Peugeot 508 SW 2020 review

The Peugeot 508 is a stunning-looking midsize car that competes with the Mazda 6, Volkswagen Passat and Skoda Superb. Available as a hatchback or a wagon, the Peugeot 508 is back for a new generation. But is the new 508 any good? To get some first impressions, Tom heads to Canberra in the 1.6-litre turbocharged Peugeot 508 GT in SW estate form in this episode of Chasing Cars.

Let us know your favourite SUV in the comments – and whether you think the RAV4 or Tiguan is best!

Compares interiors, practicality, price, and driving of the Peugeot 508 SW vs rivals.

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READ our full 2019 Peugeot 508 tests at Chasing Cars.

Australian video car review of the Peugeot 508 2020.

[stephantranquille]

it sure is a looker and has a distinctive Peugeot design about it. The interior is plush and sets it apart in that price category from the competition. I think it is highly desirable.

[phillipmarnik]

You have gone to another level in your ability to describe key aspects of a car.
Engine. Transmission. Ride. Space. etc.
Especially appreciate the small things you point out like the view of the dash and how it can be affected by steering wheel height as well as the rear blind on rear visibility.
This is not a read through of a car brouchure like so many reviewers do.
Keep up the excellent work TB.

[terryshoemaker]

Hello ! In spite the name I have chosen I am french and I bought one of the very first 508 new Sedans coming out of the french factory, I want to confirm that after 8 months of dayly driving (180 hp gas engine) I am not at all disapointed but better fully satisfied, it is a really silent and confortable car, its suspension is very efficient, they must have worked months to reach that surprising Level. I hope this car will be very successfull and cross fingers as it competes with long time very reputed brands, it will not be so easy ! Long Life to your Channel 👍and all the best from France.Thierry

[stephenheusz]

A nice, well balanced review. I have the new 3008 going on 12months now and I'm still loving it. Thank god that Holden & Ford are all but defunct. They were holding back the industry in this country for far to long. There is far better choice out there that the driving public need to be made aware of.

[limpunsing]

it's good that station wagons are back

[breakneckflipper]

I'm in the UK, but I love it. Very good and sleek looking car. Actually looks very sporty for an estate

[PTZOUTZ]

If you struggle to see the instrument panel, try one of these two things: 1. lower the steering wheel 2. raise your seat
Also always remember: A car seat is not a sun lounger. Put the back of your seat to an almost 90 degree position.

[tiagoalmeida]

Really liked your review, it is spot on and it seems a very honest and concise opinion. In Europe we get the GT with dark grey matte wood, not that ugly carbon fiber imitation that I hope Peugeot will change sometime in the model's lifespan. Just a remark, you mention that the rear axle configuration is a torsion beam, but in reality is a multi-link suspension setting.

[andrewd]

Stunning wagon! Just this morning here in central Victoria I saw one in burgundy colour...WOW!😍 I currently drive a 2017 Skoda Superb 206 wagon which I absolutely love. But I could quite readily put this on my list for my next wagon.😎👍🏼

[petepetrass]

great review. I am looking at getting rid of the SUV and was pondering Superb or Passat wagon but once I saw this the other day, it is such a beautiful car with a very premium feel. I am going to test drive one next week and convincing the boss won't be too difficult I suspect.

[malcolmscott]

Great review Tom - love the Peugeot 508 and great alternative to German wagons including c class and 3 - with Renault releasing the Kadjar the French car choice in Australia is finally providing real choice away from Germany or Korea

[jeffchristie]

what a fantastic well informed review from a very likeable guy well done . the 508 look fabulous but im going for the 5008 because of the height of both vehicles 5008 is just right for me as ive got a dodgy knee, if i got the 508 id have two dodgy knees .

[lenzilf]

That lane assist programme (either keeping you to the left or right of the lane) is to do with cyclists / motorcyclists filtering through traffic. So keeping you to one side of the lane will allow them to filter through traffic easily.

[Jeffrey-sg]

When this model comes to the US I am buying it too

[mmikee]

The car itself doesn’t leave much to be desired. However, areas where this car will struggle are: the reputation of low number of sold units, depreciation rate, reliability long term and finally the customer care quality and overall experience with the service department. And not to mention the dominance of SUV desirability within the current market. That’s not a small feat to overcome.

[romainliot]

Lane preference settings...well have a go at driving around Paris with Bikes and scooters zooming past you and you will understand why that feature is there! Great review though!!

[bobfrombrisbane]

Hi Tom, good review. Not sure how many will be sold which seems a shame as it seems a nice car. 🚗

[goran]

Just got back from Germany and wagons are really popular there, more than SUV. I really like new 508, but holden and ford mentality is really hard to crack with a good looking car as this one... Sydney and Melbourne office professionals are Peugeot best bet 😁

[MrTimstaaa]

Hi Tom. Great review. Have you done a review of the 3008 & 5008 cars ? I've flicked through the content on your channel quickly but couldn't seem to see them.

[generaldamage]

Yeah I like it... I’ll be in the market next year and testing this in wagon form against the vw Arteon and Kia stinger.