Get to know the Peugeot 508 more precisely; Technical specifications and driving experience
EconomyOnline – روزبه راد; The first generation Peugeot 508 was added to the product line of Peugeot Citroën France Industrial Group in 2010 and until 2018, it was present on the production lines of this French company in China, which is operated by Dongfeng. Meanwhile, a facelifted version of the Peugeot 508 was also launched in the global market, which was limited to the 2016 and 2017 models in our country.
Unfortunately, Peugeot 508 did not find a better fate in Iran than Peugeot 407 or Citroen C5, and for reasons such as improper pricing, unscheduled imports and inadequate after-sales service, despite its great merit, it could not compete with strong competitors such as Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Renault. Talisman and Kia Optima have a lot to say in the Iranian market.
In any case, in this article, we will fully examine this attractive but dull French sedan under a magnifying glass and examine all the necessary information about the technical specifications of the Peugeot 508, Peugeot 508 features, driving experience and other features of the abandoned French sedan.
Peugeot 508 appearance design review
The main body of the first generation Peugeot 508 was formed before 2010 and therefore shows a relatively simple and somewhat more classic style compared to the newer sedans in the Iranian market, most of which are from 2016 onwards. However, the facelift on the face and rear view of this French sedan has resulted in a relatively luxurious and popular form for the face of the Peugeot 508; So that even now, despite the introduction of new sedans to the world market, the appearance of this car can still have a lot to say.
Of course, the element of visual excitement as much as it was injected in the second generation of this car, is not seen in the 2016 Peugeot 508 model. The body style is also somewhat bulky and seems to be a bit overweight compared to its second generation. Nevertheless, the first generation Peugeot 508 still retains its good looks and offers a completely acceptable and beautiful appearance for Iranian customers today. In the meantime, the pleasant and simple design of the front window with chrome strips along with small fog lights on the sides of the bumper, quadrangular LED lamps inside the headlights and other main elements of the face, has created a decisive but pleasant form for the face of Peugeot 508.
All in all, the Peugeot 508 looks a bit special in its kind and will still have a lot to say in front of the competition. However, when you compare the 508 with the Optima GF or Renault Talisman, at first glance you will probably turn to those two French and Korean sedans, but if you have a particular taste for it, then you probably have a taste for Peugeot. 508 will come out of the water more.
Take a look inside the cabin of the Peugeot 508
In terms of interior design, however, the situation is slightly different from the condition of the body; Because the design of the dashboard of this car is completely representative of the semi-luxury cars of the first decade of the 21st century, and there is almost no special excitement for today’s customer. A bulky center console with various air conditioning keys, etc., along with a display and quadrangular air vents, form the main view of the dashboard. The steering wheel sieve, which looks attractive at first glance and has a relatively flat or de-cut position at the bottom, as it should not be more interesting and enchanting than today’s designs. The position of the front door handles was not very consistent with the ergonomics of the user’s body and a better position was expected for them.
The arrangement of the elements of the amp panel is not very attractive and has created a very simple and classic look in front of the driver’s eyes. The quality of the dashboard and face materials is good and relatively high quality plastic is used in their construction. The seats of this car are also quite comfortable and hug the passenger body well. In terms of foot space, it should be said that due to the wheelbase of 2817 mm, we are facing one of the most spacious mid-size sedans available in the country market, and the rear passengers will see a comfortable environment in front of them.
In addition, the space equal to 500 liters in the trunk of this car is ready to accept users’ supplies and accessories, which are fully functional and are evaluated according to the needs of a family of five.
Technical specifications of Peugeot 508
Peugeot 508 model 2016-2017 with the smallest engine offered for this car in global markets, came to Iran and it is interesting to know that this engine is the same engine present in products such as Peugeot 2008, Citroen C3 and DS brand products, which is about 1.6 Liter has a volume. The engine of the 2008 Peugeot is equipped with a turbocharged suction system and transmits 163 horsepower and a maximum torque of 240 Nm to the front wheels through the six-speed EAT6 automatic transmission made by Aisin.
