The 2023 Peugeot 508 GT Sportswagon Plug-in Hybrid has arrived in Australia, with a starting price of $82,915 before on-road costs. The 508 SW PHEV is now available for sale alongside the existing 508 Fastback PHEV, which comes with a $1305 premium. It’s important to note that Peugeot Australia is launching the pre-facelift 508 SW PHEV as a new 2023 model, despite a facelifted version being revealed six months ago. The launch details for the Australian market are yet to be confirmed.
The 2023 Peugeot 508 Sportswagon Plug-in Hybrid offers a luggage area of 530L-1780L, which is larger compared to the Fastback’s 487L-1537L. The Sportswagon shares the same specifications as its sibling.
Under the hood, the 2023 Peugeot 508 Sportswagon Plug-in Hybrid is powered by a combination of a 133kW/300Nm 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, an 81kW/320Nm electric motor, and an 11.8kWh lithium battery. The power is sent to the front axle through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The system’s outputs are rated at 165kW and 360Nm, with an electric range of 55km according to WLTP certification. The combined fuel consumption is 1.5L per 100km with CO2 emissions of 34.2g/100km. Charging the battery from 0-100% capacity takes approximately 3.5 hours with the vehicle’s 3.7kW onboard charging system.
The Sportswagon offers various drivetrain modes, including Electric Mode, Hybrid Mode, Sport Mode, and Comfort Mode, allowing the driver to tailor the driving experience to their preferences or the road conditions.
Optional prepaid service packages are available for $1200 for three years or $2100 for five years, with service intervals at 20,000 kilometers or 12 months, whichever comes first.
The 2023 Peugeot 508 Sportswagon Plug-in Hybrid comes with a range of standard equipment, including parking sensors, a reversing camera, a digital instrument cluster, wireless phone charging, USB sockets, a leather steering wheel, heated front seats with a massage function, and more.
Optional features include a sunroof and metallic or premium paint colors.
Technical specifications for the 2023 Peugeot 508 Sportswagon Plug-in Hybrid include a 1.6L turbocharged pure-tech petrol engine, an 11.8kWh lithium-ion battery, a maximum power of 165kW, a maximum torque of 360Nm, and charging times for various charging options.
The dimensions of the 508 Sportswagon are as follows: length – 4750mm, width (mirrors open) – 2079mm, width (mirrors closed) – 1907mm, height – 1410mm, and wheelbase – 2800mm. The boot volume is 530L with the rear seats in place and 1780L with the rear seats folded.
The maximum towing weight for a braked trailer is 1340kg, and for an unbraked trailer, it is 745kg.
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