He Algarve Autodrome, in Portimaoamong the countless green hills, a fantastic circuit that has delighted everyone in recent years in both F1 and MotoGP, is the place chosen by Peugeot to physically present its Peugeot 508 PSE for the first time, showing of its impressive and striking restyling, which is remarkable on all levels.
The excellent sedan from the lion brand, the Peugeot 508 PSE, was already presented in February, but this time, in conjunction with second round of the World Endurance Championship (WEC)a competition where the French firm will continue to fight to raise the bar with a 9X8 where it wants to choose everyone in the near future, the French brand presented its new gem to a small group of journalists, so that everyone of seeing it up close for the first time by the professionals present and entering its cabin.
In this magical place, a circuit that is a real roller coaster, MD saw and felt for himself the countless novelties presented by this new Peugeot 508 PSE PLUG-IN-HYBRID after a major renovation, more than simple restyling.
A car that packs a lot of punch
PSE stands for Peugeot Sport Engineered, and this is no coincidence. The imprint of its competition department is noticeable in all aspects, starting from the visible, with the Peugeot Sport logo on various external details such as the front, the rear, the sides or the bottom of steering wheel
This high-end sedan from leon honors the brand by roaring loudly from the first visual impact, both at the front and at the rear, areas where a great aesthetic adjustment has been applied, with a new one larger grille that blends into the body, with the new Peugeot logo reigning in the center.
In this sense, we must also highlight its stylish optical groups, with daytime running lights Peugeot Matrix that gives a very detailed aesthetic ‘swipe’, because they are shaped like claws which honored the logo of the competition department in color Kryptonite green, a color that appears on other interior details of the car. In this tone we need to add details in glossy black. Elegance, sportiness and a sense of modernity and current affairs.
The current model traveled directly from the factory to be shown to the world for the first time live. He did this by showing a Okenite is white in color, but the new 508 PSE can also be found in two other colors: black and gray. In addition, it should be noted that the new 508 is also available in other versions besides PSE, like Allure or GT.
The new PSE PLUG-IN HYBRID engages from the start, as the brand says, with “an expressive aesthetic and focused on performance.” A big change.
Interior: comfort and connectivity
Its interior also impresses from the start. On the steering wheel, the new brand logo and Peugeot Motorsport claws. That lion ‘logo’ also reigns supreme when the beautiful central screen is on, key to this car, as one of its key features is its connectivity. This car comes with an infotainment system Peugeot i-Connect Advanced and on this central screen the driver is satisfied with the facilities offered to him multi-window functionality, as well as widgets and shortcuts.
Its renewed gear selector stands out for its eight-speed automatic transmission and a 100% digital instrument panel, spacious and allowing driving with maximum comfort and accessibility.
As soon as you enter, the bet is clear for technology in this restyling, and one of the clear examples is in the 508 high-definition camera that Peugeot has integrated into this vehicle to improve the parking experience. Peugeot also equipped the 508 with high-definition cameras for parking. It also includes a warning for the driver when changing lanes and recognizing traffic signs, in addition to having an adaptive cruise control system with a Stop and Go function and a night vision system.
Another feature is the comfort of the seat, which gathers well around the driver to offer maximum comfort. These are AGR-certified heated and massage seats made with a combination of Alcantara and Nappa Mistral leather trimmed with Kryptonite and Tramontana Gray double-stitching.
Features of 508 PSE
The new 508 can be found with a gasoline engine, a modified diesel and a plug-in hybrid version. The latter (PSE) is the one that offers the most benefits is the PSE and it is present in Portimao. The numbers speak for themselves: It goes from 0 to 100 in 5.2 seconds, from 80 to 120 km/h in 3 seconds and has a top speed limited to 250 km/h.using Peugeot Sport’s knowledge of its competitions, such as the World Endurance Championship, for its technology.
This The plug-in hybrid model, apart from its electric motor, has a 200 hp gasoline engine and another 83 kW electric unit at the rear, with a total of 360 horsepower and all-wheel drive.
In this vehicle you can choose 3 driving modes (Comfort, Normal and Sport) and it has a new 8-speed automatic gearbox.
Source: La Verdad
I’m Rose Herman and I work as an author for Today Times Live. My expertise lies in writing about sports, a passion of mine that has been with me since childhood. As part of my job, I provide comprehensive coverage on everything from football to tennis to golf.
