2019 Peugeot 508 SW: Better than a BMW?

[@DJGillman]

WTF Peugeot, your styling of cars recently is beautiful, never liked Peugeot cars before, but now they have come up in the world.

[@lgiorgos1]

they were really great in the 90s, then they became cheap and unreliable in 00' but now they are one of the best brands in the worlds. They dominate in moose and slalom tests.

[@jasonyu6649]

Some of the vehicles for Peugeot from 1980s were actually quite good

[@lopezben3023]

< < NOT, NOT, NOT ... Peuge-NOT. ' ' '

[@Rosario19580]

I've had Peugeot vehicles since 2002 nearly died in one due to a drink drug driver who hit me head on at 76mph yes 76mph head on so I'm living proof Peugeots save your life. I think on saying that Peugeot should give me a car for free

[@terminator4974]

same!

[@dortkommendieclowns1474]

Such a good looking car, way more exciting than the German grey.

[@luckerNo01]

i agree, but the quality and ride probably isn't. I love the design of the 508, yet i am still leaning towards a BMW 4 series gran coupé. Ironically they're in the same price range.

[@Nicolas-su6lj]

Large better than a German car...

[@lopezben3023]

< < NOT, NOT, NOT ... Peuge-NOT. ' ' '

[@grahameveale6483]

@@lopezben3023idiot

[@annecy49]

The car is gorgeous and this colour suits it very well. Good job Peugeot!

[@Shadowshd12rt]

Peugeot now is so premium look

[@sirianofmorley]

nope. still cheap. A poop wearing a tux.

[@kimmern999]

@@sirianofmorley Nope. The build quality in the 508 is all the way up there. Definitely premium quality. Design is of course a matter of taste, but when it comes to overall quality, there is nothing cheap (poop) about this car.

[@oekalaboeka55]

@@kimmern999 Last year I've driven 4 different Peogeot 308sw. All the same 2017 model. None of them lasted over a month before it had to go to the shop for some repair. The highest km on one of them was 120k km, lowest was 20k. I'm not talking about small repairs like a lightbulb either. I'm talking about repairs like turbo leak, break fluid leak, electrical wiring faults, ... 13 repairs over 11 months. I was doing about 8000km/month at that time. Suspension on that specific car is one of the worst I've ever had. I do like the look of the car though. I do hope for the people buying these cars that the build quality is better than my experience.

[@ool3062]

oekalaboeka55 Haha that’s exactly what I’ve thought about these shitty 1.6l i4s, can’t see how everyone says they are so good...

[@alexandergrzx300]

@@sirianofmorley its prenium

[@lash9400]

Styling looks stunning inside and out.

[@lopezben3023]

< < NOT, NOT, NOT ... Peuge-NOT. - - -

[@nicolasberard7799]

@@lopezben3023 - - - TA, TA, TA ... TA-Gueule. - - - -

[@lopezben3023]

@@nicolasberard7799 . . . 🙂 .

[@pault9090]

Had mine 2 months now and it gets better every day. 50 mpg from the diesel.

[@paddymuppy]

BMW 5 series get 65-70 mpg.

[@metoo3773]

@@paddymuppy bmw is nice but every 5th car is a 5 series. And the Peugeot looks so much better. Sorry not gonna pay more for "the coolness of a bmw". That made up slave mentality isn't for me.

[@grahamariss2111]

I travelled in one of these amongst Merc E taxis in Lyon recently, and it did not feel you were being short changed in the Pug.

[@ramzi2669]

My 2014 peugot 508 still runs well, no major issues, nothing falling apart as some people responded here.

[@sasopraznik4305]

My 2011 still does also.

[@Sevan59]

بالعافية عليك

[@HgHg-yp6ft]

Most of the people sprouting this bs are kiddos years before they get their DL or badge snobs driving "great" 10 years old german premium with all the problems that came from driving old so expensive to maintain cars. Projection and envy directed at the people who made the right choice.

[@bymohenski]

just luv the look's of these car, thumb's up for 508 GT!

