Background
The vehicle that concerns us has a strong historical load in tow, as it is responsible for remembering the reputation of two legendary series of
Peugeot, and we refer to the series 400 and 600, specifically the 407 and 607nque stopped being produced in 2011 and 2010 respectively.
He introduced himself as self concept in Geneva in 2010 under the name 5 (Cinque) by Peugeot
With this vehicle brand rethinking the ways and decided to combine the virtues and strengths of both vehicles in the 508, which is now his flagship and that our country will sell only shaping sedan.
Price $ 479,900.00
Technical and mechanical
Let's start with the dimensions, although there is a small
car, neither is of enormous dimensions, the total length of 4,790 mm, the height is 1,456 mm, width is one of its strongest cards with 1,853 mm and finally the wheelbase is 2,817 mm which allows a comfortable and completely flat floor cabin, as all mechanical components are located on the front. The engine is mounted transversely, is a four-cylinder 1.6-liter THP (Turbo High Pressure) which was developed in partnership with BMW and also equip the MINI Cooper and the 308 next-generation, power disbursed is 163 hp at 6,000 rpm range, the strength of torque is 177 lb-Pie in the range of 1,400 rpm. The transmission is a chapter there to talk, it is a traditional automatic six changes, which is not developed by Peugeot and called EAT6 (Efficient Automatic Transition 6) sending drive to the front axle.
Comfort
This is where comes out the refinement and style to the French, the interiors are very thoughtful, balanced and feel of luxury is everywhere, tapestries are leather, plastics are of excellent workmanship and throughout the cabin inserts appreciate textures similar to carbon fiber, or finish piano few. A great detail that is definitely not a vehicle of his nor of its price segment are privacy curtains in the rear, the side windows and back glass can be isolated from the outside, without compromising much visibility and since talk about the second row of seats, it is prudent to comment that has outputs-and controls- airflow to the rear passengers, this is another detail we see a higher vehicle segment, details like this can be found on the carrier of 508. The driver will visually bombarded with lots of information, displayed in three important areas, first, the picture of analog instruments, which provides conventional information, the second source of information comes from the LCD touch screen in the center of board, and it can be adjusted many functions of the audio system, browser, phone linked via Bluetooth and air conditioning, the third device that gives us information is a "Head Up Display" projected on the windshield speed to which you are driving, and the next reference browser if we have programmed a destination.
Details that stand out: The first and most disconcerting is the start button to the left of the steering wheel, a rare location that will despair at first-conductor, it is not logical location, the trunk release, other details He tucked it can go crazy to NOT connoisseur Peugeot, is the mechanism to open the trunk, is located at the center of zero Emblem 508, certainly a great detail and last but not least, it is prudent to mention that the Peugeot 508 is a car with Full LED lighting, another detail that gives it an advantage in the segment, as none of their competitors offer.
Management
It is without doubt the strongest card of 508, good performance turbocharged engine, coupled with well-toned suspensions, front McPherson and rear with SEMI axle are up to 508, if the management is citadino, is extremely comfortable driving It is a sporty mood conveys very well what happens on the floor, it feels compact and safe, thanks to the wheelbase is highly maneuverable and precise cornering lines. Throttle response it is almost immediate and only presents that unpleasant feeling of powerlessness when we make a sudden action of acceleration, deceleration and from accelerating where confuse the box and this is not responding to the needs change, a fact that is fixed in a couple of seconds, if instead we choose manual changes made with paddles behind the wheel, we help the response speed is faster, both when we up shifts at full throttle, like falling in sudden braking, and despite that the box is a simple automatic, allows us to have fun with the answer. Handling and behavior that is level with the rest of the Peugeot 508, which has surprised us in all areas.
Conclusion
it is a vehicle that must be understood is completely brand niche and in recent years has been reinvented in Mexico, offering products that fanatical Lion Rampant grateful and will not be disappointed. We must analyze point by point and find out why people should buy a 508 instead of an Audi A4 1.8 T Sport for $ 473,000 pesos, or a BMW 320 IA which costs $ 499.900, these German cars are superior segment equal in but inferior in power equipment do you believe it? Otherwise comparable equipment is the Chrysler 200C, which offers many similar things to 508, at a lower price; $ 466.900, but with nearly twice the power, with 295 hp.
We insist NOT have NOTHING easier in the competitive market of vehicles that are around half a million pesos, which understands, what aquilate and valued insurance will buy, all that remains for us to say is that Peugeot in Mexico is doing things step by step and is regaining lovers of the brand with a good product strategy and 100% French.
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