Manila Bulletin

Piaggio offers new business solutions

- IÑIGO S. ROCES

Autoitalia Philippine­s, distributo­r of Piaggio vehicles, offers smart logistic solutions for small-scale entreprene­urs. Believing businesses need to be more agile to serve the needs of an everchangi­ng and ever more specialize­d clientele, Piaggio launches several new models to help bring a great idea, a great product, or a great service to where the customer is. New Apé

Piaggio Philippine­s expands its versatile threewheel­er Apé lineup with three new models; the Apé Auto DX, Xtra LDX, and Auto DAC.

The APÉ three-wheeler is powered by a single-cylinder, naturally aspirated, direct injection, four-stroke, rear-mounted 435cc diesel engine—the smallest in the world. It’s Euro-4 compliant and boasts of up to 36km/l for fuel efficiency. Its narrow footprint allows it to squeeze through narrow streets, all while carrying a load of 435-600 kg.

AutoItalia allows customers to configure the Apé to their needs with a Drive Away Chassis, City, Passenger, Long Deck, Closed Van, and 3-Wing Van bodies.

The Auto DX is a passenger platform that can carry up to four passengers and a driver, offered at just R218,000. The Xtra LDX has a three-sided cargo deck opening that can carry 535kg, offered at R248,000. The Auto DAC has a 5x5 flatbed, a closed van or a 3-wing van for any business platform, priced at R218,000. For TODA members, AutoItalia offers a Piso Program. A P1 down payment will get you a Piaggio APÉ City FI. At only R262 per day for 48 months, you can finance the rugged APÉ easily, making a long-lasting investment.

Piaggio Porter 1000

For more passengers or cargo, AutoItalia offers the Porter four-wheeler. This truck the size of a city car features easy maintenanc­e, the option to carry larger loads, while avoiding the costs of a full-scale truck. The Porter’s front engine and rear wheel drive allow it to carry a little over a ton in cargo. It also boasts of a 185 mm ground clearance. It’s also Euro 4 compliant, with a top speed of 70 km/h and fuel efficiency at 20km/l. The Porter 1000 is offered at R488,000. Piaggio Ape is distribute­d by Autoitalia Philippine­s Enterprise­s, Inc. For inquiries, you may contact (02) 251-0563, visit their showroom at 138 Brgy. Tatalon St., Quezon Ave. cor. Araneta Ave., Quezon City and/or check out their Facebook page: Piaggio Apé Philippine­s , Instagram: @piaggioape_ph and official website at www.piaggioape.com.ph.

 ??  ?? From left: Sunil Singh, Piaggio India Senior Manager for Export Sales; Richard Teh, Autoitalia director; Willy Tee Ten, Autohub Group President; Christine Chua, SVP, Technical and Administra­tive Support Services; and Lito Jose, SVP, Group General Manager.
From left: Sunil Singh, Piaggio India Senior Manager for Export Sales; Richard Teh, Autoitalia director; Willy Tee Ten, Autohub Group President; Christine Chua, SVP, Technical and Administra­tive Support Services; and Lito Jose, SVP, Group General Manager.
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