[@terryshoemaker8570]

Thank you for the review and long life to your Channel 👍

[@MrIDGAF]

Peugeot is gonna be one of the iconic and ganster/badass cars in the 2020's

[@lopezben3023]

< < NOT, NOT, NOT ... Peuge-NOT. - - -

[@MrIDGAF]

@@lopezben3023 Looking at their new designs, they will look really exotic and different, whilst good looking. But I don’t they’re reliable like BMW or any luxury brand. Toyota/Honda are the king for reliability

[@robcowdrey2611]

You have that the wrong way round - Peugeot has much higher reliability than any German brand. Your stereotype is out of date !

[@labulabi2095]

@@robcowdrey2611 Yes...in my country Msia,reliability is far above BMW&MERC and the maintenance vise versa is cheaper than Honda/Toyota if u know the right shop/people

[@momchilyordanov8190]

Back seat looks awfully cramped. Especially for a big car like that.

[@SupaNIWA]

@Henrik K I feel the review had his front seats far too back. I am roughly the same height as him, but I have way more leg room sitting down the back than shown.

[@Aluzcz]

@Henrik K of course because like with every skoda they put one size larger cabin on standard VW chassis, you will fit your mother in law, pig and some other nonsense inside but the steering is just not there and the interior is pure shit, cheap and missing features which even basic VWs have.

[@ivankozacik4043]

Peugeot TOP 👍👍👍👍🇸🇰💞

[@ejdydmj1650]

Tomu ver 😉👍

[@derxen]

I don't get why people can't get over setting the temperature digitally. It's something you barely touch and can be changed by a voice command in most cars. For me personally that's a perfect example of something that can easily be replaced by software. Yesterday I sat in a black 508 SW GT-line trim during my visit to a Peugeot dealer. I knew the car was beautiful, but it still surprised me. It's SUCH a nice car with fantastic seats. It really is on my shortlist for summer 2021 together with the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

[@Pilo17contreras]

great review, i would actually have the 508 over it's german competitors any day

[@rpw2003]

@Realist 1801 no thanks

[@eleonik76]

@Realist 1801 CLA??? You must be kidding here. C class over 508 yes,but CLA is total junk.

[@jasperclaude1699]

CLA is very classe si dors BMW 3 series touring

[@robcowdrey2611]

Each to their own. I won't touch any overrated / overpriced German tat.

[@Timochat_]

Peugeot, german stuff but 15% cheaper

[@zz12345aaa12345zz]

4:02 Can someone tell me is this huge Central tunnel necessary?? Precisely the top part connecting to the dash from the gear lever

[@MADANLAL-wm2hh]

even we don't have this car in india but i like the no fuss content so i should subscribe hell yes

[@amfwelsh]

Bough one of these 3 months ago and absolutely love it. Super quiet on motorways too. Great car

[@rusevnikolay]

Which engine did you get?

[@ernie3385]

I have the Peugeot sw gt line in white, and i can tell you now that it's lovely to drive, and it has loads of extras as standard.

[@richardshaw7683]

just collected mine - well its a hire car for 3 months - doing 1000 mile a week presently

[@HoveMania]

Picked mine up (same colour but manual diesel GTline) Novermber 19 and am delighted. Not surprised as the previous '63 plate 508SW I had did close on 200k without developing any problems. Only maintenance other than routine 20,000 services, was tyres and brake pads; that's all. Would have held onto it, but it didn't comply with the London ELEZ so it was time to say goodbye. On the strength of that reliability I had been looking forward to the RHD model of this car for months, and had to wait quite a while for delivery after ordering, but worth the wait. The review didn't mention the app which is new to me, very impressive and so is the sat nav, though you need a subscription (£69) to enable 'risk area' warnings, -aka speed cameras- and some other TomTom features. Nice touches as the satnav displays nearby garages and their fuel price. Incidentally the app is currently reporting average consumption over almost 3000 miles as 63.9mpg. As others below have noted, it is a good looking car and much admired. I do miss the glass roof from the previous 508SW,- - but I'll survive.

[@Greatdane-qf8kd]

How is it now two years later - still satisfied?

