Honda Mobilio (2017) Updates

Wednesday, 05 July 2017 05:44 AM Honda has decided to discontinue the Mobilio in India due to poor sales. The model has been removed from Hondas official website, marking the end of its production and sales in the Indian market. This move comes after the vehicle failed to gain significant traction despite its initial success. I think this decision was inevitable given the competitive MPV market in India.

Thursday, 02 March 2017 01:33 PM In March 2017, Honda announced that it had stopped selling the Mobilio in India due to poor demand. The company was considering whether to introduce a new version of the model within the next two months. This decision highlighted the challenges Honda faced in maintaining a strong presence in the Indian MPV segment. I believe the lack of significant updates to the model contributed to its declining sales.

Thursday, 12 January 2017 05:58 PM The 2017 Honda Mobilio facelift was revealed in January 2017, featuring several cosmetic changes. The updated MPV includes a new front fascia, swept back horizontal headlamps with black details, and LED daytime running lights. The interior also saw upgrades, including a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on higher variants. I think these updates were a step in the right direction, but they came a bit too late to save the model in India.

Thursday, 12 January 2017 12:24 PM The facelifted Honda Mobilio was expected to compete with the Renault Lodgy and the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga in the Indian market. The updated model included safety features such as ABS, EBD, and dual front airbags as standard. Despite these improvements, the Mobilios sales continued to decline, leading to its eventual discontinuation. I believe the competition in the MPV segment was too fierce for the Mobilio to recover.

Thursday, 12 January 2017 09:43 PM In 2017, it was announced that the facelifted Mobilio would be available in Thailand from May and the Philippines from July. This expansion indicated Hondas efforts to keep the model relevant in other markets despite its struggles in India. The updates included a new front grille and other cosmetic changes to enhance the vehicles appeal.

Thursday, 12 January 2017 11:23 PM The 2017 facelift of the Honda Mobilio introduced a digital airconditioning system and revised seats with separate headrests. These changes were part of Hondas effort to enhance the comfort and features of the vehicle. However, these updates were not enough to boost sales in the Indian market. I think the focus on comfort was a good move, but it needed more substantial changes to attract buyers.

Friday, 02 January 2015 09:20 PM The Mobilio was built on an extended version of the Brio platform, using Hondas Man maximum, machine minimum philosophy to offer a more spacious cabin. This design approach was praised for its efficiency and practicality. I think this philosophy is what made the Mobilio appealing initially, but it wasnt enough to keep it competitive long-term.

Wednesday, 10 September 2014 10:24 AM The Honda Mobilio had a strong start in India when it was launched in July 2014, even topping the Maruti Ertiga in sales for August 2014. However, the models popularity waned over time due to various factors, including competition and lack of significant updates. I believe the initial success was promising, but sustained innovation was lacking.

Wednesday, 23 July 2014 07:27 PM The Honda Mobilio was introduced in the Indian market in July 2014 and initially received an overwhelming response. The model contained over 90% local parts, which was a strategic move to keep costs down and appeal to local buyers. Despite this, the models sales declined over time. I think the local content strategy was good, but it needed more to sustain market interest.

Friday, 20 June 2014 10:39 PM Honda launched the Sporty Mobilio RS Kit in Indonesia in June 2014, adding a new kit option to the top-end trim, Prestige. This move was aimed at enhancing the vehicles appeal in the Indonesian market. The kit included various cosmetic and feature upgrades, but it did not significantly impact the models performance in India.