Peugeot 508 SW Estate 2021 in-depth review
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Let’s face it - everyday estates such as the VW Passat and Skoda Superb aren’t exactly the most exciting of cars. But if you’re on the lookout for a stylish estate that won’t break the bank, then we think we have the answer for you - introducing the Peugeot 508 SW!
Starting from just £28,500, the new 508 SW is easily one of the most stylish & affordable estates out there today! What’s more, along with a choice of petrol & diesel engines, you can also choose a 1.6-litre hybrid petrol that will produce an incredible 235mpg!! With an economy that good, is it really worth looking elsewhere? Stick with Mat to find out!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:20 Price
00:54 Exterior Design
03:04 Engines
04:06 0 - 60mph
04:43 Charging
05:22 Interior Design
06:41 Back Seats
07:28 Boot
08:36 Annoying Features
10:16 Good Features
11:19 Drivetrain
12:02 Town Driving
13:09 Motorway Driving
14:20 Twisty Road Driving
15:09 Infotainment
16:05 Practicality
17:52 Trims
19:05 Verdict
Peugeot 508 SW GT Specifications - 1.6 HYBRID E-EAT8:
Engine: 1.6-litre hybrid
Power: 225hp
Acceleration (0-60mph): 8.3s
Fuel economy: Up to 235mpg
Emissions: 34 CO2
First-year road tax: £0
RRP from: £42,245
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With a starting price of only £28,500, would you choose the 508 SW Estate over the M340i Touring?! Let us know below!
Probably the bmw
a pimp named Mdot and nicer
BMW as I’m a bmw fan boy
I really like both, but I would choose the Peugeot.(for looks) Carwow is my addiction..
The peugeot!!! I don't need power!
Somehow they managed to make the interior of a budget mid-size sedan that looks like it's a super car or something like that. Well done Peugeot. The designer definitely deserves a raise.
The designer just has been poached by Renault...
I've Red Leather in my First Edition but don't understand why the blue lights along the cash are not in the vehicle when its meant to be the flagship model.??
Why compare this 508 with the M340i? Should be compared to a 330e.
Click bait
Probably because he didn't have a 330e litterally next to him..
Quite sure the Touring 330e Hybrid is a very Rare car. Good luck finding one.
Neojhun Well even then it should be compared to the 330i Touring. The M340i is the performance variant and this is nowhere close to a performance car.
And the 508 is closer to a 5-series when talking about size.
Tesla: we have futuristic interiors Peugeot: hold my screen
Tesla wishes they had an interior like this. Tesla is not high end, it's just expensive
@@visionist7 And poorly built.
@@visionist7 eh
@@paulparoma eh
@@joeyknight8272 if that's the level of response of a Tesla fan than I guess my point is made lmao
9:40 I recently had a BMW Dealer explain to me the reason you have to press a button to open the fuel tank on PHEVs. When your car/fuel tank gets hot some of the petrol becomes a gas. In normal cars when starting the engine that gas is safely burned, but PHEVs can drive without the engine running. Therefor they have a pressurised fuel tank. It is on all PHEVs and when you get a normal petrol/diesel 508 it will not have that button.
No one cares
@@AB-ff1cq that you dont care doesnt mean nobody cares.
JustGo4 No I speak for all people. Even you don’t care don’t lie
Thanks, I didn't know it was a safety feature.
@@AB-ff1cq you speak for dumb people that dont learn new things.. weirdo.
"Stick of truth" will never get bored of it
That came out a bit weird...
@@nishhnishh1088 😂😂😂 Well I guess from a certain point it's really weird
SAME
I really don't understand the obsession about that. It's a DESIGN choice. Look way better than just a stupid pipe.
Let's enjoy it while ut last
Peugeot designs are getting so unique lately, especially this one.
Too bad the cars themselves are still trash.
AP13P no they are not they are very practical and pack a punch
Stop living in the past with Peugeot old reputation. The newer cars are stunning and are a joy to drive.