[@Rosario19580]

I've had Peugeot's for 21 years 406 saloons & SW x4 now own & drive a 508 SW First Edition in Twilight Blue with Red Nappa leather its' so cool to drive. 21 months old & nearly half the price. sport mode is rapid but around town comfort mode is best

[@SMX815]

The colour, the lines make it an amazing car!

[@owen_magneticblue2108]

it's only a matter of time, it's new PSE hybrid technology promises around 300-400bhp without the need for a big heavy engine and pretty much instant acceleration off the mark German cars are so 2010's now and too common these days to be considered special or exclusive

[@stephenbromley2302]

I actually own this car,had it nearly a year now still love it.

[@Aluzcz]

I'm into German and Japanese cars, to be honest i have a secret kind of hate for the French cars. But this one blew my mind, superb design, great ergonomics, great price. I'm just waiting how much the promised 400hp AWD hybrid sport concept will cost. I reckon that it will be cheaper than specked up A5 or Stinger. In that case, I'm buying it.

[@neilburns8869]

As Jeremy Clarkson said when he did a whole episode of Top Gear dedicated to the history of Peugeot: when Peugeot decide to put their minds on something they usually do it very, very well and I think what the presenter is describing here with the 508 SW PSE (Peugeot Sports Engineering) is simply a prime example of this.

[@andrewbonner9938]

Is cruise control standard on the GT line?

[@richardshaw7683]

yes

[@williegitau6680]

That's a beautiful car...

[@patrick.771]

This car is so beautiful ...

[@sollly32]

A very good looking car, but i can't stop wandering about one thing, when the japanese or americans for that matter use to built frameless door cars they simply called them hardtop when the germans started to build this kind of cars they called them four door coupés which maybe more stylish name but it is basically the same good old hardtoop Pilar less car of the 70's, 80,s and even the 90,s.

[@alfamonk]

it's not related to the style of car: Subaru used to have frameless doors on everything from coupes to wagons.

[@HowdyHartholz]

Your steering wheel is on the wrong side 😂

[@pawels9860]

Wow Awesome Peugeot 508⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@z00h]

Shalom Knappster, is the leather in this car kosher?

[@giladbar8710]

מה הקשר לכשרות ?

[@z00h]

@@giladbar8710 yes.

[@DO-zh5ol]

Liverpool football club 😎 comes as standard with the number plates

[@quocanh95nguyen]

much more beautiful than a Merc C-class, Audi A4 haha

[@jyk4]

I have never been interested in French cars - I don't trust their reliability. But there aren't many awd wagon cars nowadays and this peugeot just looks great

[@sticksman7819]

They have done a fantastic job with the styling but a Peugeot badge 🙄 I just don't know.

[@abduljaen1545]

This car is very similar to my 3008.

[@Shadowshd12rt]

Looks very good, like bmw mercedes or audi

[@Aluzcz]

Much better actually, the latest mercs look like shit and Audi didn't come with something new in years, they are just overpriced VW now.

[@noelyboy6969]

That’s a nice car and lovely colour

[@WanganTunedKeiCar]

That is a *Good Looking Car*

[@WarrenEdwardesTangoDJ]

I've ruled it out because as with VW and Skoda the rear seats Do Not Fold FLAT.

[@Rosario19580]

Love this amazonite Grey Pug but I'd like to see it in Black but with Red Nappa Leather seats & door cards I want it so bad in this same SPEC, but 2L petrol engine or 2.2 ????

[@Figjamxlaststar]

I love everything about this version of the 508.... But, the price is a killer!

[@illesjuraj]

change a Dacia duster ;o)))

[@leewillavise7812]

Why are they so obsessed with the bloody Skoda superb? In most reviews there is a comparison! Skoda are bland and awful and really should not be used to compare to other manufacturers.

[@robcowdrey2611]

Skoda's are terminally dull.

[@ranjithrajendram6541]

Won't sell many in the UK. Regardless of how good it is. For that price, can get better.

[@bigkification]

What can you get that is better for the same specification and price? A mid-spec golf with cloth seats?

