"duurtlang" (duurtlang)
02/22/2018 at 08:50 • Filed to: None
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"duurtlang" (duurtlang)
02/22/2018 at 08:50 • Filed to: None | 2
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Pictures of the new Peugeot 508 have been leaked. Do you like how it looks?
Contrary to most cars, this one will be shorter and lower than its predecessor. It will be wider though.
Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction
> duurtlang
02/21/2018 at 05:55 |
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I prefer my Peugeot 50* with a trunk and RWD :)
pip bip - choose Corrour
> duurtlang
02/21/2018 at 05:56 |
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best looking Commodore yet
;)
Svend
> duurtlang
02/21/2018 at 06:03 |
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Ye’, it looks good.
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duurtlang
> Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction
02/21/2018 at 06:07 |
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I prefer them with engines that haven’t been co-designed by BMW and that will run for half a million km when maintained. Add a good manual gearbox, not too much weight and an excellent chassis. Basically everything Peugeot from ~2010 wasn’t. RWD would be a nice bonus, but that’s not going to happen.
I guess we both prefer the philosophy of the Peugeots we currently own...
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duurtlang
> Svend
02/21/2018 at 06:09 |
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Agreed, but I’m not a fan of those fang-like DRLs though.
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Svend
> duurtlang
02/21/2018 at 06:14 |
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Ye’, the fangs are a little much.
It’s also the split in the lights from the headlight and the bumper.
BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
> duurtlang
02/21/2018 at 06:22 |
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The fangs are a bit much. However, I’m thinking they might take a while to get used to. I initially had the same with the Talisman and Megane fangs, but now I sort of like them.
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BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
> duurtlang
02/21/2018 at 06:25 |
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It looks really good, way better than the current 508. Also, I can definitely see this with an Opel nose and tail, to become the new Insignia in a few years time! (We need to call those Peugopels from now on, haha)
Also, it seems to have no windowframes, which is a unique-ish feature for this segment!
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Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction
> duurtlang
02/21/2018 at 06:42 |
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reminds me of those teardrop tattoos
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Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction
> duurtlang
02/21/2018 at 06:44 |
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Well the 1.6THP in the 208 is rather nice :)
But even though I like the little GTI, it could be better.
For one, the shifter response could be better
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BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
> duurtlang
02/21/2018 at 06:49 |
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Looking at it a bit better, I think the 504 Coupe might have been a bit of inspiration, which definitely isn’t a bad thing! The general grille/headlight shape, and the number badge on the nose are main giveaways, as well as the black part at the rear of the side windows.
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duurtlang
> BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
02/21/2018 at 06:53 |
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Also, it seems to have no windowframes, which is a unique-ish feature for this segment!
My 406 doesn’t have window frames either tough. But that’s a coupe.
Vítor
> duurtlang
02/21/2018 at 07:04 |
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That rear 3/4 reminds of the Dodge Charger, and Peugeot has been killing lately with their interiors
HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
> duurtlang
02/21/2018 at 08:36 |
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And here I am I’m the US, confused as hell
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> duurtlang
02/21/2018 at 08:45 |
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It looks like a previous-gen A4 and a Lancer had a baby...
kanadanmajava1
> BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
02/21/2018 at 08:56 |
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The rear door will look pretty silly with the window down and the door open. I can’t see how that tiny window could go down with the larger one without extremely complicated mechanism.
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BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
> kanadanmajava1
02/21/2018 at 09:27 |
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True, that will look pretty silly.
Cé hé sin
> duurtlang
02/21/2018 at 09:41 |
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No, not really. They’ll sell about six.
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duurtlang
> HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
02/21/2018 at 10:20 |
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What is there to be confused about?
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duurtlang
> Cé hé sin
02/21/2018 at 10:22 |
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Why? While the old 508, like all other cars in this segment, isn’t the success its predecessors were, I still see them quite often. Even here in Germany where most cars are German or German-ish (Skoda, Mini, ...).
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HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
> duurtlang
02/21/2018 at 10:26 |
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Because I’m an ignorant bitch who doesn’t pay much attention to cars marketed outside the US. I need to though :/
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Cé hé sin
> duurtlang
02/21/2018 at 10:32 |
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I see the odd one, truth be told. Not an everyday sight though.
