Peugeot released a bunch of brand-new images of the new 508 sedan which will replace the handsome 407 in 2011. Like all its predecessors including 504, 405, 406 and 407 (no, 607 was awful!), the 508 looks fabulous and is much cooler than its German rivals. But this being French traditionally puts you off when you are out shopping for a mid-size sedan. French sedans have never been the most reliable and they also had some issues with quality as well. Anyone who owned a pre 2005 French sedan know what we’re on about!

The new models though, being a production of 2011, have highest standards in terms of safety, quality and well, reliability, even though the brand’s image is still the same. If you are looking for reasons to choose this over fine German saloons, well just park it next to a 5-series Bimmer or an E-Class Merc. The Pug has plenty of what they lack: the soul and passion.

2011 Peugeot 508 Engines:

Petrol:

• 1.6 VTi 120 bhp, 160 Nm – six-speed manual – 144 g / km CO ₂
• 1.6 THP 150 hp, 240 Nm – six-speed manual – 149 gr / km CO ₂
• 1.6 THP 150 hp, 240 Nm – six-speed automatic – 164 gr / km CO ₂

Diesel

• 1.6 E-HDI 112 hp, 285 Nm with overboost –  six-speed manual – 114 gr / km CO ₂
• 1.6 HDI 112 hp, 254 Nm – five-speed manual – 124 gr / km CO ₂
• 2.0 HDI 140 hp, 340 Nm with overboost – six-speed manual – 125 g / km CO ₂
• 2.0 HDI 163 hp, 340 Nm – six-speed manual – 149 gr / km CO ₂
• 2.2 HDI 204 hp, 450 Nm – six-speed automatic – 150 g / km CO ₂

Peugeot via Diariomotor