Peugeot 508 (2011 – 2018) Review
Peugeot 508 (2011 – 2018) At A Glance
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
- Engines range from 1.6 e-HDi to 2.2 HDi
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 27–67 mpg
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 |
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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)
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
81%
Real MPG
27–67 mpg
MPGs submitted
356
Peugeot 508 (2011 – 2018) interior
- Boot space is 339–1598 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of five stars
Dimensions | |
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Length | 4792–4830 mm |
Width | 1853–2068 mm |
Height | 1456–1525 mm |
Wheelbase | 2815–2817 mm |
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
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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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 | |
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Length | 4792–4830 mm |
Width | 1853–2068 mm |
Height | 1456–1525 mm |
Wheelbase | 2815–2817 mm |
Miscellaneous | |
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Kerb Weight | 1410–1910 kg |
Boot Space | 339–1598 L |
Warranty | 3 years |
Servicing | 12500–20000 miles |
Spare Wheel | |||
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Standard | Full-size spare wheel / Space-saving spare wheel / Tyre-repair kit |
Costs | |
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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 | |
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Adult | - |
Child | - |
Pedestrian | - |
Overall | 5 |
On sale until November 2018
Estate | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
2.0 BlueHDi 180 GT Auto Start+Stop 5dr | £32,395 | 64.2 mpg | 9.4 s |
Saloon | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
Access 1.6 VTi EGC 5dr | £20,130 | 44.8 mpg | 11.8 s |
Saloon | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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
- January 2011: New 508 price details revealed
- July 2011: Peugeot announced the 508 RXH
- June 2014
- September 2014: Facelifted Peugeot 508 revealed
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
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.