Friday, February 4, 2011

Press Launch Peugeot 508: On the go

With the Peugeot 508 creates the French "Lion Brand" a great leap - forward and up - and one step back. The new model of upper-middle class brings the French manufacturer in the design or the front and in the equipment and look up. Peugeot dispensed simultaneously but in a complete series, for the 508 replaced the 407 and the 607th At six-cylinder engines, Peugeot might now at the presentation of 508 sedan and wagon (SW) do not comment in Alicante, Spain.

But are crucial to performance and consumption, and the 508 will be using in five versions with diesel engine and offered three petrol engine that met these requirements. The services range from 82 kW / 112 hp in the entry-diesel up to 150 kW / 204 hp for the new four-cylinder diesel, the carbon dioxide emissions of 115 grams per kilometer to 164 g / km.

Consumption of 4.9 liters per 100 km for the also offered mild hybrid 1.6 liter e-HDSDI FAP same time show the success and direction of the Peugeot downsizing strategy: One must rethink, management is convinced. Has apparently rethought the design department of Peugeot. What could be assumed according to the latest concept car is SR 1, now in Germany on Saturday, 12 March to be on view at the retailers.

Gone are the days of the long front overhang and aggressive, but also getting used to shark jaw. The mouth was the radiator grille in diamond shape with gently rounded corners. The surplus shrank front, back he hung up. Together with a longer wheelbase results in a much more balanced the silhouette as its predecessors.

This effect is even more impressed with the software than in the limousine with the relatively short step-back. The lateral line soars into gentle curves upward. The roof shows at the saloon a coupe-like flat course, which Peugeot took to the statement that the Coupé is 508 so much that one could do without this variant.

Also, the SW diverted a sloping roof to the rear with a sharply rising window edge and become more rapidly than the roof which lowers the rear window edge, meet in a point. The roof railing is on the SW on the roof and limits by about a quarter compared to the 407 enlarged panoramic glass roof.

The face with the new grill and articulated across the narrow, wide headlights has lost its aggressiveness. Instead, it now shows strength, independence and character. The cabin sits high on shoulders, the rich seem very far out. On harmonious, broad-acting especially fall on the rear tail lights that will play in three parallel bright stripes in the dark, the traces of claws.

Even the lights were described by the press documents as cat eyes. Also the 508 does it so well, despite its elegant, unfussy lines no lack of references to the lion as emblem of the brand. More than the discreetly elegant exterior, the interior may surprise you. Here you can see the audience very well, the Peugeot has its allotted 508: the 50-year-old business and family men.

Click here for solid. This begins with the materials, chrome and lacquer accents that emphasize the noble character and also the following soft curves. The thick multi-function steering wheel, sporty contoured seats and bring the classic chronometer-graph in the round gauges in the sporty character of this environment that clearly shows the view to sedans higher categories.

In conclusion, the new design must adhere to: the past, Peugeot has worked hard. Now she's able. For quick look by the way fits the aerodynamic quality. The drag coefficient is very good 0.26. There is also room for passengers in rear seats enough. The knee room grew up in comparison to the 407 by more than four centimeters.

Rear headroom is better because of the glass roof in the SW than in the sedan. Giant seat was advised to seek in the limousine for a place in the front row. Storage space inside is found abundantly. The boot holds 515 liters for the sedan, the SW a gallon more. But can the convert up to 1381 liters of cargo space - the way to level ground.

For the two souls in the breast of mature drivers Peugeot has also prepared a sportier version. In addition to the already well-equipped base version "Active" and better equipment "Allure" is the "GT". He donated Peugeot not only its own double-wishbone axle, the spontaneous springs and allows more precise steering.

The equipment is presented entirely to 18-inch wheels, four-zone climate control, a simple head-up display, bi-xenon headlamps with high-beam assistant and the large navigation system. The access to the 88 kW / 112 PS petrol costs 23 050 euros, as SW 1050 Euro more. The GT marks the upper end of the scale: 37 650 euros for the limo and 39 100 euros for the SW.

Are driven both by the GT 150 kW / 205 PS diesel with a maximum torque of 450 Newton meters proud. Compared with the 170-horsepower engine of the previous consumption decreased by about one-third, despite the higher power. The force is transferred by a six-speed automatic. The 508 GT is now something like the flagship of the Peugeot, and as Allure GT and above all as he behaves that way.

Its combination of powerful diesel and auto with the very good chassis, a surprisingly low noise level and all the facilities you need, it sets the class standards. Peugeot sees itself as the car's boot. The company provides on the go, around the top also and especially with a lower offer.

As the French say? We will have to rethink. (Ampnet / Sm) Data Peugeot 508 SW 2.2 liter HDi FAP GT length x width x height (m): 4.81 x 1.85 x 1.48 Engine: Four-cylinder diesel, turbo, direct injection, 2179 ccm power: 150 kW / 204 hp at 3,500 rpm Maximum torque: 450 Nm from 2000 to 2750 rpm Acceleration 0 to 100 km / h: 8.4 seconds Top speed, 232 km / h consumption (EU standard), on average: 5.9 l of carbon dioxide emissions: 154 g / km (Euro 5) Weight / payload: 1780 kg / 500 kg Maximum towing capacity (braked): 1900 kg Wheels / Tires: 7.5 x 18 / 235/40 R 18 Base Price: 39 100 Euro

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