Amoore100
> duurtlang
02/21/2018 at 10:55 |
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I think it looks good, but too “youthful” for a big Pug—they’ve always been a bit more conservative and restrained, emphasizing their size with their styling. This, though, isn’t immediately recognizable as a big car from first glance, not like the 604 and 605 were and even the 405 and 406; were I not reading closer I would think this is a Corolla/Golf segment sedan/hatch. I’d love to see more photos though, especially with segment competitors to get a better idea—it looks better than a Mondeo, that’s for sure! And that iCockpit is a masterpiece no matter what car it crops up in; Peugeot has to be up there with Volvo in revolutionizing modern interior design.
Nibby
> HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
02/22/2018 at 08:52 |
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this is an S class killer in france bro
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> duurtlang
02/22/2018 at 08:54 |
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Peugeot has been absolutely killing it with interiors recently. The exterior is OK. I like the frameless windows, but other than that is just reminds me a lot of a VW CC. Not bad, but not exciting. They’ve done a good job pushing the front door hinge back from the front wheel arch, but the front deck still screams front-wheel drive. I do really like the connected glass on the sunroof model - copied from Tesla, but a feature that I’d like to see more of.
functionoverfashion
> duurtlang
02/22/2018 at 09:03 |
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That looks fantastic!
punkgoose17
> duurtlang
02/22/2018 at 09:29 |
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I like it. I wonder what are the different trims for the black or chrome window surrounds? I usually prefer black, but I like the chrome on dark blue.
Milky
> duurtlang
02/22/2018 at 09:31 |
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Im actually quite curious to what it competes against? Fusion(mondeo)? 3 series? 5 series?
Body seems a little boring except for the taillights. But the interior looks great.
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duurtlang
> Milky
02/22/2018 at 09:36 |
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Peugeot states: Audi A5. That’s probably a bit optimistic, even if the car is up to par (which I don’t know) the conservative demographic shopping at Audi isn’t likely to pick a brand that isn’t ‘luxury’, especially one that isn’t German.
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Milky
> duurtlang
02/22/2018 at 09:53 |
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Well if thats the case, I’d definitely pick one over a Arteon.
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duurtlang
> Milky
02/22/2018 at 09:56 |
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You’re right, the Arteon is the most fitting competitor. Probably halfway between that and the (euro) Passat. I’d pick one over both VW too.
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HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
> duurtlang
02/22/2018 at 10:21 |
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First pic had me thinking Pontiac. It’s ight
Textured Soy Protein
> duurtlang
02/22/2018 at 10:35 |
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I’m getting kind of a flattened Subaru Legacy vibe from it.
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Amoore100
> BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
02/22/2018 at 10:36 |
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Took me a while to understand what you were pointing out here but once the HQ images came out I really see what you mean—there’s an uncanny familial resemblance that’s not entirely quantifiable but definitely there between this 508 and the venerable ‘04 Coupe.
winterlegacy, here 'till the end
> BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
02/22/2018 at 10:51 |
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My hope is that eventually it might just trickle into the American market through Opel... but probably not.
HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> duurtlang
02/22/2018 at 11:06 |
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Are full width tail lights coming back in n style? Because I’d be so okay with that.
Out, but with a W - has found the answer
> duurtlang
02/22/2018 at 12:12 |
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Rear: yes.
Interior: YES!
Front: nope. That front overhang is huge and those fangs don’t help.
Seriously though, I really like what PSA are doing with their interiors.
average user
> duurtlang
02/22/2018 at 12:40 |
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The exterior is a bit blah, like the lovechild of a KIA and an Audi. Looks pretty nice inside though.
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BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
> winterlegacy, here 'till the end
02/22/2018 at 13:44 |
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I can’t see them bringing Opel to the US in the coming years, as GM and PSA probably made arrangements about that during the sale of Opel/Vauxhal l, as they currently share too much with Buick. PSA is looking to get into the US market, but I’m guessing they might do that with either Peugeot or Citroën.
Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
> duurtlang
02/22/2018 at 14:19 |
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Quite like it. Certainly more interesting than a Mondeo.
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winterlegacy, here 'till the end
> BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
02/22/2018 at 17:40 |
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I was talking more about how the occasional Opel wanders its way over to US shores through Chevy or Buick.
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BvdV - The Dutch Engineer
> winterlegacy, here 'till the end
02/23/2018 at 07:41 |
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The Insignia was probably the last one to do that, as GM sold Opel, any shared models will die at the end of their model cycle, and will be replaced by models developed within both companies.