2019 Peugeot 508 SW Review! Why Buy An SUV? New Motoring

This is the all new 2019 Peugeot 508 SW, the estate version of the 508 Saloon. It begs the question: do you really need an SUV?
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[@loganjones1672]

Thanks for being the only UK channel to make a video on this car, seems all the motoring outlets in Britain are concerned about is the VAG group and anything German.

[@newmotoring]

Thanks Logan! No problem. We were the first to drive it, and I think the first to get a video online... Win! 🎉 You'd be foolish to ignore a brand because of where it is!

[@hemmay]

I'm looking for a new estate car and think I may have found it with the new 508. What a dramatic improvement over the old model. Thanks for your great reviews.

[@faisalkahar]

Totally agreed! I felt the same way!

[@novaf4946]

So dam true

[@darwenrover8910]

Would also say that Honest John, as well as this channel, isn't overly concerned about VAG and anything German too.

[@Amidat]

Most people buy SUV's because they think it makes them look tough... Wagons are almost always a better choice... Except for the few people who really do need to go off road

[@sevesellors2831]

Beautiful car nicer than the German premium brands, they have their mojo back, and going back to the fifties and sixties Peugeot were known as the French Mercedes. Great review as always!

[@newmotoring]

Thanks Steve! Glad you enjoy our videos. The kind comments mean a lot. And yep, Peugeot are doing really well... Intrigued to know what the next 208 will be like next year!

[@stuco81]

I thought that was Citroen that were known as the French Mercedes!?

[@sevesellors2831]

stuco81 the original DS citroens were very special, but the rest of the range were aimed at the masses. Peugeot had such a durable image in Africa and the Middle East with the 404 and 504, they were known as French Mercs. However after that Peugeot lost their way.

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

Just discovered you and I'm glad I did, great review. Another sub for you. 👍

[@cosmingosav]

I appreciate the fair point of view. One suggestion I like to add is try to not overexpose the interior shots as they have a little bit too much light and it's a tad distracting. Great job, none the less!

[@barriepayne1690]

Love the SW hoping to get one later in year,very good review by the way

[@sonny113ch197]

Great video. Happy to see so many compliments on a French brand, from the other side of the Channel ! ;-) I am really looking for seeing the plugin hybrid model on the market (SW version). Still one year to wait. It’s gonna be a huge improvement over my old 307SW which has not the same good looking but which is sooooo huge inside.

[@brixtonwa]

Stunning estate

[@paulfromperth5713]

I’ve never been a fan of Peugeot but when this wagon gets to Australia I will be having a serious look at it.

[@gazzaanrver]

I have a top of the range mark 3 laguna initiale Estate, it's now 11 years old but has been the most reliable and comfortable car I have ever owned with now 211,000 miles on the clock, I was so disappointed when reno did not bring the Talisman to the UK as its stunning but I think I have finally found a replacement with the 508sw, well done on such a sensible down to earth car report.

[@klackon1]

Good looking bit of kit. I have the 3008 SUV so I am familiar with the brilliant interior design and i-Cockpit. Until I bought my 3008 I did not believe I would ever own a Peugeot: but I would have no qualms in buying another.

[@newmotoring]

Ah, brilliant! How long have you had it? Peugeot have improved so much in such a short period of time.

[@klackon1]

@@newmotoring. I've owned it for 17 months and it is so good to drive. I settled on an Allure 1.2 auto and it has all the acceleration and speed I require. I have never had a problem overtaking on any type of road and achieve about 32 mpg around town and 51mpg on motorways. I used to be trained and paid to drive at high speed and I have no issues with the performance.

[@stevekovacevic7128]

Same here. Got a 2008 last year for a second car. Loved it! Just replaced my X3 (2yrs old full of issues) with a new 5008. Fantastic cars. Never thought of Peugeot but now I love them.

[@PiotrPilinko]

@@stevekovacevic7128 Peugeot aims for better quality... with higher prices. Current 508 is 30-40% more expensive than a previous model (similar: 3008 2nd gen is about 30-40% more expensive then 1st generation). So Citroen became the cheaper brand for PSA (C5Aircross should be 10-20% cheaper then 3008 - at least according to the configurator - but also interior quality is superior in Peugeot)...

[@paulparoma]

@@klackon1 It will be interesting to see how well the car holds up. Up until now, durability has not been Peugeot's forte. Hope it serves you well.

[@AaronRandolphChen]

Great review. I agree with you that wagons are still a great option as opposed to SUV's. Apart from the higher center of gravity, most SUV's also carry a lot more weight - not all of them can pull it off as well as Porsche's Macan or BMW's X3 either. For me personally, its night driving where driving an SUV has a distinct advantage - specifically when it comes to the glare of oncoming headlights. When you are in a low riding car, the oncoming headlights of SUV's can sometimes blind you, but not so if you are driving an SUV. But aside from that, I am in love with the 508 SW but only a little disappointed that Peugeot gave you one in the least flattering color combo - white body with black alloys - yecch! Keep the reviews coming, Mate! I am one of your fans!