[@jamessaunders4265]

I see a lot of 3008's but I have only seen 2 or 3 508's.

[@djnigellove]

Yea, nah.

[@r.v.976]

Бомбически красив!!!!!!!!!!

[@kristy77a]

Do the rear seat passenger windows go all the way down? That's something these video reviews tend to overlook yet can be an issue, at least with this potential car shopper. Thanks.

[@markpaterson6024]

Yes! 2 years later if you still need to know. 😒

[@dogwalker666]

Get the rxh it's amazing and very cheap to run

[@Rosario19580]

Put the car in Sport mode its like a rocket.

[@IwillBwaiting]

This version looks great . It is no match for the Germans however and I beg to differ if it was Peugeot who wanted to climb the ladder of style and class . PSA sure did and therefor we now have the (sub)brand DS , with it's main focus on the Chinese market and more luxurious (feeling/looking) than the standard models from Citroën .

[@davidcarlsson1619]

Not even 6 foot tall and can barely fit in the backseat? And a small boot under 600L. Way to small for any western country

[@MARKINAU8]

$10000 over price, no performace and resale value whatsoever

[@abelisraelcruzayuso4682]

bufffff, striking dashboard, in two levels?

[@WhatTimeIsIt999]

Peugeot never have made a bad looking car, their problem has always been reliability.

[@robcowdrey2611]

Another out of date stereotype. Check the car reliability tables.

[@mikeuk8486]

Sorry peugeot but you need to put steering wheel all the way down to be able to see speed etc... Price is a joke knocking to premium class with that price. You can have e class for that

[@danielmartin7703]

I am taller and this is not an issue. Did you try raising the seat to the correct cockpit position?

[@robcowdrey2611]

Possibly, but Peugeot has higher reliability.

[@8LB_Visuals]

you literally copied carwow vid

[@Semo11044]

HAHAHAHA better than a BMW??😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@alfisti93]

Rather a 508 for the same price than this dreadful new FWD 1 series. Or a 3 cyl. lawnmower in a G20. A real shame what is offered at the same pricepoint from bmw.

[@Semo11044]

alfisti93 You’re an idiot. This would not compare to the FWD 1-series in any way. This car costs the same as a G20 stationwagon 2.0 4cyl diesel here in Norway. Peugeot is shit, and so is other french car manufactureres

[@alfamonk]

@@Semo11044 1 series? joker: that's a car for BMW badge snobs who don't have money. it's a cramped ugly car.

[@robcowdrey2611]

Semo 1104 I think you have to adjust your very dated sterotype. PSA were voted most dependable brand 2019 in the JD Power survey, and also rank higher in reliability than ANY of the German brands.

[@Aleksandrovic21]

What's the name of the color?

[@toddgersh]

Wow, can we get this in the states? Peugeot? Hello? Please?

[@68404]

Possibly, considering they just bought Chrysler

[@toddgersh]

68404 I thought Fiat owned Chrysler?

[@p1eased0nteatme]

Todd Gersh As of a couple of weeks ago, PSA and FCA have officially agreed a merger. Peugeot have confirmed they’re coming back to the USA in future and are currently conducting consumer research afaik.

[@toddgersh]

P1eased0nteatme awesome thank you.

[@egran2150]

FRENCH CARS ARE FOR ME WAY BETTER IN DESIGN AND EVEN IN EGNINE THAN GERMAN ONES NOWADAYS.... I LOVE PEUGEOT & DS SERIES LIKE THE RENAULT AS WELL... MERCEDES AND BMW AUDI ARE NOT THE ONLY BEST FOR ME NOWADAYS

[@nikostzinopoulos7736]

Better than BMW for logical people!

[@RosarioTayoReed]

The 508 R8 SW, the vehicle is wicked, I've had a couple of niggly problems with my First Edition aircon leaks, sunroof vibrations, windows not opening in the Icey weather as the windows have to drop 5 to 10mm but in the cold weather they glass freezes to the door rubbers so its hard getting into the vehicle. Stop start stops working this has been a major issue with this 508 R8 Brand which has not been remedied by Peugeot UK, customer are forced to purchase new batteries costing around 200 to 300 pounds.

