Is the new Peugeot 508 reliable?

Is the new Peugeot 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.

Where is the Peugeot 508 made?

Both are built side-by-side at the PSA Group’s plant in Rennes, France, and the 508 is available as a saloon or SW estate.

Where is Peugeot 508 built?

Rennes, France
Both are built side-by-side at the PSA Group’s plant in Rennes, France, and the 508 is available as a saloon or SW estate.

How Fast Is Peugeot 508?

With the manual transmission, it can accelerate from 0-62mph in 9.7 seconds, the eight-speed auto takes a further 0.3 seconds to cover the same increment. Top speed for both versions is 129mph.

Is the Peugeot 508 a German car?

The 508, actually a fast-tailed hatchback, isn’t trying to look reserved or German. That never worked for the French carmakers in the past. So it doesn’t look much like a Passat or 3 Series or Insignia or Mondeo or A4. It actually closely resembles the Exalt concept which Peugeot built a few years back.

What kind of engine does a Ford 508 have?

The 508 has the wide track and multi-link suspension from the DS 7 SUV, and most versions have adaptive damping. Engines are the old friend 1.6 petrol, in two outputs up to 224bhp, and two diesels, a newish 1.5-litre and the familiar 2.0. Nearly every one is an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

What’s the difference between the 508 and the DS7?

The mechanical package is basically a pick of parent PSA’s selection box. So it’s the EMP2 modular platform, which is light (the 508 has lost 70kg), economical and safe. The 508 has the wide track and multi-link suspension from the DS 7 SUV, and most versions have adaptive damping.

How good is the buildbuild Peugeot?

Build is first class. The car lost power when overtaking and has had to be returned for a valve replacement. Excellent. Acceptable. Good, averaging 55mpg. It starts. Shame about the sat-nav. If you need a sat-nav, don’t rely on Peugeot. For this reason alone it loses three stars. The performance is good for the size of the car.