Piaggio Porter 700 Launched In India — The Next Generation Last Mile Transport

Piaggio has launched the Porter 700 commercial vehicle in India for Rs 3.31 lakh, and here’s all you need to know.

By Rajkamal

Published: Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 13:10 [IST]

Piaggio launches the Porter 700 in India, the company's solution to the next generation last mile transport service. The Piaggio Porter 700 is priced at Rs 3.31 lakh ex-showroom (Delhi).

The Piaggio Porter 700 is the Italian company's aim at capturing the four-wheeler cargo segment in India.

The Piaggio Porter 700 commercial vehicle features distinctive design language, setting it apart from other CVs in the segment. The twin headlight setup is something unique in this category, along with the wipers that cross over each other.

Powering the Porter 700 is a 652cc, single-cylinder engine that makes 14.7bhp and 40Nm of torque, with the help of a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Porter has a maximum speed of 62km/h and delivers a mileage of 26km/l.

On the load capacity front, the Porter 700 can carry a payload of 700kg and the cargo bay measures 1950mm in length, 1400mm wide, and 314mm high. The Piaggio Porter 700 weighs 1475kg and comes with 12-inch wheels wrapped in 145/80 section tyres.