Peugeot*
Lee Mason I strongly agree
the modern peugeot's interior looks like what you'd imagine flying cars look like
Agreed 🤝
I like when you do affordable cars Still can not afford it
I think I'm going to just start walking everywhere instead. cars have got way to expensive and completed. If my Mondeo dies I'm done with cars.
Chris Hart just buy used ones. Got myself an octavia from 2003 with 148bhp and lpg for 2 grands. Had just one breakdown and the fix was 15 euros.
Chris Hart I got a Ford Focus 02 plate for £500. Full service history, had it 4 weeks no issues and 1.5k miles done already loving it! No touch screen is so good
@@conorf8091 good cars I had a 02 lx tddi estate. Got it with 63k got rid of it at 168k family friend had it. Not always easy to find a good one though. Looks like you did OK.
@@erikaepler8597 the modeo was a used one its 9 years old now. Was cheap as chips when I got runs perfect so far fingers crossed.
It looks like Mat would be really proud of his "specialist" timing gear😂
he been using it for last 3 months and still calls it NEW 😂😂😂
lol 69.9
@Fejzi Ramadani: That´s true
What does that mean
Peugeot have really stepped their design game up recently. This car is stunning.
Absolutely, since about 2018 they really started to glow up.
the chief designer of Peugeot Gilles Vidal went to Renault recently.
Shame Peugeot have cut corners on paint as many powers in our club have incurred frontal stone chips damages amounting to 4K worth of damages. I can send proof of this if you message me.
The designers of these newer 508s really deserve credit, they look top notch especially the saloons
The new 508 is definitely the most beautiful (ordinary) car currently in production. That BMW isn't even close.
16:56 Peugeot have done that, so you can't look at your phone while driving (for the safety).
That was my thought too. Hook the phone up to the infotainment, dump it down there and on you go.
4:15 Mat sure loves that number
😏
@@carwow Great Videos
14:53 - 'The brakes are good. When you need them to be.'
Haven't seen Mat so excited in a while and truth be told Peugeot it's always a mile ahead at exterior styling and interior
This new Peugeots are looking amazing...someone agree please
They look very good, but this white colour isn't very flattering tbh
The sedan in dark gray is one of the best looking cars around now
We agree...
@@adodoes8770 agreed, tbf I've seen a dark grey sorta black estate near me it looks awesome
@@feixas6961 white isn't the best...id have a black gt line
4:23 Mat looks like he is going to the golf club
2:25 the rear tail light doesnot fit perfectly with the tailgate and that irritates me
Saw that too!!
@A real bisexual petrol-head i think it's you who's toxic here mate
Miro Kinnunen I Agree.
@A real bisexual petrol-head i mean if you dont like the comment dont look at it? Tjeez
Looks like a ripoff from RSQ8
17" wheels... Mmmm Comfy! French car... Mmmm Double Comfy!
Adaptive suspension... Mmmm triple comfy!
@@visionist7Massive front seats... Mmmm quadruple comfy!
Install pneumatic suspension and you got an couch on wheels!
No one does it better than the French when it comes to comfy cars.
@@netako I’ve owned a 2008 Peugeot 407 sw. Might be slower and louder than a Merc from that time but it surely drives better.
Can you Dragrace every car Mat owns or drives? Mercedes-AMG G63 vs. Suzuki Jimny vs. Fiat 126 vs. Mazda Miata vs. Porsche 911 996 Would be obvious but also funny
Maybe one day!
Although I much prefer the Fiat 124, the one Mat owns is actually the model 126. :)
@@carwow Isn't the G63 gone?? Mat has an A45s now
@@LuisCardoso-bo8yx oh, your right its the Fiat 126
@@thelostjuggI think he still has the G63. Otherwise there would be a video about the a45
3:05 Well my 1997 Saab 900 has that...
That's a posh car!
