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Peugeot 508 SW Estate 1.6 Hybrid GT 5dr e-EAT8

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1598
Trim	GT
Price	£43,940
Battery Capacity	12.4
Engine Power - BHP	225
Acceleration	8.3
Top Speed	155 mph
Length	4778 mm
Width	1859 mm
Height	1420 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	530 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1745 kg

Driver Convenience

3D connected navigation
Bluetooth telephone facility
Driver attention alert system
Eco coaching
EPAS
Exterior temperature indicator with ice warning
Mirror screen with mirror link, apple carplay and android auto
Multi function trip computer
Passive blind spot monitoring without Steering correction
PEUGEOT i-Cockpit
PEUGEOT i-Cockpit with 10.0" high definition (HD) capacitive touchscreen
PEUGEOT i-Cockpit with configurable 12.3" Head-up digital instrument panel
PEUGEOT SOS and assistance
Push button start
Service interval indicator
Voice recognition

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Decreased idle speed, increasing fuel consumption optimization
High acceptance battery
Mode 3 type 2 cable for wallbox charging
Ultra high efficiency alternator

Entertainment

2x USB sockets in front
2x USB sockets in rear
DAB Digital radio
Radio/CD with MP3 compatability

Exterior Features

2 X Rear number plate lights
3rd brake light
Aluminium longitudinal roof bars in Gloss black
Auto self levelling headlights
Automatic activation of hazard warning lights
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
Dark tinted rear side windows + tailgate window
Door mirror mounted LED courtesy approach lights
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric folding door mirrors with blind spot detection and electrochrome auto dimming function
Flank guard
Front and rear electric windows with one touch/anti pinch
Front windscreen wiper with magic wash cleaning system
Full LED headlights with static cornering light functionality includes rear full LED 3D rear peugeot signature claw effect lights
Gloss black B and C pillar and aerodynamic deflector trim
Gloss black rear cluster connecting strip
Gloss black side window trim
GT model designation badging
Headlights left on audible warning
Heated rear windscreen with integrated antenna
LED daytime running lights
LED front indicators
LED side indicator lights integrated into door mirrors
Memory function for door mirrors
Model designation badges front and rear
Nera black door mirrors
Radiator grille chrome chequered and chrome edge trim
Rear fog lights
Rear lower bumper diffuser effect trim in gloss black
Rear reversing lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Stainless steel door sill scuff plates

Interior Features

1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear seats
12V socket
2x Rear coat hooks
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3x Isofix child seat fittings in the front passenger and outer rear seats
Aikinite contrast stitching to armrest, front centre console, door panels and dashboard facia
Aluminium pedals and footrest
Ambient lighting to storage compartments
Automatic gear lever in full grain leather and satin chrome
Blue ambient lighting to front door panels and front centre console
Central front armrest with butterfly wing opening and illuminated storage compartment
Driver and front passenger seat adjustable cushion nose
Driver and front passenger seat electric lumbar adjustment
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Electric power steering with reach and rake adjustable steering column
Flocked front door pocket interior
Flocked glove box interior with illumination
Front and rear carpet mats in black with copper stitch
Front central console with two cup holders
Front seat back map pockets
Mistral full grain perforated leather steering wheel with aikinite stitch detail and satin chrome 'GT' emblem
PEUGEOT i-Cockpit : compact sports steering wheel
Piano keys chrome plated toggle switches to access touchscreen functions
Rear armrest with ski flap and two cup holders
Rear centre console ventilation system
Roof lining - Mistral black
Single front passenger seat

Packs

Drive assist plus pack - 508
Interior LED lighting plus pack - 508
Safety pack - 508
Safety Plus Pack - 508
Visibility pack- 508 GT/GT Premium

Passive Safety

ABS/EBFD/EBA
Active bonnet
Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags with passenger airbag deactivation function
Driver and passenger side/thorax airbags
Electric child locking functionality on rear windows and doors
Electronic parking brake + Hill assist
Electronic Stability Programme
Front and rear curtain airbags
Front and rear disc brakes
Front optimised safety headrests and rear retractable headrests (x3), height adjustable
Front three point retractable seatbelts height adjustable with pre tensioners and force limiters
Indirect tyre under inflation detection
Passenger airbag deactivation switch to allow for child seat fitment
Rear three-point retractable seatbelts (x3) with pre-tensioners and force limiters in the outer rear seats
Seatbelt warning

Security

Automatic door locking when moving off
Driver plip action with isolated unlock function for drivers door
Locking wheel nuts
Perimetric and volumetric alarm with lift and tilt sensor
Peugeot open and go system with keyless entry/stop start button
Remote central locking with 2 remote folding keys

Trim

Carbon effect front and rear dashboard and door panel finish
Intricate stitch dashboard facia

Wheels

18" Sperone diamond cut two tone alloy wheels

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	12.4
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	430
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	1.8
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	154
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	3.7
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	105
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	7
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	7.4
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	20.6
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	18.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3.4
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEH	60
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEL	76
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	55
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	68
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEH	37
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEL	47
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	34
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	42

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.291
HC	0.014
Noise Level dB(A)	67
NOx	0.004
Particles	0.0001
Standard Emissions	EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEH	163
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEL	143
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	171
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	140
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEH	140
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEL	122
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEH	216
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEL	214
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEH	151
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEL	133
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	29
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	33
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	23

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1598
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	77
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	6.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	6.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH	7.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL	6.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEH	6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEL	5.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEH	8.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEL	8.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEH	6.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEL	5.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEH	40.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEL	46.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEH	38.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEL	45.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEH	46.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEL	54.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEH	32
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEL	34.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEH	43.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEL	49.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	193.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	274.8

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	34E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	96
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	71
NCAP Safety Assist %	79
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	20000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.3
Engine Power - BHP	225
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1650
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	235/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	SPERONE DIAMOND CUT
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1420 mm
Length	4778 mm
Wheelbase	2793 mm
Width	1859 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2079 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	62
Gross Vehicle Weight	2290 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1780 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	530 l
Max. Loading Weight	545 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1330
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	745
Minimum Kerbweight	1745 kg
No. of Seats	5

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