Peugeot 508 Fastback 2019 in-depth review - Carbuyer

[@mathiasiversen9997]

Peugeot makes some of the best looking cars these days, interior and exterior

[@lopezben3023]

`` `` NOT, NOT, NOT ... Peuge-NOT. `` `` ``

[@bobcritchley1]

Have driven my 508 for 3 months now and absolutely love it. Its a true pleasure to drive and combines great economy and power. Had a peugeot 504 and 205 yrs ago and loved those too 👍

[@patrickstar6758]

I would pick this over audi or bmw saloon. It just looks so nice it stands out

[@christill]

Great design. I love how French cars differentiate themselves from all the boring cars out there from most other brands. The rear especially looks super cool.

[@Schlomothebest]

You're probably French to say that

[@christill]

Schlomothebest As far as I know, I’m 0% French. Should I do one of those DNA kits and get back to you with an exact percentage? XD

[@arno222444]

@@christill Then your wife is French or you like French kiss or French fries..... LOL I agree with your first comment

[@callumfreebairn8082]

no. the back seats are too small for adults. the 405 was better. i don't know why peugeot have become bad

[@chrisabbott683]

I never thought I would say this, but in terms of interior design Peugeot could teach the Germans a thing or two about style.

[@MegaMulec]

Yes, BUT...few years ago when new 308 came out Peugeot looked like spaceship compared to golf 7 and now few years later i dont even notice 308 and golf 7 still manages to look fresh. Its something I cant put my finger on but german cars somehow stay fresh longer in terms of design. Btw I drive a Ford so no fanboyism here.

[@utubeleplague]

The french make most of german cars interiors except for designing them.

[@davidviner4932]

Wait until the electrics play up

[@darumagenki6271]

Let’s talk Ginny.

[@Real_JMIH]

How many German.cars have you seen😀

[@PlanetautoUK]

Amazing job Peugeot. Drove the GT a month ago... Amazing performance!!

[@gbej1]

I don’t own a Peugeot but I have to admit it seems it’s only their designers that make any meaningful effort in designing car nowadays. Most of the rest have gone terribly lazy.

[@utubeleplague]

What is the "rest" that is lazy?

[@davidviner4932]

They just look like they are copying the VW (Skoda Seat) design to be honest

[@JonasMF12]

@@davidviner4932 The New Mazda 3, Ford Focus, all Suzukies, the new DS3, Volvos; seems like there are plenty of examples that don't look like any VGA cars?

[@_shemofficial6013]

I really like this car, it’s not like any normal looking car u see everyday ...job well done Peugeot👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯💯💯

[@habibramzan5111]

Would love to own this car one day.

[@jamiep61]

shemar cunningham I agree

[@lash9400]

This is my favourite car of 2018. Well done Peugeot

[@gunterrr2302]

Same here, and it's the first Peugeot since the 406 coupe that I would actually consider buying.

[@lash9400]

Gunter VE lets hope Peugeot build a 508 coupe or cabriolet

[@dorian.m9340]

@@gunterrr2302 You don't like the 3008 ?

[@Nigelrudyardmusic]

I love this car for two reasons - it's not German, and it's not an SUV.

[@amine1918]

Hahaha exactly the same bro 😂

[@timeyinsholaye9169]

what is wrong with german?

[@amine1918]

@@timeyinsholaye9169 to mainstream cars, they have no personality especialy in the vw group

[@Nigelrudyardmusic]

Nothing per se, but it's nice to see a stylish alternative.

[@bestattitude]

It's really nice to hear (and to read in the comment section) how this new Peugeot sedan lives up to what people expect from this kind of cars today. I'm french, and since I grew up with Peugeot 4 series and then worked at Peugeot, I've always had a true bind to this brand. But between 2001 and 2013 (that's a loooong time), Peugeot styling directions mostly made me cringe. They had to come up with the 308 in 2013, with the 5008 and now with this stunning new 508, to get all my love back again. There's been a tremendous step-up across the lineup lately, in terms of build quality, styling and overall look-and-feel, that shows Peugeot's new strategy. Oh, one thing they never lost : Peugeot has always been the best manufacturer (side to side with BMW) for everything related to handling and chassis design/settings. That is something that the press in the UK often ignores, praising for Ford's agility (which is good too). And this new 508 is no exception. It offers PERFECT balance between riding comfort; handling, and steering precision/feedback, like all the Peugeots always have. They really should develop some really powerful engines to suit their marvelous suspensions even better.

[@ryancooper73]

Karim KAIEL I agree with you, they should put 6-cylinder engines to match the vehicle. But unfortunately, Peugeot isn't in a position where they can develop an engine only to sell little of them. 😕 I still think it is crazy how the cars on the EMP2 platform handles, with a basic front wheel drive and standard suspension setup. Germans have to put 4 wheel drive, 4 wheel steering, and adaptive dampers to get close to matching French vehicles in terms of versatility.

