Peugeot has presented the new 508 SW, which is the estate version of its D-segment model that was revealed earlier in the year. According to the French automaker, the 508 SW will make its first public debut at the Paris Motor Show before going on sale in Europe from January 2019.
A good reason why you’ll want the 508 SW is the more generous boot space offered by the body style, which stands at 530 litres (with the luggage cover closed). With the 60:40 split-folding seats laid out flat, you’ll have 1,780 litres available to you – the sedan offers up to 1,537 litres. Access to the storage area is accomplished via a power tailgate that can also be operated hands-free.
The new shape also sees some changes to the overall dimensions, with the SW measuring 4.78 metres long rather than 4.75 metres. It is also slightly taller at 1.42 metres (versus 1.4 metres) due to those roof bars fitted on top.
In terms of styling, the 508 SW shares the same aggressive front end as the sedan, featuring LED headlamps, vertical LED DRLs, chequered-style motif for the grille and the 508 badge just above the lion logo – as seen on the 504 from the 1970s.
Other familiar cues include frameless doors and 3D-effect LED taillights that share space with a gloss black trim piece sporting the lion logo. This layout is almost identical to that on the sedan, but the 508 SW’s rear end gets its own unique touches that make it equally if not more striking than the sedan. For instance, the steeply raked window meets up with discreet Peugeot lettering, while the dual exhaust pipes are separated to either ends of the faux diffuser (on the GT Line).
Inside, the 508 SW is said to offer rear passengers a more comfortable time inside, with an extra 4 cm of headroom and a seatback that tilts to 27 degrees. There’s also a panoramic sunroof and individual, LED touch-operated reading lights embedded in the roof panel.
Beyond that, the rest of the cabin is identical to the sedan, featuring the latest version of the Peugeot i-Cockpit. Items include a compact steering wheel, a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen in an 8:3 format, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel. That last item offers a variety of display modes including support for the Night Vision system.
Other assistance systems include adaptive cruise control with stop and go function, lane keeping assist, Full Park Assist, cornering lamps, an adaptive rear light system, Active Safety Brake, high beam assist, speed limit recognition and a blind spot monitoring system.
The equipment list also contains premium materials for the upholstery and trim, AGR seats with massaging function, 10-speaker Focal sound system, Peugeot Connect connected services, wireless smartphone charger and i-Cockpit Amplify.
Engine options are identical to the sedan, with two PureTech 1.6L engines being offered – PureTech 180 and PureTech 225, both paired with an EAT8 eight-speed automatic transmission. On the oil burning side of things, the range consists of BlueHDi 1.5L and 2.0L engines – BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 130, BlueHDi 160 and BlueHDi 180. Aside from the base diesel engine that comes with a six-speed manual, the rest of the line-up come with the EAT8 gearbox.
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The 508 SW at RM129k great Balik kampung deal.
Yes, true. My only turn off is are the backers. Naza has done very little to comfort the buying public. Given the state the brand is in in Malaysia, I wish Peugeot would change their agency in Malaysia. Naza isn’t backed by a strong group. Sime Darby, DRB-Hicom and Berjaya is. Not that they’re that much better but at least there is financial strength behind them should anything become undone.
Naza gave up on auto market alredi
Naza sell alpad velfire Harrier super laku.
Used to. Now theres more players and even UMW gets into the AP game.
Most handsome car under RM200K
Memang ada gaya
I am driving the 508 GT 2.2 diesel and its a fantastic car!Never had any problems with it. The torque and fuel consumption is really good. I hope the diesel model is brought in. IMO its a better engine compared to the petrol. BTW this is probably the best looking wagon I have seen!
any reliability issue so far bro? how long have you owned it? i like the car too and looking forward to own it in future..
trust the French, Citroen and Peugeot to come up with grand designs, This is something VW or Toyota, Mazda or Honda need to learn
It’s got quite an American styling though . It’s habfsome, but isn’t unique. Check out Holden/Vauxhall Monaro, or Holden Commodore. Both cars are styled by GM.