To feature an all-metal body.
Though Hero Motocorp showcased scooters like the Dare and Dash at the 2014 edition of the Auto Expo, Economic Times reports that the brand plans to launch a yet-to-be shown 110 cc scooter that will rival the Honda Activa. A launch is expected in the second quarter of this calendar year.
The new scooter will launch a brand new platform for the company. Its design will have a unisex appeal, and it will come with an all-metal body which is currently missing on products like the Hero Maestro and Pleasure.
The 110 cc engine would also be a newly-developed unit, unlike the Maestro's which is borrowed from Honda (the Maestro and Activa use the same engine).
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According to the report, Hero plans on expediting the launch of its scooters as the scooter segment in India is witnessing a growth of 21 percent this fiscal year. A source told the publication that the scooter will be loaded with features, and is designed to be used by every member in a typical Indian family.
Competitors: Honda Activa, TVS Jupiter, Suzuki Let's, Mahindra’s Gusto
Expected Price: INR 50,000-55,000 (ex-showroom)
Expected launch Date: Q2 2015
[Source - EconomicTimes]
