Piaggio MP3: versions of the advanced three-wheeled scooter debut in Paris

Parisian debut for the new models of Piaggio MP3, a symbolic city in the affirmation of the original three-wheeled scooter, which became an agile and functional alternative for daily travel. An international affirmation, considering the over 230.000 vehicles sold globally in sixteen years. Piaggio MP3 also represents an example of technological evolution and a bridge between the automotive and scooter panoramas, synthesizing the qualities of both worlds.
The new range made in Italy, in the Piaggio factories in Pontedera, is made up of examples redefined from an aesthetic and technical point of view, the new versions Piaggio MP3 400 hpe e Piaggio MP3 400 hpe Sport they are powered by a 400 cc unit and the power is just over 35 horsepower. Then there is the flagship Piaggio MP3 530 hpe Exclusive with a new 530 hpe unit and a power of just over 44 horsepower. An important fact in the category.

Technological innovation

The new Piaggio MP3 in the variant 530 hpe Exclusive it is the first scooter in the world with type devices ARAS – Advanced Rider Assistance System, given a driving assistance platform based on 4D Imaging Radar technology developed by Piaggio Fast Forward, the Piaggio Group's robotics company. For the first time, sensors have been developed for use on a scooter and the ARAS devices with which it is equipped are functional for active safety, given the functions Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) e Lane Change Decision Aid System (LCDAS).

BLIS warns the driver of the presence of vehicles in the blind spot of the rear-view mirrors, via specific signals on the TFT display. By controlling the area behind up to 30/35 meters away, the LCDAS function can also locate vehicles that are approaching at speed and the driver is warned via specific signals.
Another interesting feature is the reverse gear, now integrated by one rear camera. The new Piaggio MP3 530 hpe Exclusive is also equipped with cruise control which can be managed via the new electric controls on the handlebar and three Eco riding modes, Comfort e Sport with a different response to the Ride by Wire throttle control and a calibration of the ASR anti-slip system.

Design and setting

The aesthetics of the new versions of Piaggio MP3 it appears sportier and further recalls the automotive panorama, considering finishes and attention to detail. Highlights include a new full LED lighting system and a new front shield, the result of a study on maximizing protection from the air. The models feature a keyless solution, a large seven-inch color instrument panel to which it is possible to connect the smartphone thanks to the PIAGGIO MIA application and ABS and ASR systems. The saddle-handlebar-footpeg triangulation has also been revised, furthermore the saddle pad with electric opening can contain two full-face helmets, according to the information.

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