Peugeot 508 SW full review - ultimate station wagon?

[@dplummer35]

Come on Bob, stop trying to be clever! Everyone knows if you left your finger on the start/stop button just 1/2 a second longer it would and stop and start perfectly.

[@Mikael2650]

The 508 is absolute peach 🍑 If u want a German car u buy a German car. I was in a new Audi A6 the other day and from my perspective it wasn’t perfect, like the 508 isn’t perfect for some people. I absolutely love the small steering wheel and I have no problem with the infotainment system at all. Every journalist is complaining about how u have too push twice to correct the air conditioning, But at the same time love the layout with less buttons. 🤷🏼

[@dufonrafal]

I really love the small steering wheel personally, and a lot of peoples do ;)

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Thankfully we aren't all the same otherwise life would be boring, many many people don't like the small steering wheel so there's two sides to every story

[@dufonrafal]

@@BobFlavinVideo I'm not saying otherwise, but most people like it. And personally, it's mostly with the "traditional" setup that I struggle to see the dials. What I'm saying, is that you can't say that Peugeot should get rid of it because it's bad when there is a lot of people who like it and it's selling really well ;) Also, you have some petty complaints, while the touchscreen is bad, the start/stop button just need to be pressed for 1 second and the rubber mat in the boot is an accessories.

[@mickdaly6537]

As say you will get used to it and then it's fantastic, go back to normal size one and feels like a dustbin lid in hands

[@scotstubbie]

If you had a key to start it would you flick it or hold it until it starts ?

[@paraicmullen7726]

Bob its an 8 speed auto .aisin make the gearbox same as volvo use in their xc90 and xc60. Passat is one boreing estate .same old story with these reviews.

[@alpine1609]

Why do all you car reviewers bleet on about the steering wheel, I've had peugeot the last 3 years all with the small wheel, yes it's different when you first own it, but after a short time it's just a wheel you don't notice, in fact after a while of ownership and you go back to a large wheel, it's the large wheel that now feels odd and feels like a trucks steering wheel. Jesus give it up

[@markbrowne8447]

The ultimate station wagon at this price point must be the Superb combi, surely!?

[@BobFlavinVideo]

I'll tell you next week when I drive the Superb PHEV Combi

[@tochukwuezinwa2122]

I guess you're not ready for a Modern Life 😂😂😂 Bob.. yeah I wonder how you use your phone...

[@rabit818]

Hissy fit galore on infotainment and the plastic rear. The exterior is very nice.

[@stranarn1]

Hi there Bob 😉👍 One thing I always wonder of , the turning circle , especially for us who live in Spain with those tiny streets and parking lots , nobody talks about this issue ! Can we get a change on this Bob ? 🤔😉👍

[@BobFlavinVideo]

It's Turning Circle is 11.9 - 12 so there's no pulling a turn on this Spanish streets unless you get a real handbrake!

[@stranarn1]

Bob Flavin 😂👍 I suspected that ! I taught that Peugeot had done something about this issue 🤔 I can’t understand why they hasn’t done anything about this , after all this years, but thank you for the fast reply Bob 😘👍 maybe this is something for you to discuss with your fellow journalists, that this is a very important argument before buying a car 🤔😉👍

[@tyraela115]

@@stranarn1 Well Peugeot has done something to adress this "issue" (not a big one mind you): one of the ways is to reduce the wheelbase of the car and they certainly have compared to it`s precdecessor: Peugeot 508 SW 1st Generation Facelift www.netcarshow.com/peugeot/2015-508_sw/1280x960/wallpaper_2e.htm New Peugeot 508 SW www.netcarshow.com/peugeot/2019-508_sw/1280x960/wallpaper_e6.htm But to really adress the issue this would be perfect: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYLRhYFjbridabs kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2GofmaaZbCFZsU www.citroenet.org.uk/prototypes/activa/activa.html

[@ptvfr800]

I would love for Euro Ncap to start marking cars down on safety because of the bloody stupid touch screens.

