2011 Peugeot 508 previewed ahead of Paris Motor Show

By Tim Beissmann | July 13th, 2010

UPDATED July 13 with additional images.

Peugeot has revealed images of its all-new 2011 Peugeot 508 ahead of its 2010 Paris Motor Show debut on September 30.

The 508 is based on the “5 by Peugeot” concept which made its first appearance at March’s Geneva Motor Show and has been designed as the successor to both the outgoing 407 and 607 models.

At 4.79m, the 508 is around 15mm longer than the 407 saloon and 190mm shorter than the larger 607. The 4.81m estate version will be close to 50mm longer than the current 407 SW.

The 508 previews Peugeot’s new design language, highlighted by an Audi R8-style trapezoidal front grille, twin lion/text Peugeot badging system, wide-flanking headlamps and a broad shoulder-line running the length of the vehicle.

The 508 has lost the LED tube headlights, flared wheel arches and many of the elegant curves of the 5 by Peugeot concept, but has replaced them with more athletic, sporting angles and slimmer intakes.

Peugeot is yet to reveal specific details about the 508, but earlier confirmed that every diesel engine will utilise Peugeot-Citroen’s e-HDi system and include stop/start technology. The powertrain line-up will reportedly be similar to that offered by Citroen’s C5.

A HYbrid4 version similar to the upcoming 3008 diesel-hybrid is also anticipated shortly after launch. The 5 by Peugeot concept combined a 120kW diesel engine with a 27kW electric motor and four-wheel drive on-demand for combined cycle consumption and CO2 emissions of 3.8 litres/100km and 99g/km respectively.

European sales of the 2011 Peugeot 508 are set to begin early next year.

ox

Looks sensational, well done Peugeot for keeping it true to the concept
davie

Well, the styling is different and a bit more mature than the cartoony styling of recent pugs.

Does anyone else think those headlights look a bit like a flower?
ox

Can’t wait to see how this new look will translate onto the 208 & 309, think we’r in for a generation of some great looking Peugeots.
Able

I like it (a big thing for me when it comes to Peugeots) but I can’t help but see all the other cars in the styling. The saloon immediately looks like a Liberty (rear especially and the windowline), the grille kinda Audi-ish and the mirrors are from a C5. The estate is very C5-ish in a glance, but it has Mondeo tailights, Superb windowline/overall shape. Because it is similar to everyone else, maybe it’ll sell well!?

Baddass

And the C-pillar looks like the American Accord. For me, the styling is too generic. So now it’s not really different, but it’s the image is not mainstream enough to really compete with Mondeo, 3-series etc. I don’t really know how it will fare in market, but I point out the current, attempted mainstream Renault Laguna is not doing well at all. Another French brand that could have embraced it’s differences and made the car better for it, but the bean counters win over and the car is dulled down to gain ‘mainstream appeal’.

BTW, what’s with the Estate’s taillights? isn’t it tradition for Peugeot and Citroen Estates to have wacky, bendy taillights?

Steve-Poyza

I like the Laguna, but then again I like most things Renault. I do agree with you that these French brands need to learn to embrace their unique appeal as mainstream really doesn’t work for them. Anyway, who wants another Mondeo on the road?

Robin of Locksley

Not really Able, I would say it looks a lot like my old 94 Magna Solara.

Vibe

I really like it and think it looks very sophisticated, but I can’t help seeing a little bit of Kia Optima in the front end.
rex

It does look good, but I am a little dissapointed in the fact it does not look like a Peugeot. For as long as I can remember, all pugs have been easily identified as such from 200 metres away. This new one has lost the family styling and now looks like a cross between an Audi and a Hyundai i45.

Mal

I’m not passing judgement till I’ve seen this thing in the metal. In my humble opinion this design looks like a fitting successor to the 406, and is more in keeping with the family’s bloodline than that absolute aberration that was badged the 407.

Jimmy

You have to admire Peugeot for not changing the design a great deal from the concept. They really are leaders in unique car design.
http://www.facebook.com/sammo.8191 Sam Moss

A classy and sophisticated new direction for Peugeot – I can’t wait for the interior pictures to surface. I think the future for this iconic brand is looking very bright indeed!

May they continue to innovate and make great cars for another 200 years!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1285962287 Declan Collins

What’s this? A peugeot that looks good!? You’re joking.
Mal

I love it! That GT badge has got me a little excited too.
Julia Gillard

Beautiful car. Has a hint of tesla about it
Shak

Wow, it looks very close to the concept, and the expected diesels look very appealing.
Nick K

Safer styling… Still refined and classy, I like the looks. I hope that the RHD conversion is done properly so the fuse box does not end up in the glove box for example.
Jonty

Looks great, really like the front end with those headlights, bonnet, and grill.

Obviously have to see how it drives, however for the first time I think I would consider buying a Peugeot.
ox

Nice as it is overall tho I prefer the Citroën C5
NotTheStig

Looks a bit like the new Volvo S60 and V60′s merged with a Subaru Liberty IMHO.
go away

looks awesome. cant wait to seem them in the flesh or the 208/309 variants.
Steve-Poyza

The design doesn’t immediately say French like other Peugeots but I like it. I just feel that the package may be a little too mainstream. The interior is lovely, close to Laguna standards