At ₱93,900 Yamaha Mio Gravis is pricier than the Mio Fazzio. What gives?
Gilbert Chao · Mar 26, 2023 05:30 PM
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With its relatively hefty dimensions and subdued styling, you could still refer to the new Yamaha Mio Gravis as a mini NMAX. Though, the aesthetic updates on the front made it more akin to the Mio Aerox in my opinion.
The Yamaha Mio Gravis brings practicality and comfort together in a visually appealing package. PHOTOS BY GILBERT CHAO
In which case, the new Mio Gravis does have quite a commanding presence for a modest 125cc scooter and that, for me, is an excellent selling point. It has nothing to do with vanity (weh?). The more noticeable you are to other motorists, the safer you are on the road.
Then again, for a modest 125cc scooter, Yamaha’s pricing for the new Mio Gravis is rather steep. Sure, it is now equipped with Y-connect and Start and Stop System (SSS) but for a price tag of ₱93,900? Surely, I am missing something here.
Let’s put things in perspective
The Yamaha Mio Fazzio just had a price increase and it now retails for ₱92,900. Still, it is ₱1,000 less than the new Mio Gravis.
Now, they may look totally different but the Mio Fazzio and the Mio Gravis are more or less identical in concept under those plastic panels.
They have the same displacement, both are equipped with Y-connect and SSS. Both have flat floor boards and under seat storage.
You’d assume that they share the same platform but that is not the case, according to Yamaha.
Here's the rub
My issue is this: the new Mio Gravis doesn’t share the Mio Fazzio’s Blue Core Hybrid engine. The Mio Gravis puts out 9.5 Nm while the Mio Fazzio, an impressive 10.6 Nm (with electric motor assist activated).
Hmm…maybe it’s the styling?
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While the Mio Fazzio is the one with a neo-retro look, the Mio Gravis also brings nostalgia to buyers of a certain age bracket. Its chucky panels and meaty 12-inch tires pay homage to the scooters of the ‘90s. How is this a selling point? Think dad sneakers.
Like the Mio Gravis, those dad shoes might not be visually appealing for some but they sure are comfy.
Well, I still need to get some saddle time on the updated version to see if that is still the case. I'll keep you posted.
So, does the new Mio Gravis also make you go, hmmm too?
A moto-journo who spends most of his time on the saddle unless otherwise saddled with desk work. His curious nature and poor sense of direction often take him on unplanned adventures.
