr £20,750 58.9 mpg 9.8 s
Active 2.0 HDi 163 Automatic 4dr £22,350 49.6 mpg 9.2 s
Allure 2.0 HDi 140 4dr £23,100 58.9 mpg 9.8 s
Allure 2.0 HDi 163 Automatic 4dr £24,700 49.6 mpg 9.2 s
SR 2.0 HDi 140 4dr £20,950 58.9 mpg 9.8 s
SR 2.0 HDi 163 Automatic 4dr £22,550 49.6 mpg 9.2 s

Model History

July 2010

Peugeot 508 revealed

The Peugeot 508 introduces the Marque’s new design look which has evolved from the stylistic codes first unveiled on the SR1 Concept Car. 4,792mm long x 1,853mm wide x 1,456mm high. (2,068mm wide including mirrors.

In line with Peugeot’s strategy to produce vehicles that emit low levels of CO2and optimise fuel efficiency, the 508 has been designed to optimise the performance of its engines, enhance environmental efficiency, reduce weight and improve aerodynamics, matched at all times to a broad range of highly efficient engines.

The 508 has Peugeot’s new e-HDi stop and start system. This is the first of the new generation of stop and start systems which offers improved driveability and economy enhancements of up to 15%. After launch, Peugeot’s HYbrid4 technology will become available on the 508 and will provide 200bhp performance with all-wheel drive and emissions of 99g/km or zero in electric mode.

January 2011

New 508 price details revealed

Highlights include an elegant design, powerful, economical and low CO2 engines and the debut of Peugeot's new e-HDi Stop & Start System technology. A modern interior design that is both practical and comfortable for its occupants is also a strength of the new Peugeot 508 range which will be available in five trim levels: Access, SR, Active, Allure and GT.

Petrol Engines Maximum
Power
bhp @ rpm
Maximum
Torque
Ib ft @ rpm
Combined Fuel Consumption
Saloon / SW
CO 2 Emissions
Saloon / SW
1.6 VTi 120 EGC 120 @ 6000 117 @ 4250 45.6 / 44.8 mpg 144 / 145 g/km
1.6 THP 156 manual 156 @ 5800 180 @ 1400 44.1 / 43.5 mpg 149 / 150 g/km
HDi Diesel Engines
1.6 HDi 112 manual 112 @ 3600 180 @ 1500 60.1 / 58.9 mpg 124 / 125 g/km
1.6 HDi 112 SSS EGC 112 @ 3600 202 @ 1750 64.2 / 62.8 mpg 109 / 110 g/km
2.0 HDi 140 manual 140 @ 4000 240 @ 2000 58.9 / 56.5 mpg 125 / 130 g/km
2.0 HDi 163 Automatic 163 @ 3750 255 @ 2000 49.6 / 49.6 mpg 149 / 149 g/km
2.0 HDi 200 Automatic 204 @ 3500 338 @ 2000 49.6 / 47.8 mpg 150 / 154 g/km

The HDi 112 diesel engine is available in two versions, with either a five-speed manual gearbox or Peugeot's innovative e-HDi Stop & Start System with a six-speed electronically controlled manual gearbox (EGC). The fitment of the e-HDi Stop & Start System technology on the 508 enables customers to reduce fuel consumption (up to 15% in urban driving) and with the fitment of the EGC gearbox it produces just 109g/km of CO2 in the Saloon and 110 g/km in the SW version.

The Peugeot 508 is also available with two different front suspension configurations. An all-new pseudo McPherson type front suspension will be the main option on the majority of the 508 range. As well as improved driveability this new set-up reduces weight, as it is 12kg lighter than the design featured on the Peugeot 407. The Peugeot 508 'GT' model features a drop link double wishbone front suspension advancing the suspension design similar to the 407. The use of a linked double wishbone helps separate suspension and steering forces to improve road holding and steering accuracy.

