Peugeot Onyx scooter

The Peugeot Onyx supercar will be joined at the Paris Motor Show by a similarly-named scooter concept.

Wearing a matt black and copper paint finish, the Peugeot adopts the distinctive three-wheel layout pioneered by Piaggio’s MP3 models.

But what sets the Onyx apart is its hybrid power system. Comprising a 400 cc petrol engine and an electric motor, the combined output is 60 bhp (45 kW / 61 PS) with 58 Nm (42 lb/ft) of torque.

Peugeot reckons that average fuel consumption should be 141.2 mpg (2.0 l/100km), with a pure electric range of 18 miles (30 kilometres) when running at 31 mph (50 km/h). However, the Onyx isn’t just about efficiency, as its top speed is claimed to be a fairly rapid 93 mph (150 km/h).

Another signature feature is the removable ‘ClipBox’ storage unit, which sits between the handlebars and the seat. With it in place practicality is increased, although the rider is forced to adopt a more prone riding position.

For the time being, it seems doubtful that the Onyx scooter will become a production model. Of course, that could change if the reaction of visitors to Peugeot’s stand at the Paris show is enthusiastic.

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