[@ericmartin5488]

We must thank Gilles Vidal for this come back of Peugeot !

[@tonyb1223]

I have owned quite a few peugeots and i literally stopped buying them after the 306 GTi-6 as the cars just became bland. Since their new CEO took over, they have produced some excellent cars, the RCZ (ive got the R), the 208, 308 mk2, 3008 SUV (just picking my 2nd one up next week), the 508 (test drove it and loved it but i needed a slightly more accessible car for taking the mother out and the 508 is a little difficult for her to get in, hence a new 3008 SUV). Its good to see they have their mojo back :)

[@gringologie9302]

@@tonyb1223 508sw is your solution

[@tonyb1223]

@@gringologie9302 i love the 508 but will stick with my 3008 GT ;)

[@joaocorreia6282]

Most beautiful sedan in years. Great job Peugeot. As for Ginny always the best.

[@OfficialXivil]

I have to say: If I had enough money, I'd buy a Peugeot 508 rather than an Audi A4/A5 5-door or VW Arteon. I mean look at it, it's stunningly beautiful (interior and exterior). I actually liked the design of the previous facelifted model of the 508. German cars don't look interesting anymore (except for the current Opel Insignia)

[@guilhermefernandes222]

Forgot about the bmw 4 series gran coupe! Its beautiful!

[@VladicD]

Damn, now this is a car that really looks like it's a car from 21st century.

[@miraklara457]

This car is absolutely stunning both in the interior and in the exterior. Saloons are far more interesting than the suvs that now everybody wants and especially this beautiful vehicle. Well done Peugeot!

[@harrymurray-jones219]

Peugeot is on a roll at the moment. Amazing looking car

[@Sh4un1r1k]

A striking looking car inside and out. Great effort from Peugeot, this is one car I won't mind getting to drive one day.

[@basecamper7504]

Peugeot is starting to recover from the dour decades of poor design and poorly built cars. The new range looks so refreshingly good and reliability is so improved.

[@obidean3964]

The visual of this car is amazingly well done inside-out, undercut the car above its segment namely the repetitive looking premium German's rivals, let alone its nearest ... There's a lot of tasteful intricate design details around this car like the kink at the rear window complete with the GT emblem, the piano - inspired toggle keys and the quilted pattern on the seats which is not the usual cross - stitched diamond design that really show their design prowess ... Kudos, Peugeot 👏

[@atalayo3o0o]

I love my 208 GTi as a sports car, but If I had to choose soft ride with friends or family, I would buy the 508 GT line, though.

[@giorgostzavaras5686]

The piano keys are the best buttons in automotive history. However its every mans opinion

[@sasopraznik4305]

They look cheap and nasty.

[@dorian.m9340]

@@sasopraznik4305 nop

[@sasopraznik4305]

In person they do, yes.

[@dorian.m9340]

@@sasopraznik4305 ...

[@johnr2632]

@@sasopraznik4305 Nope.

[@Dan-up6do]

Great review Ginny, you're right about the looks the 508 is a very pretty car & very reminiscent of Peugeot's of the past (like the 504) and that's a big compliment to give it, seems like Peugeot are finally staring to build interesting cars again. I'm with Batch though on the piano switches, i really like them too. It's a small touch but one that's so avent-garde, so French, like something you'd find in a big Citroen.

[@ArsenPotentier]

Massive Gilly fan what a good job she does not cutting anyone any slack but remains pleasing to the eye.

[@moviemetropolis]

What a stunning car. Beautiful design and a stunning interior. Great review, Ginny.

[@Sanpedranoazul]

For a moment I thought the cheering crowd came with the tilting lights 😂😂; on the other hand I think sedans have to be more equiped since the SUVs hords don't seem to calm down at the momment, I particularly prefer the sedan to a suv, great review as usual Ginny 👏👏👏

[@zaydboubadoor5971]

I'm surprised.. What a good way to end this year.. Good work Peugeot

[@stephenboulton1347]

Styling and quality...other manufacturers take note..well done peugeot.

[@AA-dm1gl]

Because it's a Peugeot I want to hate it but at the same time, I'm kind of falling in love with it and would consider buying it!

[@gringologie9302]

Look at 406 v6, old 504 etc... peugeot did great cars. Depend the model. 508Sport in coming.

[@cristiand9756]

Looks so futuristic, yet not ugly. Well done.

[@zachsmith9233]

One of the best looking cars I've seen in a while. If it was in red that would be pretty much perfect. Enough about colour though. I would love to drive one soon.

[@raymondvaughan6262]

Correct beautiful looking car sat in one but they do make it in red

[@dil3038]

Loving the new car reviews

[@anandkj]

This reminds me of Saber-toothed cat 🐈

[@ksymoops]

Anand K Joseph reminds you?? When did you last see one? Just checking...

