Automatic scooters are slowly becoming the preferred mode of two-wheeled transport in big cities and small towns alike. The most popular of the lost, the Honda Activa has already overtaken the Hero Splendor as the highest selling two wheeler in terms of monthly sales. Every manufacturer wants of piece of the pie a direct implication of which will be a slew of new launches in the coming year. Apart from the 110cc and 125cc scooters, even 150cc offerings are expected to come to India soon, which will make long distance commutes easier and more convenient. Scroll down for a complete list of all the New and Upcoming Scooters in India 2015 – 16
[box type=”shadow” ]Also See – New & Upcoming Bajaj Pulsar Bikes[/box]
New
Yamaha Fascino
Following the success of models such as the Ray and Alpha, Yamaha Motors India introduced a new scooter this year. Known as the Nozza Grande in other south-east Asian markets, the Fascino is funky looking scooter which gets retro styling and a 113cc engine which puts out 7 bhp and returns a very healthy 66 kpl.
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 113 cc |
| Power | 7 bhp @7500 rpm |
| Torque | 8.1 Nm @ 5000 rpm |
| Mileage | 66 kpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | INR 52,500 |
[box type=”shadow” ]Also See – Yamaha Launches Fascino Scooter[/box]
Honda Activa
In 2015, Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) refreshed the Activa‘s line-up with minor visual enhancements. These updates were carried out on the Activa 110cc, which is now referred to as the Activa 3G, and the Activa-i models. The latter is targetted at the Activa’s female audience.
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 109 cc |
| Power | 8 bhp @7500 rpm |
| Torque | 8.83 Nm @ 5500 rpm |
| Mileage | 60 kpl |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | INR 48,852 (Activa 3G) INR 46,213 (Activa i) |
[box type=”shadow” ]Also See – Honda Introduces 2015 Activa i and Aviator[/box]
Vespa
Piaggio recently revamped its Vespa range of scooters in India with the addition of new variants and also introduced the 150cc versions. Vespa SXL and VXL variants have been introduced replacing the previous LX, VX and S variants. The 125cc Vespa puts out 10 bhp while the 150cc puts out 11.6 bhp.
| Vespa 125 | Vespa 150 | |
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 125cc | 150 cc |
| Power | 10 bhp @ 7500 rpm | 11.6 bhp @8000 rpm |
| Torque | 10.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 11.5 Nm @ 6250 rpm |
| Mileage | -NA- | -NA- |
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | INR 77,308 (VXL)
INR 81,967 (SXL) |
INR 84,641 (VXL)
INR 88,696 (SXL) |
[box type=”shadow” ]Also See – Vespa 150 SXL & VXL Launched[/box]
Upcoming
Hero
Maestro Edge
Showcased as the Hero Dash during the 2014 Auto Expo, Hero will be launching the scooter very soon under the Maestro edge moniker. The scooter looks more masculine and sporty than the current Maestro on sale and is aimed at male buyers. The Maestro Edge will be powered by a 8.44 bhp, 111cc engine and will compete in the fiercely contested 110cc segment.
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 111 cc |
| Power | 8.44 bhp |
| Torque | 9.4 Nm |
| Mileage (estimated) | 60 kpl |
| Expected Launch | October 2015 |
| Price (estimated ex-showroom, New Delhi) | INR 55,000 |
[box type=”shadow” ]Also See – Hero Maestro Edge Coming Soon[/box]
Duet
The Duet will become Hero MotoCorp’s second 110cc offering to be launched in 2015. The scooter has already been spotted at dealerships indicating a launch is not too far away. Compared to the Maestro Edge, the Duet doesn’t look as masculine or as sporty but looks stylish enough to attract buyers.
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 109 cc |
| Power | 8 bhp |
| Torque | 9 Nm |
| Mileage (estimated) | 60 kpl |
| Expected Launch | October 2015 |
| Price (estimated ex-showroom, New Delhi) | INR 45,000 |
[box type=”shadow” ]Also See – Hero Duet Spotted at Dealership[/box]
Zir 150
The Zir, which was showcased at the last Auto Expo, is a 150cc offering that is expected to reach production some time next year. Currently, there is only one 150cc scooter on sale in India, the Vespa, so bringing in the Zir by early next year could Hero a big advantage in this upcoming segment.
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 150 cc |
| Power | 14 bhp |
| Torque | 12.7 Nm |
| Mileage (estimated) | 50 kpl |
| Expected Launch | First Half 2016 |
| Price (estimated ex-showroom, New Delhi) | INR 75,000 |
Honda
Lead
Honda will be launching the Lead 125cc scooter in India soon, possibly, as the replacement for the Aviator. Already on sale in international markets like Vietnam and Indonesia, the Lead could help Honda procure an even greater market share in the scooter segment.
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 135 cc |
| Power | 11.33 bhp |
| Torque | 11 Nm |
| Mileage (estimated) | 55 kpl |
| Expected Launch | First Half 2016 |
| Price (estimated ex-showroom, New Delhi) | INR 65,000 |
[box type=”shadow” ]Also See – New Honda 125cc Bike Teased[/box]
PCX150
Honda’s 150cc Maxi Scooter, the PCX150 could find its way to India next year as more and more manufacturers look to enter the relatively untapped 150cc automatic scooter segment. The PCX150 is different from the current crop of scooters in the sense that it can be used for long distance riding and also measures and weighs significantly more than the other scooters on sale in India
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 153 cc |
| Power | 13.4 bhp |
| Torque | 14 Nm |
| Mileage (estimated) | 43 kpl |
| Expected Launch | First Half 2016 |
| Price (estimated ex-showroom, New Delhi) | INR 75,000 |
Piaggio
Fly
According to industry chatter, Piaggio is looking at introducing a more competitively priced range of scooters, seeing as the Vespa range is targetted at the premium end thanks to its optimistic pricing. The first of these scooter will be the Fly, which is powered by a 125cc engine, the same as the Vespa 125.
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 125 cc |
| Power | 10.5 bhp |
| Torque | 10.7 Nm |
| Mileage (estimated) | 60 kpl |
| Expected Launch | 2016 |
| Price (estimated ex-showroom, New Delhi) | INR 60,000 |
Peugeot
After the acquisition of 51% stake in Peugeot scooters by Indian car maker Mahindra, the company is now looking to enter our market. Spearheading Peugeot’s entry into the lucrative automatic scooter segment in India will be three products
Django
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 125 cc |
| Power | 10.1 bhp |
| Torque | -NA- |
| Mileage (estimated) | 55 kpl |
| Expected Launch | 2016 |
| Price (estimated ex-showroom, New Delhi) | INR 65,000 |
Satelis 125
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 125 cc |
| Power | 15 bhp |
| Torque | 11.8 Nm |
| Mileage (estimated) | -NA- |
| Expected Launch | 2016 |
| Price (estimated ex-showroom, New Delhi) | INR 70,000 |
Speedfight 3
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 125 cc |
| Power | 10.45 bhp |
| Torque | -NA- |
| Mileage (estimated) | -NA- |
| Expected Launch | 2016 |
| Price (estimated ex-showroom, New Delhi) | INR 65,000 |
[box type=”shadow” ]Also See – Mahindra to Bring Puegeot Scooters to India[/box]
Which of these New and Upcoming Scooters in India 2015 – 16 would you like to see parked in your garage? Let us know via the comments section below and stay tuned to Car Blog India for more.
