Piaggio launches Apé NXT+ at ₹ 2.35 lakh
Modified On Jul 15, 2022 01:12 PM
Touted as king of mileage, the new CNG passenger carrier three-wheeler gets segment-first tubeless tyres, a stylish front fascia with a bezel for headlamps, a beige-coloured dashboard and dual-tone seats.
Piaggio Vehicles, India’s leading manufacturer of small commercial vehicles today launched an innovative new product in the Passenger Segment – the all-new Apé NXT+
The Apé NXT+ is a high mileage three-wheeler that comes with a promise of an industry's best fuel efficiency of up to 50 km/KG for the CNG version. The indigenously researched and developed three-wheeler is equipped with modern and stylish aesthetic elements which provide it with a contemporary and refreshed look compared to the rivlas in the industry.
Besides the top mileage, the NXT+ is also equipped with segment-first tubeless tyres, an attractive front fascia with a bezel for headlamps, a beige-coloured dashboard and dual-tone seats and a newly designed canopy with transparent windows for enhanced visibility and looks. It also has stylish decals on the sides to add a dash of glamour to the product.
The Apé NXT+ gets the best in class space with the capability to perform on any road conditions. It sports a 3-valve engine, which gives high power and picks up along with a smooth drivable experience. The Apé NXT+ is the product of next-generation urban Indian last-mile mobility solutions and offers substantial acquisition cost benefits along with the best in the market cost of ownership.
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Piaggio is the only fuel agonistic three-wheeler brand in India with a product portfolio in Petrol, Diesel, CNG, LPG and Electric for both cargo and passenger segments.
Speaking on the new launch, According to Diego Graffi, Chairman & MD, Piaggio India said, “We are thrilled to launch another three-wheeler passenger vehicle with CNG, LPG and Petrol fuel variants. The rising demand of alternate fuel options and the need to control pollution is giving an impetus to CNG powered vehicles. The Government of India is taking path breaking steps to promote alternate fuel options, which in turn is also helping OEMs like us to innovate with our product portfolio to cater to larger customers. The new Apé NXT+ is designed and developed in India for the Indian market and will also be exported to markets overseas. With the launch of this Apé NXT+ we aim to further strengthen our position in the alternate fuel segment space.”
“Piaggio is proud to include Apé NXT+ to its diverse fleet of three-wheeler cargo and passenger vehicles. The Apé NXT+ has been developed after thorough research and extensive customer feedback. With the increase in the fuel costs, we understood our customers’ need for higher mileage with cost saving approach and, therefore, Apé NXT+ was born. This new Apé provides the highest in class fuel efficiency, higher comfort, and more space with minimal maintenance costs. Apé’ NXT + comes with contemporary design elements which makes it the most stylish product on offer. The 3-valve technology engine is designed for powerful pickup and exceptional driving experience. We certainly believe that with the CNG network increasing in many cities in India, the Apé NXT+ will help us deliver that extra value to the customers who have been looking for a new CNG product in the market”, Saju Nair, EVP and Head Domestic Business CV (ICE) & Retail Finance, Piaggio India.
The Apé NXT+ comes at an attractive introductory Ex-showroom pricing of Rs. 2,35,811 onwards for the CNG variant and is available at all Piaggio Authorized dealerships across India.
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