My Citroen Xsara too 🤣
This car is bloody gorgeous. And the interior looks beautiful
Thank you so much for changing back the intro music, it's much better now
the misaligned rear door is hilarious too, i can't take my eyes off of that
@A real bisexual petrol-head that is a new car, you can see that gap on any picture online. So your point beeing?
Turtl3G0n3W1ld it’s done on purpose by Peugeot engineers. So when owner will slam the rear door it will align just perfect.
What in the Tesla...
A real bisexual petrol-head, misaligned? Man, I’ve seen gaps so bad it looks like the car was hit and then a drunken 5 year old tried to put the car back together in a body shop 😅😂🤣
Thanks for this review. I'm french so I obviously can't be 100% objective but I do find in terms of look it's the best SW available on the market today. Everything is not premium, for sure. However I find this is a very good compromise between "cheap" brands and premium/german cars. Its price does also fit with this assessment. Cheers from France
You do not need to be French to admit that right now, the French firms are on fire. Peugeot and Renault are making some of the nicest cars out there. It was hightime after 2 decades of mostly ugly ducklings. That mid-2000s Peugeot 308 was h o r r i f i c !!!! LOL!
I'm just happy manufacturers are making estate cars. Its beautiful.
It gives me the eeks when Mat shows the net and the hooks in the boots 😂
9:35 that's because of Euro 6.d-EVAP
Thank you ! Was looking for this comment ! Exactly , the news norms make it mandatory to catch the fuel vapors before opening the cap !
Over engineering and it's unnecessary
Project Drone Sadly necessary by the regulators...
Same thing on my Skoda Superb iV. Fuel cap can only be opened by button because vapours build up when you only refuel every now and then.
@@DreetenVeelokeetn so we just have to use more petrol? Got it boss
Gotta go Peugeot for this one in terms of look
Thank you! The old intro is back!
Hey mat, one thing here, when u review a car can u tell us the safety rating? Like NCAP
When i was young i wanted a volvo 740 so much. It was modern and american style.
love the LED's
It looks so cooool
Thanks I was running out of your videos to watch 😂
You know the car is impressive, when Matt is impressed about a car.
From the sides its genuinely one of the best looking cars I have ever seen
Liar
Vishwas Verma 19:09 are you sure?
Really with those wheels? You must be easily pleased. I think the rear looks best but can't see it aging well.
@@scottmurray8483 or it maybe a difference of opinion...that window line gives a really stretched out appearance.. I find that appealing... And it has been quite neatly done.... About the wheels ..sure they look like Peugeot didn't make much of an effort but they are not bad at all..... And getting something that suites it better may not be that hard to fine either .... Again it's an estate car and they don't go down well with people who are used to seeing one... In my country however these are extremely rare and may be considered exotic.... this will for sure standout if someone buys one here
@@Champik333 I am sure you don't like it ...and I am cool with it 😆
The real M340i alternative will be the 508 SW PSE ;)
I love how Carol Baskins shows up on Matt's search engine when he types in C A R lol!
The really beauty of the Peugeot 508 can be seen by night with the lights on.
They need to make a “fast” version of this car
They are making one. At least for the sedan. The 508 Sport Engineered
According to spyshot the sedan 508 pse will also be in sw too
@@jgdesignworld Damn, that's really cool
@@antoniosic6912 yes it is also 508 pse will be very watch by Peugeot, if selling are very good they will launch 508 sw pse, but also the 3008 pse and a full electric 208 pse, 3008 will be hybrid with the 360bhp. New 308 is coming next year. 308 had that Gti badge and one of the best chassis of the segment. 308 too could have a pse brand with an hybrid technology. Inspired by the 308 r hybrid show car which has 500bhp. About Ds, the premium luxury brand, ds7 crossback has already an hybrid version 4x4 300bhp and the new sedan ds9 is available with the hybrid 225 300 and 360 bhp, which for France its good ( thanks to the government). 😁😁😁😁🙂
Imagine a 508 SW GTI
Outside and inside looks amazing. The thing that lets it down it that it's front wheel drive, no AWD, no Manual for the petrol and it's a bit too slow.
