New diesel cargo three-wheelers priced at ₹3.45 lakh and ₹2.88 lakh aim to compete with entry-level 4W cargo vehicles.
20 Nov 2025 | 17879 Views | By Shruti Shiraguppi
Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL) launched two new diesel cargo three-wheelers—the Apé Xtra Bada 700 and the Apé Xtra 600—to expand its last-mile mobility portfolio and address demand for higher payload and performance in the commercial vehicle segment.
The Apé Xtra Bada 700 introduces India’s first 7-ft cargo deck ...
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Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL) launched two new diesel cargo three-wheelers—the Apé Xtra Bada 700 and the Apé Xtra 600—to expand its last-mile mobility portfolio and address demand for higher payload and performance in the commercial vehicle segment.
The Apé Xtra Bada 700 introduces India’s first 7-ft cargo deck and the highest-in-segment 750 kg payload capacity. It is powered by a 700 DI diesel engine and features a new chassis, cabin, and digital instrument cluster. The vehicle also includes 12-inch radial tyres, improved suspension geometry, and an optional rear sensor for reversing assistance.
The Apé Xtra 600 is equipped with a newly developed 600 DI diesel engine, offering improved mileage, gradeability, and load-carrying performance. It is designed for intra-city and semi-urban logistics operations.
“At Piaggio India, we have always believed in pushing the boundaries of innovation in the last-mile mobility segment. The Apé Xtra Bada 700 is a landmark product that disrupts the cargo 3-wheeler category with industry-first features in engine capacity, deck size and payload. It is designed to empower customers with more productivity and superior earnings. Alongside, the Apé Xtra 600 continues our commitment to delivering efficient, high-value solutions. With these new diesel cargo products, we strengthen our Apé legacy and reiterate our focus on customer-centric engineering,” said Diego Graffi, Chairman & Managing Director, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd.
Amit Sagar, Executive Vice President, added that, “Cargo mobility demands are changing rapidly, with customers expecting higher power, higher payload, better comfort, and stronger performance. The Apé Xtra Bada 700 addresses all these needs with a fresh, powerful new platform and several industry-firsts that directly enhance profitability for customers. It provides the most efficient, economical, and affordable option for a Cargo 3W and provides a compelling alternate to the 4W cargo vehicles with an advantageous Opeco and TCO. The Apé Xtra 600 also brings improved capabilities to our strong diesel cargo portfolio. We are confident that these products will further strengthen our leadership in the cargo 3-wheeler market.”
The Apé Xtra Bada 700 and Apé Xtra 600 are available from November 2025, priced at ₹3.45 lakh and ₹2.88 lakh (ex-showroom, Maharashtra), respectively.