Peugeot 508 2011-2014 | COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Peugeot 508 2011-2014 | COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Jonathan Crouch writes an in-depth Peugeot 508 2011-2014 review. If you want to watch more reviews on vehicles like this Peugeot 508 2011-2014, make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our channel and comment what YOU want us to review next.
Has there been some sort of unwritten rule that dictates that if a country borders the Mediterranean, then the small cars it produces will, by default, be better than its big cars? For years, that seemed a reasonable maxim to guide buyer behaviour, with Italian, French and Spanish companies in particular doing most of their best work with small cars. Peugeot is a case in point, with its best loved vehicles being the 205, the 106 and the 306. It seems that, of late, Peugeot is attempting to set this historical precedent aside. The 508 is a key component in this move. Here's what to look for when buying used.
History
Peugeot's 3008 and 5008 MPV models paved the way for British buyers to start taking the concept of a good, bigger Peugeot seriously and the 508 saloon, which was tasked with the job of replacing not just the reasonably successful 407 but also the chronically underperforming 607, also looked promising. Launched into a sector that seemed to be drying up, the 508 struggled at first, not through any inherent failing in the product, but just because this was a very conservative market where buyers tended to stick to what they knew.
An estate version appeared alongside the saloon with a ruggedised RXH hybrid estate and HYbrid4 saloon the following year. An RXH Limited Edition of just 30 units kicked the model off. The 2014 model year 508 received a raft of changes that gave it more visual impact and a better perception of quality inside.
Writer - Jonathan Crouch
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[@jasonhall4734]

Hea one of the best reviewers

[@niklas1914]

Im gonna buy 508 with the THP 1,6 petrol. I suppose its with the automatic egs gearbox. Is it as bad as everyone says?

[@niklas1914]

I bought the car and the automatic gearbox is not as bad as many people say. It works great

[@ogrle]

​@@niklas1914 Are you happy with the purchase? Is the gear shift jerky with automatic?

[@JENSATAAU]

could be an idea to "google" the 1,6 thp. problems: camshaft chain, nozzles, turbo, oil cooler,. So many errors (had one 2011 year car)

[@matrix_wizard6932]

Had the 2,0 140 for nearly 2 months now and yes agree it does handle well for a big estate and the mpg return is incredible for its size, however I've seen just one other car since owning so shows no one really bothered with it.

[@JeZZGro]

Is this a good car? What about sound isolation?

[@andrewevans3859]

Good review except the ride comments. My 2014 Allure 140 HDi has an appallingly hard ride on 18” wheels.

[@TheWolf133]

Same here. Wonder why? The springs? The car seems to have very low ride height for some reason both front and rear.

[@trysplendid56]

Our 2011 2.0 wagon is also the same. Sits very low and I guess as result it runs out spring travel really fast. If you have smooth flat roads it's good but would not recommend if driving across bumpy or uneven roads. Apparently the 2.2 has even stuffer springs so can't I can't imagine what's that is like.

[@AnoNymous-ne3ix]

Wrong I have the 163PS in manual…

[@sanathanchan1221]

How is it?

[@AnoNymous-ne3ix]

Pretty awesome. Powerful and 5.2l / 100km and reliable !

[@JeZZGro]

​@@AnoNymous-ne3ixwhat about sound isolation?

[@AnoNymous-ne3ix]

@@JeZZGroit’s perfect. Puttholes are nicely damped and driving at high speed on motorways is 100% comfort. My previous car was the 2012 Audi A4 Avant, and this 508 is superior in all domains.

[@JeZZGro]

@@AnoNymous-ne3ix Did you have some problems with car? I wamt to buy 2.0 automatic, but some of people that have this car they say that they have some electrical problems...

[@raycaulwell6464]

Is this a used car being reviewed in 2023 or a car reviewed back when car was new

[@Mico605]

Back when it was new