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Review Peugeot 508 RXH

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 03:55 AM PDT

Audi has its rugged Allroad fashions and now Peugeot has the 508 RXH. It's a 508 SW with a raised experience peak and off-street bodykit, but it's additionally a hybrid – a 4-wheel-drive, diesel-electrical hybrid, to be precise. Diesel hybrid tops the Peugeot 508 vary, however comes at a price. Is it value it?

It has the same 2.zero-litre diesel engine and electric motor as the 3008 HYbrid4 and Citroen DS5, producing 200bhp. This takes the RXH from zero-62mph in 9.5 seconds, yet claims 68.9mpg and 107g/km CO2 – although we solely managed 44mpg on our city and motorway drive.

Peugeot 508 RXH Front View

Peugeot 508 RXH Back View

This leads to worrying moments where you pull out of a junction and really feel quickly stranded within the path of oncoming traffic. For a smoother drive, Sport mode keeps the engine and electric motor working together all the time and speeds up gearshifts. Matching the claimed economic system in this mode is even harder.

One other drawback of the diesel-electric set-up is that it encroaches on boot space. The usual automobile has 660 litres of bags room, however the hybrid drivetrain's batteries scale back that to 423 litres within the RXH.

The remainder of the driving expertise is best, with quick, direct steering and effectively judged suspension. Considering the firm and crashy set-up within the 3008 HYbrid4, we have been fearful concerning the RXH's experience consolation, however it does an excellent job of absorbing tough roads whereas resisting physique roll fairly nicely in corners.

Peugeot sees the RXH because the 508 flagship, so it only is available in one spec, with cruise and climate management, half-leather trim, 18-inch alloy wheels, sat-nav and parking sensors. The price is worthy of a flagship automotive – the £33,695 determine sets it towards some impressive premium estates. None is as clean or low-cost to run because the Peugeot, but a lot are better to drive.
 
 
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