[@dollarbilldelport177]

Yeah i love it...

[@livc444111]

Haven't seen it on the road yet but from pics and videos I prefer the saloon. Anyway, excellent review and great car it seems, shame its so damn expensive!

[@dnorm]

I am currently driving my second 407 sw ... and am looking at this as it's replacement. I like the lines and the fuel economy of the 407's, pity nothing about the economy of the engines was mentioned in your report. I love the exterior, still not fully taken by the 'piano buttons' but do like that not everything is touch screen. Those buttons I think harp back to the 70's when cars did have big switches.

[@jamiep61]

Great Video Review. The New Peugeot 508 Is a great looking Estate Car and I would choose It over the 3008

[@newmotoring]

Thanks Jamie! To be fair the 3008 is a cracking car... It's actually quite a tough choice!

[@joannaatkins822]

Another great video, you got my sub with this one and the Jimny review :) I'm an estate man myself, the only real SUV I'd consider would be something like the Land Rover Discovery 4, and only if I was going to be actually towing with it. This is a mighty fine car and one well worth considering in a decade should Internal Combusion Engines still be legal lol

[@onenation9510]

Great review and the Peugeot (new) 508 SW looks great! I wish you had stopped to show the full size of the boot with seats down?!

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Looks a Stonking Estate Great review 👍🏻

[@newmotoring]

Thanks Michael! 😊

[@robertfox05]

If I had to pick between a drop dead gorgeous estate that drives well and a minger that drives out of this world great... Yeah, give me the looker. This is hands down the prettiest estate out there.

[@alicethea]

Haha love the ending!

[@SuperJourneyman]

Wonderful car, I own a 2020 SW and so far I am more than satisfied with it. The 180 hp Petrol engine runs economical, wish it could be stronger in the lover revs ( drove diesel before)., I compared the 508 SW with V90, C klass and in my opinion you get more comfort in the 508.

[@MrMiker91]

I'd choose the 508 SW and thats because i fallen for the practicality of an estate, and the 508 SW just looks better overall

[@AMX30BB]

what a beauty

[@Hmmmppffff]

Finally the First 508sw Video in Englisch :D I would Like to Know If You noticed comfort differences between the normal dampers and the adaptive ones in Higher Tier 508s ?

[@ericwu0318]

I thought of the only few SAAB 9-5 wagon. Loved that car, and it was designed in 2012!?!?

[@terryshoemaker8570]

I will chose the standard saloon, choice number two would have been the 508 SW but never any SUV ! Thank you for the video. From France Thierry. By the way, it’ s raining overhere too :-)))

[@doh1959]

what noise do you want when you put your foot down the sound of concord taking off dont worry you will grow out of it

[@GeneHunt406]

Great review, good looking car, but I still rather the 508 fastback...

[@newmotoring]

Thanks Bryan! Would you now? Standard 508 looks so good. Peugeot are on a roll.

[@podge5555]

How do you find the performance in the 1.5hdi saloon?

[@kaga1310]

like that Peugeot very much but will keep my Saab 9-5 Combi as long as possible

[@jakubchallupa6676]

, i have 308gt sedan 6at. Im thinking to get this 508sw just to get a bigger car. What gets me disappointed is the hp for this version due to weight. And the 8at is really lazy version -because its designed to reach economy drive and to create low emmision. They dont put 6at?-sad. wonder how the rxh and gt will look like ( not gtline) im still looking forward for more videos, and cant w8 to see the car in the nearest dealer Thx for vide , really nice,, maybe can u came a bit closer about the driving experience that u have on your jurney around uk to scotland

[@arniewheeler4673]

i have the 2019 308sw 68 plate gtline.... 1.2 petrol. not disappoined

[@NikhilMandrekar]

Looks like you drove by Guincho beach. Completely different weather system out there, head to Arrabida!

[@jakubchallupa6676]

Also only Chinas market will have version 508 L with different feat , which are really interesting :)

[@vincentkc6033]

Why most british motoring journalist refrain from talking about the new Peugeot models especially this 508 & 3008?

[@victorgrasscourt3382]

Why on earth would anyone want a manual gearbox with its troublesome Dual Mass Flywheel and eventually the clutch will need replacing? I have just taken delivery of a Renault Talisman 160 EDC estate Initiale Paris. I did consider an SUV, but estates still have their appeal.

[@deividasvisockas]

Any plans for rxh model?

[@Therealblubblego]

Yes, a hybrid version is on its way

[@aleksbabe]

@@Therealblubblego Sadly not gonna be awd :( like the previous rhx was

[@renyb1663]

@@aleksbabe The sport hybrid model will have AWD, and 350-360 hp so it won't certainly be cheap.

