Lions reproduce light! Love card test drive Dongfeng Peugeot 508

On July 10, Dongfeng Peugeot 508 officially went public in the country. As the 508 is Dongfeng Peugeot's first mid-size car, so the public media in the country's attention to the model is obvious to all. Although the 508 is the first mid-size car introduced by the Eastmark, the car has a very competitive "base." In some respects, the 508 has similarities with its compatriot Citroen C5, but in some parts that are valued more by consumers, C5 cannot do it. In addition, the 508 is also exudes its own unique charm and taste, making it a self-characterized car.
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Although it is the first east-standard mid-size car, the 508 still has a full-fledged style personality that belongs to the legal system, but this personality is different from the past. All of Dongfeng Peugeot's current existing models, from which they can see the same "big mouth" and embedded in that thick bumper, but this feature is modified by the 508 models are more gentle, and that big mouth is also A lot less, it looks calm and mature.


The design of the hood is also more towards the mid-level car style of the atmosphere, because at the same time it matures, it can reflect a line that symbolizes the sense of power. However, these two lines of the 508 appear even more prominent. This is like the European kind of high Weiwei. Like the fierce gene. The headlight group looks simple, but the functions it can play are comprehensive. It is worth mentioning that the LED daytime running lights that we can see in the past have been designed as "seven stars" and the effect is very impressive. At the same time, the application of follow-up steering function is not a new technology equipment at the moment, but the curve-assisted lighting is really capable of displaying, and the way to show it is in the fog lights.


In contrast, the overall design of the rear end is a traditional style that we are very familiar with and definitely belongs to Peugeot. The rear model of the new model reminds us of the 408 model that is very similar to the new model. The two models are really similar. . The taillights are in the form of LEDs. Although the shape of the lion's claws is not perfect, the style of the lion's claws also contrasts with the simple body lines around them. In addition, the exhaust pipe that is integrated with the vehicle body is also rare in the Peugeot model, and the use of the chrome trim in the middle makes the black area, which appears to be more abrupt, add some points that can balance with the surrounding white.

The interior design style is totally different from that of the Citroen C5. If the interior of the C5 is unconventional and seems a bit weird, then the 508 is completely mature and not individual. The use of a large number of leather materials shows the starting position of the 508 high-end line. While the control buttons in the regular control area are still somewhat complicated, they are larger and more orderly.


The steering wheel can be used as a design highlight of the interior, and the 508 has a sporty steering wheel that can be seen at a glance from its rounded outline. If you take a closer look, you will find that the grip is quite outstanding. This is mainly due to the design style of the sport. On the other hand, the lion LOGO at the center of the steering wheel and its surrounding design and LOGO of the front end also have similarities and similarities.


Another design highlight is a four-zone climate-controlled air conditioner that can independently control the temperature of the driver, front passenger, and rear passenger in four different locations. In addition, this air conditioner also has a more humane function, automatic internal / external loop switching. It should be noted that there is a prerequisite for loop switching. When the environment outside the vehicle is poor (especially dust or the like), the system will automatically switch the external circulation mode to the internal circulation.

In terms of functional configuration, Dongfeng Peugeot 508 performed quite well, especially with an Info-Drive system integrated control unit. This control unit can selectively control all the functions of all vehicles including Bluetooth phone answering, navigation, audio, multimedia and so on. Its function is very similar to that of Audi's MMI and BMW's iDrive. The handle of the knob in the central position still needs to be reworked carefully.


The installation of the rear multimedia audio and video system really surprised us. Although this system itself is not very bright, it was placed in a mid-size car that was sold for less than 230,000 yuan but it was a Fresh things. The ride comfort of the seats is also in place. Moderate softness and hardness, as well as position memory and massage functions (only in the driver's seat in the flagship models), the rear seats can be adjusted in the fore and aft direction, which is rare.


Thanks to the longer design wheelbase than the competition, the Peugeot 508 is able to get relatively more ride space, which is mainly reflected in the rear row position, and VIP-style ride comfort is also here. With the "mini-TV" multimedia entertainment system and "groomed" head restraints, this is simply a standard onshore business class. Is this really a mid-size car that can cost less than 230,000 yuan? ?

Dongfeng Peugeot 508 is equipped with the same four-cylinder engine as the Citroen C5, with a displacement of 2.3 liters. Some regret is that the 1.6T engine overseas cannot be seen at this stage of the 508. The power of the 2.3-liter four-cylinder self-priming engine is not very strong, and the force point is lagging behind. This is precisely the traditional high-speed feature of the French car. However, once it enters the force zone, the engine's dynamic response is on call. With the delicate throttle control, it's easy to get people and cars together.


At the same time, the application of the six-speed tiptronic gearbox also allows us to see how the French people finally applied the four-speed automatic transmission that they had not used for years. The user-friendly level of this six-speed manual gearbox is very high. It can not only shift the gear at a reasonable timing, but also has a short shift response time. This can be intuitively felt through the manual mode.


The Peugeot 508 is a model that emphasizes comfort but retains a certain amount of movement. The comfort is due to the moderate damping effect of the soft and hard and the suspension of the long stroke, which will inevitably bring about a comfortable and stable driving effect. The place of motion is the dynamic response of the high-speed engine at high speeds and the rear suspension of the multi-link. In general, the multi-link rear suspension has the highest stability and compression resistance among all types of suspensions. One of the suspensions can effectively withstand the impact from the engine, while the reinforced McPherson-type front suspension can also play a role in stabilizing the body to a certain extent, so that we can use a relatively higher The cornering speed, but the body's roll limits the 508 to a higher level of challenge, do not forget, your partner is still sitting in the back!


Summary: The advent of the 508 broke the embarrassment of Dongfeng Peugeot's long-standing failure to have a mid-level car suitable for the Chinese people. The birth of the model gave these competitors a wake-up call and told them that a mid-size car with less than 230,000 yuan could also have a top-tier configuration comparable to a luxury car. On the other hand, the obvious difference between the 508 model and Dongbao's existing models lies in its calm and atmospheric appearance. It will be found in every corner of the body that it is a very rigorous design, which is exaggerated and inexact. The traditional French design style departs from the others, and the interior design is also the same. Other highlights of this model are the spacious space and high-end configuration brought by the long wheelbase, such as Info-Drive system integrated control unit, and VTH color head-up display and so on. Such a dazzling configuration can only be seen on the flagship models, but the price of less than 230,000 yuan is very tempting for consumers, this configuration model is bound to become the main model of domestic 508 in the future.