Diesel hybrid technology and distinctive elegance combine to offer a vision of the universe to the original road and enhanced driving pleasure: the new 508 RXH. Peugeot presents its world premiere at the IAA 2011, a modern and different-range. After the launch of the 508 sedan and SW in the spring of 2011, recognized for its elegance, prowess and quality, the 508 RXH represents further progress around the Peugeot brand and reinforces its technological advantage and the environment. RXH 508 is the new top of the range Peugeot. Inaugurates an original name, which combines the traditional three digits of the Peugeot, with zero center-3, typical of the distinctive vehicles, which evoked a car unique, hybrid but also suitable for off-road paths. This new model extends and completes the 508 range with a silhouette of the original, which justifies a different name.
A distinctive gait
RXH 508 states, through style, its distinctive character within the range 508. Its elegance and its "bearing" the place spontaneously in a world exclusive, which combines high-end appearance, technology and adventure. It is the promise of new and different driving experience. With track has been widened by 40 mm, height increased by 50 mm, the new Peugeot has a specific structure, without sacrificing the characteristics of the range 508 (prowess, style and status). The use of alloy wheels 18''(model ARCHIPEL), unpublished at this level range, has allowed designers to carve very thin wheels with an internal diameter increased by 10 mm compared to the traditional circles. The result is a dynamic and elegant silhouettes high.
The appearance of "combatant" is confirmed by the extension of the car body gray finish that surrounds the car in the lower zone. Originated at the bottom of the shield, this line is extended on wheel arches, then in the lower body, to link up to the rear bumper. The choice of color satin helps to put this wagon off road into a refined world. This also applies to the satin chrome inserts, with the initials 'HYbrid4', characteristic of the lower body, and inserts the "Off-Road" at the base of the front and rear bumpers. Fully integrated, they reveal all the sophistication of the design of 508 RXH. This individual personality can be found on the front, which becomes even more expressive, while retaining the strengths of the new aesthetic codes of the brand. The grille, which accompanies a silhouette wider and higher, especially in the lower part is enlarged. This new "mouth" enhances the look outstanding. In reaching that result, designers were inspired to aviation, in particular the aspiration of the air intakes. In this way the air is channeled optimally around the grille, which breaks off sharply from the front hood.
Distinctive in its lines, 508 RXH so is the identity visual. This is the first Peugeot to use a new "signature" visual on the front. The LED daytime running lights draw 3 claws, immediately recognizable by day and night, that enhance the feline look of the headlights. This "signature" unique and dynamic is complemented by orange LED diodes 7 in an original way to ensure the function of the direction indicators.
How about 508 SW, the lines follow each other in a harmonious and dynamic, degrading to a well-placed back on the sides. The aluminum bars which surround the large panoramic glass roof Ciel extension of the windshield, seem to blend with the body and enhance the unique look of the car. Following the same logic, the surfaces are smoothed, enhanced by excellent quality of assembly. Later it is returned to the theme of '"arc" red band that lights up when the rear lights are lit. The set suggests, in the end, a vehicle "carved into the ground," that enhances the notions of elegance, robustness and quality construction.
Refined interior styling and technological
style of the bridge relies heavily on the elements evoked by the vehicle's exterior design: quality, purity, elegance ... The design reduces the clearance between the various elements that make up the bridge, helped by the presence of a central interface based on the multiplex network, whose technology allows you to free themselves from the constraints of the traditional format equipment, "iso". We find that purity in design and integration of the driving mode selector and gearshift knob Hybrid4. Halfway between a traditional gear lever and a computer mouse, the 'manettino' fits perfectly pure in this universe and technology.
The white backlighting, which recalls those feelings, is present throughout the interior of 508 RXH (the instrument panel, instrumentation and lighting in various areas of vehicle) showing the extent to which every detail, every element of the finish was treated with care. It features one of the rising of the Peugeot range, with a degree of quality that can be seen in every detail. The decorative interior trim of the car and follow the same logic to inspire sophistication, but without ostentation. The use of noble materials and sometimes unusual shades enhance the distinctiveness of 508 RXH. So bouchonné aluminum, paired with pastel colors, is used for the first time on the board. To give a distinctive look, but also to remember the electric propulsion technology HYbrid4 introduced by this element can also be decorative painted in a shade of copper gradient. This theme, hitherto unpublished, is presented in the car with visible stitching available in this shade. Outside, we find the metallic coppery brown shade of the color Calern508 RXH Brun, a color exclusive . The choice of Alcantara ® in a light color with innovative gameplay laser engraved, to compose a two-tone finish, enhances the car's refined image. Depending on your taste, the customer can opt for a leather club or only partially coated leather, available in various colors.
