A station wagon that knows how to be sporty and elegant. The Peugeot 508 Sw in the Gt version is a family car with dynamic lines. We tested it with the 225-liter 1.6-liter PureTech
by Giulia Paganoni
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It is the car you wouldn’t expect. Peugeot 508 Sw is a family that knows how to give driving sensations of a sports car, from the dynamic look to the engine, from the reduced cubage but with excellent momentum. We tried it in different contexts and here’s how it went.
Habitability for the whole family and sporty spirit There is room for everyone on board. 4,790 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and with a 2,800 mm wheelbase, the 508 station comfortably welcomes five people on board and offers a load capacity of 530 liters which reaches 1780 liters by lowering the rear bench seat.
The driver can count on the typical Peugeot cockpit with a reduced steering wheel which allows high agility both when maneuvering and when changing direction. In addition, the seats are really comfortable and comfortable and even after long journeys, back pain is not even a distant idea, in fact they also have the certification of the German body Agr (Action Gesunder Rücken). But also aesthetically the 508 Sw makes it clear that it is “tough”, in addition to the particular and gritty lines, the 18-inch bi-tone diamond wheels (standard for the Gt) also give grit and a good presence on the road.
On-board technologies useful and easy to use The on-board environment is truly of a high standard. The materials are quality, as well as the ergonomics have been studied in detail to make your stay on board pleasant. The seats are in Alcantara blend and there are Zebrano wood details that give a touch of premium quality inside.
The technologies are numerous both for infotainment and for driver assistance systems. Compared to the first, we can access it from the display in the center of the dashboard from which a long series of options is displayed. In addition, the system is equipped with the Android Auto and Apple Car Play protocols. The audio is really excellent thanks to the Focal hi-fi system. Finally, even while driving, you can talk on the phone without problems since the microphones are positioned very well. To underline also the elegance and functionality of the piano keys of the central console.