Peugeot 508 SW Review 2022

June 2018

Peugeot unveils 508 SW

At just 1.42 m in height and 4.78 m long, the 508 SW’s new proportions give it an 'extremely dynamic body shape, stylised by smooth, flowing lines and a sleek, low roof,' according to Peugeot.

It gets frameless doors - a unique estate car feature for a mainstream carmaker, full LED headlights and the vertical visual signature of the opalescent LED daytime running lights.

Inside there are ergonomic, wrap-around seats offering five multi-point massage programmes, a range of premium and sophisticated trim and upholstery materials and a panoramic opening glass roof.

With the aid of the Magic Flat function, allowing the driver to fold back the two sides of the rear bench seat, the 508 SW has a total load space capacity of 1780 litres. Of this total volume, 530 litres comes from the boot (with luggage cover closed), designed to be simple in shape and entirely practical, with hands-free, powered tailgate.

New features for the range include Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, Lane Keeping Assist and a Night Vision system - a first for the segment. This system utilises an infra-red camera to detect living beings in front of the vehicle at night time or in low-visibility conditions to maximise safety.

The 508 SW is built on the EMP2 platform making it an average of 70kg lighter than the outgoing generation while the new eight-speed EAT8 automatic transmission with electric gear lever and one touch control is an option.

The two new petrol options – a 180 S&S EAT8 and 225 S&S EAT8 – are based on the PureTech 1.6-litre engine. Four diesel options are based on the BlueHDi 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre – a 130 S&S BVM6, 130 S&S EAT8, 160 S&S EAT8 and 180 S&S EAT8.

In ECO mode, when twinned with the EAT8 gearbox, the PureTech engine automatically switches to freewheeling mode. This function, available between 15mph and 80mph, eases internal friction in the gearbox and reduces fuel consumption by around 3%.

In the second half of 2019, the range will be supplemented by an efficient Plug-in Hybrid petrol powertrain with an extended ZEV range of 50 km (WLTP cycle). The batteries will be located under the row 2 seats to preserve the roomy boot.

October 2018

Peugeot 508 SW First Edition announced

Based on the high-end GT finish, the 508 SW First Edition comes with gloss black grille surround and 19-inch Augusta diamond cut two-tone alloy wheels, with tinted varnish finish. It will be available in two colours for UK buyers: Twilight Blue and Amazonite Grey.

It also features a mistral black roof lining, blue ambient mood lighting, aluminium pedals and doorsills complete with model inscription. For further exclusivity, the bootfloor is lined with a Zebrano wood finish, with anti-slip bars.

It comes with either a 1.6L PureTech 225 S&S EAT8 or 2.0L BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT8 engines. The First Edition is also equipped with inductive smartphone charging, DAB digital radio and 10-inch' HD capacitive touchscreen with Connected 3D Navigation and voice recognition.

November 2021

Updated Peugeot 508 SW priced from £29,815

Peugeot has updated the 508 SW with revised trim options, new interior features as well as exterior changes. Available to order now, prices for the updated Peugeot 508 SW start from £29,815.

Following customer feedback, Peugeot has streamlined the trim levels available across the 508 SW range. The Peugeot 508 will now be available in Active Premium, Allure Premium, GT, GT Premium and Peugeot Sport Engineered trim levels, with Allure trim no longer available.

Peugeot has also introduced subtle styling changes across the 508 SW range. All models now come with black door mirrors instead of body-coloured ones, while the front grille from GT trim will evolve from chrome to an assertive dark chrome with a black surround. From Allure Premium trim onwards, all models come with full LED headlights as standard.

Active Premium models come standard with 16-inch ‘Cypress’ or ‘Brandon’ alloy wheels (depending on engine variants), automatic headlights and windscreen wipers. Inside, all models feature Mistral tri-material ‘Losange’ cloth seat trim with copper ‘Goa’ stich detail, Visio Park 1 with front and rear parking sensors as well as a 180-degree reversing camera.

All models also come with Peugeot’s i-Cockpit® with a configurable 12.3-inch head-up digital instrument panel and an eight-inch capacitive colour touchscreen, as well as PEUGEOT’s compact multi-function steering wheel. Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto are also standard across all models. For improved safety, Active Premium models as standard come with PEUGEOT Connect SOS and Assistance, as well as PEUGEOT’s Safety Pack which features; Advanced Automatic Emergency Braking System, Distance Alert, Speed Limit Information/Intelligent Speed Adaptation, as well as Active Lane Keeping Assistance.

Allure Premium models add 17-inch ‘Merion’ diamond cut two-tone alloys, with the interior seating upgraded to a Mistral tri-material ‘Mila’ leather effect and ‘Brumeo’ cloth seat trim with grey ‘Beton’ stich detail. The PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® is also upgraded with a 10-inch High Definition capacitive colour touch screen with Connected 3D Navigation and a three-year subscription to traffic alerts, while the Safety Pack Plus adds Passive Blind Spot Detection, Advanced Driver Attention Alert, PEUGEOT Smartbeam Assistance and Speed Limit and Road Sign Recognition and Recommendation. Allure Premium models also come with the Drive Assist Pack Plus as standard, which adds Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go as well as Lane Positioning Assist.

GT variants move to 18-inch ‘Sperone’ diamond cut two-tone alloys wheels and come with designated GT badging around the vehicles as well as a chequered radiator grille for improved styling. The rear of the vehicle also houses PEUGEOT’s full LED 3D signature ‘Claw Effect’ lights. Inside, GT variants come with Mistral tri-material ‘Belomka’ leather effect and ‘Ornis’ cloth seat trim with Aikinite double stich detail, with the interior ambiance improved by blue ambient lighting inside the front door panels and centre console.

Top of the range GT Premium variants can be specified with either 18-inch (Plug-in Hybrids) or 19-inch diamond cut alloy wheels (ICE). Inside, GT Premium models come with Mistral leather effect and Alcantara® seat trim with the front seats featuring electric adjustment and heating. A FOCAL® premium HIFI speaker system improves the acoustic experience, while Visio Park 3 adds a 360-degree HD colour camera system and fully automated parking assistance for improved convenience.

508 Peugeot Sport Engineered models come standard with 20-inch ‘EXXAR’ two-tone diamond cut alloy wheels, and a choice of three striking colour options; Nera Black, Selenium Grey or Pearlescent White, with each vehicle featuring the ‘Kryptonite’ colour signature.

All 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered models also come with Peugeot’s Active Suspension for an improved ride, and Drive Assist Pack Plus which adds Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, and Lane Positioning Assist.

Inside, all models come with Mistral Nappa Leather with Alcantara® seats with heated and massage function for front passenger and driver. 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered models models also come with the FOCAL® premium HIFI speaker system, wireless smartphone charging as well as Connected 3D Navigation and Visio Park 3 with 360-degree High Definition colour camera.