The special edition scooter features LED headlamp, semi-digital console, diamond-cut alloys and a preload adjustable rear monoshock
TVS has launched a special edition version of its best-selling scooter, the Jupiter, for this festive season. Called the Grande edition, it comes in a new Starlight Blue colour, and in two variants. While the drum brake-equipped variant costs Rs 55,936, the disc brake-equipped version is priced at Rs 59,648 (both ex-showroom Delhi).
Apart from the colour scheme, it also gets a cross-stitched premium maroon seat, Grande badging on the apron, chrome strip on the front fender, beige panels, body-coloured grab rail (on the disc brake-equipped variant) and LED headlamp with position lamp. Additionally, it also comes with an analogue-digital console with Econometer and diamond-cut alloy wheels (only for the disc brake variant). The digital inset also displays the percentage ridden in Eco mode.
Mechanically, the Jupiter Grande is the same as the regular model apart from the preload-adjustable rear gas-charged shock absorber. Up front there are telescopic forks to handle undulations. Brakes include 130mm drum units on both ends or an optional front disc. It competes with the Honda Activa 5G DLX variant (Rs 55,430), Yamaha Alpha, (Rs 55,130 for the disc brake variant), and Hero Maestro Edge (Rs 51,300) (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi). Here’s TVS’ official statement regarding the launch:
Press Release:
TVS Motor Company introduces TVS Jupiter Grande for the festive season
Special edition boasts of contemporary new features
Hosur, October 04, 2018: TVS Motor Company, a reputed manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the world, today introduced the new TVS Jupiter Grande. The special edition, launched for the festive season, will join the wide portfolio of the flagship scooter brand – TVS Jupiter. Boasting of a host of new features and a unique Starlight Blue colour, the TVS Jupiter Grande is an epitome of magnificence.
TVS Jupiter has always delivered on its promise of ‘Zyada ka Fayda’, and with TVS Jupiter Grande, the brand takes the offerings up by a substantial notch. For the first time, TVS Jupiter Grande comes equipped with a sharp LED Tech Head Lamp with Position Lamp and also features a Digital Analog meter with Econometer®. Complete with category-first diamond cut alloy wheels, the scooter also boasts of independent adjustable shocks.
The Starlight Blue colour of the TVS Jupiter Grande is mated to a premium cross-stitched maroon seat and the scooter sports a Grande badge. The beige panels, body coloured pillion handles and stylish chrome highlights further accentuate its grand look.
Commenting on this launch, Mr. Aniruddha Haldar, Vice President (Marketing) – Commuter Motorcycles, Scooters & Corporate Brand, TVS Motor Company, said, “TVS Jupiter Grande is the latest in the series of annual special editions that TVS Jupiter brings for its customers. Through its grand features like LED tech head lamp, adjustable shocks, digital analog speedometer, diamond cut alloy wheels and the striking Starlight Blue colour, the scooter will strive to be the ‘Grand Irradon ki grand safari’. Each year, we pick a theme in the brand story or bring alive consumer’s life truths. This year, we are celebrating ‘parents’ – each parent has the intent to ensure a grand success of their kids and TVS Jupiter Grande pays homage to this sentiment. This is our humble effort to celebrate and drive grand motivation in our consumer’s lives.”
TVS Jupiter recently crossed the 2.5 million units in sales milestone. It was also awarded the most appealing executive scooter by J.D. Power 2018 Two-Wheeler Automotive Product Execution & Layout (2WAPEAL) Study.
Launched in 2013, TVS Jupiter has always delivered exceptional value in terms of both features as well as riding experience. With multiple accolades to its name, it is also the fastest scooter to reach the 1 million sales mark, 30 months after its launch.
TVS Jupiter is available in three variants namely Base, ZX (Disc and Drum) and Classic.
The Base and ZX variants are available in a colour selection of Royal Wine, Matte Blue, Stallion Brown, Titanium Grey, Midnight Black, Volcano Red, Pristine White and Mystic Gold. The TVS Jupiter Classic is available in Sunlit Ivory and Autumn Brown colours.
TVS Jupiter Grande comes in both Disc and Drum variants and is priced at:
Disc: Rs. 59648 (Ex showroom Delhi)
Drum: Rs. 55936 (Ex showroom Delhi)
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