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2024 Peugeot 508 review
At more than $80,000 this French PHEV wagon isn’t going to be the best choice for all buyers – but damn it's a lovely car.
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Matt Campbell
Peugeot 508 vs Renault Megane R.S. Trophy Comparison
Peugeot 508
Renault Megane R.S. Trophy
2024 Peugeot
508
vs
2024 Renault
Megane R.S. Trophy
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Driving the family
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
43L - 62L
77 to 391 km
50L
400 to 415 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$57,490 - $81,610
$63,000 - $66,000
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Real-world EV capability
- Gorgeous styling inside and out
- Real-world efficiency
Misses
- Good, but not $80K-plus good
- Already outdated by facelift in Europe
- Forces 508 buyers into PHEV life
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks hardcore, puts out loads of grunt
- One of the most engaging hot hatches
- Huge grip, deft handling
Misses
- No extra power for its final send-off, pricey
- Four-wheel steering may polarise
- Can get thirsty
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$690)
- Metallic Paint (+$800)
- Performance Pack (+$3,990)
- Powered Panoramic Sunroof (+$1,990)
- Signature Metallic Paint (+$1,000)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 | 1798 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 1.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 133kW - 165kW | 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm | 400Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2750 - 3000 | 3200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | - | |
