Hero Motocorp splendor ismart has already reached showrooms across India. Splendor ismart features i3S technology (Idle Stop-Start System). The system is very similar to micro hybrid which has already become popular in passenger car industry (Mahindra scorpio and Bolero) to name a few. Splendor ismart produces 7.8 PS of peak power at 7500rpm and 8.04 Nm of peak torque at 4500rpm. Under standard test conditions, splendor ismart returns a mileage of 75kmpl. Compared to splendor pro, splendor ismart comes with a premium of little over two thousan rupees and on road price comes between Rs56000 – Rs58000 (for different cities).
The visual changes of splendor ismart include an aerodynamic front cowl, new textured seats, split grab rail, aluminium foot pegs, service indicator light (which indicates service is due), handle bar weights and stylish instrument console
Splendor ismart at dealer (pictures from XBHP.com)