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Peugeot 508

355 hp, one engine, two electric motors: the 508 PSE pushed Peugeot to a new peak.1

Researched October 30, 2026 from 23 sources

At a glance

0200400
112–355 hpPower
07.515
5.2–11.9 s0–100 km/h
0300600
160–520 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,390–1,895 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.15711

Engine
Gas 1.2 L I3/1.6-2.3 L I4; diesel 1.5-2.2 L I4; hybrid/PHEV options2
Layout
Front engine; front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive2
Gearbox
5/6-speed manuals; 6-speed automated manual; 6/8-speed automatics2
Built at
Mk1: Rennes plant, France; Mk2: Mulhouse plant, France; both: Wuhan, China2
Units built
560,000 Mk1; 2,000 PSE built by April 202225

The story

The 508 united the roles of the 407 and 607. In 2018, the second generation moved upmarket with a fastback hatch, taking on Audi, BMW and Mercedes.234

2010: 5 by Peugeot previews the 50820102011: Sedan and SW, two chassis recipes20112012: RXH adds diesel-electric all-wheel drive20122014: BlueHDi joins the facelift20142018: Fastback reinvention20182019: Plug-in hybrid joins the range20192021: PSE: 355 hp and 520 Nm20212023: New face and infotainment20232025: Mulhouse production ends2025 Peugeot 607 (Z8): 1999–2010Z8Peugeot 407 (D23 / D22 / D25): 2004–2011; coupe to 2012D23 / D22 / D25Peugeot 508 I (W23): 2011–2018; Malaysia to 2019W23Peugeot 508 II (R83): 2018–2025; continuing in ChinaR83 200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones2451617
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YearWhat happened
1999–2010Peugeot 607 (Z8)
2004–2011; coupe to 2012Peugeot 407 (D23 / D22 / D25)
2011–2018; Malaysia to 2019Peugeot 508 I (W23)
2018–2025; continuing in ChinaPeugeot 508 II (R83)
20105 by Peugeot previews the 508
2011Sedan and SW, two chassis recipes
2012RXH adds diesel-electric all-wheel drive
2014BlueHDi joins the facelift
2018Fastback reinvention
2019Plug-in hybrid joins the range
2021PSE: 355 hp and 520 Nm
2023New face and infotainment
2025Mulhouse production ends
  1. 2010

    5 by Peugeot previews the 508

    The diesel-hybrid 5 by Peugeot concept appears at Geneva; the production 508 follows at the Paris Motor Show later that year.25

  2. 2011

    Sedan and SW, two chassis recipes

    Sedan and SW sales begin; the GT gets double wishbones, other models struts. The 2.0 HDi SR's manual adds short, precise shifts.678

  3. 2012

    RXH adds diesel-electric all-wheel drive

    The raised RXH wagon arrives with HYbrid4: a diesel engine drives the front wheels and an electric motor drives the rear.25

  4. 2014

    BlueHDi joins the facelift

    The September facelift brings Euro 6 BlueHDi 150 and 180 diesels; THP 165 replaces THP 155 petrol power.59

  5. 2018

    Fastback reinvention

    The second generation swaps a trunk for a fastback hatch and aims upmarket, drawing styling cues from the Exalt and Instinct concepts.2345

  6. 2019

    Plug-in hybrid joins the range

    The plug-in 508 Hybrid adds an 11.8 kWh battery, with a claimed electric range of up to 63 km.210

  7. 2021

    PSE: 355 hp and 520 Nm

    The 355 hp PSE has 520 Nm and all-wheel drive, reaches 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and stops from 100 km/h in 32 m.1011

  8. 2023

    New face and infotainment

    The second-generation facelift brings a redesigned nose, the new brand badge and updated infotainment.2

  9. 2025

    Mulhouse production ends

    The second-generation 508's French production run ends at Mulhouse; production in China continues.2

Every generation

  • 405
    405
  • Peugeot 406
    Peugeot 406
  • Peugeot 607
    Z81999–2010
  • Peugeot 407
    D23 / D22 / D252004–2011; coupe to 2012
  • Peugeot 508 I
    W232011–2018; Malaysia to 2019
  • Peugeot 508 II
    R832018–2025; continuing in China

Power over the years

From 112 hp to 355 hp in 10 years.

