The new Peugeot 508 is an amazing estate car: The ultimate Peugeot 508 Review & Road test

Despite the huge success of the Peugeot 3008 and 5008 SUVs, in general, sales of SUVs are starting to slow down. This is primarily due to buyers now having more environmental concerns. So now they are turning to estate cars and in particular, the new Peugeot 508 Station Wagon.
It kind of makes sense when you think about it, as an estate car is typically lighter than an SUV and has a smaller frontal area. This is where the 508SW offers a different type of 'premium' whilst also appealing to the so-called mainstream market which, as far as estate cars are concerned, is nowadays probably no bigger than the premium one anyway.
The 508 offers new crisp looks, credible quality, decent driving dynamics and an impressive equipment list. Peugeot, like several other manufacturers, reckons that estate cars in this size class are bought as much for reasons of style as for practicality, which is why its cargo space is actually less than in the Peugeot 308 SW from the size class below. Much greater rear legroom and a low roofline are the reasons. As far as passengers are concerned, the SW has a cabin thats a lot airier, so the rear occupants feel less hemmed-in and the driver gets a better view behind through a bigger rear window.
There are two 1.6-litre, turbocharged petrol engines of 179 or 221bhp, a 1.5-litre turbo diesel with 129bhp and a 2.0-litre turbo diesel with 161 or 179bhp. All come with an eight-speed automatic transmission; the smaller diesel, alone, can also be had with a six-speed manual.
Whichever version you choose, the car comes with loads of standard and optional safety systems, which include Night Vision, which uses infra-red radiation to spot pedestrians in the sensors' line of sight and a very good lane-keeping system.
The Peugeot 508 SW is an extremely attractive looking estate car and is instantly recognisable among its German rivals. It matches them for cabin quality and driving abilities, beats most of them for standard equipment and undercuts them on price, ranging from £26,000 to £36,000 inc VAT.
The 508 SW has dared to be different and we think it pulls it off admirably.
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[@tojj29]

Bought the 508SW GT today. Its a beautiful green colour that peugeot insist is grey! Have to say though, what a motor for the money

[@davidwhitnall9783]

Great review and a lovely looking car instead of the boring competition it faces. 🤩🤩🤩

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Thanks for the comment

[@MrCrazyspider]

awesome presentation and very good language . Cheers mate

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Thanks so much for your comment really is appreciated

[@jonpatton7129]

Another great review! It’s nice to see Peugeot return to form with some real good looking and stylish cars 👍

[@sevenpointfive5450]

That has a nice interior, agree about the buttons

[@jeffchristie1541]

Hi buddy nearly went for this1.6 the gtline petrol , but I’m igoing in hospital for a major operation so the 508 is out of the running for me at this moment ini time basically because it is far too low to the ground for getting in and out of ,maybe in 3 years time and I’ve healed and can cope with getting in and out of it I can look at it again. This time I’ve gone for the.5008 1.6 turbo petrol Gtline premium in nimbus grey pick it up on March the 1st also as an option I’ve gone for the focal speakers there isn’t any other options I could go for apart from the leather seats but I quite like the standard ones any way as I said the premium is ram jam full of extras can’t wait to pick it up .

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Good luck with the operation and Thankyou for commenting.

[@olivierblomme6414]

Hey AJ, Great review. Very “real life and down to earth” Enjoyed that video. Thinking of getting one of these actually. 225 petrol or 180 diesel ... what’s your thoughts? (Personal opinion) . Just want to pick your brain to help me make decision. Thanks AJ. Keep up the good work. All the best. Oli

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Thanks for the comment

[@terryshoemaker8570]

From France thank you for the review I got my own new 508 in january this year and I love it too ! I’m very impressed by the incredible suspension, its silence on the road, it’s low gas consumption etc, the best car I ever had (mine has a 180 HP gas engine) I hope our British friends will give it a chance...it won’t be easy...Thierry cordonnier

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Thanks for your comment

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

I loved this car from the first moment i saw it at the Geneva motor show back in March this year. Great styling Thanks for the comment

[@noelyboy6969]

Lovely car love the estate cars, and Peugeot have some fantastic looking cars out there, I’m waiting for the Peugeot 2008 electric to show up in Ireland. Covo deal hopefully

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

We are due to review the 2008 as soon as Covid goes

[@squand3r]

Hi AJ! What a wonderful review of a sleeper hit car that probably will not find many owners because of its French brand-tag :( However, one thing that really interests me: how did you like the SW compared to the Fastback 508 which is imo even more stunning to look at? Anything particular that comes to your mind? Cheers and keep posting these nice reviews!

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

The fastback is likewise a stunning car you can check out my review here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmbMnKFnq7qkY7c thanks for you kind comment