Piaggio’s Vespa Scoots Back Into Phnom Penh

28 September 2012
The Cambodia Daily
Economy and commerce / Investment / Phnom Penh / Trade
automobile companies / automobile industry / automobile production / Automotive products / foreign investors / Narita group / Narita Vespa Co. Ltd / Piaggio / scooters / vespa / Vespa brand

Vespa, the iconic Italian scooter, is now officially available for purchase in Cambodia-again. Italy-based automobile company Piaggio, in cooperation with the local Narita Group, opened the doors yesterday to the country's first licensed Vespa dealership. ... The new Vespas range in price from $2,950 for the 125cc model to $3,250 for the 150cc model. Mr. Franklin [managing director of Piaggio's Asia-Pacific region] said the Vespas are designed for the local consumers with a lower seat and lower handlebar, and a narrower body to weave around traffic. ... Narita Vespa's future plans extend beyond Phnom Penh. Showrooms in Siem Reap and Battambang are expected next year, ...