A generous luggage and quality
in accordance with the car's interior, the luggage compartment of 508 RXH has been prepared with care and with materials that reveal a high level of quality. Of the aluminum rails on the floor of the boot and 4 solid chromed hooks elegantly complete the endowment of the boot floor, while a load sill protection, the same material, emphasizes the robust appearance of new Peugeot and combative.
The boot capacity of 508 liters of 423 RXH is measured under the parcel shelf (or 400 dm3 according to VDA 210). Its rectangular shape, the motorized door opening, the spaces obtained under the floor (11 liters) makes it easily usable. In addition, you can divide the space into compartments, with separator (optional) can be fixed on aluminum rails in the luggage compartment. Finally, the volume of cargo can be easily increased in one step by reversing the rear seat divisible 2 / 3 - 1 / 3.
Technological equipment and enhancing
RXH 508 is offered with a single trim level with rich endowments in line with its distinctive positioning. All high-tech equipment available accentuate the exclusive character: Color head up display in color (with indication of parameters of the navigation), Smarbeam (automatic switching system of the beam), Intelligent Electronic Key System (open / smart key ignition mail), automatic electric parking brake, new telematics, Hi-Fi deals with JBL ® center speaker, Peugeot Connect services, Xenon headlights, etc..
A high level of comfort and quality of life comfort on board of 508 RXH were given special attention so that each passenger could have a specific treatment. In addition to the generous space given to each place, especially in the rear, with a remarkable interior space at the knees and the panoramic glass roof Ciel, some specific equipment to allow everyone to find an excellent level of comfort-zone climate control panels, massage electric lumbar in driver's seat, adjusting the length of the seat for the front seats, rear acoustic laminated side windows and blacked out, etc.. A road behavior that is a point of reference The comfort is also aided by excellent links to the ground: front pseudo McPherson type and rear multi-link specific HYbrid4 technology. By integrating the hybrid architecture and considering a new distribution of weight, the engineers have managed to maintain the dynamic characteristics recognized the 508 range, with an excellent synthesis that combines the comfort of the suspension, steering and pleasant road manners. So RXH 508 is the expression of a new generation of driving pleasure, thanks to its 'genes' Peugeot and its full hybrid diesel technology.
HYbrid4 technology: an obvious association
Propose HYbrid4 traction chain, which combines the diesel engine to electric, with 508 RXH is an obvious choice because it allows to obtain, first, performance perfectly suited to the expectations of customers in this segment:
- performance high-road performance combined with a first-rate
- the freedom to move with peace of mind, induced by the 4 wheel drive
- a unique easy to use, thanks to the four driving modes available ("ZEV" Zero Emission Vehicle , 4WD, SPORT, CAR) and to recharge the batteries, which is independently,
- quiet operation, with the possibility of driving exclusively in electric mode.
Emotions drive next-generation
Technology HYbrid4 also opens new perspectives in its segment with fuel efficiency that offer a striking result (4.2 l/100 km and less than 109 g / km of CO2 in the combined cycle) and a completely electric mode silent, zero emissions, ideal for driving in the city. In terms of performance, 508 RXH can count on the combined powers of the internal combustion engine and the electric motor during acceleration, that is when one is starting immediately (according to "boost" mode SPORT). The combined maximum power may well reach 147 kW (200 hp) Whereas the 120 kW (163 hp) 2.0 HDi FAP ® and the peak power supply unit (27 kW or 37 HP). The torque delivered by the diesel front of 300 Nm, while the rear electric motor is 200 Nm The cumulative maximum of 450 Nm at low speed, which guarantees excellent traction in most road conditions, including snow or dirt roads, and thus meeting the expectations of the clientele of the Station Wagon evasion off-road.
A car produced in France
The 508 RXH will be produced in Rennes and the hybrid back in Mulhouse. Its commercialization is expected in spring 2012 in Europe.
