Author: Robin Roberts
Bring on the sun and the savings this summer with the new Peugeot 508 RXH and 508 Salooon Hybrid4 from £31,450.
The Peugeot 508 RXH and 508 Saloon HYbrid4 use the latest modular hybrid technology introduced as a world first on the 3008 HYbrid4. They combine the accomplished 2.0-litre HDi 163 Diesel engine to power the front wheels with a 37bhp electric motor to drive the rear wheels.
Key advantage and the business car news for ‘user choosers’ is the very low Benefit-in-Kind taxation of 10% on 508 Saloon HYbrid4 and 12% on 508 RXH. For businesses, both vehicles attract 100% Capital Write-down Allowance, meaning that there is no further value to be carried over for taxation into the following year.
Phil Robson, Fleet and Used Car Director, at Peugeot UK, said, “Never until now has there been a choice of cars that comprehensively ticks so many boxes. I think businesses will greatly value the considerable virtues that we have to offer in these new and accomplished HYbrid4 products”.
Both models are available to order, with the £33,695 508 RXH on sale from May, and the 508 Saloon HYbrid4 from July 2012 at £31,450.
The 508 Saloon HYbrid4 carries a comprehensive specification similar to the well-specified 508 Allure but with the dynamic benefits of the HYbrid4 technology. Features like keyless entry with Stop/Start button, cruise control with speed limiter, automatic parking brake with Hill Assist, automatic dual-zone air conditioning, electric folding door mirrors, Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6) with Bluetooth, Peugeot Connect SOS and Assistance, automatic headlamps and wipers, 18” alloy wheels and half leather seats are all standard equipment.
The 508 RXH is a distinctive, top-of-the-range, premium specification vehicle that has features over and above the 508 Saloon HYbrid4. Exclusively available in the SW estate body style, and combined with the HYbrid4 powertrain, it has a raised stance, original style features and bespoke 18” Attila alloy wheels. Other features include front and rear parking aid and parallel parking assist, panoramic glass roof, Colour Head Up display, USB point and acoustic laminated side windows with tint on rear.
The business car tax allowance makes them particularly attractive to business drivers.
