The 2019 Peugeot 508 is the car that reinvented the French sedan. Origin: France. First Generation: Launched in 2010 (replacing the 407/607). Current Generation: 2nd Generation (R8, launched 2018). This 2019 model marked a radical shift from a traditional 4-door sedan to a stunning 5-door "fastback" with frameless windows. It is lower, wider, and more aggressive than its predecessor, designed specifically to steal buyers away from the Audi A5 Sportback and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe.

Small capacity, high output:

• 1.6L PureTech (Petrol): 180 HP. STANDARD A brilliant turbocharged 4-cylinder. It offers plenty of punch for overtaking and is paired with the smooth EAT8 (8-speed) automatic gearbox from Aisin (Japan).
• 1.6L PureTech GT (Petrol): 225 HP. The high-performance tune found in the GT trim. It hits 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, making it a genuine sports sedan.
• 1.5L BlueHDi (Diesel): 130 HP. The economy king. If you do Mombasa runs weekly, this engine will save you a fortune, averaging 20 km/l.

• i-Cockpit: The steering wheel is tiny and sits low, meaning you view the instrument cluster over the wheel, not through it. It takes getting used to but feels like a fighter jet.
• Fastback Utility: The rear hatch opens wide (glass included), revealing a 487-litre boot. It is far more practical than a C-Class sedan for loading boxes or suitcases.

• Consumption: 12–14 km/l (1.6L Petrol). The EAT8 gearbox keeps revs low on the highway.
• Service: Peugeot has a strong presence in Kenya via Urysia. Parts for the PureTech engine are available, but body panels (especially those frameless doors) are expensive to replace if damaged.

Low Clearance: At 142mm, it hugs the ground. You must approach speed bumps diagonally. However, the suspension is beautifully damped, soaking up rough patches better than the stiff German rivals. It is a car for the highway, not the village.

5-Star Euro NCAP rating. Features Night Vision (optional), which detects pedestrians in the dark using infrared cameras—a lifesaver on unlit Kenyan highways. Reliability of the 1.6L PureTech is vastly improved over the older Prince engines.

The following prices represent the cost of buying a 2019 Peugeot 508 (Foreign Used / Import) in Kenya. These prices reflect showroom asking prices in major towns including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret.

Who is this for? The non-conformist executive who wants a car that looks like a concept sketch and drives with French flair. Who is it NOT for? Tall families—the rear headroom is compromised by that sexy roofline.