Peugeot CityStar opens with the new generation of engines LFE (Low Friction Efficiency) liquid cooled.The two engine sizes, 125th and 200th, is to improve performance while decreasing power consumption and noise emissions.
With the arrival of CityStar brings to seven the catalog Peugeot 125 cc, a sign that the House of the lion, he wants to satisfy its strategic customers in this increasingly popular segment. So CityStar wants to be the missing link between entry-level Sum-Up and Vivacity and the smartest Satelis, peaking in what until a few years ago was a place of honor dell’Elystar.
The name says it all: CityStar is proposed as a means for home-office and around town, but our test, developed on a path that goes from town to the long straights, and then articulated in the hills between miles and miles of winding and curves, showed that the newcomer is comfortable in all situations.
With the arrival of CityStar brings to seven the catalog Peugeot 125 cc, a sign that the House of the lion, he wants to satisfy its strategic customers in this increasingly popular segment. So CityStar wants to be the missing link between entry-level Sum-Up and Vivacity and the smartest Satelis, peaking in what until a few years ago was a place of honor dell’Elystar.
The name says it all: CityStar is proposed as a means for home-office and around town, but our test, developed on a path that goes from town to the long straights, and then articulated in the hills between miles and miles of winding and curves, showed that the newcomer is comfortable in all situations.
Aesthetics
The front, with almond-shaped eyes and the lion rampant (recently re-used) in plain view, reveals the typical facial features of the family Peugeot Scooters. The large seat on two levels, the latter “in egg” and the aluminum handle this profile, roly-poly but pleasant.
CityStar not hide the sharp descent from the high-end GT Satelis, who steals the philosophy of coaches, but with less than 17 cm in length and less than 10 pounds lighter on the scale.
The compactness of CityStar, however, does not compromise the carrying capacity: under the seat comfortably accommodated two helmets, a full and a jet. The flat floor el’apposito hook / hanger gives a great hand bags, shopping bags and carrying case 24 hours. To complete the comfort package, also in the glove compartment is taken to be 12 V.
The dashboard has a footprint very car, and three blue-backlit dials provide all the necessary information: speedometer, trip indicator, outside temperature (less than 3 ° C there is a light that indicates the possible presence of ice on the road ), fuel level, and there is also an LED that indicates the inclusion of the electronic lock.
CityStar not hide the sharp descent from the high-end GT Satelis, who steals the philosophy of coaches, but with less than 17 cm in length and less than 10 pounds lighter on the scale.
The compactness of CityStar, however, does not compromise the carrying capacity: under the seat comfortably accommodated two helmets, a full and a jet. The flat floor el’apposito hook / hanger gives a great hand bags, shopping bags and carrying case 24 hours. To complete the comfort package, also in the glove compartment is taken to be 12 V.
The dashboard has a footprint very car, and three blue-backlit dials provide all the necessary information: speedometer, trip indicator, outside temperature (less than 3 ° C there is a light that indicates the possible presence of ice on the road ), fuel level, and there is also an LED that indicates the inclusion of the electronic lock.
The two engines
The new 125 cc engine LFE delivers 15 hp at 9,250 rpm and maximum torque of 11.8 Nm at 7,750, while that instead of 200 cc delivers 19 hp at 8,500 rpm, while maximum torque is 17 Nm
Both engines naturally comply with the Euro 3 standards, with emissions of respectively 65 and 68 g / km of CO2.
For this new project, Alpine engineers have focused especially on the distribution, in order to make driving more enjoyable, and the noise: noise emissions have been reduced by 3 decibels, which is almost halved. Another focus has been spent on the reliability of these engines, which are tested for resistance to 400,000 kilometers by road and 5,000 hours on engine test bench.
The two engines, manufactured by Peugeot plant in Dannemarie in Alsace, have a maximum speed of rotation limited to 10,000 revolutions per minute, which saves fuel by ensuring that a range of about 260 km with 9-liter capacity Tank: The data reported, in fact, speak of a consumption of 3.5 liters per 100 km .
Both engines naturally comply with the Euro 3 standards, with emissions of respectively 65 and 68 g / km of CO2.
For this new project, Alpine engineers have focused especially on the distribution, in order to make driving more enjoyable, and the noise: noise emissions have been reduced by 3 decibels, which is almost halved. Another focus has been spent on the reliability of these engines, which are tested for resistance to 400,000 kilometers by road and 5,000 hours on engine test bench.
The two engines, manufactured by Peugeot plant in Dannemarie in Alsace, have a maximum speed of rotation limited to 10,000 revolutions per minute, which saves fuel by ensuring that a range of about 260 km with 9-liter capacity Tank: The data reported, in fact, speak of a consumption of 3.5 liters per 100 km .
Our test. A 360 degrees
Subject of our test is the most detailed CityStar 125th, put the whip on a course cleverly concocted by Peugeot to make it better appreciate the wide range of use. Just to not be fooled by the name, CityStar us just outside the town of Saint Tropez to the hills for a tour de force of bends, curves and ups and downs.
