2019 Peugeot 508 review: Style and Substance?

The Peugeot 508 goes up against handsome fastbacks such as the Volkswagen Arteon and Kia Stinger, not to mention premium saloons like the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4. In this video Chris Knapman assesses whether Peugeot has done enough to stand out against such a diverse group of rivals.

Written review: https://www.cargurus.co.uk/research/Peugeot-508-2018-mg344

Pros
Bold and attractive styling
High-quality interior
Plug-in hybrid is a great choice for company car drivers

Cons
Not as practical as some rivals
The ride is too firm for some tastes
BMW 3 Series is more enjoyable to drive

The CarGurus verdict
There’s a lot to commend in the 508. The exterior looks great, the interior is nicely put together and is a comfortable place in which to pass time. It’s as practical as many of its rivals and the Hybrid version not only represents the cutting edge in electrified vehicles, but is also a potentially very economical car to run.

All in all, it's a good overall package and a worthy alternative to some of the premium alternatives. But there’s nothing that is outstanding about the 508, nothing that offers a compelling reason to make a beeline for it, as opposed to a number of its rivals.

In terms of design, the Volkswagen Arteon, Audi A5 Sportback and Kia Stinger rock the same coupe-like saloon look just as well. The interior is good, but not as good as the Passat, BMW 3 Series or Audi A4. The Skoda Superb beats everything in the class in terms of space and practicality, and that car also has the iV plug-in hybrid that can match the 508 Hybrid.

That said, the 508 does a lot of things well and it’s worth adding to any shortlist of family saloons.

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