Tech-laden Honda Activa Confirmed; Launch This Year
Honda will finally introduce smartphone connectivity on its popular scooter
At the launch of the Honda Shine 100, the company has confirmed that an update to the Honda Activa is on the cards. While the launch timeline hasn’t been announced, the scooter could hit the streets this festive season.
The upcoming Honda Activa will sport an all-new digital instrument console with smartphone connectivity. Though it is too early to speculate what features it could pack, bits like call/SMS alerts and battery and network status could make it to the scooter.
Honda filed a trademark for its ‘RoadSync’ connectivity suite in India, but it is unlikely that the company would introduce music control and turn-by-turn navigation on the Activa. Although, having these features would bring it neck-to-neck with the TVS Jupiter ZX SmartXonnect.
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Another possibility is that the new Activa could utilise the Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (HSVC) from the H’Ness CB350 and the CB350RS. But this connectivity module has limited features and they’re not all that convenient, too.
The Honda Activa is currently priced at Rs 74,536 for the STD variant and at Rs 80,537 for the recently launched H-Smart trim. We expect the upcoming model to demand Rs 6,000 over the H-Smart. For perspective, the TVS Jupiter ZX SmartXonnect is priced at Rs 87,123 (all prices ex-showroom Delhi). It would be interesting to see what other changes Honda will introduce with this model.
Honda Activa User Reviews
- Motorbike of my dreamQuick, active, manageable, fine, strong, and small in size. Good for ladies, with easily available and affordable spare parts. It should never emit harmful gases, should be durable for at least three years, and should be easy to handle.Read More8 12
- I bought Honda Activa 4G in 2017 . Good riding expI strongly recommend this scooter. I bought the Honda Activa 4G in 2017, and it still provides a good riding experience and performance. I have completed all the servicing on time. Honda's servicing costs are low, and the service centres and staff are friendly and punctual. I have not had to do any major repairs, only regular engine oil changes and periodic servicing. I have also replaced the battery once. Overall, it has been a good experience, and I bought it for my wife.Read More3 3
- Never regreted after buyingVery good scooty for regular use. After 5-7 years also I don't found any serious issue in it. I have 2 scooty of activa, both are very nice, never made me regret after buying, in fact I suggest every one to buy it if they need scooty, activa will be the best choice.Read More2 3
- ᴊᴀʟᴅɪ ᴇɴᴇ ᴀᴀᴜɴɢᴀJaldi hi lene jaunga me ye vehicle. Iska build quality kafi acha hai. Battery life b kafi sahi hai. Isme emergency ke liye bhi power diya gaya hai aur bahot sare ache features diye gaye hai. Abhi diwali ki offer me jo bhi isse lena chahe le sakta hai, kafi sahi scooty hai. Good performance with comfort.Read More11 17
- A good scooterIt is comfortable for long rides. The fuel-injected engine sounds so good, and the pickup is very good. However, it should have more features, such as a glove box, boot lamp, and side-stand sensor, along with analogue controls. Overall, it is a good scooter.Read More5 5