[@robertlangham2356]

Excellent review as always. Thank you 🙂

[@derekwhyle1884]

Peugeot. Upmarket. Price? Reliability??

[@robcowdrey2611]

PSA voted most dependable brand in the 2019 JD Power survey.

[@richardfoster2021]

i like it

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

I cannot fault the 508 for looks and design, both inside and out. It looks quite stunning. But for it to fully go up against the Germans, they have to put in engines that will compete with the big three. Merc, Audi and BMW. And a 225 bhp with a 0 - 60 time of 7.5 seconds isn't quite cutting it for me.

[@brendanstevenson9957]

If you’re worried about 0-60 times in a 508 estate mate then you’re looking at the wrong cars, people who buy these don’t care.

[@emilsohn1671]

You do know that Mercedes now buy a large amount of their engines from Renault? Developed by Renault. Most people here saying "buy german lol" have zero idea how a car is put together or how the industri functions now a days. A lot of dealing, trading and co-development is done between manufacturers. And Renault is appareantly good enough at engines that Mercedes has been buying them for years and will continue to.

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

@@emilsohn1671 - Your point being? So if that is the case, then why don't Merc give some of the bigger, more powerful engines to these other manufacturers? I know that some of the new Astons have Merc V8's in them and they sound and go incredibly well.

[@liesdevos4651]

You'll get it with the hybrid version

[@robcowdrey2611]

225 PS isn't enough for you ? Do you drive on a race track every day ?

[@andrewpride5230]

No

[@jerrydineen6819]

Hope they are not powered by the rubbish 1.6 hdi.

[@markd8799]

How much?! 😳

[@ThePatkica11]

Very good revew

[@whyalwaysme2522]

I love SWs

[@spirosbonis436]

Wow

[@angelafox1201]

What is this colour please?

[@kimmern999]

Looks like dull grey to me.

[@pdg9630]

It’s called « Gris Amazonite »

[@motosnape]

It is a great, great looking car, but I do wonder how the interior will age. For me, the problem is that the French are even more obsessed with downsizing than most. If you want a reasonably sized, relatively unstressed engine, you have to go for the diesel. That last point is disappointing.

[@kenanfurcle786]

1.6? Is there any torque coming out of this bike engine?

[@spicynoodles11]

Guess you dont know much about these engines

[@numabertrand1737]

Any sense coming out of your mouth?

[@neilburns8869]

Better than a BMW? Peugeot? Easily better and I do not jest. My Dad owned a 405 for 13 years, great car. My brother owned a BMW 5-series 63-reg but was more than a little disappointed with it, particularly when my grandmother said that there wasn't really much room in the back. To be honest I have often found with the 2 makes mentioned 2 common themes. Peugeot: often stylish, a classy French make, often more roomy inside than it looks like from the outside (a TARDIS complex, you could say), but sadly often the butt of some people's jokes. But better value for money than most people expect. BMW: Always expensive, a status symbol and a must have make for certain types, but often disappoints, not always the most practical for what you pay, are you paying for the name???

[@mudplugging]

One of the few new cars on the road that actually wows me, and was very lucky to have had one as a hire car for the last 3 days. Regrettably, irritating switchgear and controls forcing you to spend too much time with your eyes off the road. Abysmal visibility, very cramped, unable to get in without knocking my head, what an absolute disappointment. When I jumped back into my 55 plate Jaguar X-Type 2.2D it was like a breath of fresh air.

[@alexmn00183]

Fault of the chassis engineers ? My dear friend you have no idea what you're talking about. 508 has one of the best chassis period. Check out the moose test to convince yourself.

[@smOOdiebOOdie]

40k £ thats a lot 😬

[@beyourselfusion]

Only if Peugeot make interior to last. Looks good but materials are cheap and they are after 5 years so worn out and ugly.

[@vodonnell1]

Nice looking car but think frame less door''s will be only trouble in the long term.