I only drive peugeot and I hate fwd. Hope they move to awd one day.
Those wheels are the perfect size. Ita really nice not stressing about hard ride and constant flat tyres whenever the road is anything other than smooth
That car is stunning, the interior is just gorgeous. They've stepped up their game for real since I drove the 407 back in early 2000s. I'd take the diesel if I have to pay extra for usable charging speeds in such small battery pack.
Love the interior 👍
Peugeot 508 SW hybrid my favourite. Sweet nice color and bad ass interior. I rate 💯👌. Am getting one real soon . My investments got me covered.
Yes sir. It's top rated. Am looking fort in making some investments but still haven't know the best thing to invest in. Can you give me any hints?
I really pray to have one of this someday and I hope you can share your insights too with me.
@@jacquesfrederic the main investment I do is FOREX trading. It's very lucrative. If you trade in Forex, it's a very good start
Can you tell more about this forex? I want to know, am really new to it.
Luxury in its full form. This Peugeot 508 is realer a dream car. I buy the idea of investment.
I was looking at this as my next upgrade as currently drive the 3008 GT line which I purchased after your review but would go for 508 SW GT. Been waiting for your review of this for ages but gutted you didn’t do the review using the GT model as it looks much better and sportier.
Peugeot really nailed it designwise with this car. Beautiful.
13:55 HEY who the heck is that? It's an imposter, that's not Mat driving! :o
0:51 while googling carwow, you get recommended to Carole Baskin first. Haha.
No one: Mat on every review: “what is this car like to drive? Round town it’s easy to drive”
I'm 2 minutes into the drink a shot whenever Mat says "GT-line" game , and I must say this Peugeot is starting to look like a nice car already :D
Looks gorgeous😍
Agreed!
I am so early that everyone is thinking quick to type something stupid
Avinash Raj Balakrishnan lol
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
At 18:32 . I don’t know why but I laughed so hard. Boot opening automatically, amazing ...,😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂
Your reviews are the funniest reviews in the world....!!!👌👌 keep it up mat...!!!😂😂
10:17 is that really a good thing? It looks nice, but in cold weather it can make it really difficult to open your doors imo
Never been a good thing but it is “posh”, or how do you put it? People pay extra for stupid stuff in these “premium” class cars...
Looks really good! But I think the BMW looks better.
Me too, especially the rear of the BMW, and in the colour too!
I so miss wagon's/estate's here in the US. Both the Peugeot and BMW are beautiful. Great review as always.
There are a lot of station wagon models in Europe (like my BMW 540i touring), which are not offered in the US. Is it a marketing mistake, of are you only ohne in million who likes wagons?
@@gerdthunfisch1838 Hi, there are some who like wagons, but when they are brought here, no one buys them. There are only a few to choose from: Mercedes E Class, Audi A4/A6 allroad models, S6 Avant, Subaru Outback (not really a wagon) and Volve V60/V90 Cross Country. There might be 1-2 others. Yes, Europe has a great selection, but SUV's are starting to take over in Europe too. Enjoy your 5 Series!
My father has the Peugeot 508 GTline SW and we absolutely love it. It's as you said very sporty but unfortunately, our exhaust tips are fake because we have a 2020 model. But I would say it is an incredible car
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Shut up
No chance...
@XtincT Mxpz you're*
Does anyone else think Mat is so heavy handed and clumsy when touching stuff it drives me mad.
Wow that thing is low on power but the back of it looks cool. You make my day
I absolutely LOVE Peugeot’s interior
Love the Peugeot 508 touring review
It not a touring it's a sw
Fuel consumption thumbnail caught me
WLTP rubbish, unless you always plug in, you'll never get 200mpg...
Same
To get that you'd have to charge it at home every night and drive it electric-only to work every day and charge it at work, too and then use the petrol engine for a short weekend trip maybe.
