Peugeot: EICMA 2015 is the icing on the cake of a year full of events [PHOTO]

Peugeot – After an eventful 2015, marked by the 51% acquisition by Mahindra&Mahindra, by the launch of the new special series Peugeot Metropolis 400 Sport, since the arrival of the neo retro scooter Django 50 and of the brand new Speedfight 4. Peugeot Scooters presented itself at the Milan Motor Show with a complete range made up of 10 models ranging from 50 to 400 cm3. In 2016, the Lion brand will continue on the path of developing increasingly premium products by offering a modern and complete range of models.

Inspired by the legendary and very first Peugeot scooters of the 50s, S55 and S57, Django reinterprets their timeless charm with style and modernity, referring to atmospheres of the past in a glamorous and contemporary key. With the launch of Django 50, in spring 2015, the complete range now has 3 displacements, 50, 125 and 150. In 2016 the range is enriched with a new special series, Django S, a more sober variant of the Django Sport, the color Mad Black detailed by a large S on a white background, offering a completely matte version enhanced by chrome inserts in the body mouldings, in the exhaust, in the rear handle and in the mirrors. King of customization, Django offers a range of 22 colors and above all the incredible Django ID configurator, which allows you to create your own tailor-made scooter with over 100.000 possible combinations.

The Speedfight, the sporty 50cm³, has exceeded 600.000 units since its launch almost 20 years ago. A success that led to the launch of the 4th chapter of the saga last summer with a well-developed range, available in 2T air and liquid and 4T air. The classic version available in 3 colors is joined by 3 special series Darkside, Iceblade and Pure, largely inspired by the world of sports motorbikes. In 2016, Speedfight 50 Total Sport completes the range with the special series with matt colors playing on shades of gray and black and decals inspired by the Peugeot 2008 DKR. Super-equipped scooter with upside-down fork, Shuricane serrated maxi-discs, aluminum footrests, large under-seat compartment and the inevitable (especially for younger customers) smartphone support and 12V and USB connections

For the Italian market where almost one in two scooters is a high wheel, Peugeot Scooters offers two special series with specific looks and fittings: the first is Tweet Paris which pays homage to the French capital with a specific decal placed on the front shield. In the new Light Blue colour, with a 30L top case capable of containing a full-face helmet and a dedicated windshield with specific silk-screen printing, useful against wind and weather, both strictly standard, it is also offered to the public accessorised with a unique and exclusive bag (specially designed by the Italian designer Jadise). The second special series is Tweet Double Black which has its attractive and aggressive "total black" style as its strong point. Two years after its arrival on the market, the technological 3-wheel scooter of the transalpine brand, the Peugeot Metropolis 400, adopts the Dual Tilting Wheels deformable parallelogram front end with interconnected wheels with central mono shock absorber and mass dumper, DLR, front and rear lights with LED technology, Smart Key electronic key recognized within a 2 m radius which allows the opening of the compartments and starting the vehicle, adjustable windshield, complete on-board computer with electronic tire pressure detector, difficult to compete in terms of equipment. Davailable in the classic range in 4 colours, it is renewed with the Blue Line series with a linear cut inspired by the 208 and 308 GTi models of Peugeot Sport. New for 2016, the RS special series whose red decal becomes distinctive for its determination and equipment. In addition, the saddle with red stitching, the smoked sport windscreen, the black wheels and the stainless steel sport muffler, which reinforce the sporty character of the RS brand.

The Peugeot Scooters stand also dedicated a special space to the display of the GenZe 2.0 electric scooter, a model developed by GenZe by Mahindra, one of the American subsidiaries of the Mahindra group. This space served as an experimental laboratory to present and test this new sustainable urban mobility solution in front of the general public in a European preview, on the sidelines of the COP21 climate conference which will be held in Paris starting at the end of the month. Equipped with a removable 1,6 kWh lithium ion battery, the GenZe 2.0 is the zero emissions and maintenance micro urban vehicle that provides an answer to all those looking to move faster, easier and cleaner from point A to point B. With a range of 45-50 km and a regenerative braking system, it covers 0 to 45 km/h in less than 8 seconds, thanks to the immediate torque of 130 nm. The lightweight aluminum frame gives an innovative and dynamic look while the large 16'' front wheel offers the driver maximum comfort and stability. But the benefits of GenZe 2.0 go beyond just the electric scooter. GenZe 2.0 aims to simplify users' lives, whatever their needs. Thanks to its removable Li-Ion battery, it can be recharged at any time and place with a simple socket. A 100% charge takes 3h30 and 2h is enough for a 90% fast charge.