Verdict
The Peugeot 508 Mk1 Facelift costs RM168,760 against RM151,686 for the Peugeot 508 Mk1, a RM17,074 step up. It brings 163 hp rather than 156 hp, but the 0-100 km/h time remains 9.2 seconds and torque stays at 240 Nm, so do not expect a major straight-line gain. The facelift’s case is equipment: adaptive LED headlamps, blind-spot monitoring, a reverse camera, head-up display and a 10-speaker JBL system. The earlier car makes sense if its 17-inch wheels and simpler cabin kit suit the budget.
Pick the Peugeot 508 Mk1 if you want the same 9.2-second 0-100 km/h performance, 545-litre boot and 72-litre tank for RM17,074 less.
Pick the Peugeot 508 Mk1 Facelift if adaptive LED headlamps, blind-spot monitoring, a reverse camera and keyless push-button start matter more than the higher price.
Key differences
- Price: Peugeot 508 Mk1 RM151,686; Peugeot 508 Mk1 Facelift RM168,760.
- Power: Peugeot 508 Mk1 156 hp; Peugeot 508 Mk1 Facelift 163 hp.
- Length/width: Peugeot 508 Mk1 4,792/1,853 mm; Peugeot 508 Mk1 Facelift 4,830/1,828 mm.
- Wheels and tyres: Peugeot 508 Mk1 17-inch alloys with 215/55R17 tyres; Peugeot 508 Mk1 Facelift 18-inch alloys with 235/45R18 Michelin Primacy HP tyres.
- Audio: Peugeot 508 Mk1 7-inch CD/MP3 player with six speakers; Peugeot 508 Mk1 Facelift 7-inch touchscreen CD/MP3 player with 10-speaker JBL system.
- Parking visibility: Peugeot 508 Mk1 has six front and four rear sensors with no reverse camera; Peugeot 508 Mk1 Facelift has six front and six rear sensors…
Mk1
- RM17,074 cheaper.
- Same 240 Nm torque and 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 17-inch wheels with taller-profile 215/55R17 tyres.
- 156 hp versus the facelift’s 163 hp.
- No blind-spot monitoring, reverse camera or head-up display.
- Six-speaker audio rather than the 10-speaker JBL system.
Mk1 Facelift
- Adaptive LED projectors and blind-spot monitoring.
- Reverse camera, head-up display and keyless push-button start.
- 18-inch Michelin Primacy HP tyres and 10-speaker JBL audio.
- RM17,074 more expensive despite the same 240 Nm torque and 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 25 mm narrower than the Peugeot 508 Mk1.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM151,686✓ | RM168,760 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 156 hp | 163 hp✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AT6 | EAT6 |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.2 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Co2 | 164 g/km | 164 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,792 mm | 4,830 mm |
| Width | 1,853 mm | 1,828 mm |
| Height | 1,456 mm | 1,456 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,817 mm | 2,817 mm |
| Weight | 1,552 kg | 1,552 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 72 litres | 72 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 545 litres | 545 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 235/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 17" Alloy | Full Size 18" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Primacy HP |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | France (CBU) | France (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Dynamic Bi-Xenon Projectors | Adaptive LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Folding | 60:40 Split Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window sun shades | Manual rear door window sun shades, manual rear sun shades |
| Audio | 7" CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers | 7" Touchscreen CD/MP3 Player with JBL system and 10 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | 2 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Mk1 vs Mk1 Facelift FAQ
Is the Peugeot 508 Mk1 or Peugeot 508 Mk1 Facelift better?
The Peugeot 508 Mk1 Facelift is better equipped, adding adaptive LED headlamps, blind-spot monitoring, a reverse camera, head-up display and JBL audio. The Peugeot 508 Mk1 is the better buy when price matters, as performance is effectively unchanged at 9.2 seconds to 100 km/h.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 508 Mk1 Facelift costs RM17,074 more than the Peugeot 508 Mk1: RM168,760 versus RM151,686.
Does the facelift have better performance?
Only marginally on peak power: 163 hp versus 156 hp. Both have 240 Nm, a six-speed Aisin automatic, front-wheel drive, a 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time and a 220 km/h top speed.