Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL has launched the new Apé Xtra LDX with a price range starting from Rs. 2,51,586 (ex-Maharashtra) and will be available at all Piaggio dealerships in India.
Available in CNG, the new Apé Xtra LDX is a cargo three-wheeler with a long 5.5ft deck with the best-in-class fuel efficiency and lowest operating cost, the company said. It has the trusted and proven 230cc, air-cooled, naturally aspirated engine with 3-valve technology, which promises high pulling power, superior working efficiency, and low cost of maintenance, the company said in a media release.
The new Apé Xtra LDX comes with a slew of upgrades making it the best choice for customers. They include: increased grade ability to 26% allowing easy plying on flyovers and hilly terrain; Tubeless tyres for higher efficiency and stress-free driving; Higher torque of 17.1Nm to effortlessly carry extra load; The best-in-class mileage of 40km/kg of CNG; Max speed of 56 kmph, resulting in faster turnaround; Extra headroom for driver comfort; and Super warranty of 36 months or 1,00,000 km ensuring low maintenance costs.
Diego Graffi, Chairman & MD, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., said, “Our revolutionary Apé is a fuel-agnostic brand, committed to providing our customers with the most suitable options for their needs. Whether it’s CNG, LPG, Diesel, Petrol, or Electric, we have a product that caters to all. We believe in giving our customers the freedom to choose the variant that works best for them, and we are proud to offer a range of options that are reliable, efficient, and innovative. I am happy to announce the introduction of the new Apé Xtra LDX to our offering and am sure that customers will get the best value out of it.”
“The Apé Xtra LDX has been developed in response to the customer requirements seeking a product which is easy to maintain, has low operating costs and caters to their varied requirements. Based on this insight, our R&D developed the high-quality Apè Xtra LDX which gives the best returns to our entrepreneurial customers by being extremely fuel efficient and providing the best mileage. With the new Xtra LDX, customers can experience its great pulling power at faster speeds, and have the least economical operations due to savings on fuel costs. We are confident this product will enable increased earnings for our customers due to its lower operating and maintenance costs and thereby, ensure high profitability for them,” said Amit Sagar, Executive Vice President – CV Domestic Business (ICE) and Retail Finance, Piaggio Vehicles.