Peugeot has a new brand custodian in Malaysia with Berjaya Auto Alliance, and the latest model about to join the product line-up in the country appears to be this, the second-generation 508 sedan that has been sighted by paultan.org reader Edward Chew, who spotted the car in Balik Pulau, Penang.
The rather good-looking D-segment sedan was initially slated for a Q2 2019 introduction to Malaysia under the care of then-official importer and distributor Nasim, which hasn’t materialised until now. The D-segment model should be joined soon by the second-generation 2008 B-segment SUV, which was also sighted by a reader recently as it ran tests around Glenmarie, Selangor.
While the previous-generation 508 was available in Malaysia with both petrol and diesel powertrains, it remains to be seen if diesels will be offered as the latest BlueHDi variants of the 508 are Euro 6-compliant, and compatibility with our local supply of diesel remains to be seen.
A near-certainty for Malaysia will be the PureTech 1.6 litre turbo petrol engines; a 180 hp/250 Nm version and a 225 hp/300 Nm version was offered at the model’s debut, and each are now paired with an eight-speed automatic. The outgoing model generation also had the estate variant on sale in Malaysia, though it remains to be seen if the latest long-roof version will follow suit.
Built upon the EMP2 platform, the 508 is now lighter (by 70kg on average) and more compact than its predecessor, with a key design change at the back where fastback configuration sees the rear screen rise with the bootlid when opened. Like the Audi A5 Sportback it references, the Peugeot now features frameless doors as well.
The new distributorship has also been reported to bring a “5+5 year warranty” on new Peugeot vehicles, along with a promised quicker service turnaround to improve public perception of the brand’s aftersales service in Malaysia.
Pricing for the Peugeot 508 is yet to be uncovered, though as a reference, the outgoing model that went on sale in 2015 was priced from RM173,888 for the base 1.6 litre turbo petrol sedan, through RM183,888 for the petrol estate version and RM201,888 for the diesel. Looks good, doesn’t it? Will you be shopping in the D-segment this year, dear readers?
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THIS IS A GREAT NEWS.
I am interested what kind of this license plate is it!
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Because it looks like a Ford Mustang, then you buy? Then where’s the uniqueness/X-factor in that? What a poor mindset.
Please elaborate on which part of it looks like mustang?
Oh the designer & the head of design, looks 10x before u guys approved the side profile silhouette, ‘ the space between the front axle & the firewall is too darn short’! at least the Miraj & Crown tripled that specific area. For the front, grill & head & drl light design, Keeya K5 currently the best.
Dumb comment. FWD transverse layouts always have a very compact distance between firewall and front axle. It’s those RWD wannabes that have long hoods with a transverse engine layout just for design sake, like Mazda 6.
For the front, Kia K5 & Pug 508 is like Shark vs. Sabretooth
This is a good overall comfy/performance car. A good choice if you dont care about low RV and maintenance/spareparts hassle.
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With the correct pricing and perks this car can rule the market.
A good start for Peugeot in 2021 by the looks of it. Newer Peugeots looking mighty fine.
508 GT = AUDI A5
Just hope that they can tune GT to be more powerful. I have very strong desire want to buy this car when it first launched but time passed, I slowly lost interest on it……………Malaysia always never bring in the latest new car on time.