Hero MotoCorp Introduced Connected Technology With New ‘Hero Connect’: Prices Start At Rs 4,999

The connectivity feature is now offered at an introductory price of Rs 4,999. However, the price is expected to increase to Rs 6,499 at a later stage. The connected tech works by pairing to the rider's smartphone via a dedicated app, which further gives it a host of additional features and functionalities.

Talking about the added smart features, all three models from the Hero MotoCorp range with the new Connect technology will receive features based on vehicle and rider safety as well as riding report.

Rider safety feature includes Topple Alert, which sends in notifications via texts to your registered number and emergency contacts, in case the vehicle topples. Vehicle safety features on offer include live tracking, tow-away alert, last park location and geofencing.

Riding report gives a rider's a trip analysis, driving score and a speed alert as well. The trip analysis helps the rider review details such as the distance travelled, time taken and route selected within the last six months.

While the Hero Connect feature is currently available for only three of its models. We expect the company to roll out the feature across its entire product lineup in the future. The Hero Xpulse 200, Destini 125 and Pleasure+ are popular offerings in their respective segments, bringing in good month-on-month sales for the brand.

The company has managed to bounce back from the sales disruption during the earlier part of the year. Hero MotoCorp state that the festive season, along with the pent-up demand to purchase vehicles were the main contributing factors towards their recovery.

Hero also announced that the brand registered 14 lakh units of sales during the 32-day festive season, which concluded earlier this month — here are the details.

Thoughts On The Hero Connect Technology Introduced

Hero MotoCorp has also finally started offering connected technology on its products in the Indian market, something which is quickly becoming a standard, among brands. Apart from Hero MotoCorp, TVS also offers its products with connected tech.