Honda Activa H-Smart vs TVS Jupiter ZX: Features Explained
- by Ishan Lee
- Jan 23, 2023
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Feature-packed variants of the two very popular scooters go head-to-head
Honda just rolled out the next update for the Activa, and no, it isn’t calling it Activa 7G. Called the new Activa H-Smart, this is the top-of-the-line variant of the Activa 6G and features a keyless system. While this new feature gives a mass-appeal scooter like the Activa a hint of modernity, we question if it’s enough. In order to determine if Honda’s H-Smart is really good enough, let’s use another tech laden scooter and its arch rival for reference - TVS Jupiter ZX SmartXonnect.
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Features |
Honda Activa H-Smart |
TVS Jupiter ZX |
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Keyless access |
Yes |
No |
|
Keyless ignition, seat lock/unlock |
Yes |
No |
|
Find my scooter |
Yes |
No |
|
Onboard immobiliser |
Yes |
Yes (a physical key, duh!) |
|
Full digital display |
No |
Yes |
|
Bluetooth connectivity |
No |
Yes |
|
Navigation |
No |
Yes (turn-by-turn) |
|
Voice Assist |
No |
Yes |
|
Smart start-stop |
No |
Yes |
|
Silent Starter |
Yes |
Yes |
|
USB charging |
No |
Yes |
|
Alloy Wheels |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Pillion backrest |
No |
Yes |
Sure, the Jupiter ZX SmartXonnect (Rs 85,673) is more expensive than the Activa H-Smart (Rs 80,537), but the latter isn’t really bringing tangible convenience. For example, while the Activa H-Smart is keyless, we still have to push buttons and turn knobs to open the seat, fuel filler cap etc. On the other hand, the Jupiter brings turn-by-turn navigation, which has more real-world usage.
But, it’s also in the small things where the Jupiter simply does it better. For instance, it gets a cubby holder on the front apron just below the USB charger to charge your phone on the go. Stuff like this makes the scooter experience more seamless.