As you can guess, an engine with this much power in a 1485 kg car may not be able to help the adrenaline pump in the user’s body and provide acceleration for the Peugeot 508 as much as competitors such as the Talisman; However, it is necessary to know that the Peugeot 508 in our country has an acceleration of zero to one hundred in 8.9 seconds and can reach speeds of up to 210 kilometers per hour. Therefore, not only the technical performance of this car is quite favorable compared to the propulsive power, but it can also act faster than many cars in Iran.
The maximum speed and average fuel consumption of this engine has been measured on the body of Peugeot 508 equal to 210 km / h and 6.9 liters per 100 km, which will definitely indicate the cost-effectiveness of this car. Also, the 72-liter Peugeot 508 tank can save you a lot of the need for continuous refueling.
Technical specifications table of Peugeot 508
Amenities and safety of Peugeot 508
In terms of features, Peugeot 508 has come to the banquet of Iranians with almost full hands and has included most of the customer-friendly options in its equipment list. The GT Line type of this car offers the following features:
Sunroof, electric folding side mirrors, anti-radiation center mirror, 12V power outlet, leather upholstery, front seat massager, front seat heater, driver’s seat with 8-way electric adjustment with electric backrest and memory, passenger seat with four settings Power mode and lumbar adjustment, quadruple automatic ventilation with rear vents, push-button start, keyless entry, six front and side airbags, eight-speaker JBL audio system, 7-inch touchscreen monitor, headphone display, vision camera Rear, bluetooth and usb, four-mode electro-hydraulic steering wheel with shift pedal, autolite and automatic high beam, automatic headlight height adjustment of headlights, front and rear fog lamps, headlight rotation, electric park brake, auxiliary brake, turn brake control, Blind spot warning radar, tire pressure sensor, rain sensor, front and rear parking sensors, stability and traction control systems, uphill stop and cruise control.
Driving experience with Peugeot 508
The first thing you will feel after sitting behind the wheel of the Peugeot 508 is the comfortable comfort of the seats and the relatively precise positioning of the driver, which creates a level of complete control over the body of this car for the user. At the moment of taking the steering wheel, it gives you the feeling of sitting behind a luxury car with high technical power, which, of course, may not be very true for our market due to the use of relatively low technical power propulsion and can not fully meet the spiritual needs of young people. Give.
At the beginning of the movement, you will notice the short lag of the turbo system, which will be fixed after a short time, and the boost of the turbocharging system will enter the circuit. At this point, you will feel a relatively balanced and acceptable acceleration of the Peugeot 508. The car’s suspension is relatively soft and brings more comfort to the occupants than rivals such as the Talisman. However, you should expect a drier performance from the Peugeot 508 compared to the suspension of Toyota Camry or Nissan Tiana.
In terms of working with the steering wheel, it should be said that as expected, the feeling of the road is not accurately transmitted to the driver’s hands, and the driver receives relatively artificial reactions from the sieve. Also, while ordinary users may not have much trouble with the performance of the 6-speed gearbox and its speed and accuracy of shifting gears in line with the propulsion, punctuationers are likely to be critical of the gear ratios chosen for the car; Because in automatic mode, the performance of the gearbox may not be very in line with the sporty tendencies. In the case of manual shifting of the gears with the shift pedal, it should be said that professionals will probably not be very pleased with the speed of the shifter pedal in shifting gears.
Also, despite the relatively soft suspension, the Peugeot 508’s room can almost keep its balance well at the corners, and the car offers good traction. However, the occurrence of cradle or body roll movement during accelerated maneuvers and while crossing spiral paths is not unexpected.
Prices and competitors
The price of the 2017 Peugeot 508 used is currently estimated at around 1 billion 250 to 1 billion 350 million tomans in the market, but you should know that the boom in the second-hand market of this car is as big as competitors such as Toyota Camry, Renault Talisman, Kia Optima JF and The Hyundai Sonata LF is not hot at all. The reason for this is quite clear; Because limited imports have led to little after-sales service on the Peugeot 508 in the market, and only because of the joint propulsion of this car with products such as Peugeot 2008 and Citroen Citri, the owners of this French sedan can safely have the parts needed for their car engine. To find in the market. But in terms of body accessories, the owners of this car will definitely be in more trouble.
All in all, the Peugeot 508 sedan was quite decent and could shine in our market, but limited imports and unplanned supply made Iranian customers not trust this imported French sedan very much, and as a result, it did not sell well in Iran.
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