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2023 Peugeot 508: Here’s What We Know And What To Expect From The Mid-Life Facelift

This illustration was made by Jean Francois Hubert/SB-Medien for CarScoops. It is a speculative render that is neither related to nor endorsed by Peugeot.

The second-generation 508 is the flagship of Peugeot’s range, and one of the few remaining contestants in the midsize sedan segment. While it doesn’t show, the model debuted almost four years ago at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show which means that Peugeot could be working on a mid-life facelift.

The Peugeot 508 is considered one of the most stylish models in the D-Segment, adopting a low-slung five-door fastback coupé-saloon bodystyle. It is also the first production model to introduce the signature tusk-shaped LEDs on the front bumper that were later applied to the whole range. The facelift will likely build upon the successful recipe while adopting fresh design elements from newer models to freshen up its style.

Our artist’s rendition for a 2023 Peugeot 508 facelift above with the current-year model pictured below

As you can see from the speculative rendering created by Jean Francois Hubert/SB-Medien for Carscoops, the 508 could inherit the Peugeot’s latest crest emblem that is currently used only by the new-generation 308, alongside a redesigned grille just like in the facelifted Peugeot 3008 and 5008 SUVs from last year. The black accents and the 3D-style graphics make the grille appear larger despite being mostly covered for better aerodynamics.

Like the aforementioned SUVs, the 508 will likely get a redesigned bumper with additional faux intakes in the sides, further emphasizing the presence of vertical LEDs. The headlights could also get slightly redesigned LED graphics, merging nicely with the grille. Besides the new face, the 508 will likely remain largely the same, possibly with new options for exterior colors and wheel designs. The rear end could also get a few tweaks on the claw-inspired LED taillight graphics and the rear bumper garnish.

Since the current model is also available in estate form, chances are that the facelift will be adopted by the 508 SW. After all, Peugeot showed its dedication to low-slung family haulers with the premiere of the new-generation 308 SW earlier this year.

Despite being four years old, the interior of the Peugeot 508 still looks like it comes from the future, thanks to the high-mounted center console, the aluminum-style buttons, the inclined infotainment touchscreen up to 10-inches in diameter, and the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. However, there are a few updates that could make the dashboard even more attractive, including the addition of the 3D instruments from Peugeot’s latest i-Cockpit, alongside new trim options and more ADAS features as standard.

Like in most mid-cycle updates, the EMP2-based Peugeot 508 is expected to get slightly cleaner versions of the same engines. The French company has announced plans of electrifying its whole range by 2025, before going EV-only in Europe by 2030. This means that the updated 508 will be one of the last ICE-powered models by Peugeot.

Since electrification becomes more and more popular, the plug-in hybrid variants are expected to be the core of the range. Those are the Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 with a combined output of 222 hp (165 kW / 225 PS) and front-wheel-drive, and the 508 PSE (Peugeot Sport Engineered) performance flagship producing a combined 360 PS (355 HP / 265 kW) with all-wheel-drive.

Read: New Peugeot 508 PSE PHEV Launched In Germany, Costs More Than BMW’s M340i xDrive

The current generation Peugeot 508 in PSE PHEV form

The 508 was introduced with the 1.6-liter Puretech gasoline and the 2.0-liter BlueHDi diesel engines although later on, it became available with the smaller 1.2-liter PureTech and 1.5-liter BlueHDi producing 128 hp (96 kW / 130 PS). It is not clear if Peugeot will opt for a simplified ICE range giving more emphasis on electrification and lowering its fleet average emissions in Europe.

Besides the European market, the 508 is also available in the Middle East, and in China as the long-wheelbase 508L. Judging from the previous facelifts by Peugeot, the updated 508 could appear as early as next year prior to a 2023 market launch since the French automaker has already announced minor updates for the 2022 model year.

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Facelifted Peugeot 308 Comes To The UK With Updated Trim Lineup From £21,310

There is a new-gen 308 coming our way, and it will probably be unveiled during the first half of 2021, but in the meantime Peugeot has updated the current model with a few modest upgrades and launched it in the United Kingdom.

Available as a hatchback and a station wagon, the compact hatch has a new Vertigo Blue exterior color option and new optional 16-inch Zircon diamond-cut alloy wheels.

The Black Pack is still available on the GT Premium grade, deleting most of the chrome trim and replacing it with glossy black accents and adding 18-inch Sapphire Black wheels.

Inside, it features a 10-inch digital instrument cluster, bringing it in line with most of its competitors, a 9.7-inch high-def infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Mirror Screen. The Allure trim, which slots between the base Active Premium and the GT, has 3D navigation with TomTom Traffic alerts and voice recognition.

Speaking of the trim levels, the range starts from £21,310 (equal to $28,105) for the Active Premium, £1,990 ($2,625) less than the all-new VW Golf, and comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors and the digital cockpit. The Allure starts at £23,280 ($30,703) and adds a 180-degree reversing camera, adaptive cruise control, keyless entry and push-button start.

The GT is available from £26,630 ($35,121), and it sports 17-inch wheels, the Driver Sport Pack, leather-effect and cloth seat trim with red stitching, and the GT Premium brings 18-inch wheels, Alcantara and leather-effect upholstery with red stitching, Blind Spot Monitoring and Park Assist, from £27,380 ($36,110).

Last, but not least, the 308 GTi starts at £31,985 ($42,184) and features 19-inch wheels, bespoke looks inside and out, upgraded brakes, lower ride height, sports seats with massage function, leather-effect and Alcantara trim with red stitching, and a perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The engine lineup includes a 1.2-liter petrol unit with 110 and 130 PS (108-128 HP / 81-96 kW) mated to a six-speed manual or an optional eight-speed auto in the 130 PS version, and a 1.5-liter diesel making 130 PS (128 HP / 96 kW) and offered with both transmission options. The 308 GTi packs a 1.6-liter unit with 260 PS (256 HP / 191 kW) and 340 Nm (251 lb-ft) of torque, and needs 6.0 seconds to accelerate to 60 mph (96 km/h).

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PSA Dealing With Increased Peugeot 2008 Demand In Europe

If there’s still anybody out there who thinks that small crossovers aren’t slowly but surely taking over the world, well, there’s nothing like a spike in demand during times of a global pandemic to help change someone’s mind about a developing trend.

In this particular case we’re dealing with a high demand for Peugeot’s second-gen 2008 crossover, built at PSA’s factory in Vigo, Spain. It features both internal combustion as well as fully electric variants.

Given this recent development, PSA has had to add a fourth shift to the plant’s assembly line, meaning that the two lines will both be working four shifts for the very first time, reports Autonews Europe.

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No fewer than 600 additional employees have been brought on to staff the shift, bringing the factory’s total to 7,500 workers. The Vigo plant opened its gates in 1958 and currently has a capacity of roughly 420,000 vehicles per year.

The new shift will increase weekend production to 2,400 cars, half of which will be Peugeot 2008 crossovers. This tiny and quite trendy model has already proven to be a strong seller, as 19,773 units departed showrooms in the month of July, trailing the best-selling Peugeot 208 by only a few hundred units. The latter happens to be the PSA Group’s best selling car.

Based on PSA’s CMP platform (launched in late 2019), the second-gen 2008 is available with a selection of gasoline, diesel and electric powertrains. The fully electric e-2008 is powered by a 50 kWh battery pack and a 136 HP electric motor.