Honda Cars India launches mid-size stylish 7-seater MPV Honda MobilioMarks entry of Honda in the MPV segment in India
New Delhi, July 23, 2014: Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading
manufacturer of premium cars in the country, today announced its entry intothe MPV
segment with the launch of its mid-sizestylish7-seater, Honda Mobilio. The car
marks an evolution in the MPV segment by offering a unique combination of
Sporty Exterior styling along with Space, Comfort and Utilityin just the right
size to suit the needs of Indian families. The Mobilio, with its strong
desirable values, is set to expand the MPV segment and will appeal to diverse customer
profiles from many vehicle segments.
Honda Mobilio has been developed at Honda R&D Asia Pacific
Co., Ltd. located in Bangkok, Thailand following extensive market surveys in
India on people’s driving needs and lifestyles. The Mobilio’s
outstanding performance is achieved by 1.5L
i-DTEC diesel and 1.5L i-VTEC petrol
engines renowned for their best balance of exhilarating power and best in class
mileage.
In order to appeal to younger audience who look for distinct
styling along with comfort of a spacious MPV, the Mobilio will also be
available in an exclusive sporty RS variant which has bolder and sportier exterior design than base grade. The
deliveries for the Mobilio RS would begin from September 2014.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Yoshiyuki Matsumoto,
Managing Officer, Honda Motor Company and Representative of Development,
Purchasing and Production in Asia and Oceania region said “Honda has vast experience in offering
a variety of premium MPVs to customers globally. Drawing from this varied
experience, Honda engineers have used the same technological know-how and
design philosophy to develop the Mobilio. India remains one of our key
strategic markets in the region and I am confident that Mobilio will contribute
significantly to HCIL growth in India.”
Focusing
on the importance of Honda Mobilio for HCIL’s business, Mr. Hironori Kanayama, President &CEO, Honda Cars India Ltd
said, “The launch of Honda Mobilio follows the success of Honda Amaze and
all-new City which led to our exceptional growth of 83% in the previous
financial year. Our ultimate goal is to be the most trusted company in the
country and we aim at not only creating great products but also offering an
unparalleled experience to our customers. We are confident that Honda Mobilio
will meet the needs as well as aspirations of our customers and help us expand
the pride and joy of buying a Honda to a new set of customers.”
Honda
Motor Company has a rich legacy of successful MPVs over the last 20 years with
models like Odyssey, Step-wagon, Elysion and Freed in the global market with
cumulative sales of over 5.5 million units till 2013. The Honda Mobilio, developed as a ‘stylish and highly competitive package’ is based on Honda’s DNA of sporty and exceptional value at an
affordable price, with the highest quality and outstanding safety.
The 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engineof
the Mobilio,based on Honda’s latest Earth Dreams Technology, delivers a maximum power of 100 ps@3600 rpm, maximum
torque of 200 Nm@1750 rpm and best
in class fuel economy of 24.2 kmpl as per test data. It has been mated to
the standard 5-speed manual transmission.
The 1.5 L i-VTEC petrol engine
delivers a maximum power of 119 ps@6600
rpm, maximum torque of 145 Nm@4600 rpm and best in class fuel economy of 17.3
kmpl. The Petrol Mobilio is equipped with standard 5-speed manual transmission.
The grand concept
of the Honda Mobilio is “Progressive
Private Jetliner”with core elements of Show-off, Comfort and Assurance.
The
exterior design concept of the Mobilio is “Dual-Solid
Motion” creating the fusion of a dynamic
body and glassy cabin. It
incorporates a sporty stance which is expressed by the front grille, sharp
spoiler and character line on the side. With its front and rear connected by a
character line and the highlight of a lightning-bolt
belt line that drops down from the middle pillar and improves visibility
from the second and third row of seats, the Mobilio distinctively stands out in
the MPV segment. The third-row window
glass extends to cover the upper body and connecting to the tailgate glass,
which contributes to the large, glassy-cabin feeling. The Mobilio’sR15 10 spoke alloy wheels
feature a deeply sculpted surface that emphasizes toughness and sportiness with
wing-shaped spokes which reflects a dynamic look.
Incorporating a bolder and
sportier exterior design than base grade, the Mobilio RScomes with a dynamic front and rear bumper, Projector headlamps
with LED position lamps, attractive & exclusive Alloy Wheel design, Sporty
Chrome grille, Stylish Tailgate spoiler, side sill garnish, retractable ORVM
with turn indicators and Chrome exterior door handles.