MODEL/ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
Peugeot
508
CO 2 Emissions (g/km)
Saloon / SW
ON-THE-ROAD
M.R.R.P
Saloon / SW
ACCESS 1.6 VTi 120 with 6-speed EGC 144 / 145 £18,150 / £19,175
ACCESS e-HDi 1.6 112 FAP with 6-speed EGC 109 / 110 £19,050 / £20,075
SR VTi 1.6 120 with 6-speed EGC 144 / 145 £20,050 / £21,075
SR THP 1.6 156 with 6-speed manual 149 / 150 £20,850 / £21,875
SR HDi 1.6 112 with 5-speed manual 124 / 125 £20,150 / £21,175
SR e-HDi 1.6 112 FAP with 6-speed EGC 109 / 110 £20,950 / £21,975
SR HDi 2.0 140 with 6-speed manual 125 / 130 £20,950 / £21,975
SR HDi 2.0 163 with 6-speed Automatic 149 / 149 £22,550 / £23,575
ACTIVE 1.6 THP 156 with 6-speed manual 149 / 150 £20,650 / £21,875
ACTIVE 1.6 HDi 112 with 5-speed manual 124 / 125 £19,950 / £21,175
ACTIVE e-HDi 1.6 112 FAP with 6-speed EGC 109 / 110 £20,750 / £21,975
ACTIVE HDi 140 with 6-speed manual 125 / 130 £20,750 / £21,975
ACTIVE HDi 163 with 6-speed Automatic 149 / 149 £22,350 / £23,575
ALLURE THP 156 with 6-speed manual 149 / 150 £22,995 / £24,220
ALLURE HDi 140 with 6-speed manual 125 / 130 £23,100 / £24,325
ALLURE HDi 163 with 6-speed Automatic 149 / 149 £24,700 / £25,925
GT HDi 200 with 6-speed Automatic 150 / 154 £28,750 / £29,975

July 2011

Peugeot announced the 508 RXH

The new Peugeot 508 RXH: diesel-electric and distinctive high end appeal combine to offer an original view of the world of all road vehicles and enhanced driving pleasure.

Unveiled today, the 508 RXH demonstrates a modern and enhanced vision for Peugeot. The style of the 508 RXH and its innovative HYbrid4 drive unit provide features that allow it to combine freedom and driving pleasure in a form never seen before in the segment:

After the launch of the 508 Saloon and SW, acclaimed for their styling elegance, high-level build quality and attention to detail, the 508 RXH again raises the profile of the entire Peugeot brand, reinforcing its technological and environmental leadership.

Equipped with a 2.0-litre HDi HYbrid4 drive train, a Peugeot world first in the 3008 HYbrid4, the diesel-electric drive unit in the 508 RXH extends driving pleasure and freedom to travel anywhere on all roads. With a maximum power of 200 bhp, four-wheel drive and maximum torque of 450 Nm, the 508 RXH has been designed to adapt to all uses, in a variety of conditions. Furthermore, it opens up new perspectives in the segment, offering a 100% electric mode (Zero Emissions), ideal for driving in town and for reducing consumption in the Combined Cycle to 67.2 mpg, with emissions of 109 g/km of CO2.

June 2014

Peugeot 508 Active 1.6 e-HDi stop and start EGC 115 4dr Auto re-listed as 115g/km CO2, not 104g/km CO2.

September 2014

Facelifted Peugeot 508 revealed

Features changes in exterior and interior styling, the latest state-of-the-art technological content – plus new cleaner engines. On the top-of-the-range versions (RXH, GT & Allure), the front of the vehicle is characterised by new lighting. Headlamps, daytime running lamps, direction indicators and fog lamps are all created completely from hi-tech LEDs.

Each car’s visual signature – a curve on the Saloon and the SW, claws on the RXH – is created by the daytime running lamps built into the bumper as standard. The direction indicators comprise four LEDs following the form of the daytime running lamps. The front foglamps – standard on Allure models – are installed in the ends of the front bumper in a chrome insert.

The rear lamps on the Saloon have also been redesigned to make them more horizontal than before, whether viewed from the side or from directly behind. Each contains 36 LEDs arranged in three claws and their opalescent red layout provides a lighting signature that is strongly identifiable and technological.

The dashboard now includes, as standard from the entry trim level, a seven-inch touch-screen grouping together most of the vehicle’s functions in an intuitive way. Shortcut buttons for the main menus – navigation, air conditioning, radio, connectivity, etc – are accessible at all times in the dashboard central panel. Integrating this new technology has allowed the central area to be redesigned to include fewer buttons and a new closed storage box.

Several of the 508’s existing Euro 5 engines are carried over, with the addition of new Euro 6 units. New to the 508 range is the Euro 6 BlueHDi technology, represented by two efficient versions available from launch. A 2.0-litre BlueHDi 150 six-speed manual, which has emissions of 109g/km for the Saloon and 110g/km for the SW.

Then there is the 2.0-litre BlueHDi 180 Automatic EAT6. This version hasemissions of 119g/km for the RXH and combined fuel consumption of 61.4mpg. A unique proposition in this market, the HYbrid4 technology is carried over to the new PEUGEOT 508 Saloon and the RXH version.

What to watch out for

13-11-2012:

Report of blocked Diesel Particulate Filter on 2011 Peugeot 508 1.6 eHDi FAP Active costing 213 for a forced regeneration.

16-11-2012:

Report of clutch or DMF failure on 18 month old, 28k mile 508 2.0 HDi. Peugeot paid for the repair.

