PEUGEOT 508 Sedan test drive since 2010 sedan

Peugeot 508. Wintering diesel "Leo"

PEUGEOT 508 sales started in Russia at the very beginning of the year, but so far a large sedan with a lion on the emblem is not too often found on the roads, clearly giving way to the main competitors of Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Passat. It loses the 508th and beginners like the recently debuted Kia Optima. What is the matter? In distrust of the brand, design, or are there any objective reasons? We decided to thoroughly study the Peugeot 508 (the first acquaintance with the car took place last year) and took the car for a long test.

This time we have changed the concept of the test heroes of the dough, three different Peugeot 508 modifications with boiled engines will become alternately. Recall that this is a 150-horsepower gasoline unit with a volume of 1.6 liters, a base diesel diesel with a capacity of 140 hp. And the top model 508 GT is also diesel, but the 2.2 engine gives out 204 horses. All of them are equipped with a six -band automatic. Yes, there is also the initial version of the Peugeot 508 with atmospheric 1.6 (120 hp), but at the time of issuing the car it was still absent in the park.

 
 
The first we took the 508th with a 140-horsepower diesel, I really wanted to check how it will work in Russian spring. However, more on this a little later, but for now we will talk about appearance. You can’t call him a handsome man, but the Peugeot 508 looks restrained, especially in strict black. It is worth praising the designers for not getting carried away by Asian in the form, despite the fact that China is one of the main markets for the 508th. It spoils the appearance, oddly enough, the result of adaptation for Russia! The version with the base diesel engine was awarded an increased clearance by 20 mm and as a result of 17-inch wheels are lost in arches.

Metallic paint increases the price of a machine by 15 thousand rubles
But, if you reject the aesthetic side of the issue, an increase in 20 mm under the keel is a solid advantage on Russian roads. In addition, all Peugeot 508 for our market install a metallic protection of the crankcase for our market. And this is also a plus. There is another useful bonus all diesel versions are equipped with a programmable pre -heater in the engine and Webasto salon. It is impossible to abandon this option, it is included in standard equipment. It's time to talk about prices on a large lion.

The DW10B two -liter diesel engine has its history since 1999 and has already experienced serious modernization 3 years ago, but modern DW10C units forced up to 150/163 are not supplied. Apparently, the quality of our diesel fuel is all to blame. The aluminum hood is held by a pneumatic emphasis. The plastic laces of the fuel tank plugs often burst at negative temperatures and we PEUGEOT 508 got already with a torn plug
In the advertising avenues, Peugeot 508 lures 839 thousand rubles. But for this money under the hood, you will see only a 120-horsepower gasoline engine with a volume of 1.6 liters, which is combined with a simple robot with one clutch. And it is not easy for him to pull almost one and a half -ton carcass over the hundreds of 11.5 seconds, and the maximum speed reaches 203 km/h. For a diesel option, you will have to pay significantly more from 1,089,000 rubles in Active. And on our test there was the 508th performed by Allure for 1,274,000 rubles. A lot

Let's try to evaluate competitors who have only four! Yes, they do not yet seek to take diesel modifications to Russia with automatic machines only Citroen C5 (140 hp, from 1,110,000 r), Ford mondeo (140 hp .. from 1,080 500 r), Opel Insignia ( 160 hp, from 1,065,000 r) and Volkswagen Passat (170 hp, from 1,450,000 r). But in comparable trim levels, only Mondeo for 1,208 100 rubles and Insignia for 1 217 600 are cheaper than a lion. By the way, initially we planned just a comparative test, but the 140-horsepower mondeo was in the park with the body of the station wagon, and diesel inxigia a day before The alleged test was filled ... gasoline!

Peugeot 508 Allure boasts a solid set of various equipment. A full set of airbags, ESP, adaptive bixenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, leather interior decoration, front seats electric drives, a comfortable access system, two-zone climate control, a cruise, a mirror with an auto-turbid, navigation with Bluetooth and even a projection display are equipped . And if you try to stuff a more affordable version of Active, it will come out more expensive!
 
