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French carmaker Peugeot has "unveiled" the new version of the 508 line with some notable improvements in internal-exterior, engine.
Launched in 2010 to replace the Peugeot 407 model, the 508 sedan is positioned in the sedan segment D, in direct competition with rivals such as the Ford Mondeo, Honda Accrod Euro, Hyundai I45, Sonata and Volkswagen Passat. By 2011, this model adds 508 SW station wagon version and version hybrid diesel-electric 508 RXH. "Out oven" at the Peugeot factory in France and Rennes factory in Wuhan China (Peugeot joint venture with Chinese carmaker Dongfeng), the 508 model is consumed in many markets around the world.
To increase the attraction for more vehicles, the French car maker to upgrade again in form as well as the engine, starting from 2015. The first version, about the looks, the change is most evident in the nose Vehicle design smaller grille, lions logo instead of dwelling on the bonnet to be shifted into the middle of the grille, headlights darker rims and all kinds of lighting, from lamps phase, fog lights, daytime lights are integrated LED lights.
Rear was "tut" with taillights and a new rear bumper.
In version 2015 508 cockpit featured a touch screen 7-inch, display information and entertainment functions and satellite navigation. Compared with the screen in its predecessor, controlled by a series of buttons on the dashboard and center console, this new touch screen helps users clearly far more leisurely. Besides, in order to catch up with the trend of modern cars, the car is equipped with a reversing camera and blind spot monitoring system.
Under the bonnet, there are two types of gasoline and diesel engines for customers to choose. 2.0 liter diesel engine producing 150 horsepower maximum or 180 horsepower. As for gasoline engines, 1.6 liter, twin turbocharged thanks to recalibration of the maximum power of 165 horsepower, the larger 9 horsepower than the previous version (156 bhp). All engine meets Euro 6 emission standards.
As planned, the new version of the 508 will be available in European markets from September and the Chinese market in March 1/2015.
Recently, with the Peugeot 208, the Peugeot 508 has been the official distributor of Peugeot brand in Vietnam is imported from France Thaco about our country and prepare "on the shelf". However, the retail price as well as specific parameters of this import version has yet to be announced. In the US market, the Peugeot 508 is priced from 41 100 to 61 500 USD.
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