Only thing is that it is a bit small inside. Didn't bother me as I'm not tall but one occupant was just over 6ft and found the back a bit cramped.
Thank you Pete, I am not into SUV's, no idea what happened to the Australian motorist that has accepted the American way with the so called Sport Utility Vehicles. Nothing sporting with a 4WD even though a bit smaller than what we have always classified as a 4WD.
The "wagon" is a very useful vehicle and as our C5 has seen better days, there is not much choice than the Peugeot as I've had bad experience with the German marques.
So, the Peugeot 508 Gt wagon will be it.
PS: Surprising of the lack of other advice from others but so be it. Thank you for yours.
San_sagesse, head clearence not an issue with the wagon (I think) and I'd reckon that "driving" the wagon would be equivalent to the sedan within our driving environment. I'm happy that you were impressed.I can only add from spending a week and about 600km with a 508 GT Fastback (no experience with the Sportswagon) that it is a very good car, responsive, quick, agile yet with reasonably supple suspension. Electronics such as Active Cruise Control one of the most reposnsive I've tried. Only thing is that it is a bit small inside. Didn't bother me as I'm not tall but one occupant was just over 6ft and found the back a bit cramped.
I drive a lot of different cars and the 508 was one of the few that really impressed. I just think they are just a bit too expensive.
Diesel pete, there are 2 reservation I'm having with the 508 GTi wagon. And these are; it comes standard with 19" wheels (I have a hypocritical problem with 19" wheels on a wagon as I've been criticising others previously and now I'm getting a wagon with 19" wheels) and no full size spare.
I'll just have live with those I'm afraid.
John
Yes, the issue is the harsh that many complain about with low profile tyres that are generally seen on sports cars. And one friend got rid of the whole car because of that harsh ride. If that was to be the case with the 508, I would not hesitate to seek other wheels.Hi John. I don't really have a view about 19" wheels. It's not something I've thought about. Is your concern to do with lower profile tyres giving a harder ride? I've been happy with the ride in the 508. The adaptive suspension set to comfort gives a road feel a bit like my previous C5 X7 2015 Tourer which had 18" wheels.
I don't like the idea of a space-saver spare tyre and would much rather have a full size spare. Although I am glad there is at least a spare tyre in the 508 and the C5 Aircross that my wife drives. My wife's previous car, the C4 Grand Picasso, had no spare at all! The car came with one of those puncture repair kits. Thank God we never had to use it once in the 5 years we had the car.
Glen, we still have the 2nd Audi. 6 Speed manual, 140kW's from the 1.8l motor - how could we get rid of it, considering that the wife prefers it to the "reluctant car"; it was her that named the C5 that because it "just does not want to go". Nevertheless, I'm very impressed with Peugeot achieving 165kW's from a 1.6 l motor.John, yes you’re right with there being a reasonable choice of 19” tyres other than Michelin. I found a certain level of reluctance from several tyre fitters to fit other brands, as there was always a slight difference in spec (speed rating; width to side wall ratio etc.).
I did put continentals on my earlier 2012 508 GTI, and whilst the width/sidewall ratio was slightly different they worked brilliantly.
Personally I quite like the 19” wheels on the GTI as it helps make up the whole driving dynamic.
Interesting about your Audi experience, tyre cost for me with Audi was just one of the insane expenses I suffered with Audi. Was happy to return to Peugeot
Ceenine, thank you for your response. I concur that the C5 is the best, pity Citroen have dropped it - maybe PSA are out to convert C5 lovers to the 508 Gti. If one is not into 4WD's or SUV's, there is not much choice if one has an oversion to German cars.My thanks to the contributors to this discussion, especially on relation to wheel/tyre size. I went through the same question when I acquired my C5 which came with 19 inch wheels. The ride was quite acceptable however the black background on them made them look
like a similar Commodore wheel. I ended up buying a set of 18 inch wheels from a Sydney wrecker which have done a good job since shod with Pilot Sport 4’s.
Regarding the performance of the latest Pug 508, it appears to be amazing for its size, just as the Puretech 1.2. There must be a downside to this outstanding output. Maybe they both blow up “at midnight” just as the princess turns into a witch.
If the latest 508 drives like the latest 308 then it must be a fun car. Yes, the C5 2.2 drives very leisurely ……until you stick the boot in (figuratively speaking). I think it comes down in part to accelerator pedal characteristics, set up by the manufacturer to achieve better fuel consumption no doubt. I have to resort to the DS4 with the latest 2 litre Diesel engine to have a fang.