Italian scooter maker Vespa, part of the Piaggio group further expanded their portfolio in the Indian market. Vespa premiered its most powerful 150cc range of scooters during an exclusive lifestyle event in Mumbai in the presence of Vespa’s global brand ambassador Alessandro Del Piero. Vespa introduced the Vespa SXL and Vespa VXL with 150cc engine options along with 125cc variants. We had earlier reported the launch of 125cc variants only. Click here to read.
The new 150cc 3 valve engine delivers excellent performance. The new Vespa range is loaded with features such as digital instrument console, 11 inch front alloy wheel, broader tubeless tyres, front disc brake, single piece monocoque steel body and some exciting color options.
The Vespa SXL range is available in 5 attractive colours (orange, matt black, white, matt red and azure blue), whereas the Vespa VXL range is available in 6 exciting colours (yellow, white, red, matt black, green and maze grey).
Prices ex-showroom Pune
| Model | 125cc | 150cc |
| SLX | 81,967 | 88, 696 |
| VLX | 77,308 | 84, 641 |
Vespa has positioned themselves in the premium segment has introduced a new segment with the launch of these new 150cc scooter. The launch could also make other two-wheeler companies foray in this segment.
The company also introduced Vespa for Children/ Del Piero version” programme for a charity auction, under the umbrella Piaggio Group charity “Vespa for Children”.
About “Vespa for Children”
Vespa for Children, is a Piaggio Group international charity program whose goal is to improve the quality of life of infants and children. Vespa for Children was launched on April 2013, financing an important collaboration program between the National Hospital for Paediatrics in Hanoi and the Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital in Rome. This Italian hospital helps children suffering from complex urological pathologies – urogenital malformations and renal failure – who need kidney transplants or other forms of surgical treatment and dialysis.
