Peugeot unveils brand new 508

PEUGEOT HAS unveiled its new 508 range, a clear illustration of the brand’s move upmarket. Building on the already elegant styling and the absolute quality of the existing models, the new 508 saloon, SW and RXH diesel hybrid models benefit from new equipment, new exterior and interior styling and the latest economical Euro 6 engines.

Due to appear at this year’s Moscow, Chengdu and Paris Motor Shows, sales in Europe will start in September, reaching Ireland in late 2014. The new 508 joins the Peugeot stable at a time when the company is enjoying its youngest ever range in its 125- year history.

Peugeot’s designers have built on the already elegant styling of the previous 508, to produce a vehicle with even more technological prowess, character and style.

The new model features a new grille, emblematic of the marque’s future models. The rear end is more structured thanks to a more distinctive rear bumper while the opalescent red 3 Claw light signature delivers a strong identity. Inside the new 508, the dashboard features a integrated 7 inch touchscreen that groups most of the vehicles functions resulting in a central panel with fewer buttons. The centre console includes a new closed storage box, whilst a Head Up display allows for greater driver control and safety.

New equipment on certain models include reversing camera and blind spot sensors while other options include Keyless Entry, automatic electric parking brake, automatic headlamp dipping, quad- zone air conditioning and JBL HiFi.

The saloon and SW ranges will benefit from economical and efficient Euro 6 engines, including the 2.0 litre BlueHDi 150bhp 6- speed manual with CO2 emissions of just 105g/ km, a best in class for this level of power

The new Peugeot 508 will be produced at Rennes for the European market, and at Wuhan for China. Launches will start in Europe from 10 September 2014 and in China from January 2015.

For more information on the upcoming new Peugeot 508 or on the all new 142 Peugeot Range please contact JJ Burke Car Sales today on 094 9541359.