TVS is gearing up to introduce a new variant of its popular scooter, the Jupiter, before the festive season. The upcoming TVS Jupiter Grande 5G has been spotted at a few dealerships prior to its official launch in the next few weeks.
While styling of the upcoming scooter is similar to the standard Jupiter, it has been equipped with new features such as an LED headlight (a first for any TVS scooter) and a semi-digital instrument console with a digital display for the fuel gauge, trip meter and clock. In addition, the Jupiter Grande’s seat cover gets a quilt-like finish with the inner panels finished in beige. It’s also likely that TVS will introduce new colour options on the Jupiter Grande. While the drum brake variant sports conventional alloy wheels, the disc brake variant will be offered with machined alloy wheels and an adjustable monoshock unit.
The Jupiter Grande will carry forward features such as an external fuel filler cap, reserve fuel indicator, under seat mobile charger, parking brake and pass light switch as seen on the standard offering.
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Powering the Jupiter Grande is the same motor as seen on the standard Jupiter. The 109.7cc, single-cylinder engine is rated at 8hp and 8Nm of peak torque and TVS claims a fuel efficiency figure of 62kpl. In terms of pricing, the Jupiter ZX Disc retails for Rs 56,488 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and it’s likely that the upcoming Jupiter Grande to carry a premium of around Rs 1,000-1,500.
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