Recently, some netizens exposed the real car photos of the domestic Peugeot 508 GT, which can be seen as the coupe version of the Peugeot 508L, continuing the frameless doors and hatchback tailgates of the overseas version of the model. Simply put, the Peugeot 508 coupe version is to the Peugeot 508L, just like the Volkswagen CC is to Magotan, taking the sports personalized route. So, if the Peugeot 508 coupe version is listed in China, what kind of market performance will it have?
As early as 2019, the new generation of Peugeot 508L was listed in China, and at that time, it could be said that there was applause and sighs. Praise is the design of the new car, especially the interior avant-garde sci-fi design, such as steering wheel shape, instrumentation, the layout of the central control screen, and the central control buttons. Unfortunately, the Peugeot 508L did not continue the essence of the overseas version of the model, that is, the hatchback tailgate + frameless door.
It should be pointed out here that the overseas version of the model is mainly peugeot 508GT (that is, coupe version) and Peugeot 508 SW GT (travel version). The domestic Peugeot 508L is an extended version, focusing on home use. Judging from the market performance in recent years, the sales volume of the Peugeot 508L is not satisfactory, with long-term monthly sales in three figures, and occasionally reaching more than 1,000 units. Compared with the mainstream opponents of the same level, such as Camry, Accord, Magotan, etc., it is completely incomparable. As for why the Peugeot 508L does not sell well, here is not too much analysis, today's focus is, if the Peugeot 508 coupe version comes, what will be the performance?
Personally, I feel that the performance of the entire French car (Peugeot or Citroen) in China in recent years has not reached the mainstream level of the same level. I think this is related to the positioning, to put it simply, in recent years, the French car has taken the practical route, but it has lost the soul that the French car should have. Taking the mainstream route, it has formed a head-on competition with strong enemies such as accord and Camry, but what kind of French cars compete with Japanese and German cars?
Therefore, avoiding the sharp edge and highlighting one's own label is the "right way". For example, Citroën's Versailles is an example, the car began to return to personality and avant-garde, compared with the same level of opponents, forming a distinct "contrast". The same is true of the Peugeot 508 coupe version, which is more dynamic and more personalized, making it more of its own style. Since the mainstream can't keep up with the rhythm, why not try another way out.
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Of course, whether it is for the Peugeot 508L or the Peugeot 508 coupe version, there is also a problem that in terms of power, there is no 2.0T as a support, which is not strong enough. You know, the opponents at the same level are almost full of 2.0T power levels. Well, if the Peugeot 508 series wants to emphasize movement and driving control, power is essential. Looking forward to the arrival of the interstitial version, this may be a bigger selling point.