Looking outside the "big" 508 SW, one would think that this is a very heavy vehicle.Error, the use of lightweight materials (aluminum bonnet, tailgate, plastic, transversereinforcement of magnesium instrument panel, new and 12 pounds lighter gear front...), to save some 35 kg, according to Peugeot modest 1430 kg.
Honestly a half, and not because of the engine? The culprit to be found in the aforementioned automatic transmission, which would rather be called semi-automatic, as it is often necessary assistance to the driver. Besides being hesitant with transitions, these are accompanied by unpleasant strike, so it is necessary to resort to "paws" in addition to control, would you have chosen an adequate transmission. Fortunately, there is a mode of "Sport", when the transmission shows a certain intelligence. Narrated stay longer engaged, and if the gas discounts, not to exceed systematically higher transmission, so it's possible the engine brake. For those for whom this transmission "disgusted", note that there is a conventional automatic, but with only five gear ratios!
Performance, of course, modest, especially when it comes to acceleration (12.5 sec to 100 km / h) top speed of some 190 km / h, quite satisfactory. The engine is well known, but again that was recently seriously revised, and now develops 112 hp with 270 Nm of torque. If nothing else, thanks to the abundant isolation, it is discreet, it could be said and cost. In cooperation with an extremely sophisticated system of Stop & Start turns off immediately after the stop and start, as soon as you lift your feet with foot brake (starting rate is only 0.4 sec). The more we wrote it while testing the 308, now only point out that absolutely makes sense, especially because in the standard installation. In part thanks to this system, the average consumption of less than 7 liters, with a range between 5.2 and 8.5 liters.
In any event, the 508 offers an excellent compromise between comfort and driving dynamics, and as such, is able to easily withstand the more powerful engine twice.There is no problem if you increase the pace, precise steering, powerful brakes and perfectly balanced chassis, reassure the driver.
Problems arise, however, driving around the city, with generous external dimensions, limited visibility, large diameter turning and sensitive body, not make life easier for the driver.
Very little can realistically be criticized 508-ci, both in aesthetic terms, and in terms ofoverall quality and driving dynamics. It is clear however that the 1.6 E-HDI, only fulfillsthe basic function of transportation, the true enjoyment of these qualities, it is necessary to resort to more powerful engines.
Peugeot 508 SW 1.6 e-HDi/112
engine
Type / number of cylinders turbo-diesel, inline / 4
Displacement [cm3] 1560
Number of valves / type of injection 8/common-rail
max. Power [HP / r / min] 112/3600
torque [Nm / r / min] 270/1750
body
Type / number sedišta/karavan/5/5
L x W x H [mm] 4820x1920x1476
Wheelbase [mm] 2817
GVW / payload [kg] 1430/565
Boot capacity [dm3] 560-1865
suspension
McPherson front, coil springs, shock absorbers, was defined. stabilizer
rear multilink, coil springs, shock absorbers, was defined. stabilizer
brakes
front / rear samovent. disks / drives
tires
dimensions 215/55 R17
transmission
drive forward
gearbox / gears automatic robotic / 6
performance
acceleration 0-100 km / h [s] 12.5
maximum speed [km / h] 192
average consumption [l/100 km] 6.9
noise at 100 km / h [dB] 63
stopping distance [m] 36.7
116 g of CO2
price of 21,720 euros