5 important facts that you need to know about the new Honda Mobilio MPV

The new Honda Mobilio MPV is a highly anticipated vehicle in the Indian car market. The Mobilio is Honda’s first venture into the Indian MPV market, and the vehicle is about to hit the Indian car market in July this year. This new sub-compact MPV from Honda will be the first massive competition to the compact MPV king Maruti Ertiga and also to the larger Toyota Innova. With the sensational new MPV’s launch just round the corner, take a look at the five facts about the Mobilio that would ensure the vehicle’s success in India.

Superb mileage

The first and foremost love of all Indian car owners is mileage, which no one offers better than Honda. Though the Mobilio launched in Indonesia in only its petrol model version, in India it will come with a diesel counterpart as well powered by the new 1.5 liter diesel mill that powers the new City and Amaze. This diesel engine offers 20.4kgm and a massive industry topping mileage of 26kmpl. The Mobilio’s petrol version will be powered by the City’s petrol mill which is equally brilliant.

Great interiors

Honda Motor is known for its great interiors packed with luxurious comfort and world-class features. This would be surely evident in the Mobilio MPV as well. The comfortable, premium interiors of the Mobilio, along with smart storage space and intelligent fold-flat rear seats will be an added advantage and will put it ahead of its closest rival Maruti Ertiga.

Transmission advantage

Honda has launched the Mobilio in Indonesia only with a 5 speed manual gearbox, but for India the Japanese car major is expected to offer a CVT automatic transmission gearbox as well for the petrol version, and this will surely enhanced the drive experience of the vehicle.

Based on popular platform

The Mobilio shares the same platform as the Brio hatchback as well as the Amaze sedan, both of which are very popular. The versatile Brio platform will not only ensure great built quality for Mobilio, but the parts sharing among the three models will also Honda to price the Mobilio competitively.

Great elegant style

Even though the Mobilio is a fairly large MPV, it is made look very stylish and elegant, owing to Honda’s great designing. Honda is also famous for its great styling and the Mobilio surely exudes style and superb class with its well contoured, cool styling. The superior style of the Mobilio will also put it ahead in the market competition. India certainly awaits the arrival of this looker of an MPV.

Honda Cars India is expected to price the Mobilio MPV very competitively, as it shares its parts with the Brio and Amaze. However, the Mobilio will not be a sub-4 meter vehicle and thus, will not enjoy excise duty benefits from the Indian government. It is expected to cost more expensively than the Maruti Ertiga, however all the superb qualities and features of the Mobilio should justify its slightly premium tag.