Mahindra 2-wheelers have confirmed that they will bring Peugeot scooters to Indian shores, reports suggesting that Mahindra is also considering a three wheeled scooter for Indian market also commonly known as trikes, and in European market Peugeot already has- MetroPolis scooter with three wheels. Therefore it is speculated that Mahindra might talking about MetroPolis as in the international market this model is already being sold by Peugeot.In an interview given to Top Gear, Dr Pawan Goenka, Executive Director, Mahindra. has told about the future policies of the Mahindra 2-wheelers and how they are considering the three wheeled scooter for Indian market. The MetroPolis is a three wheeled auto gear scooter featured with 400cc liquid cooled engine which is capable of producing good 37 Horses. Reports further suggests that Mahindra will also offer a smaller capacity model, probably in 200-250cc category.
If this is going to happen, it will surely change the way we look at our scooter market. With the upcoming power scooters from the house of Hero Motocorp, this battle will only become more fierce. However, this is not gonna happen any soon, it will surely take an years time or may be more. Still we are eagerly waiting for these European beauties in our part of this world.
Source: TopGearBy: Farhan Kashif