Peugeot 508 2023: upgraded with more technology and improved efficiency

The Peugeot 508 is renewed through a major update that involves the introduction of improvements in terms of design, an optimization of the range of engines and an increase in technological equipment and safety systems. Thus, the new Peugeot 508 2023 is now more modern, more efficient and advanced than ever, a facelift that applies to both 508 sedan and 508 SW.

With this update, the Peugeot brand takes a firm step towards the top of the range by including significant improvements that add value to the renewed 508 2023. A technologically advanced car, with a wide and varied range of engines that offers different solutions adapted to your own needs, and a complete repertoire of safety systems and driving assistance with Level 2 autonomous driving.

What's new on the exterior of the Peugeot 508 2023?

The design improvements of the Peugeot 508 2023 begin at the front, where it adopts a new grille shared with the Peugeot 3008. The drawing radiating outward from the new Peugeot shield is complemented by a front where the design is less stratified, which contributes to its appearance is more modern. The beam inside the grille also disappears, giving a softer look.

Another novelty in the aesthetic aspect is the incorporation of headlights with Matrix LED technology, which is now part of the standard equipment across the range. The headlights have an extremely slim appearance that favors the feline look, designed in a single piece where the characteristic light signature with 3 vertical claws and a 3D effect that adds depth to the DRL daytime running lights is integrated.

From the side, the silhouette of the new 508 2023 is enhanced by new aluminum wheels with a diameter of 18". The EPHERRA wheels feature a characteristic diamond pattern. In addition, the Peugeot 508 wheel catalog features a 5-spoke wheel center stamped with the Peugeot logo with the wheel nuts completely hidden.

The other new design features of the 508 range include new emblems on the front, sides and rear, where there is also a reinterpretation of the three claws headlights in a more horizontal version inspired by the pilots of the new Peugeot 308, with LED technology and dynamic indicators. In addition, at the rear, the brand's emblem has been replaced by a 'Peugeot' badge in dark basalt gray across the width of the central black stripe.

Finally, the new Peugeot 508 2023 is now available with seven exterior colors, including three new paint options: White Okenite, Eclipse Blue and Titanium Gray. The range of finishes, moreover, is divided into three levels: Allure, GT and Peugeot Sport Engineered (PSE).

A modern, technological and connected interior

The interior of the Peugeot 508 2023 also features a number of interesting improvements following the update. The Peugeot i-Cockpit is the centerpiece of the cabin of the new 508, an element composed of a 12" digital instrument panel located in an elevated position for improved viewing without taking your eyes off the road, a 10" central touchscreen and a compact, low steering wheel. The instrument panel can now be fully adapted and customized, with new display modes configurable from the steering wheel.

The new Peugeot i-Connect Advanced infotainment system connects your cell phone wirelessly with Wi-Fi technology and it is possible to connect two phones via Bluetooth at the same time. It also includes four USB sockets and piano keys under the screen for direct access to the main menu, climate control settings, apps, driving aids, phone, media and vehicle settings.

At the multimedia level, the Peugeot i-Connect Advanced is equipped with a TomTom connected navigation system that receives wireless updates to keep up to date. Another new feature of this 508 upgrade is the "OK Peugeot" natural language voice recognition command, which allows access to all requests related to infotainment functions.

The interior of the new 508 2023 is also an environment of well-being and comfort thanks to the AGR-certified front seats. They feature electric adjustments with two possible memory settings for the driver, pneumatic massage with eight different programs (including three new ones) and heating.

Similarly, the seats are now available with two new upholsteries as standard for the Allure and GT trims, one TEP/Textile for the former and one TEP/Alcantara for the GT trim. Optionally, you can customize the seats of your new 508 with Mistral or Red Nappa leather and a new lion embossed on the front headrests.

Rounding out the cabin upgrades are a motorized trunk lid with hands-free access, a blue LED ambient lighting system, air conditioning with an air quality system and a FOCAL Premium Hi-Fi audio system with 10 speakers and a 690 W amplifier.

A range of electrified engines

The Peugeot 508 2023 engine offering has evolved to offer higher levels of performance and efficiency. The range is now composed of five different engines, including gasoline, diesel and three plug-in hybrid systems with Zero Emissions environmental label.

New in the mechanical offer of the 508 2023 is the new 180 e-EAT8 plug-in hybrid system. This engine is composed of a 1.6 PureTech 150 hp gasoline engine and an electric drive of 81 kW with a combined power of 180 hp. This engine becomes the entry-level option in the range of plug-in hybrid engines.

It is complemented by a 225 hp plug-in hybrid version and the 360 hp 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered performance version, with a 200 hp PureTech engine and two electric motors. In all three cases, the engines are associated with an 8-speed automatic transmission and a 12.4 kWh lithium-ion battery that can be charged using one of the two available chargers (single-phase 3.7 kW or 7.4 kW).

In addition, the new Peugeot 508 2023 continues to offer traditional combustion engines. This includes the efficient 1.5-liter BlueHDi diesel engine with a displacement of 130 hp and the three-cylinder 1.2-liter PureTech engine with 130 hp. It should be noted that all engines comply with the latest Euro 6.e pollution control regulations and are equipped with an 8-speed automatic gearbox.

The latest in technology and security

The safety and assistance systems with Level 2 autonomous driving of the Peugeot 508 2023 include latest-generation technologies that are fed with information collected by several cameras and numerous radars. Among the systems available in the range include adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, and active warning of involuntary lane change with lane departure correction.

In addition, the 508 features systems such as driver attention alert, extended traffic sign recognition and display in the digital cluster, night vision system, blind spot monitoring, Matrix LED headlights, automatic high beams, parking assist cameras and controlled damping with three driving modes: Normal, Sport and Comfort.

On the other hand, the new 508 2023 is equipped with technologies designed to improve comfort and daily use of the vehicle, such as hands-free access, hands-free automatic opening of the trunk lid, heated and defrostable windshield, perimeter, volumetric and anti-theft alarm with security locks, electric parking brake and sunroof.

In Automares, official Peugeot dealership of Grupo Concesur for the province of Seville, you can discover all the features of the renewed Peugeot 508 2023 in our new facilities located in Avenida Su Eminencia, 28. In addition, we have the latest news of the range of new Peugeot cars, as well as a large stock of used cars and KM 0 with immediate delivery.