Peugeot 508 SW (11 on) - Review

All 508s feature ESP (Electrical Stability Programme) including ASR (Anti Skid Regulation) EBA (Emergency Brake Assist) and EBFD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution) and CBC (Cornering Brake Control). The ESP also includes Hill Assist with intelligent traction control, which improves the vehicle's ability to accelerate and be driven on slippery road surfaces. Standard safety kit also includes two front airbags, two side front airbags, two curtain front airbags and two isofix fixtures with three-point attachments at the rear. The front seats have new ‘curved’ head restraints designed to protect you against whiplash. There is no EuroNCAP rating as of yet but we expect the Peugeot 508 SW to perform well because the 407 SW received full marks when it was tested.

The Peugeot record on this front is improving. There have been few problems with the brand's most recent cars which included the RCZ and the 3008. The 508 has a solid feel to it and the plastics and interior trims are a massive improvement. The engines are proven and should perform well.