The new Peugeot 508 will appear in both sedan and station wagon versions, with the latter already undergoing testing. The 508 wagon in this rendering shows the evolution of this model, from the 407 (which it replaces) to the Peugeot Concept 5 which appeared at the Geneva motor show last March.
The 508 SW will put plenty of distance between itself and the 407, following more traditional design principles than the radical move which was behind the previous model. It will be smooth and balanced in its looks, but will also be a practical wagon, regaining some of the boot space that was sacrificed on the 407. The 508 will aim to be flexible and spacious, with a new design in the bargain.
The Peugeot 508 should be presented in 2011 and will be a larger model, not just in the boot, but also in the external dimensions, reaching a length of about 485 cm. That puts it in line with its competitors in the segment and internal space should be vastly improved on the 407 offering. More details after the jump.
The 508 station wagon will be launched in Europe about six months after the sedan, with both models sharing the same engine range. Two petrol units will be available: the 1.6-litre THP with 155 or 200 hp, and the future 2.0 THP which will have a power range of between 200 and 240 hp (it will also appear on the BMW 3 Series).
The diesel options will include four units: the 1.6 with 110 hp, the 2.0 with 140 and 163 hp, and the 3.0 V6 with 240 hp. There will also be the diesel-hybrid all-wheel-drive model which will be released at a later date and will have a 163 hp engine with electric motor, capable of overall power of 200 hp and 100 g/km of CO2. Off the back of this model we should also see a Peugeot 508 soft-roader model with a higher wheelbase that will follow in the tracks of the Audi A4 Allroad.
Source | Automobile-Magazine.fr