[@Figjamxlaststar]

Definitely going to replace the infinity with this!!

[@newmotoring]

Ah, Infinity... Which one have you got?

[@Figjamxlaststar]

NewMotoring I have a Q50. 2.2 diesel. Overall a great car, but very poor support in Australia!

[@TomasStibtoStibal]

I will still maintain - and you can´t convince me otherwise - if this is meant to compete with cars such as VW Passat (and no, I am not a VW person) it needs to have 2.0T (or more) engine...

[@xanthuumnihyr5319]

U mean a 2.0T petrol ?

[@AndrewKNI]

Great review. I'm an suv man due to easier access but estates are a hidden gem. They frequently hold more luggage and generally drive well. The new 508 is a looker though my preference is coloured lights at the back rather than smoked look.

[@newmotoring]

Thanks Andrew! Fair enough. Not everyone buys an SUV for looks or to be seen in, some just enjoy that higher ride height. It would be interesting to see a 508 with normal lights... Had never thought about that before!

[@Osquar]

Would love to buy one but would never drive a diesel and never an automatic... so sad.

[@xanthuumnihyr5319]

Diesel is awesome :D But i don't like automatic yeah

[@16Cylinder]

The boot is only 530 litres!! :-0 That is really small! A Superb has 660 litres and a Passat 650 litres, so as a family car it is really not optimal. Even a Seat Leon ST has 587 litres!

[@cedricsimonakafrozenjazz]

yes, don't know why the reviewer said it is "huge", it is quite the opposite, and one of the drawbacks of this car, if you are thinking "estate" = "big boot"

[@thedons4270]

Funnily enough its smaller sibling the 308 SW has a bigger boot of 660 litres, the biggest in its own class.

[@utubeleplague]

Thats my country!!!

[@robertcook2572]

Respect, your highness.

[@DrPepper22222]

Would buy one tomorrow if you could get a manual gearbox on the best gearbox. PLEASE LISTEN CAR MANUFACTURERS!

[@egotripband]

looks like suspension is too Hard . the camera is bouncing up and down .

[@MegaBartle]

Lets not even mention fuel economy!

[@HeikkiHeer]

my first choice is never a SUV. Why in hell should I buy a car like a SUV with a drag coefficient of a brick.

[@ProductofNZ]

Would have preferred to see more of the car rather than dialogue/driving. Guess I'll wait for the carwow review

[@wizpin]

hopefully the quality is a bit better, at the moment id be scared to buy a peugeot

[@adamme8369]

Its almost 2020. Don't be stuck in 80's & 90's. Pugs are not bad now at all.

[@PiotrPilinko]

I had more problems with my Nissan Qashqai then with my wife's Pug 208 (Pug required only a software update, as its infotainment reboots from time to time, Qashqai required replacement of engine shaft sealer and several minor issues)... In case of Peugeot - I would avoid 1.6 THP engines (the "new" PureTech 1.6 is heavily modified "Prince" engine line, which was not too reliable - and from some reasons - it is now available ONLY with an automatic gearbox - maybe with an exception of 308 GTi) - maybe with modernisation it is better then a predecessor, but it must be confirmed (although EAT8 is a very good gearbox)...

[@eliardbruno7927]

Just considèr that for some recasons Thérè is is a very strong french bashing in uk In other european countries PSA cars are selling much much better This systematic attitude of denigrating anything french is really stupid. i even wonder if ir is not orchestrated on purpose bu some professionals

[@tatata1543]

A 1.6L giving 220bhp? Bet that is taking a thrashing every time you put the foot down.

[@mathias1406]

shaktar nope it does not, the 308 GTI has the same 1.6 L engine, and it has 270 BHP, so no worries there.

[@tatata1543]

mathias1406 This reviewer, and every other review I have seen, comments on how rough it sounds.

[@xanthuumnihyr5319]

@@tatata1543 Tbf, peugeot isn't the only one pushing hard with downsizing. VAG carmakers do it too

[@Steve30x]

But , but Fake Sports Utility Vehicles , I mean SUV's are better arent they? LMAO If its not sporty , utilitarian then its just a vehicle , a tall fat hatchback they claim to be an SUV.

[@newmotoring]

You wouldn't have an SUV then? 😂

[@Steve30x]

@@newmotoring I would have my testicals cut off.Most of the things they call an SUV is just a tall hatchback.

[@Thekrychomaster]

this presenter is one of the guys who thinks that siting low on the ground is sporty. And it doesnt matter that he has got front vision as good as submarine captain. If put a straight horizontal line from his eyes to the front of the car you can see that he has eye level like 2cm above gage cluster. Comeon man. If you are 1,6m dont put your site like 1,9m person...