[@anandkj]

@@ksymoops I saw one during the ice age 🏔️❄️

[@utubeleplague]

True! I said this from the first time I laid eyes on its design..

[@vishalquake3]

Definitely a refreshing design inside & out : ) Love the up close camera placement while Ginny drives ! : )

[@jamiep61]

Great Video Review. I particularly like the quality of the materials Inside the Car Including the Red Leather Seats

[@andrewbaucro2807]

My new 508 is just amazing. Love every detail of the car. For sure have things to get better in technology like the infotainment system so far a little bit laggy for my taste and the bluetooth connection tends to fail when the cell phone is placed at the wireless charging. But those are little details compared to the amount of car you get overall!

[@cnleigeralphacnleigeralpha6577]

LION FRENCH RESURECTION.

[@raymondvaughan6262]

Got a 2015 5o8 really nice car but new one is lovely inside and out sat in one never drove one so modern and up to date peugeot getting better and better

[@tomheard7844]

Very good car, well done peugeot

[@iamgc89]

Interior is awesome

[@darwenrover8910]

Them rear lights flash like KITT from Knight Rider. A Pug for the Hoff.

[@chriswhittaker5141]

Went to buy a 508sw this week with my friend only to find out that neither of us could get into the car. We tried all sorts of things to get in, the salesman was laughing his head off at us, but he admitted we were not going to get in. Talk about being disappointed as I have had Peugeots before and had nothing like this, very very disappointed the problem is the roof pillor at the top of the door, just to low

[@seraffim9081]

O design dos carros da peugeot é fantástico, espero que o 508GT venha para o BRASIL.

[@Wallenstone66]

I love this review. A great car shown by a smart lady. Very well done!

[@pramodhb6796]

Your description on the rear space " those with a short body and long legs, will find themselves comfortable" is simply out of the box wit.

[@laurentiutrifan8173]

"It has that wild factor" ... very well said. 👍

[@mrdaykurutakuchannel]

Excellent descendant of the 505 my Grandpa used to drive.

[@anpham605]

This interior put BMW to shame

[@sirajg5986]

She is so much better at presenting than that other guy

[@Ziggyziggy1]

Best looking car in its class, And one of the best of any class, Brilliant....

[@H0prince]

if the reliability turns out to be good, I will buy this car

[@notchipotle]

that interior 😍

[@fiqririhyawan2409]

Should be 508 Sabertooth

[@isaacdavies857]

I love the piano buttons

[@davocarlo]

Seen one today and they look very Well on the road,,

[@joefattal7592]

Just lovely through out. Hope it does well.

[@marshalllucky]

Its odd, in recent years Mercedes and BMW have been offending us with some dog ugly models whilst Peugeot and Citroen and producing some really stunning cars :-)

[@ektherising]

To me recent peugeot doesnt look that good, the era peugeot 207 came out has been the best.

[@S_Mau16]

La nouvelle 508 est tellement belle, même dans mes rêves les plus fou , j'aurai pas imaginé que Peugeot serai faire une voiture aussi réussit, et l'intérieur est fantastique venu du futur

[@andym5338]

Why are they making it impossible to change headlight bulbs...if they go out at night your stuck ... very worrying.

[@MotorScotti]

I still want one!

[@MotorScotti]

I still want one, the 508 GT

[@callumfreebairn8082]

the only thing i don't like about it is the firm suspension. it makes for a rough ride

[@thebanditsix]

The seat design reminds me of an old cardigan I used to own.

[@NikesZ28]

Wish i had the money to buy one, but i guess i need to wait a couple of years for a used one. Ill stick to my 208 GTI for now... :)

[@markopecurica4463]

Great car, everything on spot, only thing that is bad is infotainment system bugs out...

[@palmerbytaylor4663]

I would choose this over the equivalent Ford, Skoda and even the Passat

[@ryanm.3681]

LOVE this. Its very striking! I really hope the Peugeot USA return rumors are true!

[@Schlomothebest]

The French bring syphilis everywhere they go

[@annecy49]

I enjoyed your review. Well done!

[@Thomas-wm8fu]

Stunning looking car

[@ArsenPotentier]

Ginny good review on the Peugeot 508 all point covered looking forward to test drive 1.5 litre derv burner with auto box.

[@karljaeger5561]

Beautiful car - does she come with it?

[@shwankaka1458]

ive got 508 2012 155000 miles on the clock every month i have to visit the garage i gonna get reed off it very soon

[@gringologie9302]

Never buy a first edition peugeot. Wait the second one on any model.

[@habibramzan5111]

Would love to own this car one day

[@petternilsson1155]

Pretty nice for not a premium product

[@galloping5273]

Looks like 1990’s Ford Probe (from fear)....Love it!

