Piaggio launches “Performance range”, upgrades entire range to BSVI
Published on : Friday 24-01-2020
On this occasion, the company launched its “Power Max” Diesel range with an upgraded 599CC engine and the “Smart” AF range with hi-tech 3 Valve 230 CC engine.
Pune, 23rd January 2020: Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL), a 100 % subsidiary of the Italian Piaggio Group and India’s leading manufacturer of small commercial vehicles showcased its entire range of BSVI products. Positioned as “The Performance range”, both diesel and alternate fuel range was on display. The diesel range boasts of a completely new power pack with a 599CC engine pumping out 7kw power and 23.5 Nm torque. The engine along with a 5-speed gearbox and new aluminium clutch considerably increasing the load carrying capability and enables faster trip times. The upgraded Cargo range comes with a larger cabin providing better head room and space for the driver thereby increasing his productivity. The passenger range comes with new safety doors for commuters. The alternate fuel range has been fitted with one of the most refined drive-train available in the industry with a 230CC 3-valve hi-tech engine. The customers can experience a super smooth, low-noise ride with improved driveability in urban settings.
With this showcase, Piaggio has one of the largest product range in the last mile mobility in India for both cargo and passenger carrying applications. The cargo range is available in deck lengths of 5, 5.5 and 6 feet and in Delivery van and High body options. The passenger range is available in small body, mid-body, wide body and extra-wide body configurations. The range is also fuel agnostic with products available in diesel, CNG, LPG and Petrol.
The company has also announced the prices of the BS VI products with the diesel range having an Ex-showroom price increase of Rs 45,000 and the alternate fuel range Rs 15,000 over equivalent BS IV products.
Commenting on the development, PVPL MD & CEO Mr Diego Graffi said, “We are delighted to be the first 3-Wheeler Manufacturer in India to be completely BSVI ready with our entire range of products. We had started our preparations for BSVI norms well ahead of time and therefore today we are well placed for the transition from BSIV to BSVI.