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Piaggio offers new business solutions

Published Apr 25, 2019 04:01 pm
042619Ape3 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 ever-changing 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. 042619ape2 New Apé Piaggio Philippines expands its versatile three-wheeler 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 P218,000. The Xtra LDX has a three-sided cargo deck opening that can carry 535kg, offered at P248,000. The Auto DAC has a 5x5 flatbed, a closed van or a 3-wing van for any business platform, priced at P218,000. For TODA members, AutoItalia offers a Piso Program. A P1 down payment will get you a Piaggio APÉ City FI. At only P262 per day for 48 months, you can finance the rugged APÉ easily, making a long-lasting investment. 042619ape1 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 P488,000. 042619ape4 From left: Sunil Singh, Senior Manager for Export Sales of Piaggio India; Richard Teh, Director of Autoitalia; Willy Tee Ten, President of the Autohub Group; Christine Chua, SVP - Technical And Administrative Support Services; and Lito Jose, SVP - Group General Manager. The 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. By Iñigo S. Roces
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