We first saw the all-new Peugeot 508 SW at the 2018
Paris Auto Show and haven’t heard much about it since. That’s because the French
automaker is only now beginning to roll out its new D-segment wagon across ten
European markets. As with the sedan, the 508 Sport
Wagon is powered by a new generation of PureTech and BlueHDi turbocharged
gasoline and diesel engines.
The petrol range consists of a 1.6-liter turbo-four
available in two states of tune: PureTech 180 S&S EAT8 and PureTech 225
S&S EAT8. The former produces 180 PS and the latter 225 PS, making it the most powerful engine in the lineup. Both are mated to PSA’s
eight-speed automatic transmission.
Diesel fans have more choices as Peugeot offers two
oil burners, with displacements of 1.5 and 2.0 liters. The smaller engine,
officially known as BlueHDi 130 S&S, delivers 130 PS and comes
either with a six-speed manual or the eight-speed auto. This is the only engine
customers can have with a manual transmission.
The 2.0-liter unit comes in two flavors, BlueHDi 160
S&S EAT8 and BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT8, with outputs of 160 PSand 180
PS. Each features the eight-speed auto as standard. All
the engines comply with the Euro6.d-temp standard and are said to offer “best
in class” CO2 emissions.
Besides these powertrains, European customers will
also be able to order a plug-in hybrid variant from June 7. The 508 SW Hybrid
version offers a total of 225 PS from a 1.6-liter turbo-four gasoline
engine rated at 180 PS and an 80 kW (109 PS) electric motor.
The system also includes an 11.8-kWh battery that allows the 508 SW to cover 40
km in EV mode.
Tech highlights of the Peugeot 508 SW include the
latest-generation Peugeot i-Cockpit as well as latest-generation driver
assistance systems including the infra-red Night Vision system and adaptive
cruise control combined with lane-keeping assist.
Prices for the Peugeot 508 SW start at € 33,600
(US$ 37,400) in France.
