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PEUGEOT 508 RXH Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 2
First production year: 2011
Engines: Diesel, Hybrid
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Peugeot had to update the 508 RXH range and adapt it for the Euro 6 emission standards, but it went a little bit more by redesigning the car's exterior and interior.

The French automaker launched the facelifted version of the 508 range, and since the RXH crossover was based on the same platform, this version was upgraded as well. Fortunately, the changes were obvious, so customers didn't have to play the Sherlock Holmes game to spot the differences between the 2011 and the 2014 model years.

The RXH was an adequate alternative for those looking for a vehicle that could handle more than just the tarmac. With the facelifted version, the car received a new front fascia enhanced by a more up-right grille that sported the company's badge in the middle instead of on the hood as before. Moreover, the LED headlights, foglights, and daytime running lights created an emblematic presence of the car on the road. Moreover, the silver shield underneath the front bumper suggested that the car won't suffer if it goes on unpaved surfaces, muddy, or snowy roads. In addition, the car's profile was adorned by wheel-fender trims, and the side sills got a set of side steps. For a lifted mid-size station wagon, that was unusual.

Inside, there was also an improved infotainment center, fitted with a 7" touchscreen placed atop the center stack. Moreover, Peugeot offered a head-up display with an additional flip-folding screen that showed essential driving data. Like the non-facelifted version, the 2014 508 version featured a split-folding rear bench that expanded the trunk size from 530 liters (18.7 cu-ft) up to 1780 liters (62.9 cu-ft).

Power came from either a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel that drove the front wheels only or from a diesel-electric hybrid version where the electric motor sent its torque to the rear wheels.

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PEUGEOT Peugeot 508 RXH photo gallery

Peugeot struggled to enter into the premium-car segment for years. It did have some interesting models, but it wasn't quite there. It tried again in 2011 with the 508 RXH.

The French car-maker Peugeot was close to getting in the circle with the 607, but it didn't make it. So it tried again in 2011 with the 508 RXH.

From the outside, it looked just like a regular 508 with 18” wheels and the “HYbrid4” badge on it. Only a highly trained eye would see the 40 mm (1.6”) wider track and 50 mm (2”) higher difference compared to the other versions of the 508. The modified front bumper, with jet-fighter inspiration details, were more obvious.

Inside, there were more differences. The backlighting of the dashboard and some other interior elements created a nice, exclusive image of the car. A unique, copper shade for some elements was a sign of the car's electrification. These accents are only available on the RXH. The sound system was signed by Bose. The choice of light-colored Alcantara leather and innovative laser-printed fabrics created a two-tone upholstery. The customer could also choose for a full leather or half-leather upholstery.

The drivetrain was a breakthrough in the hybrid technology, with a diesel engine for the front wheels and electric motors for the rear axle. Thus, the combination of the diesel fuel-efficiency was mated to electric motors and gave a total power output of 200 hp to the vehicle. The standard automatic transmission helped in ensuring the transfer from hybrid power to electric-only power and back.

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