Peugeot 508 now with more equipment

The Peugeot 508 saloon and 508 SW estate have been updated with more equipment, in an effort to steal market share from the class-leading Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Passat.

All versions apart from the basic Access model now get sat-nav as standard, while 16-inch alloy wheels and Bluetooth connectivity for your mobile phone are included across the range. Elsewhere, the Active model changes its name to Active Navigation. It has 18-inch alloy wheels, a new front grille, rear parking sensors and electric folding door mirrors. Sat-nav is included, too.

Upgrade to the 508 Allure and you’ll get xenon headlamps, LED daytime running lights and front parking sensors. Top-of-the-range GT cars are only available with the powerful 2.2-litre HDi diesel engine and now come with 19-inch alloys.

Along with the enhanced specifications, the 508 is available with a wide range of petrol and diesel engines, as well as a super-frugal diesel-electric hybrid. The pick of the range remains the 2.0-litre HDi diesel in mid-spec Active trim – it offers the best compromise between equipment and list price.

Prices for the revised 508 are slightly higher than the outgoing model’s, with Access, Active and Allure models all costing £200 more. The GT specification has increased by £400. This means you can buy a 1.6-litre VTi Access petrol for £19,055, while the top-spec 2.2-litre HDi GT diesel costs from £30,055.

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