Peugeot 508 reviews and general car review

French business-class cars have not yet received widespread popularity in our country, but at the same time there is a stable, albeit small, circle of buyers. First of all, these are people who appreciate original design, special French charm and honed handling. The situation for the better in the market is trying to change the new flagship of the "lion's" automaker - the Peugeot 508, which was launched in February 2012 in Russia and in April 2013 on the Ukrainian market. On many sites you can see 508 reviews from various users to Peugeot, weigh everything "For" and "Against" and finally buy a car.

The design of the novelty from the very first glance attracts attention with its novelty. First of all, this is due to the fact that the model 508 marked the transfer of Peugeot to a completely new, corporate style of the entire range of cars of this French brand. The hypertrophied lion's mouth of the air intake of previous Peugeot models was replaced by a delicately outlined contour of the radiator grille with a new logo. Huge slanting headlights gave way to more accurate - with xenon optics, LED lighting and rotary lamps. All the details look laconic and expensive. By the way, with the predecessors of Peugeot 508, the situation has developed ambiguously. The thing is that in terms of its size and status, the novelty stands at the intersection of the 2 classes (E and D) and is designed to replace the market with 2 models - 407 and 607. The richest equipment outperforms even some of the most common European class leaders: navigation with a color monitor, Multifunctional washer-controller, retractable projection display, climate control and much more. Peugeot received 508 reviews on many well-known exhibits and, most importantly, from drivers. Most of them turned out to be flattering.

In the Ukrainian and Russian markets, the car is offered with 4 engine variants: both petrol engines are time-tested units, together with a BMW-development of 1.6 liters. The 120-hp motor is aggregated with a 6-speed robotic transmission, and its turbocharged 156-strong version is equipped with a Japanese 6-speed automatic. Although the manufacturer itself puts the highest rate in sales for diesel models - 136-strong 2-hlitrovye HDi engines. It should also be noted that due to excellent noise insulation, the engine only makes itself felt outside - Peugeot's engineers have always been renowned for their ability to tune the chassis.

Standing apart is the GT version, which, in addition to the 204-strong 2.2-liter turbodiesel, is equipped with a front, 2-lever suspension. Therefore, the car can please us with stability at speeds of 180, tenacity and predictability in sharp corners. Peugeot 508 - reviews mark a number of advantages in the car, including low fuel consumption, well-designed ergonomics, as well as modern technical equipment.

In addition to the sedan, the company also produced the Peugeot 508 station wagon, which is equipped with a glass roof, a more capacious trunk, but with the same technical characteristics. This station wagon is a full-fledged family car that will suit both long journeys and everyday driving. If you touch the topic of reliability and comfort, then the machine just can not be doubted, and numerous positive Peugeot 508 reviews only confirm this fact.

If all of the above and, by the way, costly characteristics - the prerogative of top-end car configurations, then quality trim and excellent ergonomics are available in any version of this car. Thanks to high-quality, expensive materials, perfect fit and performance of parts, the new Peugeot 508 undeniably brought its brand to a whole new level.