TVS recently launched the new Jupiter in India, which is markedly different from its predecessor. The styling, and engine displacement are different while the features list is longer. Here is how it stacks up against the old Jupiter.
Design
The most obvious difference is seen in the scooter design. The old TVS Jupiter played it safe with its rather conservative styling that appealed to a mature audience. The new scooter is more contemporary and will appeal to the young and the old generation. Styling elements like the LED DRL on the front apron or the LED tail light strip are interesting, as are the sharp crease lines around the scooter. The new Jupiter is much better-looking than the previous Jupiter.
Features
TVS has understood the need to add a long list of features to their scooters and after the TVS NTorq, it is the new Jupiter that boasts of the same. It gets LED lights, a segmented LCD with Bluetooth connectivity and a phone charger.
Conveniences
The practicality quotient of a scooter lies in the amount of luggage it can haul. The new Jupiter’s relatively larger dimensions translate into a more spacious scooter for two adults. A large and long seat along with the floorboard-mounted fuel tank has liberated a lot of underseat storage space. The front apron-mounted fuel filler cap is also quite convenient as it doesn’t require the rider to hop off the scooter and bother with opening or shutting the fuel lid that’s mounted on the tail of a scooter, as was the case with the old Jupiter.
Bigger, more powerful engine
Along with the increase in dimensions, the engine size has also increased from 109cc to 113cc. 8bhp at 6,500rpm and 9.2Nm at 5,000rpm. TVS has also equipped it with an iGo assist tech which increases the torque output to 9.8Nm, making it easier to pull quick overtakes.
Prices
With all the features that the new Jupiter packs, it's notable to see that TVS has priced the scooter so competitively. It starts from Rs. 73,700 and goes up to Rs. 87,250, ex-showroom, which is roughly the same as that of the old TVS Jupiter.