[@dyc215]

I miss RCZ

[@ashchen2857]

amazing beautiful car 👍👍👍

[@matrixuk7973]

Not a bad car to drive, but the seating is too low, the horizontal piano keys' symbols are difficult to see and there are too many blind spots due to the position and shape of the steering wheel (not having physical means to control ventilation and dashboard illumination is a crime...)

[@arno222444]

For some drivers the seating is never too low, I'm one of them.

[@gringologie9302]

Driving position is an habit. Its not to low, thats just a new one. Horizontal piano key is made that you dont need to look at it to use it, very practical and fonctionnal choice (look at the fully tuch screens of others cars, you cant do anything if you dont see the board). You can control ventilation with the tuch buton under the "piano", dashboard illumination can be change in the settings of the car.

[@jeffkodiac]

This car is really an awesome car !

[@linuslam80s]

I wish I was able to get one in Canada

[@gringologie9302]

You can buy it in mexico, or wait USA and peugeot continue the discussions (i think US will import the 508, with massiv taxes)

[@Bryan-fg3ey]

Rear headroom (or lack of it) is going to hurt the sales.shame because it's a breath of fresh air design wise,but any body with kids/ grandkids 10 or older will give it a swerve due to rear space.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

The Peugeot 508 is more of a rival to the Audi A5 Sportback, Volkswagen Arteon, Ford Mondeo and Opel Insignia.

[@A._J_.]

This model needs a refresh.

[@FlyingEriksen]

Mercedes did have nightvision cockpit years ago in the Sedan segment!?

[@robertmarsh3588]

Nice looking car and a change from the constant menu of SUVs. Just a shame rear headroom is so poor. I wonder if this was deliberate?

[@didierlemoine6771]

SW !

[@ivanbreak]

it looks very good

[@deadfool3344]

Lovely looking car, love the back

[@baryonyx9642]

Nice review!

[@shishirvasanth8509]

If they had this in the U.S., I would have bought it. Why aren't they here?

[@Peter-ev2kr]

Gorgeous sedan

[@badrse7381]

Imagine this design with Honda reliability! They would sell like hot cakes

[@interceptor-ss8kb]

White doesn't do that great design Justice the red and blue suit it much better.

[@johnr2632]

My blue First Edition 225bhp petrol is ready for me to pick up on Monday :)

[@Classic_Re-creation]

I do believe the design of this car is far more interesting than the German equivalent. But only the test of time will show weather or not the design holds up. European cars now look better than some of the Germans but the quality, fit and finish is never as high as let's say a bmw. I would rather have something that looks good and of the highest quality over some thing that looks amazing but doesn't stand up to 200k of abuse that its going to experience. Get into an audi or Mercedes and you can just feel how solid and well made everything is. I feel the flashy design of this car will not feel as solid as the German equivalent. Its Allso a shame that they don't do a twin turbo petrol model to Compete with the likes of bmw m3 and audi s4. They have made a car that is beautiful and outshines many of the competition but with the performance matching that of every other 2ltr diesel on the market.

[@igormarach1]

Basic German cars have the same average performance and worse materials and design. While powerful ones with good trims will cost like 2 Peugeots

[@londislagerhound]

Yep.

[@motis90]

the best Peugeot

[@maltesephil]

I can see this being very popular in Malta...... With taxi drivers

[@ash318i]

Hope they stepped up their reliability as well

[@ARIES6181]

It´s better than Audi and BMWs.

[@ash318i]

@@ARIES6181 I don't think bmw and audi are good references for long term reliability. I do think peugeot should aim more for the Japanese level.

[@ARIES6181]

@@ash318i They actually do.

[@LuvvSURYA]

Regardless of how boring is the exterior, interior is such a pleasant surprise. It’s futuristic and like none other in the competition.

[@ScotiaDiesel]

How on earth is the exterior boring?!?

[@LuvvSURYA]

Scotia : Well, it’s subjective. You may like the exterior and there’s nothing wrong about it either.

[@ScotiaDiesel]

@@LuvvSURYA Well, I'm genuinely curious though. I think compared to the Mondeo or the Insignia and the like, it's a visually a very striking car, with a bold face and an excellent, almost futuristic rear. What is it that makes it seem boring to you? Like you say, definitely subjective, but funny how people can see the same object totally differently!

[@LuvvSURYA]

@@ScotiaDiesel : Well, people have different tastes. And I really hope you can relate to that. Of course, certain features of this car might appear to you striking and bold against the competition but the very same features might not strike to others or even bold. What can be said, I don't see boldness in the car. The rear, especially, appears to be inspired from Audi A7 (which looks more futuristic to me) but is just toned down. Not appealing to me. Let's say I love chocolate milk with SUGAR which you might despise. Ick...right? We can agree to disagree.

[@young-j731]

Peugeot Level up !!

[@SimonFerocius]

I would like to hear Jeremy Clarkson opinion about this stuff