New Peugeot 508 Hybrid and Peugeot 508 SW Hybrid

The new variants of the Peugeot 508 saloon and SW PHEV expand the range of the brand's flagship with more efficient and powerful engines

Peugeot electrifies its range and not only with the arrival of 100% electric models such as the Peugeot e-208 but, within the strategy of expanding the importance of electric power in its cars known as Motion & E-Motion.

Thus, the incorporation as a car hybrid and rechargeable Peugeot 508, both in its configuration as a saloon and as a family car, represents a leap in terms of efficiency and power in its mechanics.

The mechanics of the new Peugeot 508 Hybrid

The duo formed by variants such as the Peugeot 508 Hybrid and Peugeot 508 SW Hybrid are based on the 1.6-litre PureTech petrol engine with 180 hp, associated with an 80 kW (110 hp) electric motor, offering a total available sum of 225 horsepower that direct their work to the front axle.

The mechanical assembly is linked to the EAT8 gearbox, eight-speed automatic, which means a more comfortable driving experience than using the 6-speed automatic transmission, as we were able to see in the Peugeot 508 HDi test and that we publish on our sister page Top10Motor.

Thanks to this scheme, the petrol consumption of these cars has been reduced to very significant levels, since the combined consumption of the Peugeot 508 Hybrid, both in its sedan bodywork and in the 'station wagon' version, is an average of just 1,3 litres per 100 km travelled.

In terms of emissions, both models show carbon dioxide emissions of 29 grams per kilometre travelled for the Peugeot 508 Hybrid sedan, and slightly higher for the Peugeot 508 SW Hybrid with 30 g CO2/km.

But if there is one thing that these two new flagships stand out for, it is their ability to circulate in 100% electric mode.

More stealthy and efficient

new plug-in hybrids from the Peugeot 508 range are capable of circulating as electric vehicles.

In fact, they exceed 50 km, according to the WLPT cycle approval, reaching up to autonomy in electric mode up to 52 km in the case of the Peugeot 508 with extended capacity, the SW, and 54 kilometers for the 4-door saloon.

La recharging the electric energy accumulator It would take less than 1 hour and three quarters, as long as it was connected to a Wallbox 7,4 kW, associated with an optional 7,4 kW single-phase on-board charger (OBC).

One piece of good news for those interested in purchasing or using one of the best family cars with a ZERO or ECO label is that, despite incorporating an electric system, its location does not entail a reduction in the available trunk volume, as is usual in these extended battery versions.

Thus, the load capacities offered by these cars are set at 487 litres available for the Peugeot 508 Hybrid and 530 for the Peugeot 508 SW Hybrid)

Marketing of the hybrid and plug-in versions of the Peugeot 508

For these new hybrid and plug-in cars, up to three trim levels will be offered, marketed as Allure, GT Line and GT.

It will not be available in Spanish dealerships until 2020 and reservations will open at the end of this year, although it is already possible to do so in the brand's original dealerships, since in France it is already possible to make the reservation. reservation of the Peugeot 508 Hybrid.

For reference, in the neighboring country, the Peugeot 508 Hybrid price It is priced from 44.550 euros and from 45.850 € for the PVP of the Peugeot 508 Hybrid SW.