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Peugeot 508 1.6 Hybrid 225 Allure 5dr e-EAT8 Review

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This pricey plug-in hybrid option gets a 1.6-litre engine paired with an electric motor and offers an official electric range of 34 miles. Just bear in mind that in real-world driving conditions it will be quite a bit less than that. If you don’t keep the battery topped up then the fuel economy will be very poor. It’ll do 0-62mph in 8.3 seconds.

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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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Even this entry-level trim is well equipped and is our pick of the lineup. It gets matrix LED headlights, dual-zone climate control, a digital driver display and wireless smartphone mirroring.

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1.6 Hybrid 225 Allure 5dr e-EAT8

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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

Rear three-point retractable seatbelts (x3) with pre-tensioners and force limiters in the outer rear seats

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

Visio Park 1 with 180 degree Colour reversing camera

Driver and front passenger seat electric lumbar adjustment

Safety Plus Pack with road sign recognition - 508

Peugeot 508

The Peugeot 508 has a well-finished interior and comes with a decent amount of equipment as standard, but plenty of rivals are more practical and better to drive. We recommend the Allure trim and the entry-level engine – unless you're a company car driver, in which case one of the plug-in hybrid options will be more cost-effective.

<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.

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