The
Peugeot Pulsion 125 cc maxi-scooter has been photographed in India for the
first time. The unit that was photographed in the country was not a camouflaged
test mule. Instead, it appears that Peugeot has imported the vehicle in India
for R&D purposes. This vehicle is already available on sale in
international markets.
The
Pulsion scooter is currently manufactured at the Peugeot Motorcycles’ Mandeure
plant in France. It is available in three versions – Allure, Active and RS. Styling cues of the maxi-scooter include a
twin-pod, apron-mounted, LED projector headlight and a tall windscreen at the
front. The “lion’s canines” LED lights are inspired by the brand’s 508 car. The
cockpit comprises a Peugeot 308 car-inspired instrument console that includes
analogue tachometer and speedometer (reverser rev-counter design). The front
fascia also includes vents on the apron that are aimed to enhance the sporty
tone of the scooter and highlight the headlight setup. The tail section of the
vehicle features a “3 claws” LED taillight design.
The
Peugeot Pulsion scooter also benefits from i-Connect technology that is derived
from the Peugeot Automobiles i-Cockpit system. The technology brings TFT colour
display along with a dedicated smartphone application. The connectivity
function provides access to GPS, calls, messages and other social media
notifications in real-time on the TFT screen. The functions on the display
could be accessed through the control wheel on the handlebar. Other key
features of the Pulsion include keyless ignition, large under-seat storage (can
accommodate a full-face helmet and a half jet helmet with screen) and
automatically activated warning lights.
While
the displacement details for the model spotted in India are not available,
mechanical details on the international-spec model include a 125 cc
PowerMotion, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine that generates 14.4 hp at
9,000 rpm of peak power and 11.9 Nm of maximum torque at 7,000 rpm. Safety
functions include Daytime Running Lights and ABS tech with synchronised
braking. The
purpose of the single unit is yet unknown. The 125 cc scooter segment getting
lucrative and thus, we would not be surprised if Peugeot considers the Pulsion
for our market.