The front seats are good! But the thin drivers do not have the density of the arms of lateral support, which is aggravated by slippery leather upholstery. It is very convenient to sit at the back together, although not to say that Peugeot 508 offers the royal scope. For a surcharge (40 thousand rubles), you can order a package that includes a four -zone climate (the control unit will be installed instead of a small niche under deflectors) and a hatch with an electric drive
And the most powerful impression of the 508th makes when you sit inside. Great interior! And a huge step forward in comparison with the 407th and 607th. Calm lines in the style of German models, no screaming inserts made of plastic wood or plastic aluminum, high -quality materials, beautiful details, a nice and convenient steering wheel. And even the fittings from the previous Peugeot models like door handles or windows block fit here organically.

 
 
At first, instead of using a handbrake, you strive to open the block, where the ESP shutdown buttons are located, as well as the procession screen joystics. Between the trunk and fuel tank buttons, there is a key that includes a pre -heater. It is programmed through the on -board computer menu.
It’s a pity, but in such a pleasant interior there was little space for small things. The phone constantly pops up from the ashtray, so it is best to put it in the armrest, after connecting it to the multimedia system through the Bluetooth protocol.
Any can or a bottle installed in a cup holder will block the display of the navigation system. It's good that her tips can be brought to a projection display
Alas, with ergonomics, not everything is so good. The engine start button where is it? Ah, that's where, to the left of the steering wheel. Is that Porsche? There was also a handle of an electromechanical handbrake, instead of which at first you pull the handle of control of a projection display controller, and next to it the trunk opening keys and a fuel tank hatch. Fortunately, the French finally thought of transferring the drums of heating the front seats from the blind zone to the central tunnel. By the way, he became five -level. Thank you anyway. God with them, to all these oddities, easily get used to on the second day of operation, but what you can’t reconcile with is the lack of departments for small things. The pockets in the doorway are small, gloves will be applied to the glove box, the sensor-bink also cannot boast of large volume. And where do you order to attach the phone? In a tiny ashtray?!

In addition to the current speed, you can bring the hints of the navigation system to the projection display. Navigation itself is controlled by a joystick on the central tunnel. It is a pity that you will have to get used to the confused interface for a long time this is a big minus of the 508th. We still had a car without Russification, but the fresh 508th already learned the Russian language. To a two -zone climate installation of the slightest complaints, it works fine
In the presence of a webasto heater, even at negative temperatures, it becomes an empty formality, so we practically did not use it. Moreover, in the range from -15 to 0 degrees there were no problems, you won’t surprise anyone, but we could not find real frosts, we were given the car in March. Pressing the button, a pause in a couple of seconds, while the candles of incandescent work, and a two-liter unit comes to a characteristic cockroach, and vibrations begin on the body. Eh, diesel diesel. But it is worth transferring the selector of a six-band automatic transmission to the drive and press on the right pedal, as the phone starts from the ashtray with a rocket and finishes a crash test on the armrest.

It is curious that even without using Webasto, the Peugeot diesel engine warms up faster than ... gasoline 1.4 TSI on our Skoda Octavia! In addition to the temperature of the coolant and fuel level, there is an oil temperature dial on the dashboard. The steering wheel petals of the gearbox are fixed on the steering column and, in fact, are useless
A torque of 320 N ∙ m is enough to confidently accelerate the sedan weighing 1595 kg on the PEUGEOT 508 2.0 HDI passport in 9.2 seconds and may accelerate to 210 km/h. Not bad for the car, the transport tax for which in Moscow is only 4,200 rubles. For once, you can praise and can not even believe a gearbox that Peugeot finally began to use a worthy machine not only on top models (it used to be used, for example, 407 V6 closer to the end of his career). It is a pity that AISIN automatic transmission is now combined only with the company's turbocharged machines for the available 308 Kaluga assembly still put an obsolete AL4 unit.

