Peugeot launches new 508

PEUGEOT has launched the radical new 508 fastback. The launch adds further strength to the lion-brand’s popular model line-up, which continues to attract strong consumer demand.

Retailing from €32,400 plus delivery, the radical new PEUGEOT 508’s exterior design is sharper and sleeker than that of its predecessor, while the car’s spectacular interior boasts the latest generation of the iconic PEUGEOT i- Cockpit®. The new fastback has already been presented 20 awards in nine countries, clocking up over 10,000 orders since its launch in Europe in October 2018. Winner of the prestigious Most Beautiful Car of the Year 2018 award, and already a finalist in the Car of the Year 2019 competition, the new 508 promises exemplary road-handling, countless technology features and a quantum leap in style and quality.

Built on the efficient EMP2 platform, the new PEUGEOT 508 comes with a choice of four trims: Active, Allure, GT Line and GT. Two petrol engines and four diesel engines are 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.

An SW estate version will arrive in Ireland this summer, whilst a plug-in hybrid petrol drivetrain will be introduced from autumn 2019.