OUR FLEET TEST DRIVE: Peugeot 508 SW - 2nd Report
Date:
19 December 2011
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Author: Tristan Young
Rear
I may have told a small lie in my first report on the 508. That lie surrounds the vital equipment for any fleet-dedicated trim level, such as our 508's SR badging.
If I were a fleet manager, I would want all large family cars to be fitted with parking sensors to keep the minor scrape repairs or end-of-contract bills to a minimum. While standard satnav, cruise control and twin-zone climate control are great for resale value and the driver, it only takes one small ding on a hidden bollard when reversing into a parking space to cost a few hundred pounds in repairs. And this makes the optional parking sensors at £255 - not fitted - a must.
I've yet to get to grips with the length of the car, and keep parking well over a foot short of the object behind. Lets hope it stays that way.
Peugeot 508 SW 2.0 HDI SR | Mileage | 2050 | Claimed combined consumption | 58.9mpg | Our average consumption | 48.4mpg | P11D price | £22,220 | Model price range | £19,475-£30,275 | CO2 (tax) | 125g/km (18%) | BIK 20/40% per month | £66/£133 | Service interval | 20,000mls | Insurance | group 25 | Warranty | 3yrs/60,000mls | Boot space (min/max) | 512/1598 litres | Engine size/power | 1997cc/140hp | Top speed/0-62mph | 130mph/10.1secs | Why we’re running it | To find out if this key fleet model can offer a high-value, lower cost, alternative to the prestige players | Positive | Possibly the most comfortable car in it’s class, good kit | Negative | Parking sensors should be standard |
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