Piaggio Ape City Plus: Everything You Need to Know for Higher Profits

Here are the latest details of the Piaggio Ape City Plus LPG rickshaw in India including its price and performance aspects which make it a perfect three-wheeler for owners and operators. 

• - The Ape City Plus LPG rickshaw from Piaggio comes powered by a highly efficient LPG powertrain.
• - The Ape City Plus LPG rolls off the production line with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) rated 757 kg.
• - The vehicle comes with a minimum ground clearance of 200 mm, Driver + 3 seating capacity and LPG fuel tank capacity of 20.6 Ltr.

The Indian three-wheeler market is growing significantly due to the improvements in powertrain technology and advancements in drivetrain technology and components integrated into the vehicles for higher mileage and power output. Without such developments, the performance output would have been poor resulting in poor profitability and market downfall. 

Why will there be a market downfall? Well considering the requirement for modularity and performance in current times, the three-wheeler market would have surely seen a downfall if no advancements were to be introduced in this sector just like any other market. 

Precisely speaking, customers in today’s time are in search of high-mileage vehicles that can deliver better performance and enhance their profitability. If the sector would have remained stagnant due to no new developments, the market would have surely seen a downfall.

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Thankfully, it is not the case in India as the three-wheeler manufacturers like Piaggio are contributing substantially to the improvement of the sector as well as the profitability of owners by developing products which are top-notch in terms of powertrain performance and mileage. Their Ape City Plus LPG three-wheeler resonates with their agenda to improve the sector. 

How does the Ape City Plus LPG three-wheeler, in particular, reflect their agenda or steps towards enhancing the sector? Well, for starters, they are one of the pioneers that introduced LPG three-wheelers in the country and their Ape City Plus LPG three-wheeler is one of the products that helped customers lean towards opting for performance-focused LPG vehicles. 

Curious to know more details about the Piaggio Ape City Plus LPG rickshaw in India including its price and performance aspects. No worries, here are the details, Read on Folks: 

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Details Of Rickshaw- Price, Spec & Images:

1. Powertrain of Rickshaw:

The Ape City Plus LPG rickshaw from Piaggio comes powered by a highly efficient LPG powertrain. It comes equipped with a Forced Air Cooled, 230 cc Engine which has the capacity to churn out 7.38 kW (9.9 hp) of maximum power at 4700 rpm and 17.8 Nm of peak torque at around 2300 rpm.

This highly fuel-efficient yet powerful LPG-based engine is also mated to a Constant Mesh 4-Speed Manual gearbox for smoother power delivery. Further, the engine and gearbox are linked to each other by a Multi Plate Wet Type clutch system for better driveability. 

2. Brakes and Suspension: 

The Ape City Plus LPG three-wheeler from Piaggio comes fitted with a heavy-duty Hydraulically Actuated Internal Expanding Shoe Type Drum Brake System for maximum braking performance, lower brake component wear and easy and lower maintenance. 

In terms of suspension duties, it gets taken care of by Hydraulic Telescopic Shock Absorber With Helical Compression Spring and dampener in the front end for stability and rider comfort while the rear equips Hydraulic Telescopic Shock Absorber With Rubber Compression Spring and dampener for better ride quality and rigidity. 

3. Weight & Dimensions: 

The Ape City Plus LPG rolls off the production line with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) rated 757 kg, a wheelbase of 1920 mm and overall width, length and height rated 1435 mm, 2880 mm and 1920 mm. Furthermore, the vehicle comes with a minimum ground clearance of 200 mm, Driver + 3 seating capacity, tyres sized 4.50 - 10, 4 PR and an LPG fuel tank capacity of 20.6 Ltr.

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4. Ape City Plus LPG Rickshaw Price:

The three-wheeler from Piaggio rolls off the showroom floor carrying a price tag of Rs. 2.22 Lakh (the price indicated is ex-showroom and is subject to change). 

Thus, these are the latest details of the Piaggio Ape City Plus LPG rickshaw in India including its price and performance aspects.