Hero MotoCorp launches Passion 'XTEC'; Stock jumps 1.5%

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has introduced the new Passion ‘XTec’.

According to the press release, available at Hero MotoCorp dealerships across the country at an attractive price of Rs. 74590/- (drum variant) and Rs. 78990/- (disc variant), the Passion XTec comes with a 5-year warranty, reiterating the brand’s trust and reliability. (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

The new Hero Passion ‘XTec’ is a perfect combination of style, safety, connectivity and comfort. The motorcycle is packed with features such as the First-in-Segment Projector LED Headlamp, Full-Digital Instrument Cluster with Bluetooth Connectivity, SMS and Call Alerts, Real-Time Mileage Indicator, Low-Fuel Indicator, Side-Stand Engine Cut-Off and Service Reminder.

The host of new segment-first features and the trust & reliability of the Passion brand, make the Passion XTec stand out over others in the segment.

Malo Le Masson, Head of Strategy and Global Product Planning, Hero MotoCorp, said, “The Passion XTec with its new features and a smart design is a compelling product that will excite the country’s youth. Our range of ‘XTec’ products such as the Splendor+ XTec, Glamour 125 XTec, Pleasure+ 110 XTec and Destini 125 XTec have received an overwhelming response from customers and we expect the Passion XTec to continue this trend.”

Ranjivjit Singh, Chief Growth Officer, Hero MotoCorp, said, “The Hero Passion is an iconic brand and enjoys massive customer trust for over a decade. With its new style and new attitude, the Passion XTec will appeal to the new age riders and with the latest technology features, it will set the benchmark for the segment. We are certain that the Passion XTec will enable us to further consolidate our leadership in the country’s motorcycle segment.”

At around 9:45 AM, Hero MotoCorp was trading at Rs2,798.80 per share up by Rs41.5 or 1.51% on the BSE.