Piaggio Ape Auto HT DX

July 30, 2021: Taking a lead in the industry to offer more powerful auto-rickshaws in alternate engines, Piaggio has introduced higher power vehicles addressing the growing needs of the customers. The new HT range of Ape branded three-wheelers is now available with powerful engines in CNG and Petrol. The Ape HT DX is part of the new offering that is now the sibling of the Ape DX with a 300 CC engine that offers greater power for some specific applications and superior fuel efficiency.

Ape Auto HT DX USPs: The key highlight of the new Ape auto-rickshaw is more power and higher mileage, both vital aspects for the owners. Then Piaggio says this new high power auto-rickshaw costs less in maintenance, offers total peace of mind, besides longer engine life, a durable aluminium clutch that translates into more savings.

Ape Auto HT DX Engine: The auto-rickshaw get the new single-cylinder, 4-stroke, water-cooled, 2 valve CNG engine that produces 11.5hp at 22.49 Nm of torque. The transmission is a multi-plate wet type, 5-speed constant mesh.

Ape Auto HT DX Suspensions: The front suspension comes with a helical spring with a dampener and at the rear rubber spring with a dampener.

Ape Auto HT DX Fuel Tank. The CNG tank of this auto-rickshaw is 60L (40L+20L), water capacity petrol 2.8L. 

Ape Auto HT DX Dimensions: The wheelbase is 1920 mm, minimum ground clearance 215 mm, gradeability 26.5%. The GVW is 831 kg with a max speed of a standard 60 km/h.

Ape Auto HT DX Key Rivals: Ape Xtra LDX HT is higher powered CNG auto, and has the the traditional rivals like Mahindra Alfa, TVS King 4S, Bajaj Compact RE, Bajaj Maxima Z Bajaj Maxima X Wide Atul Gem Paxx.