31-12-2012:

'Gong' sound means that car battery is failing to hold sufficient charge and needs to be replaced.

20-01-2013:

Report of 1.6 HDi 115 S&S EGC repeatedly going into limp home mode. Seems that it is very vulnerable to fuelling problems if there is anything wrong with the fuel used. Peugeot advises drivers to avoid supermarket diesel.

27-01-2013:

Minor electrical niggles starting to emerge with 508's on the a single fleet are two cases of windscreen wiper motors burning out and several cases of noisy electric boot lock mechanisms that aren't responding to treatment with lubricating oil.

12-04-2013:

Leak reported into load area filling wheel well with water. Comes in through the supposedly one way cabin vent flaps between the lower sides of the load area and the rear bumper side valance extensions (hidden by carpet inside the car).

18-02-2014:

High wear rate reported for expensive 17-inch Michelin tyres on Peugeot 508 e-HDi.

15-06-2014:

Economy figure for Peugeot 508 Active 1.6 e-HDi stop and start EGC 115 4dr Auto re-listed as 115g/km CO2, not 104g/km CO2.

30-08-2015:

Front suspension arms of 30k mile 2011 Peugeot 508 2.2 HDI GT required re-bushing to pass MoT (which, economically, meant fitting new suspension arms). The worn bushes had also caused severe wear to the inner shoulders of the front tyres after 6,000 miles and they needed replacing too. This problem may only affect the 2.2 HDI GT that has different suspension from the rest of the 505 range.

29-11-2015:

Owner of 72k mile 2011 Peugeot 508 1.6HDI reported engine failure due to a diagnosed electrical short circuit in the no 1 injector. Peugeot dealer advised it was impossible to purchase a simple single injector replacement, as Peugeot no longer supplied these original engine parts, and stated that the car had to have a full service kit fitted to it, which included 4 new injectors , fuel pipework and new electronics + a software download. 'Goodwill' from Peugeot was refused.

18-08-2016:

Report of camshaft of 2011 Peugeot 1.6 diesel 508 SW failing at 78k miles. Quoted £5k for new engine: more than the car is worth, but a common engine so can be replaced much more cheaply. No contribution offered from Peugeot.

30-09-2016:

Report of Peugeot 508 diesel suffering a dual mass flywheel failure at 3 years and 5 months old resulting in a £1,600 bill for new DMF and clutch.

01-10-2016:

Report of rattle from engine and power loss in 2013/63 Peugeot 508HDI at 16,000 miles, acknowledged by mechanic at supplying Peugoet deaLER. We thought a fuelling problem (insufficient fuel pressure). .

28-03-2017:

Report of one rear damper failing on Peugeot 508 RXE at 46k miles. Replaced under warranty.

06-07-2018:

Report of failure of actuator of EGC on 2011 Peugeot 508 1.6 diesel e-hdi semi auto.

28-09-2018:

Nightmare series of problems reported with 2012 Peugeot 508 bought at 53,100 miles on 31-8-2016. Serviced by Peugeot dealer on 30-8-2017 at 61,157 miles and slight oil leak reported by owner. O il leak to the lower block ladder support and quoted £450.34 to fix it. Work was duly carried out. 2 weeks later oil still leaking. on 1-10-2017 at 62,485 miles dealer removed and resealed sump ladder support pointing out if further leak present gearbox may need removal for further investigation. Few more weeks later oil still leaking so booked back into the dealer for potential gearbox removal. 15-1-2018 at 63,785 miles dealer started to remove gearbox but found instead the high-pressure fuel pump was leaking, which necessitated replacement. Cost £809.16. Owner picked up car, leaking oil problem solved.

08-10-2018:

Report of new clutch needed for automated manual transmission of 2012 Peugeot 508RXH Hybrid4 at 68,000 miles.

18-12-2018:

Report of 2013 Peugeot 508 SW needing new rear tyres every 4,000 miles: The tyres are 235 45 R18. The front tyres are wearing normally. The car recently passed an MoT test and the suspension has been checked by a local garage, and apparently it all looks fine.

03-02-2019:

Report of engine problems with 2011/61 Peugeot 1.6THP petrol at 60k miles. Often, when starting from cold, the engine sounds and feels lumpy, and it has very little power for the first mile or two, but this then improves to normal running, seemingly as the engine temperature increases.

21-10-2019:

Owner of 508HDI with fuel pressure problem (October 2016 fixed by Cedar Garage, Tarring Road, Worthing) and now with 50,000 miles took repaired car (still under 6 years old) back to supplying dealer over problem with RT6 audio/satnav (11-6-2019) that costs £1,800 to replace. Out of goodwill, the dealer fixed this free of charge.

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