” CityStar wants to be the missing link between entry-level Sum-Up and Vivacity and the smartest Satelis, peaking in what until a few years ago was a place of honor dell’Elystar “
The driving position is a true GT: wide and well padded saddle to 795 cm above ground, height from which it keeps everything under control and that gives a great sense of security, but that might create some problems for those who, like me, it is a Watussi. Width and height of the saddle, generally synonymous with comfort and control, develop into an impact not just the initial input by means of course only at the time of having to put your feet on the ground or when parking. Taking a little ‘confidence with the little “quart”, however, we realize that non-Gambalunga just scroll down a bit’ forward, toward the narrowest part of the saddle, to touch the ground more easily.
The first part of our journey is characterized by a strong wind, not much seems to disturb the stability of the Frenchman with two wheels, strong shield, and also imposing the 150 pounds that keep it firmly anchored to the asphalt. The tinted windscreen does their part, especially useful because the small Peugeot boasts a top speed of 113 km / h, as well as good recovery (0-100 m in 9.3 seconds), respectable performance for the category.
Climbing between twists and turns, bumpy roads at times, we could appreciate the work of the hydraulic fork with 37 mm stanchions that accomplices also Michelin Pilot SC (from 120/70 and 130/60 front and rear) mounted on wheels Alloy 13 “, giving a precise and impeccable road holding.
The brake system relies on a front disc 240 , open bite, and a rear 210 , whose work is effective and very powerful, so that the first brake to leave a little ‘displaced, but let us just a moment the hand and you leave CityStar tame even during deceleration. Within a year, however, we will see with pleasure the version equipped with ABS.
After the tour outside the city, we test CityStar also in the environment for which it was created: the city.In urban scooter French is stronger than a steering angle of 45 ° , despite the powerful aspect makes it flexible and allows him to extricate himself very well in traffic. Here, where the suspensions suffer a bit ‘more by way of paved roads and not always in perfect condition, CityStar does not unprepared, and adjustable rear shocks are doing their duty, even with the passenger on board. In this regard, it should be noted that in the two seat is comfortable and spacious, and the “second” will definitely not comfort problems: for him there are removable footrests and the aforementioned aluminum handle security. If this were not enough seat from Pasco to your host, is also available as an optional backpack useful. And among other accessories provided, Peugeot offers a higher windscreen for the winter, the sleeves against the cold and the protective sheeting. The driving position is a true GT: wide and well padded saddle to 795 cm above ground, height from which it keeps everything under control and that gives a great sense of security
The first part of our journey is characterized by a strong wind, not much seems to disturb the stability of the Frenchman with two wheels, strong shield, and also imposing the 150 pounds that keep it firmly anchored to the asphalt. The tinted windscreen does their part, especially useful because the small Peugeot boasts a top speed of 113 km / h, as well as good recovery (0-100 m in 9.3 seconds), respectable performance for the category.
Climbing between twists and turns, bumpy roads at times, we could appreciate the work of the hydraulic fork with 37 mm stanchions that accomplices also Michelin Pilot SC (from 120/70 and 130/60 front and rear) mounted on wheels Alloy 13 “, giving a precise and impeccable road holding.
The brake system relies on a front disc 240 , open bite, and a rear 210 , whose work is effective and very powerful, so that the first brake to leave a little ‘displaced, but let us just a moment the hand and you leave CityStar tame even during deceleration. Within a year, however, we will see with pleasure the version equipped with ABS.
After the tour outside the city, we test CityStar also in the environment for which it was created: the city.In urban scooter French is stronger than a steering angle of 45 ° , despite the powerful aspect makes it flexible and allows him to extricate himself very well in traffic. Here, where the suspensions suffer a bit ‘more by way of paved roads and not always in perfect condition, CityStar does not unprepared, and adjustable rear shocks are doing their duty, even with the passenger on board. In this regard, it should be noted that in the two seat is comfortable and spacious, and the “second” will definitely not comfort problems: for him there are removable footrests and the aforementioned aluminum handle security. If this were not enough seat from Pasco to your host, is also available as an optional backpack useful. And among other accessories provided, Peugeot offers a higher windscreen for the winter, the sleeves against the cold and the protective sheeting. The driving position is a true GT: wide and well padded saddle to 795 cm above ground, height from which it keeps everything under control and that gives a great sense of security
Driving Impressions riding CityStar 200th are not different, we found all the qualities (and also the small neo seat …) the brother of lower airspace. Contrary to what one might expect, the 200 does not have the same starting point of 125, but rather on a tip bell’allungo, for accelerating sweeter, so it is the best choice for people who also uses the scooter out of town for some shift a little ‘longer. Comfortable on both models as standard side stand, aid for those who do not feel so strong man to accompany the 150 pounds of CityStar on the center stand. Both displacements are four colors available: dark blue, black pearl, gray and Havana. CityStar 125th and 200th will be available from next June, respectively in 3250 and € 3390, ex-dealer .
