2021 Peugeot 508 - Exterior and Interior Details

Whether in the car's architecture, the NVH (noise, vibration and harshness), the optimisation of dimensions, weight reduction, aerodynamics or the drive train, everything has been done to reduce CO2 emission levels to the lowest they've ever been.

The new Peugeot 508 enjoys the new-generation Euro 6.c PureTech and Blue HDi engines (with extended SCR technology) for best-in-class CO2 emission levels. These levels of performance are all the more remarkable as they take into account new technical provisions and the WLTP procedure, which seeks to harmonise test approved consumption levels and customer-usage consumption levels.

As such, there are two new petrol options (depending on destination), developed based on the 1.6L PureTech engine:

PureTech 180 S&S EAT8
PureTech 225 S&S EAT8 (GT version only) Related to the sport mode of electronic suspension, this solution provides zest and responsiveness worthy of the GT label.

Four diesel options are available in the range (depending on destination), built based on the 1.5L and 2.0L BlueHDi engines:

BlueHDi 130 S&S 6-speed manual, which is the entry-level engine and the only one offering a six-speed manual gearbox
BlueHDi 130 S&S EAT8
BlueHDi 160 S&S EAT8
BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT8
Carefully controlled dimensions

With an overall length of 4.75 m, the new Peugeot 508 is one of the most compact saloons on the mainstream market and is closer to premium offerings. Markedly similar to the Audi A5 Sportback, it is 11 cm shorter in length than the Volkswagen Arteon (4.86 cm). Although the car's length has been reduced by 8 cm compared to the previous generation, the wheelbase - at 2.79 m - has been shortened by 2.4 cm to maintain a level of liveability suited to customer use within the sector. The new Peugeot 508 therefore offers one of the most optimised wheelbase-to-dimensions ratios in this segment.

The front and rear overhangs have been reduced in size to dynamise the silhouette and improve agility, both on the road and when manoeuvring. The turning-circle radius has been improved and reduced by 1.5m when compared to the previous generation! With 10,80 m kerb-to-kerb, the new Peugeot 508 ranks as the best in its segment, propulsion systems included!

The new Peugeot 508 sports an especially robust profile. Yet its length of 1.84 m - 2 cm more than the previous generation - remains within the segment's average. The car also benefits from an exceptionally low height of 1.40 m, which is 6 cm less than the previous generation! - making it slender, with perfectly balanced proportions. This low-built structure, made possible by frameless doors, does not however sacrifice headroom and makes the car one of the market's most dynamic saloons, with its closest rival being the Audi A5 Sportback. It also ensures outstanding aerodynamics with a Cx of 0.26 and a SCx of 0.57 m2.

Lastly, the wheel size goes hand in hand with upscaling, adapting to each version and finish. From 16 to 19 inches, eight alloy wheel options are available in the range to support the vehicle's build.
Optimised liveability

With its optimised architecture, the new Peugeot 508 offers both compact dimensions and a passenger cabin suited to customer use in this segment. As such, although the front and rear headroom is comparable to that offered in the Audi A5 Sportback, the front elbow room reaches 1.455 m, which is 5 cm more than in the Audi. Similarly, the rear legroom is 3 cm more generous. Yet both models are exactly the same in length!

The boot offers a volume of 487 litres and also provides a clever solution in its Hands-free tailgate. Once opened the entire boot volume is more easily accessible thanks to a Full Access load cover, with a wider and lower aperture than the outdoing car.

The modularity is equally impressive, with a 2/3-1/3 fold-down rear bench-seat and a central bench-seat armrest with a ski hatch. With the bench-seat folded down, the boot capacity reaches 1,537 litres, making the most of the entire volume available up to the roof.

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