Playful Innovation - Urban mobility has always inspired bold ideas, especially at moments when cities begin to feel tighter, louder, and more crowded. At the turn of the millennium, when designers were dreaming freely about what city transport could become, Peugeot chose to explore those ideas not through a conventional production car, but through imagination. That curiosity gave birth to a playful and unconventional concept known as the Peugeot VrooMster, first revealed to the public in 2000 at the Paris Motor Show.
The 2000 Peugeot VrooMster emerged from an international design competition organized by Peugeot, created to stimulate fresh thinking rather than chase market readiness. (Picture from: GoMotors)
The VrooMsteremerged from an international design competition organized by Peugeot, created to stimulate fresh thinking rather than chase market readiness. It belonged to a small family of experimental concepts calledCity Toyz, including the Peugeot Kart Up, Bobslid, and e-Doll, all designed to challenge traditional definitions of urban vehicles. From the start, the VrooMster was never meant to reach showrooms; instead, it functioned as a creative exercise aimed at blending the spirit of a motorcycle with the practicality of a car.
The 2000 Peugeot VrooMster's carbon-fiber body emphasized lightness and innovation, while the interior adopted a motorcycle-inspired layout with two seats arranged in a straight line. (Picture from: frMotor1)
Compact proportions defined its character. Measuring 3.16 meters in length, 1.52 meters in width, and 1.36 meters in height, with a 2.10-meter wheelbase, the VrooMster was clearly tailored for dense city environments. These dimensions suggested effortless maneuvering through narrow streets and stress-free parking, reinforcing its role as a city-focused experiment rather than a highway cruiser.
The 2000 Peugeot VrooMster defined its character through compact proportions, measuring 3.16 meters long, 1.52 meters wide, and 1.36 meters high, with a 2.10-meter wheelbase suited for dense urban environments. (Picture from: GoMotors)
Visually and structurally, the vehicle stood apart from anything Peugeot had built before. Its carbon-fiber body emphasized lightness and innovation, while the interior adopted a motorcycle-inspired layout with two seats arranged in a straight line. Despite its playful nature, safety was not ignored, as both occupants were secured with three-point anchorage systems, blending concept-car freedom with real-world thinking.
The 2000 Peugeot VrooMster powered by a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter engine producing 109 horsepower, also used in models like the Peugeot 206 of that era. (Picture from: GoMotors)
One of the most striking elements was the expansive panoramic windshield that flowed into the roof and extended toward the passenger side. Its rear section could tilt upward, making entry and exit easier and adding a theatrical touch to daily use. Adding to its unconventional layout, the fuel tank was positioned between the driver’s legs, further reinforcing the motorcycle DNA that shaped the entire concept. | fy8ZZr2nEz8 | o6bd5VXGRE0 |
Power came from a familiar source: a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter engine producing 109 horsepower, also used in models like the Peugeot 206 of that era. While the VrooMster remained a test vehicle, it served a lasting purpose by proving that cars and motorcycles were not as incompatible as they seemed. Even today, it stands as a reminder that progress in mobility often begins with ideas that are playful, daring, and unafraid to ignore production logic. *** [EKA [24092011] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | STORY-CARS | FR.MOTOR1 | CARSTYLING.RU | GOMOTORS ]
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The VrooMster emerged from an international design competition organized by Peugeot, created to stimulate fresh thinking rather than chase market readiness. It belonged to a small family of experimental concepts called City Toyz, including the Peugeot Kart Up, Bobslid, and e-Doll, all designed to challenge traditional definitions of urban vehicles. From the start, the VrooMster was never meant to reach showrooms; instead, it functioned as a creative exercise aimed at blending the spirit of a motorcycle with the practicality of a car. 
Power came from a familiar source: a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter engine producing 109 horsepower, also used in models like the Peugeot 206 of that era. While the VrooMster remained a test vehicle, it served a lasting purpose by proving that cars and motorcycles were not as incompatible as they seemed. Even today, it stands as a reminder that progress in mobility often begins with ideas that are playful, daring, and unafraid to ignore production logic. *** [EKA [24092011] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | STORY-CARS | FR.MOTOR1 | CARSTYLING.RU | GOMOTORS ]
