”New Variant Price: ₹88,942 | Launch Date: May 29, 2025 | Segment: 125cc Scooter Wars
🧠 At a Glance
TVS Motor just rolled out a fresh variant of its best-selling Jupiter 125 — and it’s not just another paint job. The Jupiter 125 Dual Tone SmartXonnect™ (SXC) brings a cocktail of style, tech, comfort, and what TVS calls the Zyada philosophy. Translation? It wants to do more than every other 125cc scooter — more mileage, more storage, more features… and maybe even more Instagram likes.
🚀 What’s New in Jupiter 125 Dual Tone SXC?
Here’s a breakdown of what TVS just dropped in the Indian commuter space:
| 🛠️ Feature | 🔍 Details |
|---|---|
| 🎨 Design | Progressive Neo-Masculine Styling, Dual-Tone Panels |
| 🎡 Alloy Wheels | Diamond-Cut Alloys for that ‘premium’ Instagram reel feel |
| 💡 Lights | LED Headlamp + Signature DRL |
| 🏍️ Engine | 124.8 cc, 11.1 Nm Torque @ 4,500 rpm |
| 🛋️ Comfort | Longest Seat in Class with Pillion Backrest |
| 🧠 Smart Tech | Fully Digital LCD Console with SmartXonnect™ |
| 📲 Alerts | Call/SMS Notifications, Real-time Mileage Display |
| ⛽ Storage | 33L Under-Seat Storage (fits 2 helmets), Front Fuel Fill |
| 📦 Glove Box | 2L front-open — for mask, charger, or a vada pav |
| 🧱 Body | Metal Maxx™ Panels — more metal, more mileage for bodybuilders |
| 🧼 Colours | Dual-Tone: Ivory Grey, Ivory Brown |
🎙️ What TVS Says (With Corporate Swag)
“Today’s customers are not just buying a scooter, they are investing in a reflection of their progressiveness.”
— Aniruddha Haldar, SVP, TVS Motor Company
Translation: You’re not buying a scooter. You’re buying a personality. Probably one that replies to texts using reverse LCD clusters.
💸 Price & Availability
- Price: ₹88,942 (Ex-showroom Delhi)
- Booking Open: At all TVS dealerships pan-India
- Segment Targeted: Premium 125cc commuters (Honda Activa 125, Suzuki Access 125, Hero Maestro Edge 125)
🥊 Segment Showdown — Can Jupiter 125 SXC Beat These Rivals?
| Feature | TVS Jupiter 125 SXC | Honda Activa 125 | Suzuki Access 125 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torque | 11.1 Nm @ 4,500 rpm | 10.4 Nm @ 5,000 rpm | 10 Nm @ 5,500 rpm |
| Storage | 33L | ~18L | ~21L |
| Smart Features | SmartXonnect, Alerts, Digital Cluster | Basic Digital Console | Bluetooth (in top variant) |
| Seat Length | Longest in segment | Medium | Shorter |
| Price (ex-Delhi) | ₹88,942 | ₹81,134 – ₹90,000 | ₹79,400 – ₹91,500 |
📢 Verdict: TVS just flexed hard on its competition with storage + smart tech combo — if it weren’t for price, this would’ve been an easy knockout.
💬 EduInvesting Take
TVS didn’t just add makeup to the Jupiter 125 — it gave it a personality, a LinkedIn profile, and probably a Spotify Wrapped.
What works:
- SmartXonnect™ gives it serious Gen-Z appeal
- 33L under-seat space is actually useful — two helmets > one romantic excuse
- Real-time mileage display saves you from Google Sheet budgeting every week
- Dual-tone design with metal panels? Pretty premium for a commuter
What might not:
- ₹88K price tag brings it dangerously close to entry-level EV territory
- Still no telescopic front suspension — slightly dated base chassis
- Smart features look cool but may not matter for folks above 40 (who still use keypad phones)
🚨 EduInvesting’s Scoot-o-Meter
| 🛵 Category | Score (Out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Design & Aesthetics | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Ride Comfort | ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ |
| Smart Tech | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Utility | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Value for Money | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Final Score: 4.3/5
🧠 Verdict: Zyada is working. Just price it better and it’ll fly like NTORQ did in college fests.
🔮 What This Means for TVS Motor (Stock: NSE: TVSMOTOR)
- Current Price: ₹2,803.80
- The company is clearly defending its turf in the ICE scooter market while also prepping for EV dominance (see: iQube expansion)
- With this new Jupiter, TVS is signalling: “We’re not giving away the 125cc space to Honda and Suzuki just yet.”
📈 Looking Ahead
Keep an eye on:
- 🧪 Customer reviews for real-world mileage & SmartXonnect durability
- 📊 Market share in 125cc over next 2 quarters
- 🔌 iQube and e-scooter announcements that follow this “Zyada” theme
- 🏆 JD Power rankings for satisfaction — TVS has done well in the past
Author: Prashant Marathe
Date: May 29, 2025
Tags: TVS Motor, Jupiter 125 SXC, Dual Tone Scooter, SmartXonnect, 125cc segment, New scooter launch, Two-wheeler market India, TVSMOTOR stock, EduInvesting auto
