Vespa SXL & VXL Facelift Revealed, Bookings Open
The updated scooters get a new set of features and mechanical tweaks.
Vespa SXL facelift and Vespa VXL facelift announced. Pre-bookings for the updated scooters have commenced online. The booking amount is Rs. 1000/- and you also get benefits worth Rs. 2000/- if you book online.
The Italian premium scooter maker will introduce the new offerings in the first half of July. The facelifted models are available with both 125 and 150 offerings.
The scooters now come with new LED headlight, which they call it as Crystal Illumination LED headlight. There is an integrated bar of LED DRL as well.
Apart from the new light, Piaggio is offering USB mobile charging port, boot light and adjustable rear suspension for better comfort.
The BS6 engines remain unchanged. The 124.45cc, air-cooled engine produces 9.79 HP at 7500 RPM and 9.60 Nm at 5500 RPM. The 149.5cc air-cooled motor produces 10.32 HP at 7600 RPM and 10.60 Nm at 5500 RPM.
The 150cc SXL and VXL are offered with ABS as standard. However, the 125cc SXL and VXL offerings come with CBS (Combined Braking System).
Piaggio has commenced shipping of the new scooters to dealerships. The deliveries and price announcement will happen in a few days of time.
Currently, the Vespa VXL 149 is priced at Rs. 1,22,664/- while the SXL 149 is priced at Rs. 1,26,650/- (all prices, ex-showroom).