Piaggio to launch Vespa Elegante this festive season in India
The Italian auto major- Piaggio is all set to launch the fourth scooter under the brand Vespa in India. It will be a new model based on the existing Vespa VX 125 and will be...
The Italian auto major- Piaggio is all set to launch the fourth scooter under the brand Vespa in India. It will be a new model based on the existing Vespa VX 125 and will be christened as Vespa Elegante. The company is already selling three scooters in India including- Vespa VX 125, Vespa LX 125 and the new one- Vespa S. The VX 125 is also launched in a limited edition recently, called Vespa Esclusivo. The edition received some cosmetic upgrades along with a numbered Esclusivo badge which was limited to 1000 units.

The new Vespa Elegante will be more stylish then the VX 125, taking style inspiration from the Vespa Primavera, which is quite popular in the international market. It comes with a round headlamp and triangular front grill with chrome lining, 5-spoke alloys, front disc brake, tubeless tyres and optional ABS.

Bolted on a monocoque chassis, the Vespa Elegante will be powered by the same 125cc, 3-valve, OHC engine, which powers the current line-up in India. Mated to a CVT drive, the powermill is capable to deliver 9.9bhp of maximum power and a peak torque of 10.6Nm. The scooter is expected to be launched during the festive season this year with a price tag of around Rs. 79,000. It will be made available in ravishing colours like Marrakech Brown and Pearl White.
Source: Economic Times
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