Vespa scooter to be launched in India on April 26

Harriet Ridley Updated: May 09, 2013, 04:15 PM IST

Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd will be launching the iconic Italian Vespa scooter in India on April 26. The Vespa 125LX will be the first product that will be launched. The launch will be followed with the inauguration of the company's plant in Baramati on April 28. The chairman and CEO of Piaggio Group, Roberto Colaninno will be present for both the occasions.

Ravi Chopra, chairman and managing director, Piaggio Vehicles (India) said, "We reckon there is tremendous excitement brewing among Indian consumers to experience the original Italian Vespa that is an icon of distinctive lifestyle. With its Indian foray, Vespa will serve the unmet need of fashion, style and brand conscious individuals who'd like to make a unique statement in mobility".