Peugeot 508 revealed

Audi / VW Love child!

Not a bad effort, looks like an Audi A4 & VW Passat CC's love child! however the front grille doesnt work too well and presumably the Peugeot name has been dropped into it to disguise the fact. Lets hope that they have sorted the quality of the interior out, the RCZ's looks good but the devil is in the detail....the glovebox lid looks like its been plucked from a 1984 205 with all the structural integrity of an empty kleenex box.

By daveburnett on 13 July, 2010, 9:00am

Audi / VW Love child!

Not a bad effort, looks like an Audi A4 & VW Passat CC's love child! however the front grille doesnt work too well and presumably the Peugeot name has been dropped into it to disguise the fact. Lets hope that they have sorted the quality of the interior out, the RCZ's looks good but the devil is in the detail....the glovebox lid looks like its been plucked from a 1984 205 with all the structural integrity of an empty kleenex box.

By daveburnett on 13 July, 2010, 9:25am

20 yrs later The French are starting to remember how cars should look!

Well I'd never buy a French car as the dealer network is woeful and despite empty promises the cars are still way behind the German, Japanese, and the popular Ford's and Vauxhall's in terms of reliability. Residuals are below par too.

However this new batch of French cars, aside the ugly and pointless 5008, are actually getting to become very good looking. If they can sort out reliability, and the dealer network, this should improve residuals too. Only time will tell.

By Focus_your_mind on 13 July, 2010, 10:43am

Peugeot never have a V8

I think the new car is great. I put in the forum with the poll will Peugeot plan a V8. I vote no. What ever engine it get I will except it.

By deviras on 13 July, 2010, 11:11am

The French are renowned for their eccentricities when it comes to car design. So why does this resemble a Lexus IS250/Toyota Camry/Toyota Aurion? The end of the quirky French Automotive identity?... Next they will start building cars that don't fall apart!

By FJCH_2010 on 13 July, 2010, 12:41pm

About time too!

Finally! A very nice looking Peugeot (in saloon version).

By ReUp5000 on 13 July, 2010, 1:08pm

At last!

This looks lovely although the headlights are a bit bland on the saloon. Love the estate version though.

By volvofan on 13 July, 2010, 2:06pm

dids66

here we go again, the Ford /Vauxhall brigade, proud of their wonderful heritage in term of reliability, finition, lovely design and oh so gorgeous rustbuckets, putting the boot in a car that's not even been tested or even built! Sad sad anoraks.....Perhalps they should check with their insurance companies as to which cars are more reliable, cheaper to maintain and repair, before making such biased and unfounded comments....See where their Ford Vauxhall Volkswagen rank....Specially since BMW shares engines and technology with Peugeot and Toyota...as well as Mitsubishi....When Rolls Royce rely on Citroen for their suspension gear, let's not mention Renault/Nissan partenership. You moan that the previous models were ugly, that before that they all fell apart ( funny how they stil drive 30 years old Peugeots on African roads without any major probs...)
I dont see many old Vauxalls around, or Fords.....
Peugeot tries to address your criticisms, and builds a car that is more mainstream in shape and function, and imediatly it's being slated as an hybrid of other brands...go back to your wheelbarrows then, and close your eyes if you dont like this particular model....you'll be living in the dark for a long while though, cos this car's gonna sell....very well.

By dids66 on 14 July, 2010, 12:20am

As good looking as Audis....

By mumuxu on 14 July, 2010, 2:46am

Uninspired

Quite handsome but rather bland - looks like a BMW 5 series / Audi A6 clone. It's a shame manufacturers seem to be following market research opinions in car design as it's clearly homogenizing this sector. French cars are very well built and quite excellent these days but have lost the design panache of yore. Also, what is the point of these fastback estates? They usually have about 10 litres of space over the saloons. I want a proper boxy estate to carry kids and stuff!

By Velsat on 14 July, 2010, 1:28pm

Whos going to buy a boss-eyed car?

Not too mention whos it targeted at? Its not Mondeo rival nor a 5 series rival, back of estate is nice though. I hate the way Pugs look nowadays. They used to be cool.

By liveforever on 15 July, 2010, 3:48am

No

The grille is too bulbous. This will age quickly. It's a no form me.

By jcrowley012 on 15 July, 2010, 6:20am

Another No

Definite hints of Audi on the nose - they even copied the gross overhang. A bit Lexus/Passat at the side, Opel Insignia Wagon at the rear, but just not a cohesive design. Combined with Peugeot fragility and cheap plastics and it looks like one to miss.
I haven't been a Peugeot fan for a number of years and this one won't change my mind.

By ukmike2000 on 16 July, 2010, 9:15am