Hmmm, something about them only coming with automatic gearboxes? I suppose that depends how good the 'box is...
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Re: The 508
I'd imagine so
Hmmm, something about them only coming with automatic gearboxes? I suppose that depends how good the 'box is...
Hmmm, something about them only coming with automatic gearboxes? I suppose that depends how good the 'box is...
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Re: The 508
xactly. 
somehow c5.oc.co.uk just doesn't sound right......
somehow c5.oc.co.uk just doesn't sound right......
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Re: The 508
dogslife wrote:Yes, yes, but can you get one with a gearbox?steve_earwig wrote:I note with interest the 2.2 HDi is now 190 horses
Doggy, look! They've been paying attention!
All new Peugeots are so popular in China now.. they buy them by the bucketload. I guess that's why there are some things we don't like about them such as wonky front end styling (Again.. thanks Peugeot :/).
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Re: The 508
Saw my first 508 today.
Actually looks better for real than in the marketing material; if a little too much like a consignia
I hadn't noticed the notches in the sides of the bonnet before -- a bit Volvo-ish.
The problem I tend to have with new cars is that the side windows start really hight up -- its like sitting in a bucket. This is why I dismissed the Audi A4 back in 2004 and chose a 406 instead: I can see out of the sides.
Actually looks better for real than in the marketing material; if a little too much like a consignia
I hadn't noticed the notches in the sides of the bonnet before -- a bit Volvo-ish.
The problem I tend to have with new cars is that the side windows start really hight up -- its like sitting in a bucket. This is why I dismissed the Audi A4 back in 2004 and chose a 406 instead: I can see out of the sides.
Current: 407 2.2 HDi 170 & C6 2.7 HDi.
Former: 406 1.9 TD; 406 HDi 90; 407 2.2 160; 307cc 180; 508 HDi 140.
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Re: The 508
Sounds ok to medogslife wrote:xactly.
somehow c5.oc.co.uk just doesn't sound right......
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Re: The 508
Don't get too content there, Disco - did you know you can't get a (Sinclair)X sorry, C5 estate with our beloved DW12 engine anymore?
The choice is now DT17 (1.6 HDi which only vaguely threatens a rice pudding skin on overboost).
DW10 (2.0 HDi, but with a more respectable 160 bhp).
DV6 (3.0 HDi, 240 horses, but - you've guessed it - BVM? Non!).
The bl00dy infuriating thing is the DW12 is now 200 bhp, but you can't get it in an estate, (Pug or Cistern) & when you do get it in another body style, you can't get a manual.
I think we should, 'pay dem a visit'. Maybe introduce their market analysts to Mme. la Guillotine.....
The choice is now DT17 (1.6 HDi which only vaguely threatens a rice pudding skin on overboost).
DW10 (2.0 HDi, but with a more respectable 160 bhp).
DV6 (3.0 HDi, 240 horses, but - you've guessed it - BVM? Non!).
The bl00dy infuriating thing is the DW12 is now 200 bhp, but you can't get it in an estate, (Pug or Cistern) & when you do get it in another body style, you can't get a manual.
I think we should, 'pay dem a visit'. Maybe introduce their market analysts to Mme. la Guillotine.....
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
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Re: The 508
is it possible that only applies to the RHD market? im sure they are still offering the 2.2 over here 
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Re: The 508
According to the review in The Register, the 508 mini-hybrid gets 64.2mpg!
http://www.reghardware.com/2011/06/15/r ... ive_e_hdi/
http://www.reghardware.com/2011/06/15/r ... ive_e_hdi/
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Re: The 508
I've seen two of these a month ago - demo cars. I liked them... but the front looks like a Laguna and the back looks like an Avensis....
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Re: The 508
Thread resurrection, sorry, but...
http://www.peugeot.co.uk/vehicles/peuge ... t-508-rxh/
Peugeot are making a 4x4 version of the 508, called the 508 RXH. Looks to be powered by a 2 litre Hybrid4 diesel-electric engine, providing up to 200 HP between the electric motors and the HDi engine combined.
Come on Peugeot, where's the Coupe version?
http://www.peugeot.co.uk/vehicles/peuge ... t-508-rxh/
Peugeot are making a 4x4 version of the 508, called the 508 RXH. Looks to be powered by a 2 litre Hybrid4 diesel-electric engine, providing up to 200 HP between the electric motors and the HDi engine combined.
Come on Peugeot, where's the Coupe version?
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Re: The 508
Urgh, what's with these hybrids. Are they even fun to drive?
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Re: The 508
I like the idea of a hybrid where the petrol/diesel engine is working one axle and the electric motors are working the other.
I've never driven a hybrid - I've never even driven an HDi - but I reckon the extra torque in this one would be pretty nice.
I would love to see a petrol V6 Coupe (or a 4 cylinder turbo) with electric motors on the rears.
I've never driven a hybrid - I've never even driven an HDi - but I reckon the extra torque in this one would be pretty nice.
I would love to see a petrol V6 Coupe (or a 4 cylinder turbo) with electric motors on the rears.
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Re: The 508
How do you synchronise it all? Sounds to me like something to go horribly wrong - especially in a French car! Imagine if they accidentally reversed polarity to the motor Wonder which one would win...
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Re: The 508
I don't think you need to synchronise it that much, it's not like the two engines are geared together. As you say though, it's still a lot more teknolledgy to go bang.
There's nothing about it on Service Box yet, although the Allroad version seems to have disappeared - perhaps this is it what they're going to call it now they realised VAG would be suing them...
I presume the laughably small carrying capacity tells us where the batteries hang out.
200 BHP sounds good but it's still got to lug batteries around and I doubt the motor is weightless.The best of both worlds perhaps, more like the worst... At least a family trip to the seaside won't take 3 days each way nor necessitate finding 2 hotels that'll let you plug your car in overnight.
There's nothing about it on Service Box yet, although the Allroad version seems to have disappeared - perhaps this is it what they're going to call it now they realised VAG would be suing them...
I presume the laughably small carrying capacity tells us where the batteries hang out.
200 BHP sounds good but it's still got to lug batteries around and I doubt the motor is weightless.The best of both worlds perhaps, more like the worst... At least a family trip to the seaside won't take 3 days each way nor necessitate finding 2 hotels that'll let you plug your car in overnight.
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Re: The 508
im suprised its took this long to bring out petrol hybirds are not really as good as conventional diesels but a hybird diesel should be great for fuel economy they are using it on a 2 litre for now but in a few years if they make something like a 1.4 hdi hybird in say the 208 then 100mpg should be a realistic mpg figure.