Peugeot 508

Model reviewed: 508 SW GT estate
Score: 7.9 / 10
“The Peugeot 508 SW is a car to turn the heads of those looking for a premium estate, offering striking visuals, efficient engines and plenty of technology.”
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Score: 8.4 / 10
“The Peugeot 508 surprises in many areas. It’s highly attractive and offers quality in both construction and performance. It’s a worthy consideration as an alternative to a premium-market car.”
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Model reviewed: GT Line 1.5 BlueHDi 130 EAT8 SW
Score: 8 / 10
“The sloping roofline hides a deceptively versatile body, with a flexible and spacious interior trimmed in some of the finest materials on the market.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“The Peugeot 508 is an entertaining drive, yet it’s also comfortable and refined.”
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Model reviewed: 508 SW estate
Score: 8 / 10
“Given its average boot size, the Peugeot 508 SW is a car you’ll have to purchase with your heart rather than your head.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol auto GT
Score: 7 / 10
“Handsome, frugal and good to drive, the Peugeot 508 offers plenty to the large family car class. There are rivals that are more spacious, but little comes close in terms of style. We’d avoid this top-spec petrol GT model, though, as there are more affordable yet well-equipped options lower down the range.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel auto GT Line
Score: 8 / 10
“The all-new Peugeot 508 is exactly that: all new. It shares so little with its predecessor, in fact, that it’s difficult to fathom why the firm kept its name. While it can’t match the badge appeal of its German rivals, it puts up a fair fight in a highly competitive class.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“The 508 SW is no great shakes to drive and some of the build quality could be better, but it stands out on the road, rides comfortably and boasts an attractive interior.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol-electric plug-in hybrid SW
Score: 8 / 10
“This is a car that looks alluring and rides comfortably, and holds its head pretty high among both mainstream and premium alternatives. It has a cabin that impresses initially, and Peugeot’s i-Cockpit gets a little better every time. The opportunity to burn very little, if any, fuel in your daily commute can take the Peugeot 508 from interesting alternative to compelling front-runner.”
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Model reviewed: Estate range
Score: 6 / 10
“You’ll need to satisfy yourself that the Peugeot 508 SW is the right car to meet your particular tastes and family transport requirements. And our hunch is that, whatever those tastes or needs may be, there will be one or two others that do it better.”
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Model reviewed: Puretech 225 GT SW
Score: 7 / 10
“A modest 40mm lengthening and 17mm taller roofline has pushed boot capacity to a commanding 530 litres, up from 487 in the fastback, with split-fold rear seats raising that figure to 1780 litres.”
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Model reviewed: GT Line 1.5 BlueHDi 130 Auto SW
Score: 6 / 10
“On the inside, the car retains the ability to pleasantly surprise you with its quietly lavish trim materials, its widescreen infotainment system and digital instruments.”
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Model reviewed: 508 SW estate GT-Line 180 PureTech petrol automatic
Score: 8 / 10
“There are more well-rounded and dynamically engaging estates out there – and there are certainly more affordable ones, too. But as a left-field alternative to the likes of the Audi A4 Avant and Mercedes C-Class Estate, the Peugeot 508 will certainly have its fans.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“The 508 is certainly a job well done for Peugeot, and it’s a car we’d have no qualms about recommending to someone looking for an alternative, contemporary French take on a well-worn – and predominantly German – saloon car theme.”
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Model reviewed: 508 SW estate
Score: 8 / 10
“The Peugeot 508 SW is an unusually good-looking estate car with the extra merit of being instantly recognisable among the hordes of brand-themed German rivals.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“To these eyes, the Peugeot 508 GT is the best-looking front-wheel drive executive car from any mainstream car maker, or ‘high-end generalist brand’ as Peugeot defines itself. It has a likeable, easygoing character, with a decent ride/handling balance and compelling civility. And the digitised cockpit is a knockout.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic GT liftback
Score: 10 / 10
“The Peugeot 508 is the best car to come from the firm in a long time. With stunning looks, an impressive chassis and bags of technology on offer, there’s every reason to consider a 508 over established German rivals. It’s not flawless, but none of the issues are earth-shattering.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“Peugeot has upped its game with its latest 508, a big hatchback that could give premium rivals a fright.”
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Model reviewed: 508 SW estate range
Score: 7 / 10
“The Peugeot 508 SW is a seriously stylish estate car with a lovely looking interior and plenty of cool tech, but alternatives are more spacious and more fun to drive.”
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Model reviewed: Liftback range
Score: 7 / 10
“The Peugeot 508 has its alternatives licked on looks both inside and out, plus is comfy to drive, but it’s not as spacious or practical as other family cars.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 7 / 10
“A declining market it may be, but the new 508 is good (if not thrilling) to drive, attractive and comfortable.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre diesel manual Allure liftback
Score: 7 / 10
“The new Peugeot 508 looks good, it feels agile to drive, and it’s economical, but is let down by turbo lag and too many controls on the touchscreen.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“The 508 represents the pinnacle of PSA’s attempt to move the Peugeot brand upmarket and in this it succeeds admirably. It’s not quite in the same league as the BMW 3 Series or Jaguar XE in terms of driving dynamics, but it’s pleasant enough for most drivers.”
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Model reviewed: 508 SW estate
Score: 10 / 10
“The 2019 Peugeot 508 SW enhances the theme established by its hatchback sibling. Great looking. Comfortable. Terrific to drive. Full of all the latest tech. And, for cynics of French cars, outstanding, almost unbelievable quality and refinement.”
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Model reviewed: Fastback range
Score: 8.2 / 10
“Stylish Fastback looks great and drives well”
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Model reviewed: SW estate range
Score: 7.8 / 10
“Interesting and good-looking alternative to premium rivals”
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“Peugeot’s 508 keeps the faith in saloons and is a mighty fine car with its sporty exterior and minimalistic interior.”
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Model reviewed: 508 SW GT
Score: 6 / 10
“Fast, but noisy; wafty at speed but fidgety around town; smart inside but not all that spacious. The 508 SW GT might look good on paper, but in the flesh it feels confused and unresolved. If you want this rakish estate’s good looks and slick interior, a lesser model will feel more rounded – and cost much less.”
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Model reviewed: 508 SW estate 2.0-litre diesel automatic
Score: 6 / 10
“The Peugeot 508 is a good looking car and, for the most part, a fine-riding one. But there’s a few too many slips in development, not everyone will like the i-Cockpit and rivals offer more for less.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol automatic liftback
Score: 8 / 10
“The company is approaching this the right way, not discounting, protecting buyers’ investment, and there is rather a lot to like about this great-looking car, particularly the sporting handling and lovely interior. The forthcoming estate might be a better all-round bet, however.”
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Score: 7 / 10
“A big French saloon might be an oddball choice, but the 508 looks bold, feels good and drives (mostly) well.”
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Model reviewed: SW range review
Score: 6 / 10
“If you fancy a little French flair in your life but practicalities dictate the need for a wholesome estate car, may we suggest looking at the Peugeot 508 SW?”
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Score: 6 / 10
“The Peugeot 508 makes plenty of sense as a company car and scores well for safety, but plenty of rivals are more practical and better to drive.”
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Model reviewed: Estate range
Score: 7 / 10
“Stylish estate with an upmarket feel.”
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Model reviewed: Liftback range
Score: 7.1 / 10
“Impressive alternative to German rivals.”
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