Brand new Peugeot 508 Fastback is available to test-drive at Kevin Egan Cars, Sligo
THE radical new 508 fastback is now available to test-drive at Kevin Egan Cars, Sligo.
Boasting the latest-generation PEUGEOT i- Cockpit® along with a sharper, sleeker design than its predecessor, the much-anticipated new PEUGEOT 508 promises to deliver exemplary road-handling, high performance petrol and diesel powertrains, countless technology features and a quantum leap in quality. The new 508 will retail from €33,785 inc delivery and metallic paint, for the Active 1.5 BlueHDi 130bhp model. A five year extended warranty will come as standard.
Kevin Egan, owner of Kevin Egan Cars had this to say “This is a really exciting addition to the Peugeot Range one which promises to shake up the D Segment. It is one of 7 finalists for European car of the year and it is not hard to see why. The new 508 meets stringent Euro 6.2 engine emissions controls and is packed with standard comfort and safety equipment. Highly favourable press reviews from the international press launch in late June have already signalled the new PEUGEOT 508 is very special indeed.”
The new PEUGEOT 508 will be available with a choice of four trims: Active, Allure, GT Line and GT. Two petrol engines and four diesel engines will be available, depending on trim chosen: a 1.6 THP petrol 180bhp automatic 8-speed S&S; a 1.6 THP petrol 225bhp automatic 8-speed S&S (GT only); a 1.5 BlueHDi diesel 130bhp 6-speed manual S&S, 1.5 BlueHDi diesel 130bhp automatic 8-Speed S&S; a 2.0 BlueHDi diesel 160bhp automatic 8-Speed S&S; a top of the range 2.0 BlueHDi diesel 180bhp automatic 8-Speed S&S.
Standard equipment on the entry level Active model, priced from €33,785 inc. delivery, and metallic, the revolutionary i- Cockpit® with 8” touchscreen, compact steering wheel and customisable heads up digital instrument panel, Mirrorscreen connectivity, 16” Alloys, spare wheel, speed limit recognition, lane keeping assist, cruise control and speed limiter, active safety brake, AGR (ergonomic) seats, visibility pack (automatic wipers and lights), visiopark 180 (front and rear parking aid with camera), electric folding mirrors and electrochrome rear view mirror.
The Allure level three model costs from €36,315 Inc. Delivery, and metallic and gains a 10” touchscreen with satellite navigation, blind spot monitoring, high beam assist, road sign recognition and recommendation, advanced driver attention alert, 17 ” alloys, USB x 2 in the rear, keyless access and start, lumbar support and dark tinted rear glass.
The level four GT Line, from €39,555 inc. delivery, and metallic, benefits from 18” alloys, wireless phone charging, adaptive cruise control, full LED headlights and 3D LED rear lights, 2nd row armrest with ski flap, electric lumbar support and tilt, GT Line exterior and interior styling (GT Line badging, chequered chrome radiator grille, stainless steel scuff plates, perforated leather steering wheel with GT Line emblem) and iCockpit Amplify (choice of two interior ambiences: Boost or Relax) with Driver Sports Pack.
The range-topping GT version is priced from €50,505 inc. delivery, and metallic for the 2.0 BlueHDi 180bhp automatic version and comes equipped with 18” alloys, Focal sound system, Nappa leather seats with full electric driver’s massage seat, active suspension control, an electric tailgate and GT exterior and interior styling (GT badging).
An SW estate version will arrive in Ireland some months after the launch of the fastback, whilst a plug-in hybrid petrol drivetrain will be sold on the new model from autumn 2019.