Piaggio launches Vespa Elegante Limited Edition in India; Priced at Rs. 78,999
Piaggio has launched the Limited Edition Vespa Elegante in India at a price of Rs. 78,999 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Targeting the discerning youth of today, seeking a differentiated...
Piaggio has launched the Limited Edition Vespa Elegante in India at a price of Rs. 78,999 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Targeting the discerning youth of today, seeking a differentiated premium product offering, this scooter marks a new grade in style and elegance in the premium scooter range. The company will produce only 3,500 units of the scooter and it will sport a limited edition "Elegante" badge.
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Speaking at the launch, Mr Ravi Chopra, Chairman and Managing Director, Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited (India) said, “Piaggio is delighted to offer the stylish limited edition Vespa Elegante for its Indian fans. The Limited Edition Vespa Elegante symbolizes Piaggio’s ownership of the premium scooter segment that the group has successfully created in the Indian market. It takes the legacy of the iconic Vespa to another high. With its classy yet quirky designs, Vespa Elegante will be a proud possession of any real Vespa enthusiast. We at Piaggio, understand the needs of our aspirational consumers and believe that the Esclusivo will enable them to experience another mark in the Vespa culture of being Do You Vespa”
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Vespa Elegante is a cosmetically upgraded version of the VX 125 model and has the same engineering. Powering the limited scooter is the same 125cc, 3-valve engine, which powers the whole Vespa range in India. New features added to the Elegante are Metallic Brown and Pearl White colour options, new facia, chrome guards, split seats in Crimson and Beige, Elegante badge and colour coordinated Elegante Helmet.
Bolted on a Monocoque full-steel frame, the Vespa Elegante comes with aircraft derived single side-arm front suspension with anti-dive characteristics, while the rear gets dual hydraulic shock absorbers. Both the front and rear 10" alloys are covered by tubeless tyres and gets a 200mm disc brake at the front, while 140mm drum brakes at the rear.
Elegante will also be showcased through special previews that will be conducted in Pune, Hyderabad and Bangalore. Speculations of its launch have already created a stir in the market and it is likely to receive a great response just like other products from the Vespa range. Riding high on the whopping response received for Vespa Esclusivo, Piaggio plans to introduce more such distinctive offerings at regular intervals. Annually, the 2w enthusiast can expect one or two such limited edition Vespa’s, which would be distinctive, exclusive and individually badged.
Vespa Elegante 125 User Reviews
- Waiting for offers to buy the scooter
I saw the scooter and liked it very much. When I enquired about it, I was shocked to know that the scooter is this much expensive. I felt this shock two times in two days. First, I got to know that the top end variant of Maruti S Cross is costing Rs. 16 lac, after that, heard about overpriced Vespa. I hope there will be some cost cutting later on, as the scooter is not worth its price. One can think of buying it for Rs. 60,000 to 65,000 but I don’t think anyone would pay over Rs. 70,000 to buy it. It carries great looks and is available in dynamic shades to complete its class. I am eagerly waiting for its price to decrease so that I can buy the scooter as I am liking it very much. I am Shravan Kumar from Uttar Pradesh, please reply me here if you get any information about the decrease in Vespa’s price. I hope this review will be helpful for others. Thank you.
1 - Killer Looks
I purchased Vespa yesterday after hearing a lot of good things about it. The scooter is so smooth that sometimes you do not feel that its ignition is on when standing on a traffic signal. It is also well balanced and offers smooth running. Over these benefits, it is putting out a great mileage of 50 to 55 kmpl, I hope that the mileage will increase after its first service. The all new scooter reached to the speed of 90 kmph in a stretch of just 500 meters, that shows its power output. The stopping power is great and the tyres provide a good grip on the road. Its on-road price is around Rs. 77,000. If you are a scooter design fan, you should spend your earnings on it, otherwise, it is a costly scooter that will offer classic looks but perform like some others. Vespa is good for those who find these kinds of scooters attractive, it is only meant for them.
- Attractive retro style
Vespa is the non-geared two-wheeler from Piaggio. It is the only scooter in the country with retro looks and is being liked by most of the people. I bought my Vespa Elegante last month. I thought it would be powerful but it is not. It generates a maximum power output of around 10 bhp. But Vespa is stable, well-balanced and offers smooth running even on speeds over 70 kmph. It is a bit costly and goes to Rs.90,000 with its top end variant. It has both the electric and the kick start option for rider’s convenience. The old school looks of Vespa and its smooth running attracted me to buy the scooter. 7 litres of fuel tank capacity and boot space is enough to store a helmet and other small stuff. The headlight provides a good view of the road and high seating keeps you safe as you can see the potholes from a distance and can avoid them. Vespa is not worth its cost but is a good scooter overall.
- value is too high comapre to other two wheelers
i took test drive piaggio vespa lx 125 in ahmedabadits design good and comfort for drive but its rate in ahmedabad is 78000rs on road price and thats a main problem in ahmedabadso many two wheelers are available in 50000rs price range so i think vespa company should have to take some serious decision in his this new product
- MY WAIT IS GOING TO BE OVER
Well this is the scooter i was waiting fori remember my father use to drive vespa in my childhood days and now i will driveBelieve me i have sold my 7 months old activa for this scooterthe time i saw it in auto expo i am desperate for this scootervespa i am waiting for your launch