SUV OR ESTATE? DS7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE VS PEUGEOT 508 HYBRID COMPARISON FRENCH AVANTGARDE

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This comparison review pits the Peugeot 508 SW Hybrid against the DS7 Crossback E-Tense 4x4, highlighting their French avant-garde design and hybrid powertrains. The reviewer notes both vehicles are presented in their sporty trim levels: the 508 GT and the DS7 Performance Line. Key differences emerge in their body styles, with the DS7 offering an SUV experience and the 508 a more traditional estate. The DS7, particularly the 300hp 4x4 version, is praised for its comfortable, upright seating position, agile handling, and potent acceleration, enhanced by its active scan suspension. However, it suffers from slightly less refined noise insulation at higher speeds. The Peugeot 508 SW, while offering a more elegant design and a longer trunk, provides a lower seating position and can feel a bit more stressed at higher speeds. Both vehicles share infotainment system weaknesses, lacking refinement and relying too heavily on touchscreen controls for climate. The reviewer ultimately leans towards the DS7 Crossback for its superior long-term comfort and performance, despite acknowledging the 508's stylish interior and driving dynamics.