[@ericrochford3134]

I wouldn’t be a fan of Peugeot but I’d have one over an SUV any day! I wonder how the 508 will perform quality wise over time.

[@ezys3215]

Passat drives worse, looks worse, is expensive (with R line, still looks worse). All it has is better touchscreen. A boring car for boring people. Like the rest of MQB gang. A 508 (or any French car) has to be different. If it had ticked all the boxes, it would be another Passat (boring). I'm happy that there are companies that dear to be different (somehow, these are usually French :) or Italian). Anyway, overengineering point is valid ;)

[@oisinkemp7374]

ezys3215 if you think a passat drives worse than this you know nothing about driving dynamics

[@ezys3215]

@@oisinkemp7374 If by driving dynamics You only mean acceleration, I'm sorry, but You know nothing about driving.

[@oisinkemp7374]

ezys3215 no I don’t mean that and never said that. I’m probably just biased but I have a well ingrained hatred of Peugeot’s. My wife had one when I met her back in the day and it broke her and my heart. I have driven friends 508 saloon and it just isn’t for me. I wouldn’t touch one with a barge pole. Passat and superb far better for similar money. Mercedes e class wagon is the best in class

[@oisinkemp7374]

Also your comment about the “rest of the MQB gang” boring Cars and boring people. I drive a Golf GTi PP I suppose that’s a boring car going by your logic ? Ignorant comment. Buy yourself a Peugeot. You’re welcome !

[@ezys3215]

@@oisinkemp7374 sorry for Your bad experience ;)

[@pauladams5673]

You set the steering wheel much too high, lower it as it's designed to be and it all works very well. You criticise the cruise control but mine works intuitively, easily switching between speed limiter and cruise control, with both speed limit presets and manual adjustment. Far superior to steering wheel mounted cruise control with fiddly buttons, as on VWs.

[@ln5747]

No the steering wheel really doesn't work, not for everyone. Had these many times as work rentals and they just aren't for me due to the steering. And the interior/car is somewhat cheaply built under the veneer.

[@tommietolan]

Hi Bob, can you do a video/comparison of the 2020 Volkswagen Golf Mk8 and Polo Mk6? At least just a review of the golf, so that I can view both videos and see which is a better option. I’m a bit stuck at the moment. Thanks.

[@barryblack7384]

Expert? Where's the specs and info?

[@MiniEggs1999]

Love these but like you can’t live with that interior. When you test the Superb can you say why you would choose the Passat over it and vice versa thanks 👍

[@jakemybigblackdog]

2.0 TDI? The rear lights for some reason remind me pf the back of an Alfa 159!

[@alrightbob]

What mileage was on that car? That's really good fuel efficiency for a tight new engine.

[@stephendoherty8291]

Does it search by eir code like every other country. Most use their smartphone satnav anyway

[@BobFlavinVideo]

No Eir code, only Google Maps has achieved that system so far. I've yet to see it in a built-in system

[@joshfisher6383]

This is the best looking car in Ireland

[@valtraone]

Had one recently on hire. Took it back after 5 miles as I too felt I was looking out of a letter box - it felt dangerous it drive with such poor visability (in all directions). I may be 6'5" but this just seems to be designed as form over function. And as for the ridiculous piano keyboard button across the dash ...... Car was exchanged for an A4 and I instantly felt more in control and safer.

[@BobFlavinVideo]

I agree, I'm 6'1' and find it hard to see out while still seeing the speedo. It's a weird feeling

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Of course I’m talking rubbish sure why would my option that doesn’t agree with yours be right? Ffs calm down 🙄

[@valtraone]

@@HENDRIX77100 Please let me have details of your optician

[@robtt997]

Do Ike your reviews. Won’t give up my Seat ST for this

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Don't SEAT ST is a far nicer car to own

[@podge5555]

What engine is that?

[@nudgenudgewinkwink3212]

Most french cars these days look like they have been designed by jean paul gailtier on acid.

[@dmc1807]

What were the engine specs?

