Accordingly the choice for scooters in this space is set to increase as classic Italian brand, Lambretta, is planning a return to India with a prototype debut at the Auto Expo 2020 (February 6-9). To keep pace with the times, the Lambretta will come in an electric avatar, but expect it to retain the classic design. The company hasn't revealed the specifications of the electric Lambretta but says 'it closely cooperates with a reputed global partner'.
For the India entry, Lambretta has joined hands with Lohia Auto, a two and three wheeler manufacturer, and the New Delhi based Bird Group, which has businesses in the aviation and automotive retail sectors. The Italian Swiss multinational also announced the development of a steel-bodied Super Lambretta, specially designed for the Indian market. To be positioned as an 'aspiration model', the Super Lambretta will be bigger and more spacious in size than the existing Lambretta models.
According to the company, the model, specially developed for ambitious young people who understand the beauty of Italian design, will claim premium and upscale position in the Indian market and retain the classic and rich look-and-feel that Lambretta is known for
