Is Peugeot 508 RXH a good car?

The 508 RXH seems quite promising, particularly given the performance and fuel economy on offer. Yet you find yourself driving around the hybrid system’s quirks. It’s a 508 SW with a raised ride height and off-road bodykit, but it’s also a hybrid – a four-wheel-drive, diesel-electric hybrid, to be precise.

Are Peugeots 508 reliable?

Peugeot 508 reliability In our 2016 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey, the 508 came 83rd out of 150 cars – an average result, at best. The car’s build quality, seat comfort and running costs were praised, but a 109th-place finish for reliability indicates the 508 isn’t as dependable as many owners would like.

What engine is in a Peugeot 508?

Second generation (2018)

Is the Peugeot 508 a 4×4?

The 508 RXH is a high-riding 4×4 version of the 508 SW estate with a diesel engine to turn the front wheels and an electric motor at the back – and Peugeot has pulled out all the stops to make this the pinnacle of the range.

What are the common problems with Peugeot 508?

What are the most common problems with a used Peugeot 508 saloon? Early examples were reported to have problems with water leaking into the boot, while there were also issues with the electronics, parking brake and hill-start assist system.

Do Peugeot make a 4wd?

TRANSMISSION 4X4 DANGEL The PEUGEOT RIFTER 4×4 CONCEPT features an integrated transmission developed by DANGEL, one of the brand’s long-standing partners and a renowned specialist in transitions in and out of 4-wheel drive.

How many horsepower is PEUGEOT 508?

With an output of 217 HP and 300 Nm of torque, the range topping PEUGEOT 508 GT also features a brand new 8-speed automatic transmission that sees the French brand offer customers a dynamic and sportier variant of its radical saloon.

How fast is a PEUGEOT 508?

They will accelerate from 0-62mph in 8.4 and 8.3 seconds respectively and both have top speeds in excess of 140mph.

Is the Peugeot 508 AWD?

Peugeot Sport Engineered dropped two electric motors inside the 508 – one for each axle – to complement the internal combustion engine. The presence of the two e-motors also means the 508 PSE is all-wheel-drive.

Where does the Peugeot 508 RXH come from?

It shares its platform and most engine options with the second generation Citroën C5: the two cars are produced alongside one another at the company’s Rennes Plant, and in Wuhan, China for sales inside China. At the end of 2014, Peugeot launched the new generation of 508, 508 SW and also RXH.

What is the length of a Peugeot 508?

First generation (2010–2018) Overview. The 508 saloon is 4.79 m (189 in) long, while the 508 SW (estate) is 4.81 m (189 in) long. Compared to the Peugeot 407, the 508 has a shorter front overhang and a longer rear passenger compartment.

When did the Peugeot 508 SR1 come out?

A concept “hybrid power” car prefiguring the style of the future 508 coupé, called the Peugeot SR1, was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010. Sources reported that the Peugeot SR1 would go on sale in 2012. The Peugeot 508 has been equipped 1.8 THP engines, which is only sold in China.

When did Peugeot 508 get a vertical grill?

In 2015, the Peugeot 508 received a facelift that was marked by a vertical grill, and the inclusion of the Peugeot lion in the centre of the new grill.