Armstrong Motor Group Showcase the Peugeot 508 GT Fastback

SUVs are now the norm and sedans are becoming niche - more an indulgence than the default choice, which explains explain Peugeot New Zealand's choice to launch the all-new 508 in flagship GT form only. The 508 is already a striking-looking thing, and the GT tempts with a comprehensive list of standard equipment.

It's a low-slung statement in a world of high-riding vehicles, and has arrived in "fastback" form first, with the station wagon to follow later in the year. Fastback meaning liftback really, because it has a tailgate; so it's not a sedan at all. However, it does have frameless doors, which goes some way towards justifying the claim of coupe-like styling.

You can maybe enjoy a seat massage while you're at it (five modes, including "cat paw"!), and indeed, much of the attention to detail is deeply impressive. The wipers have jets integrated into the arms Mercedes-style, the superb front seats with every-which-way adjustment are endorsed by AGR (Action for Healthy Backs) and the automated-drive system doesn't just keep you in the lane, it keeps you in the same position between the lines that you've selected.

The self-parking system is completely automatic: all you do is hold a button and the car accelerates, steers and brakes for you. It can do parallel or side-by-side  - the latter in one sweep, which is pretty impressive.

It's really a high-spec version of a very mainstream model, but the 508 GT looks and feels pretty special. The styling is sensational, the interior design distinctive and tactile, the level of equipment impressive. The 508 punches way above its price range in terms of style and equipment; some of the attention to detail is outstanding, so to find out more about   please go to www.armstrongmotorgroup.com .