Piaggio India launches Vespa facelift at a starting price of INR 91,140

Alongside Aprilia, Piaggio to launched facelift versions of their iconic scooter the Vespa in India. Widening their portfolio, the Italian two-wheeler maker today introduced 3 new paint schemes – Matt Rosso Dragon, Matt Yellow and Azzuro Provenza and limited edition all black Vespa Notte to the Vespa line-up. Updated prices for Piaggio Vespa VXL 150cc stand at INR 91,140 while Vespa SLX 150cc comes in at INR 97,276 (ex-showroom Pune).

Additionally, the sophisticated all black limited-edition Vespa Notte with its powerful 125 CC engine is available to the Vespa enthusiasts for INR 68,829 (ex-showroom Pune).

Commenting on this launch, Diego Graffi, Managing Director and CEO, Piaggio India said, “We will continue to explore creating premium differentiated products for the youth of the country. With the launch of the new bikes under the Aprilia and Vespa brands, we are only deepening our footprint across the country.”

The Italian automaker also introduced mobile connectivity that allows customers to connect with their Vespa scooter and control its features. Through their mobile the user can access GPS information, emergency contact details and get the location of the service centre closest to them. There is also a panic alert feature on offers that allows the rider to reach out to the registered number configured with the current location and seek help in case of an emergency. Riders can find, navigate and follow their bikes using smart connectivity. Through its Find Me feature, user can identify and locate their scooter in ignition off mode in a busy parking area. It also allows the person to check his vehicles status, locate petrol pumps and connect with customer care executives.

With festivity around the corner, Piaggio India launched ‘5X Fun Offer’ valid from September to October 2018. According to this scheme customers can enjoy free five years mandatory insurance, five years free warranty which includes two years of standard warranty and three years of extended warranty. Additionally, the customers can avail free service for the first year, and two years of ‘On Road Assist’ clubbed with PayTM benefits worth INR 5000 or lucrative payment methods like zero cost EMI or low down-payment of INR 3,999.