When the new generation of Peugeot 508 debuted at the Geneva Motor Show, consumers at home and abroad were deeply attracted by its elegant sporty posture, with a fast-back design, borderless doors, aircraft cockpit and perfect body proportions, which is a personalized sports coupe that can wear a suit and win the mountain.
Therefore, at that time, many fans said that they would introduce it and buy it! However, what no one expected was that after the localization "tempering", all these exciting design elements were completely absent, which disappointed the wave of waiting fans. Of course, at that time, the relevant person in charge said that it was not ruled out that the imported version and the domestic version would be introduced to mixed sales.
Figure: Peugeot 508L
Just recently, some netizens exposed a set of real pictures about the Peugeot 508 GT, and the peugeot 508 shown in the picture content is a frameless door design, and with a hatchback tailgate, which is consistent with the specifications of the overseas version.
But this is not the point, the point is that this is not a real overseas shooting, but a real set of pictures taken in China. This also means that after many years, Peugeot is about to deliver on its promise - the introduction of overseas peugeot 508!
Judging from the real shooting pictures given by netizens, the basic shape of the new car is highly consistent with the overseas version of peugeot 508, the body proportion is tight, and there are no "negative optimization" design elements!
The front of the car is still flat and low, and the iconic design elements of the Peugeot family, such as the fang-style LED daytime running light design, have been retained, and with the sharp and slender LED headlights, the entire front face looks very murderous.
Coming to the side of the car, the biggest highlight is of course the fully gendered bezel-less door design, and the unique temperament is suddenly highlighted, in line with the image of a coupe model.
And to the rear, the essence of the coupe model is its elegant fast back shape, from the rear 45 degrees to see the coordinated back skate shape is very elegant.
And because it is a hatchback rear tailgate design, the oversized opening design makes it easier to hold items, and in the case of a second row, it is easier to place large luggage items, and the functional performance becomes more powerful.
It is worth noting that the C-pillar position of the car has a "GT" logo, which can be judged that the introduction will be the overseas version of the Peugeot 508 GT version, which meets the needs of young consumers at present.
In terms of interior, there is currently no more complete interior picture, but it can still be vaguely seen that the basic frame of its interior is highly consistent with the overseas version of the Peugeot 508, and no relevant adjustments have been made, which means that the design of the cockpit of the aircraft with a strong scientific and technological atmosphere has been retained.
According to the configuration of the overseas version of peugeot 508, it is expected to have CarPlay mobile phone interconnection, HUD head-up display, seat heating/massage, night vision function, automatic parking and other functions.
In terms of power, with reference to the power parameters of the overseas version of the Peugeot 508 GT, it is equipped with a plug-in version of 1.2T (gasoline), 1.5T (diesel) and 1.6T+ drive motor.
Among them, the 1.2T engine has a maximum horsepower of 131Ps, a peak torque of 230N·m, and zero hundred acceleration of 10s;
1.5T diesel version, maximum horsepower of 131Ps, peak torque of 300N·m, zero hundred acceleration 10s;
The 1.6T plug-in hybrid version has a maximum horsepower of 225Ps, a peak torque of 250N·m, and an acceleration of 8.3s per 100 km/h, all equipped with an 8AT gearbox.
Assuming that Dongfeng Peugeot really wants to introduce the Peugeot 508 GT, will it become a lifesaver for Peugeot?
- Obviously not
Mainly the introduction of the time node is too late, in this era of new energy vehicles, the rush to introduce a model that is about to "pass" will not stir up much splash in the domestic market, not to mention that it is the main diesel version promoted overseas, considering that the domestic oil products will obviously not consider the introduction of diesel version.
The 1.2T gasoline version is even less worth mentioning, not to mention that it is a three-cylinder engine, and even the Honda Fit's self-priming engine can do 131Ps, which is a bit unsightly on a B-class car.
The 1.6T plug-in version is not to mention, the overseas price has gone to 37,745 pounds (about 325,000 yuan), which is already the price of BBA in China, so how much emotion must it be to buy it?
If it is introduced in a purely imported way, counting the relevant taxes, it is difficult to imagine how much competitive advantage its guidance price can have in the market, and how tragic its sales situation is...
If peugeot introduced is the peugeot 508 SW version / plug-in hybrid performance version may also be a bit of a look, after all, in the domestic station wagon facing competitors will be relatively smaller, anyway, sales are placed here, it is better to come to a wave of seemingly rotten but actually broken operation, stimulate a sinking car market.
Of course, the above is a personal subjective feeling, after all, buy and buy Jun's mouth hi do not have to consider KPIs. But the people at the manufacturers are different, and they think about things that go far beyond these superficial things. Anyway, or look forward to its arrival, maybe the price will be a surprise? （bushi