0100200300400 2010201220142016201820202022 hp 2011 · 112 hp · 1.6 HDi 1122011 · 120 hp · 1.6 VTi2011 · 156 hp · 1.6 THP2011 · 201 hp · 2.2 HDi GT2012 · 200 hp · RXH HYbrid4 (Sport mode)2014 · 150 hp · 2.0 BlueHDi 1502014 · 180 hp · 2.0 BlueHDi 1802018 · 128 hp · 1.5 BlueHDi 1302018 · 178 hp · 1.6 PureTech 1802018 · 222 hp · 1.6 PureTech 2252021 · 128 hp · 1.2 PureTech 1302021 · 355 hp · Peugeot Sport Engineered (PSE) 355 hp Peugeot Sport Engineered (PSE) 112 hp 1.6 HDi 112
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YearHorsepowerModel
20111121.6 HDi 112
20111201.6 VTi
20111561.6 THP
20112012.2 HDi GT
2012200RXH HYbrid4 (Sport mode)
20141502.0 BlueHDi 150
20141802.0 BlueHDi 180
20181281.5 BlueHDi 130
20181781.6 PureTech 180
20182221.6 PureTech 225
20211281.2 PureTech 130
2021355Peugeot Sport Engineered (PSE)

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Access (first generation)

  • Standard

    SR (first generation)

  • Active

    Standard

    Active

  • Allure

    Standard

    Allure

  • Standard

    GT Line (second generation)

  • GT (second generation)

    Standard

    GT (second generation)

  • 508L

    Standard

    508L

    2018–present

  • GT 2.2 HDi

    Performance

    GT 2.2 HDi

    2011–2015

    201 hp
  • RXH

    Special

    RXH

  • Peugeot Sport Engineered (PSE)

    Performance

    Peugeot Sport Engineered (PSE)

    2021–2025

    355 hp
  • First Edition

    Limited

    First Edition

    2018

How to spot one

Look for

  • Facelifted first generation: an upright grille with Peugeot's lion centered inside.2
  • Second-generation fastback: a sedan-like tail, but the rear window lifts with a long hatch.3
  • Early LED-equipped second-generation cars have long light tusks descending from the headlights.3
  • European second-generation cars have frameless door glass; China's 508L has window frames.2
  • Second-generation SW: the rear quarter window has a beveled lower edge.15

Year by year

  1. 2018 (European second gen)

    The European sedan becomes a fastback with a long rear hatch and frameless door glass.23

  2. 2023 (second generation)

    A revised nose introduces Peugeot's new badge.2

Don’t confuse it with

  • Peugeot 407

    The first 508 has a shorter front overhang; the 407 has a large grille and steeply raked windshield pillars.216

Against its rivals

  • Ford Mondeo

    508 vs Ford Mondeo

    CO2 emissions lower is better

    508125 g/km
    Ford Mondeo139 g/km
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Prices

Value today $9.4K–$22.3K23

Price when newAuction saleValue todayPrices on a log scale
$1K$10K$100K 2010201520202025 Value today: $9,400–$22,300 2011 · $29,040 · UK Access saloon; ~$1.60/£2011 · $30,680 · UK Access SW; ~$1.60/£2021 · $74,513 · UK PSE Fastback; ~$1.38/£2021 · $76,997 · UK PSE SW; ~$1.38/£2024 · $43,738 · UK Allure Fastback; ~$1.28/£2024 · $69,088 · UK PSE Fastback; ~$1.28/£ 2024 · $6,985 · 2012 RXH; approx. $1.27/£, Mathewsons2025 · $8,280 · 2020, €3,173 tax extra; ~$1.15/€, US Embassy Paris2026 · $1,870 · 2015 SW Féline, 268,611 km; hammer, ~$1.10/€, ALCOPA AUCTION RENNES $8.3K US Embassy Paris, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2011Price when new$29,040UK Access saloon; ~$1.60/£
2011Price when new$30,680UK Access SW; ~$1.60/£
2021Price when new$74,513UK PSE Fastback; ~$1.38/£
2021Price when new$76,997UK PSE SW; ~$1.38/£
2024Price when new$43,738UK Allure Fastback; ~$1.28/£
2024Price when new$69,088UK PSE Fastback; ~$1.28/£
2024Auction sale$6,9852012 RXH; approx. $1.27/£, Mathewsons
2025Auction sale$8,2802020, €3,173 tax extra; ~$1.15/€, US Embassy Paris
2026Auction sale$1,8702015 SW Féline, 268,611 km; hammer, ~$1.10/€, ALCOPA AUCTION RENNES
2026Value today$9,400–$22,300

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “2:06.30 around Hockenheim GP”
    • “Taxi 5's real taxi was a 407”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  10. Used Peugeot 508 (Mk2, 2019-2025) review | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
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  12. Peugeot 508 2014 review | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
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  14. Peugeot 508 PSE Review 2026 | Performance & Pricing | Carwow carwow.co.uk
  15. Dans les coulisses du projet Peugeot 508 SW - L'argus largus.fr
  16. Peugeot 407 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  17. Peugeot 607 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  18. Taxi 5 : et si Franck Gastambide et Malik Bentalha roulaient en 508 ? - L'argus largus.fr
  19. Race Max Pro: Starter Edition on Steam store.steampowered.com
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  21. Paris Online Auction online-auction.state.gov
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  • cityam.com
  • en.wikipedia.org
  • caranddriver.com
  • evo.co.uk
  • fr.wikipedia.org
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  • carbuyer.co.uk
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  • fastestlaps.com
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  • carwow.co.uk
  • store.steampowered.com
  • theclassicvaluer.com
  • online-auction.state.gov

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