Peugeot has unveiled its new 508 range as the brand aims to move upmarket. The new 508 saloon, SW and RXH diesel hybrid models benefit from new equipment, new exterior and interior styling and the latest economical Euro 6 engines.

Peugeot’s designers have added more technology and style to the 508 due out in 2015. The new models have a new grille. It is framed by LED daytime running lamps, direction indicators and front fog lamps. The rear end has a more distinctive rear bumper.

The interior has changed as well. The dashboard now includes a 7 inch touch screen, grouping together most of the vehicles functionalities so that there are fewer buttons. The centre console includes a new closed storage box, whilst a Head-Up instrument panel allows for great driver control and safety.

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The new 508 will now be fitted with new equipment such as a reversing camera and blind spot sensors. Options will include Keyless Entry and Starting, automatic electric parking brake, automatic headlamp dipping, quad-zone automatic air conditioning and JBL Hi-Fi.

With double wishbone, decoupled hub front suspension (on the more powerful diesel versions) or pseudo MacPherson on other versions, and multi-link rear suspension, the new Peugeot 508 aims to offer a good compromise between ride comfort and road holding.

The saloon and SW ranges will benefit from economical Euro 6 engines, including the 2.0 litre BlueHDi 150bhp 6-speed manual with CO2 emissions of just 105g/km, a best in class for this level of power. A new 2.0 litre BlueHDi 180 EAT6 saloon version has been type approved with CO2 emissions of 111 g/km. For petrol, the new Peugeot 508 introduces a new Euro 6 engine: the 1.6 litre THP 165bhp, with a six-speed manual gearbox or fitted with the new EAT6 six-speed automatic gearbox. Replacing the Euro 5 1.6 litre THP 156, this new 165bhp engine allows reduced CO2 emissions to 129 g/km (6-speed manual) from 144 g/km.

The HYbrid4 engine will continue to be available on the new saloon and the RXH models. The 163bhp 2.0 litre HDi Diesel engine and the 37bhp electric motor coupled to the rear wheels operate either alternately or together to offer 200bhp 4WD. The four driving modes (ZEV, 4WD, Sport and Auto) provide the driver with exceptional ease of use and driving experience. Peugeot is claiming economy and the car is type approved with CO2 emissions of 85 g/km, and with combined fuel consumption of 3.3 l/100km (85.6 mpg).