BREAKING: New-Gen TVS Jupiter Launched At Rs 73,700

Quick News Highlights: 

- New generation TVS Jupiter has been launched at Rs 73,700 

- It gets revised styling, new motor and wholesome changes everywhere

- The new model is only Rs 50 more expensive than the outgoing Jupiter

The TVS Jupiter has just received a generational update as TVS Motor Company has launched the new generation Jupiter with wholesome changes compared to the outgoing model. Here are the details:

What Is Its Price? Who Are Its Rivals?

The new generation TVS Jupiter’s prices start from Rs 73,700 (ex-showroom Delhi), making it only Rs 50 more expensive than the outgoing model’s base variant. It is available in four variants: Drum, Drum Alloy, Drum SmartXonnectand Disc SmartXonnect. The scooter gets six colour options: Starlight Blue Gloss, Lunar White Gloss, Meteor Red Gloss, Dawn Blue Matte, Titanium Grey Matte and Galactic Copper Matte.  The TVS Jupiter rivals the likes of the Honda Activa and the Hero Pleasure.

Here are the variant-wise prices:

What’s New?

Well, everything, because this is a new generation model. The Jupiter now gets sharper design lines and the LED DRL’s design stretching from one end of the front apron to the other is quite unique. The redesigned headlight and tail section makes the scooter look quite stylish. 

Highlights:

- New 113.3cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine (3.7cc more than the outgoing model)

- Power output: 8.02PS at 6500rpm (0.4PS more)

- Torque output: 9.2Nm at 5000rpm (without iGO assist), 9.8Nm at 5000rpm (with iGO assist)

- Claimed top speed: 82kmph

- Telescopic fork and monoshock suspension setup

- 220mm front disc brake and a 130mm rear drum brake in the Disc SmartXonnect variant while the other variants get 130mm drum brakes at both ends 

- 90-section tubeless tyres with 12-inch wheels at both ends

- Wheelbase: 1275mm

- Kerb weight: 105kg

- All LED lighting with integrated turn indicators 

- Coloured LCD instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity for navigation, call and SMS alerts, and voice assist through the TVS Connect app

- LCD console shows speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, distance to empty, average fuel economy, clock and other readouts

- Hazard light switch integrated with the switch for turn indicators

- Follow Me headlight and emergency brake warning

- Front fuel filler cap along with a bag hook, USB charging port and a 2 litre glove box on the front apron 

- Underseat storage space: 33 litres

The TVS Jupiter comes equipped with Intelligent Start Stop (ISS) technology which switches off the engine when it idles for more than a set duration of time and can be restarted by a twist of the throttle. The scooter also gets what TVS calls “iGo Assist Technology”, which consists of three components: integrated starter generator (ISG), ISG controller and the battery. It provides an extra torque boost when the feature is switched on. 

Zig Says:

The TVS Jupiter has been one of the best-selling models in the manufacturer’s lineup ever since its entry into the Indian two-wheeler market. A generation change has been due for some time now and with this model, TVS has managed to keep the Jupiter 110 fresh and relevant according to the current market conditions. The sharp styling along with the new engine and the extensive features list has certainly made the scooter even more appealing than before.