Report - Piaggio Ape City three-wheelers launched in petrol, CNG and LPG fuels

12/03/2013 - 20:57 Piaggio Shrawan Raja

Piaggio Vehicles launched a new range of three-wheeled passenger carriers in Mumbai today under the name 'City'. It is fitted with a three-valve engine, which is a first in its segment, and is available with three fuel options. Here are the other details of Piaggio's Bajaj RE 4S 'auto rickshaw' competitor.

  • In 1999, the launch of Ape brand, a 100% subsidiary of Piaggio Italy, was held in India.
  • In the last 14 years, the brand has attracted over 1.5 million customers for its commercial vehicles.

  • Today marks the launch of the Ape City range of three-wheelers in petrol, CNG and LPG fuel types.
  • Development was fully based on customer feedback.

  • It is powered by a new three-valve 275cc engine that returns 10% more mileage than competitors, with outputs between 4.99 KW to 7.07 KW depending on the fuel it is operating on (LPG, CNG or Petrol).
  • Good low-end torque that's better suited for city usage.
  • Single piece windscreen and twin headlamp configuration.

  • Oil change interval is 10k kilometers, compared to competition which has set it at 5k kilometers.
  • Size of the market is 150,000 units a year.
  • Piaggio has a 35 percent market share in India in its segment.

  • Piaggio will export vehicles to Africa, Latin America and neighboring markets.

Piaggio Ape City prices (ex-showroom, Mumbai)

  • Petrol - 1,06,645 rupees
  • LPG - 1,23,031 rupees
  • CNG - 1,26,570 rupees
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