Peugeot 508 RXH (2012 - 2017) practicality

Equipment for the Peugeot 508 RXH safety is generous. Standard kit includes ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), emergency braking Assistance (EBA), Electronic Stability Program and Traction Control (ESP & ASR), Dynamic Stability Control (CBC), curtain airbags for front and rear windows, driver and front passenger front and side airbags, ultrasonic alarm, remote central locking with deadlocks and Peugeot Connect SOS and Assistance.

The 508 RXH has not been tested specifically by Euro NCAP but the regular 508 saloon was tested in 2011 and achieved five stars.

The Peugeot 508 RXH is one of the most practical cars in the sector. With four driving modes including electric power and 4WD, the Peugeot has a lot going for it. It has also got plenty of cubbyholes for storage.

If you choose a 508 RXH then you need a certain level of flexibility from your car. So, is there enough space to suit your lifestyle or are rivals better at load lugging? Load space with the seats in place is 400 litres but when folded this increases to 1,423 litres.

Take a glance at some of its rivals' stats and you’ll notice that the 508 RXH falls short of the competition in this sector. The VW Passat Alltrack has 603/1,641, the Audi A4 Allroad has 490/1,430 and the 2013 Skoda Octavia Estate 4x4 has a load space of 610/1,740.