Should You Buy a PEUGEOT 508 SW RXH? (Test Drive & Review)

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[FRU.No.]

Used to do ridiculous mileage for work a few years ago 40k+ a year. Had many cars bmws, audis, seat. They always had issues and servicing was a rip off. Bought a 508sw on 100k miles, took it to 238k and was bullet proof, seats like arm chairs and ate up motorways. Couldn't recommend them enough and It changed my mind of French cars completely.

[TheJonnyTauntonShow]

My dad had a similar age non RXH version of this and he loved it to bits, did silly miles in it and had it for a few years with only the heated seats failing. He loved it so much that when a Passat went flying into the side of it on a roundabout writing it off, he instantly went out and bought another one and loved that one the same!

[kingoneeyed]

Hey auto trader fan's he's on to us.

[clivesanderson]

I purchased a 2015 308sw a year ago with 108k miles. It's probably the best car I've ever had. Never thought of buying a Peugeot, but I test drove it and was impressed. No tax to pay, massive load space, quality feel, and the small steering wheel design is excellent as you can always see all the instruments. The only design fault the car has is that it says Peugeot on the front! Buy one, look after it and you'll love it.

[smwatson]

I just bought a new model 508 estate. It's absolutely fabulous.

[mihaimatusoiu]

Hi guys.
Im the happy owner of such car .
508RXH Hybrid4, exactly same colour like the one in the video.
I must say is a very impressive car, lovely to drive, and very very reliable .
Before i used to drive bmw, audi, mercedes, vw ..all kind of cars, and everytime they were asking for money .
Now, owning this peugeot, i quite feel strange, not needing to spend money with it so often :)
Things that can go wrong on this car :
Rear reductor (kind of a differential) - cheap to repair, expensive to replace new
Auxiliary belt needs changing every 40k miles, and must be done only at Peugeot dealership . They have a special tool to get the belt as tight as it needs, avoiding to snap of jump -313£ with pulley
Driveshafts are hard to find in uk . Had to order mine from Germany for 140£ . Peugeot asked for 550£+VTA
Cambelt needs to be done at peugeot dealership, as it needs auxiliary belt to be removed and refitted, also special tool that i was talking about
Nothing to worry about hybrid battery, as when it will fail, you just have to change the elements, not whole battery . Usually it fails on 3 or 4 elements . About 30£ each element
Clutch on this EGC gearbox is quite expensive . Recommend to be done with peugeot specialist, as it needs few steps with lexia diagnose to be completed by competent garage .
My RXH has original clutch at 187k miles, and no sign of failing
Suspension is a bit harsh over potholes and bad roads . Because of it's extra weight, they fitted a hard suspension . For example if i press myself on the sides of the car, there is no balance . Nothing . Is very stiff

[ibinaboalasia]

Best car I have owned so far. My 2015 Peugeot 508 RXH diesel is still going a smooth as ever 80, 000 miles later. Fantastic automobile

[TheZahid]

It's the best car I've owned so far. I've put 110k miles on mine in 3 years. Zero issues other than regular maintenance. I daily it through ths snake pass everyday. And I avg 55mpg. HYBRID4 is very underrated. Really solid in snow and ice.

[ridgmont]

Do you often have the thought “it isn’t French enough for me”? (I don’t and I even live if France).

[laurielinacre]

I had the diesel Pug 508 SW for 8 years before buying a BMW late last year, and I honestly regretted it as it was such a nice car

[RealDeal]

I had one of these for three years. It tackled the beast from the east snow storm with ease. It did start to suffer electrical gremlins such as parking sensors and directional headlights which incidentally work from the rear suspension! Thankfully all covered on warranty. Drives lovely and in sport mode it achieves 0-60 in about 8.5 seconds. Not rapid I know, but brings in the electric motor meaning you cannot feel the gear changes as you are constantly being pushed forward. Would definitely buy one again.

[robseignior]

What I most enjoy about your videos is that you cover the relevant points in under 10 minutes.Ther are too many reviewers out there who bang on unnecessarily.

[SA-zoom]

4wd 200bhp diesel estate car with Pan Roof, sounds amazing, yeah its a Peug... hello? Oh damn he hung up.

[thefrenchruraldream]

I’m extremely sad because I go onto autotrader after every single video 🤦🏻‍♂️😂😂

[steveegginton]

A positive review of a french car am on the right channel?! Good video as per usual. Bit of a different beast this one and can see it has its points of interest,

[P.Galore]

If you ever wondered what a parallel universe for automobiles looked like, visit France. Everything is familiar yet different. We don't get Peugeots in the USA anymore which is too bad because their designs are singularly unique. Love the glass roof and how clean the dash is, almost void of controls. Especially like the real analog gauge cluster.

[davey]

I had a 306 xsi when I was 19. I had the gearbox rebuilt twice and had to get the cental locking rewired. But damn I loved it.

[catamenia]

You can tell I've passed the 30yo mark - I no longer browse anything with spoliers or mat black paint and tinted windows, here I am enjoying a PEUGEOT of all brands review, I find my self in autotrader looking at sensible things like Volvo XC70, damn you Matt you've robbed my of my youth and stupidity! Have my like

[joshfisher]

Always loved the design of these the diesel hybrid is great too
Great review so far !

[person.X.]

Interesting car. I have always had a soft spot for Peugeot's. I used to drive a TD 405 for work back in the 90s and it was an amazing car. Fast (for the time), very comfortable and amazing to drive for a diesel estate car. I'd love to give one of these a go. Looks great imo.