Singer launches new range of Piaggio Apé three-wheelers

Singer Group Chairman Mohan Pandithage, Managing Director Mahesh Wijewardene, Piaggio Vehicles R&D and Product Quality Assurance CTO Anand Bhangaonkar, Singer Sri Lanka Marketing Director Janmesh Antony, officials with first customers of Piaggio at launch of new range of Singer Piaggio Apé three-wheelers  – Pix by Ruwan Walpola

Newly launched Piaggio range three-wheelers 

•  Initiative aimed at empowering entrepreneurs and boosting mobility

Singer Sri Lanka PLC, has unveiled the latest range of Piaggio Apé three-wheelers at a grand launch event held recently in Colombo. 

This landmark occasion marked the full-scale return of the globally renowned Piaggio brand into the Sri Lankan market with a focused vision to uplift local livelihoods, strengthen economic activity, and provide versatile mobility solutions that can navigate Sri Lanka’s most compact and challenging road.

Backed by Singer’s extensive nationwide reach and customer trust, the new Piaggio three-wheeler range is positioned as a game-changing mobility solution for Sri Lankans. It offers reliable, fuel-efficient vehicles tailored to the needs of passenger transport, goods delivery, and small-scale enterprises across the country.

Singer Sri Lanka Managing Director Mahesh Wijewardene said: “The introduction of Piaggio Apé three-wheelers is a meaningful step towards improving mobility, income potential, and livelihood opportunities for Sri Lankans. These three-wheelers are tools for progress, enabling thousands of Sri Lankans to earn, grow, and thrive, even in hard-to-reach areas.”

With a legacy spanning over two decades in Sri Lankan and more than 100,000 vehicles already on the road, Piaggio brings advanced Italian design and robust engineering to the forefront of local transportation.

Leading the lineup is the Piaggio Apé Diesel Cargo Model (Ape Xtra DX) with its 435cc engine which is ideal for transporting goods across both urban and rural landscapes. With its enhanced load-carrying capacity and fuel efficiency, the Piaggio Cargo model is poised to be a workhorse for Sri Lankan SMEs, tradespeople, and delivery operators. Available in a range of vibrant colours, it represents reliable transport and income-generation all in one.

The newly launched range also features the Piaggio Diesel Passenger (Ape Auto Dx), ideal for compact commuting through narrow streets and dense cityscapes. With its exceptional manoeuvrability and fuel efficiency, it’s a smart choice for transport operators and daily commuters. Also included is the Piaggio EV Passenger – a zero-emission electric model offering a clean, quiet, and vibration-free ride. Powered by an 8kW Lithium-ion battery, it delivers a sustainable and low-maintenance solution for environmentally conscious mobility.

Piaggio Vehicles Ltd. Chairman and Managing Director Diego Graffi said: “Sri Lanka holds a strategic position in Piaggio’s vision for growth in South Asia. We are confident that our partnership with Singer Sri Lanka will pave the way for a strong and successful re-establishment of the Piaggio brand in the country. Singer’s trusted name, extensive customer reach, and solid infrastructure make it an ideal partner to bring our innovative mobility solutions to the country.”

Silverline Ventura, UAE CEO Anil Chandran said, “We are proud to support Piaggio and Singer Sri Lanka in this strategic launch, which blends global engineering excellence with local empowerment. This range is purpose-built to drive micro-entrepreneurship, and we are confident it will contribute meaningfully to income generation and economic revitalisation at the grassroots level across Sri Lanka.”

As the country continues to adapt to a changing economic landscape, the Piaggio Ape range stands as an affordable option and a pillar of support; enhancing connectivity, powering entrepreneurship, and driving inclusive progress for communities nationwide.