Honda Mobilio V

Honda is one of the leading automobile manufacturers of world and has a lot of big names in their stable that made a lot of impact at world's stage and got praise and success. The Japanese automobile company is steadily making its progress in Indian market also. Recently, they showcased their Brio-based mini-MPV given the name, Mobilio at 2013 Indonesia International Motor Show in Jakarta which made its entry in Indian market on 23rd July, 2014. It is a seven-seater MPV based on the platform of Brio, actually can be called as third generation Brio-based vehicle.

Exterior

The exterior of Honda Mobilio gives a certain similar look with Brio but not altogether same. It also has some new stylish features added to make this unique and comfortable as well. It includes impressive and sharp cat eye shaped headlights with integrated clear lens indicators, stylish bonnet, a large front grille with a prominent chrome bar running along the center, nose with an aggressive company's logo, sporty bumper with newer faux air dam at bottom surrounded by a pair of round fog lamps, electrically adjustable body colored ORVMs with integrated side indicators, a floating D-pillar that hovers over the shoulder line, 15-inch alloy wheels that gel well with the aggressive flared arches, body colored door handles, kink in the beltline, a curved tailgate with an angular recess for the license plate in the center, tail lights been integrated into both the rear panel and the tailgate and rear windshield with a wiper, washer and defogger. It has a length of 4386mm, width of 1683mm and a height of 1603mm as its dimensions and has a large wheelbase of 2652mm for a stable ride. It has a good ground clearance of 189mm for a bump-free ride and a fuel tank capacity of 42 litres which gives you a great range.

Interior

The interior of Honda Mobilio also gives a beautiful, comfortable and unique look and consists of a quality 2-DIN music system with CD, MP3, USB, iPod, AUX-in, Bluetooth and speakers, power windows, steering with tilt adjustment and audio controls, a spacious dashboard with storage spaces and AC vents, a powerful AC with manual controls and twin blowers for rear seats, dual interior lamps and many other exciting features which are not yet revealed.

Engine and Gearbox

Honda Mobilio is available in both petrol and diesel engines in India. The 1497cc, 1.5L, 4-cylinder, i-VTEC petrol engine has a maximum power of 118 bhp at 6600 rpm and a maximum torque of 145 Nm at 4600 rpm and would be available in both five speed manual and automatic transmission. The 1498cc, 1.5L, 4-cylinder, i-DTEC, DOHC based diesel engine has a maximum power of 98.6 bhp at 3600 rpm and a maximum torque of 200 Nm at 1750 rpm and has a five speed manual transmission.

Brakes and Suspension

Honda Mobilio has disc brakes at front and drum brakes at rear. The suspension system is a MacPherson Strut type at front and Torsion Beam type at rear. For the safety, keyless entry, engine immobiliser, dual front airbags and ABS with EBD.

Variants, Shades and Price

Honda Mobilio is available in seven variants in India which includes Petrol E, Petrol S, Petrol V, Diesel E, Diesel S, Diesel V and Diesel RS. The ex-showroom, Delhi price range for this luxurious MPV is Rs. 6,49,000 - Rs. 10,86,000, which may vary or differ. Honda Mobilio is available in seven shades - Brilliant Gold Metallic, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Carnelian Red Pearl, Majestic Blue Metallic, Tafetta White, Urban Titanium and the Pearl Black exclusively for the RS version.

Variant-wise features of Honda Mobilio

The E variants is equipped with 2nd and 3rd row reclining seats, AC, power steering and a tilt adjustable steering. The S adds a 2-DIN audio system, steering mounted controls, rear AC vents, rear defogger, keyless entry and driver seat height adjustmens. The top-end V gets dual front airbags, ABS, EBD, alloy wheels, rear wiper and washer, foglights, two-tone interior and second row sliding seats. The Mobilio RS diesel gets projector headlamps, chrome garnishing on the outside, electrically adjustable and folding wing mirrors with turn indicators, and a tailgate spoiler. ABS and EBD are standard across all diesel variants of the car

Verdict

Overall, Honda Mobilio seems like a power pack of performance, style, comfort, space, luxury, technology and price. It will compete with the likes of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Chevrolet Enjoy, Mahindra Quanto and DATSUN GO+.

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