Peugeot\u2019s\u00a0 all-new 508 has hit Australian shores and has a raft of class-leading technology and drivetrains. It also features the best of the brand\u2019s design and engineering prowess, and will have them packaged in two stunning body styles. The All-new 508 will be available in Fastback and Sportswagon body styles. Dollar wise it starts at $53,990 and $55,990 respectively, with exterior colour choice ($590 for metallic and $1,050 for pearlescent) and an opening panoramic sunroof ($2,500) the only options. It’s an award winner too, with the “2018 Most Beautiful Car of the Year Award”.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image177361_a.jpg\")
GT spec will be the only model trim level. Power will be from an all-new, high-output version of Peugeot\u2019s proven 1.6L, turbo-petrol, four-cylinder engine developing 165 kilowatts of power and 300 Newton metres of torque. Transmission is from Aisin and is all new. Eight will be the cog count.<\/p>\n
The engine and transmission combination will deliver impressive performance.\u00a0 Combined with the vehicle\u2019s light overall weight, the sprint to 100kmh will take just 8.1 seconds for the Fastback, and 8.2 seconds for the wagon. Consumption is rated as 6.3L per 100km. It’s a complete redesign with the 508 shorter, lighter, and more low slung than the previous model. Better packaging means a bigger interior.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image177359_a.jpg\")
Ben Farlow, Managing Director of Peugeot Australia, said that while the term \u201call-new\u201d is one that tends to get over-used in modern times, in the case of the Peugeot 508 the vehicle is all-new not just in design but also in its thinking, engineering and intent. \u201cThe Peugeot 508 arrives at a time when the sedan segment is ripe for a shake-up. Not only is the 508 outstanding value, it\u2019s great to look at, great to drive and it stands out in its class.\u201d<\/p>\n
All-new Peugeot 508 comes with Peugeot\u2019s five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty, five-year roadside assistance and five-year Service Price Promise program. Peugeot\u2019s\u00a0 all-new 508 has hit Australian shores and has a raft of class-leading technology and drivetrains. It also features the best of the brand\u2019s design and engineering prowess, and will have them packaged in two stunning body styles. The All-new 508 will be available in Fastback and Sportswagon body styles. Dollar wise it starts at […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5120],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9826","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-automotive-design"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9826","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9826"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9826\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11016,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9826\/revisions\/11016"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9826"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9826"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9826"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image177360_a.jpg\")
They’ve also released a new, special edition 308 GT model. There is bespoke visual and dynamic upgrades will pack the same engine bar a little less torque (285Nm at 1,750rpm to move the 1,204kg dry weight) as found in the 508. Only 140 will be made available. ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image177277_a.jpg\")
There is lower ride height with 7mm front and 10mm rear compared to other 308 models. The suspension has been fettled, with spring and damper rates stiffened by between 10 and 20 per cent. The steering has been upgraded as has the engine’s throttle mapping.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image177278_a.jpg\")
Outside will be six exterior colours; Hurricane Grey (standard) and optional Magnetic Blue, Pearl White, Ultimate Red, Nera Black and Platinum Grey. There is bespoke interior trim, the exhaust note is fed through the audio system and there is visual appeal too. Select Sport mode and the dash glows a fiery red. Naturally there is information for the driver’s display including power and torque delivery, turbo boost pressure and both longitudinal & transverse acceleration.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image177276_a.jpg\")
Head to the Peugeot website<\/a> or your nearest dealer. http:\/\/credit-n.ru\/offers-zaim\/srochnodengi-online-zaymi.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"