2024 Peugeot 508 facelift revealed, confirmed for Australia

While Peugeot's local arm has confirmed the updated 508 – a stylish French rival to the also-chic Volkswagen Arteon – will arrive in Australia, it has yet to announce launch timing.

"Following the global reveal of the next iteration of 508, anticipated launch details, including arrival timings for the Australian market, will be confirmed in due course," said a spokesperson for Peugeot Australia.

Wearing the brand's new lion emblem – first seen on the latest 308 – the updated 508 also sports a revised front end with 'three claws' daytime running lamps and a larger, redesigned front grille.

In addition, it will offer three new colours – okenite white, eclipse blue and titanium grey – and redesigned alloy wheels, while the Sport Engineered-exclusive selenium grey is now available on all variants.

Inside, the 508 features a toggle-style gear selector to replace the previous shift-by-wire handle, a new lion badge on the steering wheel, and three new massaging seat functions for a total of eight.

While it retains a 10-inch touchscreen, the 508 receives Peugeot's latest infotainment system with over-the-air software updates, connected satellite navigation, 'Ok, Peugeot' voice control, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and multi-window support.

Peugeot says the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster supports new navigation, media and driver assistance technology display modes.

Unlike the latest 3008 and 5008, which feature new fuel-saving mild-hybrid technology, the 508 retains its previous engine lineup matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Locally, the standard-fit 165kW/300Nm 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol in GT variants remains unchanged, while the 165kW/360Nm 1.6-litre plug-in hybrid system is also identical to the current version.

In Europe, the entry-level Allure is powered by a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, or an optional 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel.

"At this stage, there is no information to share with regards to the 508 PSE, however, we continue to work with the factory to assess suitability for the local market," said a spokesperson for Peugeot Australia.

As before, the 508 PSE features a 147kW 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, and two electric motors – 81kW front and 83kW rear – for a combined system output of 265kW and 520Nm.

Adding an electric motor to the back axle brings all-wheel drive – a first for the 508 – with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 5.2 seconds.

Peugeot Australia has yet to confirm timing, but it is expected to arrive within the next 12 months.

The pre-facelift 508 is priced from $63,431 before on-road costs for the GT sedan, rising to $81,610 plus on-roads for the GT Plug-In Hybrid sedan.

Born and raised in rural Victoria, Jordan Hickey was surrounded by a car-loving family before he could even talk. His parents’ automotive workshop fuelled his strong passion for all things four wheels.