The Peugeot 508 is one of the few D-segment saloons of the general brands that survive in the market. The Leon firm is already preparing a very light facelift that will adopt a more modern and sporty style, launching a package of novelties with it that will arrive in 2023, and that we present to you in this preview.
The peugeot 508 survives in the market for general D-segment sedans, a market in clear decline that is leading to the disappearance of emblematic models, such as the Passat or the Talisman, the heir to the Laguna. But those of the León for now are going to put up with the highest model of their offer which, with four years in tow, is already preparing substantial changes that we will see next year.
The Peugeot 508 Facelift 2023 It is one of the models that will transform its image, adopting the new stylistic code that has been implemented with the new generation of the compact and with the C-segment SUV. A more modern image, which represents an evolution of the still prevailing design that the saloon sports. , and what you can see in this preview. Peugeot will bet on keep the slanted headlights, but will change the design of the grille extending more to the bumperwhile also retouching the design of the daylight fangs, thinner, vertical and more displaced towards the ends.
The news of the Peugeot 508 Facelift 2023 range
In sum, a slight facelift that will also be transferred to the rear with tweaks to the headlamps. These will keep the thin glossy black panel but will change the interior light structure. The bumper will also be new and, of course, the emblems will be replaced by the new badge. A more sophisticated identity for what is today the flagship, which will also be implemented in the estate variant of the 508 SW.
The modern interior will also receive touch-ups. The digital instrument cluster will receive an update that will offer new graphics that are sharper and have a three-dimensional appearance, while the touch screen will not be larger than that of the current model. What will change is multimedia platform operating system software, faster and with higher stability, in addition to incorporating new connectivity options. The equipment will also be reviewed, paying special attention to more sophisticated and more precise driving aids.
The range of engines that animates the 508 will also be the subject of innovations. the french firm will maintain the current offer of gasoline, diesel and plug-in hybrids, but they will be subject to optimization technique to increase efficiency rather than performance. The consumption and CO2 emissions figures will be further reduced, adding a new battery with greater capacity –13.2 kWh compared to the current 11.8 kWh- in the case of the PHEV versions, just enough so that the maximum autonomy in electric mode is closer to 60 kilometers of your competitors. The renewed range of the 508 will debut in spring 2023.