The
Mobilio’s interior embraces a “prime
comfort” theme ensured by wide seats, spacious leg room and a large trunk
space. Maintaining the Honda design philosophy of “Man Maximum, Machine Minimum”, the sense of quality is reflected
in every element of the interior design to provide the ultimate in space and
comfort. The roomy cabin is like sitting in a private jet plane, reflected in
the color scheme, silky-touch seat fabric, convenient storage and the largest
possible space for enhanced passenger satisfaction. The Mobilio’stwo-tone color scheme is in fresh
rich beige, which is coordinated with an elegant black with silver trim for
the arm rests, instrument panel and central console. The cockpit features concentrated
high-functionality controls with luxurious silver trim to enhance driver
satisfaction. Triple analog 3-dimensional combimeterand a wealth of other
controls are at the driver’s fingertips, enhancing the convenience and pleasure
of driving.
The
concept of the Mobilio package is to offer a convenient and comfortable cabin room
like a sedan. At 4386 mm long, 1683 mm wide&1603 mm tall with a wheelbase
of 2652mm and mimimum turning radius
of only 5.2m*, the Mobilio is highly maneuverable and convenient for city driving.Customers can be confident in the Mobilio’s best in class 189-mm ground
clearance even when facing bad roads and stormy weather.
(*For
Petrol Variants)
For the Utility seeking customer, Mobilio
provides one class above versatility.
The 2nd Row seat is a
60:40 split fold-and-tumble type with slide & recline option so that
customer can adjust the space as per his requirement. To provide comfort to all
family members when they are together in the Mobilio, Honda has put
considerable effort into using engineering design technology to ensure the
third row of seats has sufficient legroom without a cramped feeling. The 3rd
row seat is a 50:50 spilt folding type which can be reclined for extra
comfort. Once fold flat, it can be quickly and conveniently tumbled forward to maximize
the cargo space. Entry and exit for the third row is
very convenient due to the newly-designed door line and the one-motion fold-down function of the
second-row seat. The raised roof lining provides generous headroom
for second-row and third-row passengers while creating enough space to include
a rear air-conditioner panel.
The interiors have been made keeping the
focus on proving Comfort, Convenience
and Capacity. The door pockets have ample space to hold bottle holders and
other utility items. Long armrests have been provided for comfort position and
sufficient capacity to accommodate different luggage items. The angle and
height of the Mobilio’s cargo area is optimized for user convenience while loading
and unloading. The base cargo area for
Mobilio is a generous 223 L which
can be enhanced to 521L in the 3rd
row fold configuration.
The
Mobilio provides comfortable mobility in a wide variety of driving situations,
from careful maneuvering in city traffic to relaxed cruising on highways. The
car features a McPherson strut suspension in the front and H-shaped
torsion beam rear suspension for stable road handling, excellent road
holding ability and comfortable ride. The Electric Power Steering
delivers easy steering at low speeds and stable steering at higher speeds for a
natural, stress-free steering feel.
The
Honda Mobilio’sAdvanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body enhances self-protection while
mitigating damage to other vehicles in the event of a collision. The high-performance
body makes extensive use of high tensile
steel in key areas of the frame to enhance safety and collision forceabsorption.
It also increases durability of body and floor to resist the force of the
tumble seats in the second and third row. The Honda Mobilio also comes loaded
with active and passive safety technologiesincluding
FrontDual SRS airbags, Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) which prevents wheel lock during sudden braking, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
which enhances braking performance, Pretentioner
seat belts with load limiters and impact
mitigating headrests. The ABS with EBD is being offered as standard across
all Diesel variants. The front body structure of the Mobilio is equipped with Pedestrian injury mitigation technology
designed to absorb impact energy.
The Mobilio is available in 3
grades offered in Petrol and Diesel variants –E, S and V with Manual Transmission. The sportier Mobilio RS grade will be available in
Diesel.
Honda
Mobilio will be available in seven
exciting range of exterior colors – Brilliant Gold Metallic (New and
exclusive), Carnelian Red Pearl, Majestic Blue Metallic, Urban Titanium
Metallic, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Taffeta White and Crystal Black Pearl (exclusive
to RS). It comes with a 2 years or
40,000 kms warranty as standard value for all customers. The Cost of Maintenancefor the Honda
Mobilio has been kept as lowest in its segment.
Honda
Mobilio is being manufactured at HCIL’s facility in Greater Noida, U.P. with
localisation level of more than 90%. The car has received an impressive
response on pre-launch bookings which began on 8th July 2014 and the
deliveries of Mobilio will begin from
today through company’s vast distribution network of 179 dealers in
114 cities across the country. The deliveries
for the Mobilio RS would begin from September 2014. HCIL is
continuing to rapidly expand its dealer
network which is likely to go up to 230
facilities in 150 cities by the end of 2014-15.
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Petrol
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Diesel
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E
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Rs. 649,000
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E
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Rs. 789,000
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S
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Rs. 750,900
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S
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Rs. 860,000
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V
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Rs. 876,900
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V
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Rs. 976,000
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RS
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Rs. 1,086,000
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