It is India’s best selling scooter - the Activa 4G. It is also the only product from the Honda brand which has seen immense loyalty and is the reason why the Japanese flag is inching closer to Hero Motocorp considering the market share. But really all that good? Or may be not? Here are a few reasons why you should buy the Activa & also, why you should not buy one.

3 Reasons to Buy the Honda Activa 4G:
Reliable - The Activa has proven the test of time. Ever since it was launched in 2001, the scooter has done enough justice to survive its life cycle without having too many niggles. Very rarely has an active turned out to be unreliable and customers have sold it because it didn't run well. It’s a no nonsense scooter, and works just fine for your daily use.

Mileage - Delivering close to 60 kmpl in ideal situations, the active 4g with HET and the new BSIV compliant 110cc 8 BHP engine is quite efficient. The engine has also evolved and become more smoother with passing time, and even with a small fuel tank capacity, customers can do around 200+ km easily on a single fuel pump visit.

Resale - Well if it is the best selling new scooter, there is no doubt that it sells as hot cakes even in the used market. The Activa commands a healthy resale in the scooter segment, unlike any of its competitors. So if you ever plan to sell your recently purchased active 4g, you won’t be disappointed by the amount you can fetch.

So here are 3 reasons not to buy the Honda Activa:
Boring - The Activa 4G is plain boring. The vanilla styling with 0 flare doesn’t really make it stand out. There are no new features considering that it has already been on sale for almost 18 years now. You know how much you will change in 18 years right? But Honda probably thinks 2001 standards are still pleasing enough, not for us.

Service - Not that there is anything wrong with the quality, but just the fact that Honda showrooms are so crowded and swamped with Activa’s for service makes you think twice before a visit. This is one brand where it is ideal to get an appointment before heading to the service centre. Also, it does make you wonder, how many two-wheelers can a service centre cater to in one day, with 100% efficiency.

Common - Look around at any moment, and there will be plenty of active’s running around. This is a bread n butter scooter for brand Honda, and based more on hearsay, it even continues to sell in higher numbers year on year.

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