[@jamo19781978]

That rear end. Mmmmmmm

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Cute

[@jamo19781978]

@@BobFlavinVideo I was talking about the car!

[@stephendoherty8291]

Passat Estate? Totally boring design interior and outside. Noisier diesels and more expensive.

[@RyanCox14]

Couldn't have been said better! VW in general is Boring. I own a 141 Peugeot 308 and have alot of people say its a far nicer car in looks and how it drives and how fuel efficient it is compared to VW Golf's (really don't see the hype towards them)... I would definitely have the 508 over the Passat estate, I'd rather be blind than own a Passat. OK rant over! 😂

[@johnwet6969]

@@RyanCox14 Agree. I tested Passat Estate and 508 SW at same time and 508 was much better. Bigger trunk, better engine, better transmission, better sound isolation, better suspension, design, price... Only cabin space and ergonomic is little bit better in Passat.

[@Peter-ku4ji]

👍

[@stephendoherty8291]

The saloon is supposed to be pocky.

[@vodonnell1]

Good looking car BUT I hate frame less doors feel flimsy and what will they be like in 10 years time.

[@oisinkemp7374]

vincent o'donnell it’s a Peugeot it will be scrap in 10 years time !

[@byrnedes]

My Beetle has frameless doors, is totally solid & I love it. Not too sure about frameless four door though.

[@oisinkemp7374]

Des Byrne yes your beetle is still all good but that’s a German car not a Peugeot

[@mamba101]

I don't understand the appeal of frameless windows.. its annoying not having something to grab on the top

[@paddydowney6269]

Start/stop buttons literally have just one job and are pretty basic. Nonsense that it would be sketchy like that. One day it would leave you stranded on the portlaoise road out of naas

[@stephendoherty8291]

Seems the small steering wheel, digi instrumental panel will be standard on all cars. Better suited to women

[@Sherukka]

Stephen Doherty Finally we get rid of those stupid way too large steering wheels! It is really nice to drop the week down and it is the best driving position I ever had in any car! Usually the top of the large steering wheels block the dials, not in this one!

[@michaelsloth8266]

Sorry to say, Bob. You are just too old school.

[@eamonnmcdermott1939]

Mazda6 tourer is a better looking car for this class and will have better reliability. The i-cockpit is annoying yes and is very off putting. Physical controls for air con are much better than touchscreen. #bringbacktheknobs. It would be about time French manufacturers moved the fuse box over for right hand drive cars as well.

[@TheDuvee6]

Mazda have the best looking car in every class, both exterior and interior.

[@allannastin7732]

Where was there snow?

[@djoycec]

All over the place 3 weeks ago

[@robc5955]

It’s those stupid raised speedo binnacles on Peugeot’s of late that mean I just wouldn’t consider one, and the Rev counter the wrong way round and then the daft wheel as Bob mentions. And as for psa group infotainment, god they are awful. Still could be worse, could have coronavirus.....

[@SurlySteve1]

By 3.19 I was getting bored. For fecks sake drive the thing

[@tudorelprisneac]

FIRST :)

[@joshfisher6383]

No

[@ScuuBdoo]

Why anybody would buy this over an A6 Avant is beyond me.

[@DeeDeeDanone]

A4 Avant surely? A6 is a completely different sector.

[@BobFlavinVideo]

I’m following you and your a troll, bye now

[@ciarayboydj]

Great review as always Bob. Ok was going to buy one of these as they are stricking. But not now, thanks for pointing out the flaws. Peugeot what are you doing man!!!! Ruined a beautiful car

[@terryatkinson899]

Not a car to buy at 7+ years old as the problems will make it only fit for the scrappers.

[@brendanc5519]

I bought a 7 year old citroen C5 with 142,000 miles it now has 215,000 miles no problems , the running gear and electrical the same as Peugeot. I've another one with 639,000 miles. Peugeot and citroen are grand now a days, the old news.

[@lopezben3023]

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

[@johnwet6969]

You must have big balls to call this "Review" and ask for subscribe...