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Peugeot 508 1.5 BlueHDi Allure Premium 5dr EAT8 Review

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The entry-level engine has low CO2 emissions but, but, with a mere 128bhp, it feels rather sluggish on the road. Available with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearbox.


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Peugeot has its strongest model line-up for some years, with some of its cars now rated by our testers as being among the very best available.

Highlights focus around the firm’s newest SUVs, the 3008 and 5008. The 5008 was named Large SUV of the Year at the 2018 What Car? Awards, thanks to its appealing blend of space, interior quality and low running costs.

That bodes well for future launches, too, because many of the learnings from these cars will be passed on as new versions of existing cars are launched – something that could take many years, because the Peugeot range is so big, ranging from an entry-level supermini with the 108 to an executive saloon with the 508, up into the SUV range and also vans.

Buyers should evaluate some of the lower-rated cars in the range more carefully, though. Some are now quite old, and are subsequently left behind in terms of quality when compared with the opposition, making them below-average buys, in our estimation.

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This is the next grade up from Active Premium, adding larger 17in alloy wheels, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, a 10in touchscreen infotainment system (with sat-nav), ambient lighting and full LED headlights.

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Front and rear electric windows with one touch/anti pinch

Mirror screen with mirror link, apple carplay and android auto

Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags with passenger airbag deactivation function

LED side indicator lights integrated into door mirrors

Front three point retractable seatbelts height adjustable with pre tensioners and force limiters

Driver and front passenger seat electric lumbar adjustment

Full LED headlights with static cornering light functionality includes rear full LED rear peugeot signature claw effect lights

Visio park assist 180 with colour reversing camera + front parking sensor

Visio park assist with colour 360 camera system

Peugeot 508

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.


<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Effortless long-distance capability</li> <li>Strong standard specification</li> <li>Low running costs</li> <li>Comfortable driving position</li> <li>Comprehensive yet easy-to-use infotainment system</li></ul>

Executive cars are often the choice of company car drivers, so factors such as CO2 emissions (which govern your monthly tax bill) are just as important as cruising refinement for those long motorway journeys, a plush cabin and (whisper it) the image of the badge on the bonnet.

The good news is that there are options for all budgets and tastes. If rear space is crucial and you’re willing to put up with a less-than-premium badge, the Skoda Superb is tough to beat, while if you want a premium badge on the bonnet then the BMW 3 Series is consistently one of our favourites in this class.

And don't think you're limited to just petrol or diesel-powered choices in this class,&nbsp;because at the top end the Tesla Model 3 is well worth considering for its long range and engaging driving style.

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