Local News: Peugeot 508 Is In Da House!

With the launch of the Peugeot 508, there are more reasons to smile now. The Peugeot 508 is a modern, forward-looking vehicle, perfectly attuned to the aspirations of customers who have moved with the times of being demanding, dynamic and responsible.

Ushering in the new era of what responsible power is, the 508 has low fuel consumption (up to 14.1km/litre EC combined cycle) and CO2 emissions. The engines used on all the 508 variants comply with the green Euro5 emission standard.

The 508‟s 1.6L THP 156bhp engine has won the International Engine of the Year award for achieving very high torque even at low engine speeds, combining the dynamism and smoothness normally associated with a much bigger capacity engine. Maximum torque of 240 Nm is available from 1,600 rpm to 4,000 rpm. Its innovative Twin-Scroll turbocharger pairs exhaust gases to ensure maximum flow into the turbine, while its high-pressure direct petrol injection system improves combustion and overall engine efficiency with class-leading fuel economy.

The transmission system used is the 6-speed Tiptronic System Porsche automatic with manual override. This offers near-instantaneous changes through all six gears (via paddle shifts or gear lever), maximising the time your engine spends in the optimal range of revs.

All 508s come with latest-generation ESP which includes CSC (Cornering Stability Control), EBA (Emergency Brake Assist) and EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution).

The ESP also includes Hill Assist and intelligent traction control, which hold the vehicle on slopes for two seconds before move off, and be driven on slippery road surfaces by authorising more or less wheel slip on each of the front wheels.

In terms of practicality, a particularly efficient architecture allows for a very generous capacity and boot. The 508, replacing the 407 and 607, emulates the size of the 607 but weighs 25 kg lighter than the 407.

Each passenger enjoys a generous space coupled with dedicated equipment. The boot is practical and accommodating, with a generous volume of 545 litres for the Saloon and 660 litres for the SW. With the 60/40 seat backs folded in one easy movement to form a flat floor, this volume rises to 1,581 litres for the Saloon and 1,865 litres for the SW.

The boot on the Saloon opens by means of the „O‟ button on its rear 508 badge, while the tailgate of the SW can be motorised. The luggage compartment is practical, accommodating and extremely spacious.

In addition the rigid carpet of the SW can be folded to divide the boot into compartments, allowing easier access to these storage areas. Similarly, the solid and practical self-winding load space cover is easy to activate.

The 508 is equipped with six airbags: Two front air bags, two side front air bags, two curtain air bags, two ISOFIX points with three-point attachments at the rear. The front seats also have new “curved” head restraints with integral multi-position adjustment whose shape has been carefully studied to take into account the effects of rear collision (whiplash).

The simple and elegant style of the fascia, the materials used, the meticulous finish, the durability and the technologies deployed reinforces Peugeot‟s renowned reputation for driving pleasure and adds to the exclusive ambience of the passenger compartment. Each passenger enjoys a privileged status with the car‟s excellent proportions. On the SW, this in-car satisfaction is enhanced by the large panoramic glass roof.

With the big-bodied, perky and green 508, Peugeot reaffirms its presence and its ambitions in one of its traditional strong suits, the grand touring car segment, leaving an indelible imprint on its time due to a unique blend of style, road holding, versatility and robustness.

Credits: wilswong