@@DanLMH why would you buy a plug in hybrid if you didn't plan on plugging it in?
@@benrgrogan have you not seen the reported numbers of the amount of PHEVs that are bought but not plugged in?? Look it up then come back to me LOL
I'd put frameless windows in the 5 annoying things. I agree they look cool but try opening that door when it's all iced up. The door doesn't open and you're buggered. Unless it comes with preconditioning to melt the ice before you get in the car.
I was waiting for Mat to talk about that 'unique' shaped gear stick..😅
Actually... This car really looks quality and style. Maybe Peugeot have stolen a 3 series and remade it?
PSA owns Faurecia (or a part) who makes the german premium interior. It explains the game.
Great review Mat!😸😸
“Gas struts on the bonnet, sign if a posh car” My Vw caddy van has them 😂
just test the GT Line .🤦♂️😁
Me : wow the Peugeot looks stunning Also me : Wow the BMW looks more stunning.... Mat : I like the Peugeot....
Surprising as he always talks bullshit about non-German brands
That is one smart looking estate! Peugeot should definitely give the designer a raise.
Cruise control is in the same place on all Peugeot’s and works perfectly. Just lower a finger to activate it. Too many people want to look at controls to use them thus not look at the road. But I prefer the 3008/5008 interior with the raised touchscreen as you can still see the road but, you never point out on any Peugeot icockpit review that the sat nav can also be displayed in the centre of the dash between rev counter and speedo. Makes it really easy to use while looking ahead.
8:01 Scratch? :D
When will Matt do a long distance road trip in a banger car?
Maybe one day!
Love your channel mat
I like the two lights in the boot area, and that they seem to be positioned at a good angle. 🇦🇺💐🇬🇧
9:08 The fusebox is usually right next to the steering wheel (with a large glovebox on the right side). For some reason that car seems to have the steering wheel on the wrong side? fuse-box.info/peugeot/peugeot-508-2018-2019-fuses
Its the uk... we have it on that side here and in other countries
@@Alex-jn1ez aaaand you missed the joke right there.
1:17 how can you talk about volvo 740 like that 😡😡
because its the truth
The original ShagWag
and then complaning about poor headroom and so on. Don't get the math 😐
Its Swedens best car
That's a very impressive car! I wouldn't expect such a good Peugeot.
I am wainting for the race version of this!
Is everyone just going to ignore the fact that the taillights don’t line up with the ones on the trunk door ?
@Teamgeist no the trunk doesnt fit in properly
WHAT’S THE LUCKIEST THING ON THE PLANET? CARWOW STICK OF TRUTH 😂
My favourite car since 2019 until now is PEUGEOT 508 GT Sedan .
Hi Matt. What happens if you don’t plug in the hybrid? Does it still have some regeneration ability without charging?
Peugoet cars are sublime. Beautiful styling, excellent materials used in the cabin and lovely to drive. I love them and would take this over a German car anyday!!
2:41 look at the misaligned door at the tail light
I’ve driven it and it’s awesome!!! Styling, price and options. Just Good! Also the Skoda superb is super:)
Mat is the perfect person for the car wow job 👌👌👌
You tricked me 🤣 I thought it was the legit m340i touring
AMG: to :M Hey mat is comparing you with a peugot M : like seriously 😡 AMG: 😂🤣👍
Whaaaaat? Oh
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@@carwow atleast they come with an indicator oO
Meanwhile AMG will use 4cylinder engines.
@@buca9696 everyone will in 10 yrs
I have 2018 model. Fabulous car. Smooth. great mpg. fast . Comfortable. Spacious. Great boot. Has it all
Love abit of Mat Watson! What a guy
This is such a beautiful car
14:37 DEER
Phev vehicles tend to have special fuel tank as petrol can go "off" and most people would try to use electric to go around in towns so a petrol can last long time. Btw, 330e operates the same- you can open the charger cap when the doors are unlocked but fuel cap you need to press on the button under the steering wheel to release it
Peugeot have improved so much!