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The Yamaha Grande targets the premium scooter segment, with prices ranging from 45.9 million VND to 51 million VND for the top-tier model. Its standout feature is the Blue Core Hybrid engine technology, which improves fuel efficiency. According to the manufacturer's measurements, it consumes 1.66 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, more efficient than the previous version's 1.69 liters per 100 kilometers. We verified and found it even more fuel-efficient than the manufacturer's claim.The 2022 Yamaha Grande receives subtle exterior updates, hinting at a more balanced and luxurious appearance. Some notable features and conveniences of the Grande include: Front-wheel ABS, LCD instrument panel with smartphone connectivity and notifications, cigarette lighter-style phone charging port, smart key system, external fuel tank cap, 27-liter storage compartment, all packaged in a lightweight body weighing 101 kg.
Front view of the 2022 Grande reveals an additional central light strip that curves evenly to both sides, inspired by fashion garments. The front resembles a garment's chest area, while the sides represent the hem, aiming to accentuate the softness and elegance of women.Still akin to the previous version, the Grande features two-tier LED lighting, front-wheel ABS with 12-inch alloy wheels.
The Grande boasts a compact design yet retains practicality, with ample legroom, comfortable handling posture, and accessible seat height for women (790mm). The front suspension features dual telescopic forks with 90mm travel, while the rear suspension adopts a single hydraulic coil spring with 85mm travel. Dimensions measure Length x Width x Height respectively: 1,820mm x 685mm x 1,150mm, with a ground clearance of 125mm.
The rear end of the vehicle now provides a significantly longer and sleeker impression compared to its predecessor, adding a sense of balance to the model. Personally, I highly appreciate this small change in the Grande.
Both the front and rear lights utilize LED technology, with slight design changes to the rear lights giving a more premium feel.
Despite feeling compact and the vehicle's length not overly long, the Grande's seat is sufficiently long and quite wide in terms of width. The premium leather seat covering varies slightly depending on the model, offering some color differences.
Thanks to its wide width, the scooter trunk achieves a capacity of 21 liters, allowing you to store more than 2 half-face helmets or one helmet along with various other items.
An additional utility area is the storage compartment located beneath the vehicle's electric lock, with a 12v cigarette lighter-style charging port above it. You can use this port to charge devices such as a cigarette lighter charger, inflate the tires, or other accessories.
The control area shows little difference in design, from the instrument panel to the fuel tank cap position.
The instrument panel is equipped with a secondary LCD screen to display speed and other operational information. Thanks to the phone connectivity feature (Y-Connect), additional notification icons for calls, messages, emails, and phone battery level are available.
Yamaha Grande continues to utilize the Blue Core Hybrid engine with a 125cc SOHC 2-valve air-cooled displacement, achieving a maximum power of 8.3PS at 6,300 rpm and a maximum torque of 10.4 Nm at 4,000 rpm. Due to its lightweight combined with the hybrid electric engine, this model boasts impressive fuel consumption. Until now, it remains the only scooter model applying Hybrid technology to optimize fuel efficiency.Yamaha Grande offers various choices from versions to colors, from conventional engines to Hybrid engines. It is also one of Yamaha's highly successful scooter models in the Vietnamese market, owing its success to the competitive pricing along with high-end features. Moreover, this is a scooter designed with the needs of women in mind. Of course, if you are a man and appreciate what this scooter offers, it's also a sensible choice.
