Hero MotoCorp has launched the 2025 range of its best-selling model, the Splendor Plus, with five new variants that meet the OBD2B compliance standard. The base model, the Splendor Plus Xtec Drum, has been priced at around Rs. 79,000, which is approximately Rs. 2,000 more expensive than the outgoing model. The top-end variant, the Splendor Plus Xtec 2.0, is the most expensive at Rs. 85,500 (ex-showroom Delhi), and features LED lights and a Bluetooth instrument cluster. The updated Splendor Plus is powered by a 97cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled motor that produces 8bhp and 8Nm of peak torque, and is mated to a four-speed gearbox. While there are no changes to the performance figures, there may be a change in overall fuel efficiency due to the OBD2B compliance.
The new variants are aimed at attracting more customers, but a price hike of around Rs. 2,000 may be a challenge for the 100cc segment. Hero MotoCorp has been facing competition from its rivals, and it will be interesting to see how the company responds to the new variant. The Splendor Plus has been a popular model for the company, and the new variants may help to regain momentum in a competitive market. Overall, the updated Splendor Plus offers more features and technology, but at a higher price point than its predecessor.