Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 29: Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited launched first of its kind BSVI petrol cargo 3 wheeler–the Ape’ Xtra HT range.
It comes with a new 300 cc water-cooled petrol engine with 5+1 gearbox that offers the smoother drive, excellent load ability and best in class grade ability. The new aluminium clutch offers a comfortable driving experience and a long life of 30,000 km.
Ape Extra HT comes at a very attractive special introductory ex-showroom price started from Rs 2.42 lakh (Ex-Jammu showroom).
On the launching ceremony, Dhanantar Singh, RTO Jammu was the chief guest and Rakesh Dubey, ACD Jammu was the guest of honour. Officials from J&K Bank, JK Grameen Bank and Union Bank of India were also present.
Speaking on the occasion, Saju Nair, EVP and Head of Commercial Vehicle Business, Piaggio Indian Private Limited, “We are pleased to be launching first of its kind Ape Xtra HT BS6 petrol cargo at a very attractive price paint. At Piaggio our core philosophy is to provide best in class offerings to our customers. With the powerful 300 cc advanced smart petrol engine our customers can enjoy a smooth and powerful driving experience with low maintenance cost”.
Malind Kapur, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Product Marketing and Channel Development, Piaggio Vehicles said, “We are very happy to launch Ape Xtra HT, our first of its kind BSVI petrol cargo vehicle. I feel this product will provide an excellent driveability and pickup while the maintenance cost will be much lower. This will increase the earn ability and profitability for the driver owners and can boost the self employment opportunities for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and further strengthen our position as a leader in the 3 wheeler cargo category”.