[@bigkification]

Prefer framed doors myself (quieter on road) but when parking in a tight spot, it's easier to get out of the car when you can lower the window. Peugeot literally invented the coupe, frameless windows are fine, never hear of any failures on the 407 coupe with frameless windows and those are all over 10 years old now.

[@Depp500]

Better... BMW..😁😁😁

[@tengilaurel3777]

😁😉

[@wearewe4640]

The front tiger lights are ugly, The rear would be better if it was larger

[@gerrywhelan7426]

Rear legroom fine ? you look really squashed in.. Obstructive steering wheel. Beautiful car, but people who spend their own money need look elsewhere.

[@kimmern999]

If the steering wheel is obstructing your view, your seating position is way off. Don't sit on the floor and don't adjust the wheel all the way up to the ceiling at the same time, and you will have no issues. This myth about the obstructing steering wheel has reached stupid levels of biased sillyness. You'd really have to try in order to get the wheel to obstruct the dials. It's a great car - well spent money.

[@robcowdrey2611]

People completely missing the point about the wheel.

[@tengilaurel3777]

Never trust a french car, there are much better alternatives.

[@alfamonk]

yes, all those Peugeots running around in Africa. 40-50 years old. Absolutely not to be trusted. Bell-end

[@memyselfandI90001]

no

[@paulyflyer8154]

In 5 years time this car would be fucked and falling apart and not worth anything. Meanwhile the BMW, Mercs and Audis will be going strong and will still go for a good price.

[@sjb2471]

Pauly Flyer really, which parts will be falling apart exactly? The gearbox, made in Japan by Aisin? The interior, made by Peugeot-owned Faurecia, who also make the interiors of almost all the major German brands?? Perhaps the engine, co-developed by and widely used by BMW??? Or maybe it’s the body, assembled almost entirely by German made Kuka robots, used by EVERY German automaker in exactly the same way???? Resale is almost 100% subjective these days, but the French brands often now outrank the Germans in official reliability indices. Please inform yourself properly before making statements with no empirical basis.

[@vikramnaiko9113]

@@sjb2471 you put that asshole in his place. Well done! 👍😀

[@shadow479]

@@sjb2471 wow well replied. But please tell me where did you get to know all this. I am seriously interested because I like to inform myself before I buy.

[@HIDCOMMY]

sorry peugeot, u guy seriously need to pickup on reliability ......

[@jeffreyjacobs7080]

HIDCOMMY i have a 307 SW never had any problems. Never it let me down lol

[@Thunderworks]

Peugeot's reliability is better than german brands, we are in 2019, not 1980...

[@kimmern999]

Yep. Just bring out some actual figures, so we can see it for ourselves. If not, this is nothing but an anti-French bias.

[@HIDCOMMY]

@@kimmern999 just do google search "most reliable car brands " ...

[@kimmern999]

@@HIDCOMMY Why would I do that? When people claim facts, it's their job to provide documentation.

[@Masenga_vb]

I am not very convinced when it comes to French cars' reliability.

[@terryshoemaker8570]

Hlanai Chipwanya I respect your own opinion but this is not what pro statistics reports (I.E. Auto plus yearly analysis) show about Peugeot reliability compared to many competitors including much more expensive german brands...

[@h.s.5995]

They've been here for a long time and selling like hot cakes too, can't be all that bad like some people love to paint.

[@bigkification]

Had two peugeot's, over 14 years and 300k miles, the only expense was a fuel pump at £300.

[@thedons4270]

@@terryshoemaker8570 couldn't agree with you more. Peugeot are among the best for a number of years now. Most people who question their reliability are using a totally outdated stereotype and/or never owned one at all. Ive a 508 6 years now and its faultless.

[@terryshoemaker8570]

The Dons Welcome to the club ! On my side I got by order 204 504 505 605 407 and now, guess which one... the brand new 508. the Only Peugeot I regreted bying was the 605...over the Years I also got some Audi, VW or Renault but none of them gave me as much satisfaction as my Peugeot. I really love driving the last one.

[@alexmelli8253]

FFS it’s a Peugeot! Style over substance, falling apart after a couple of years.

[@robcowdrey2611]

Sorry -another out of date stereotype.