Peugeot 508

Score: 8.4 / 10
“The 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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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 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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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 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 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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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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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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“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 estate 2.0-litre diesel automatic
Score: 6 / 10
“The 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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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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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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Score: 7.1 / 10
“Impressive alternative to German rivals.”
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