2020 piaggio – Mel Lapid

Taste Test: 2020 Vespa Primavera 150 (Base)

With so many Vespa models out there, there can be only one ‘goldilocks’ model on its lineup. It shows on their sales charts worldwide!

This is the Primavera 150, this is the Vespa that I see the most in both countries (US & PH)! It’s hard to argue why, it has that balance of wants and needs that potential Vespa owners are looking for.

One of the categories on what I call: “Heritage/Retro Scooters,” does face some very formidable competition worldwide!

But despite that, the venerable Prima holds its own as the de-facto cultural cruiser!

After riding the entry-level S125 and its chief rival the Kymco Like 150i, does the Prima 150 standout despite its pricey price tag?

Event:

– Ride PH Cafe 2020

https://www.facebook.com/RidePHCafe

Dealer / Distributor (PHI):

– Vespa Philippines [Autoitalia] (San Juan City, NCR, Philippines)

https://www.vespa.com/ph_EN/

https://www.facebook.com/AutohubRSY

Bite Test: 2020 Piaggio Ape City Fi

This type of vehicle has many names: ‘Tuk-Tuk’ in Thailand, ‘Auto Rickshaws’ in India, ‘San Lun Che’ in China, or in the Philippines simply called a ‘Tricycle.’

But I call them ‘Tricycle Alternative Vehicles’ since they are completely different compared to the usual side-car style ‘Tricycles.’

One of the pioneers of this genre is the Italian brand Piaggio, yup aside from their namesake scooter line like the MP3, and the highly popular Vespa line they also build the Apé all the way since 1948!

The one we have here is the Indian-spec 200cc petrol City Fi variant, in Europe Piaggio still sells the Apé Calessino Cabrio! Piaggio also sells the larger Apé Xtra 400cc Diesel!

Since this is my first ever time riding a vehicle like this, how will I cope with riding a Tuk-Tuk or TAV!?

Maybe after riding/driving this, I may be proficient enough to ride any old Vespas! See how I react stupidly here!

Piaggio Ape Auto DX (diesel) – PHP218,000 / US$4,311

Piaggio Ape City Fi (gasoline) – PHP 180,000 / US$3,560 [BITE TESTED]

[NOT AVAILABLE IN NORTH AMERICA]