The trunk is not the strongest side of the Peugeot 508. Yes, its volume is enough (545 liters), but it is not realized too well the opening of a narrow one, and the walls of the hold are complex. But the loops are hidden, there are a pair of hooks for bags and a comfortable handle for closing. Underground is a full -size reserve on a alloy disk
The automatic machine works perfectly in pairs with a diesel hydrotransformer, it smoothes all possible jerks, in the drive the box shifts the steps very smoothly, and solid thrust at low speeds eliminates it from the need to constantly switch to reduced during accelerations from medium speeds. If you want to make a lush, then it is better to transfer the lever to S. A completely different crankshaft! The automatic transmission is in no hurry to switch up, holding the current gear with active maneuvers, and sprinkles down on the braking. By the way, there are steering petals, but there is no sense in their presence.

Last year, we liked the driving qualities of the turbocharged station wagon PEUGEOT 308 SW (now the 308th with a 1.6 thp engine is not delivered to us), but it was a car with an unadapted suspension. However, even with an additional 20 mm clearance, Peugeot 508 is also capable of lighting! The driver does not leave the sense of confidence that the informative steering wheel and a good chassis gives
I surprised the 508th and with fast driving. It is probably hard to believe in this, but even with a 140-horsepower diesel, the largest lion can please an active driver! Yes, the capabilities of the motor are by no means unlimited, but the wad is played out in corners. An informative steering wheel, acceptable rolls (even with an enlarged clearance!) And an adequate machine allowed to boldly attack any turns. But ESP will not reach extremely at speeds up to 50 km/h and vigilantly monitors the situation. Slightly slipped the front axle or rear axle on a puddle or tal snow? Electronics will crush the brakes and return Peugeot to the true path. In general, you won’t be able to fool, and is it necessary to do this on a sedan almost 4.8 meters long? And when driving without fanaticism, the 508th leaves a positive impression.

At the same time, the Peugeot 508 boasts good smoothness, although there is a nuance. With small pits, cracks and other defects of the purebating canvas, she copes with a bang, but the sticking joints of overpasses and large irregularities with sharp edges do not like the 508th. But the suspension does not break through, there is enough energy intensity. And the waves are almost not observed for him even with serious loading. And inside it is very quiet. The rod of the diesel bursts only if it is spurred, and the tires and wind can hardly disturb the passengers. I just want to fall apart in a comfortable chair, turn on the cruise control and go somewhere far, far away.

The main drawback of Peugeot 508 is a lion on the hood. The car exceeds its predecessors on the head, and many competitors will not give a descent. But most potential buyers are afraid to contact French cars, not trusting their reliability and quality of service. Will the 508th situation change? Perhaps, but for this it should take a lot of time
Moreover, the autonomy of the Peugeot 508 with a diesel engine can exceed a thousand kilometers! Even in the urban cycle with endless traffic jams, fuel consumption did not exceed 8.6 l/100 km, and on the highway during cruising 100-110 km/h it is completely reduced to 6 l/100 km. That is, in theory 72 liters of diesel fuel should be enough for 1200 km. Thumbs up. But the Peugeot 508 with a 140-horsepower diesel engine is 95 thousand rubles more than a gasoline version with a 1.6-liter turbo engine (150 hp). Is a substantial surcharge justified in return for an increased level of diesel vibrations and the distrust of buyers of Russian diesel fuel? We will soon tell the next in our garage that the gasoline lion will be told about this (we will leave the top version of GT for sweets). And, perhaps, this time we will still be able to compare Peugeot 508 with the main competitors.
Vadim Gagarin
Photo: Vitaly Kabyshev and Vladislav Aliyev
 
Specifications
Body
Type sedan
Engine
Working volume, cm 1997
Power, L.S. at rpm 140 at 3750
Torque, NM at rpm 340 at 2000
Dimensions, mass, volumes
Length, mm 4792
Width, mm 1853
Height, mm 1456
Wheel base, mm 2817
Clearance, mm 170
Equipped mass, kg 1595
Dynamic characteristics
Acceleration from a place to 100 km/h, from 9.2
Maximum speed, km/h 210
Fuel consumption
Average conditional fuel consumption, l/100 km 5.7
City, l/100 km 7.6
Highway, l/100 km 4.6
 

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