Peugeot 508 History
Peugeot's premium saloon reinvented as a dramatic fastback for its second generation — with plug-in hybrid power.
Photo: “2014 508 SW 34R.jpg” by A1AA1A / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
History
Launched in 2010, the first-generation Peugeot 508 was a conventional three-box saloon and estate that replaced the 407, positioning the brand in the mid-size executive class. A second generation, revealed at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, made a far bolder statement: the new car was a rakish five-door fastback in the mould of a four-door coupe, paired with an estate version.
The second-generation 508 also introduced Peugeot's first plug-in hybrid (508 PSE — Peugeot Sport Engineered), with a combined output of 360 hp from a 1.6-litre turbo and two electric motors, making it one of the performance high points of the modern Peugeot range.
Generations
First generation · W23
Photo: “2014 508 SW 34R.jpg” by A1AA1A / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
A conventional saloon/estate that replaced the 407, with diesel and petrol options.
2014 Photo: “2014 508 SW 34R.jpg” by A1AA1A / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Second generation · R83
Photo: “2020 Peugeot 508 GT Hybrid.jpg” by Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
A dramatic fastback redesign — and home of the 360-hp 508 PSE plug-in hybrid performance variant.
2020 Photo: “2020 Peugeot 508 GT Hybrid.jpg” by Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
2023 Photo: “Peugeot 508 B (2023) Retro Classics 2024 IMG 8998.jpg” by Alexander-93 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Body styles
- Fastback
- Estate
Notable special editions & performance variants
508 PSE (Peugeot Sport Engineered)
A 360-hp plug-in hybrid performance variant — turbocharged 1.6T plus two electric motors — marking Peugeot's return to performance saloon territory.
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