Introduction
Without a reservation,
one of the most awaited vehicles of the year Honda Mobilio was finally launched
today with the car's price ranging from Rs. 6.49 lakh to Rs. 10.86 lakh
(ex-showroom, Delhi). This car was first showcased at the 2014 Indian Auto Expo
in February.
The particularly sporty RS-kit powered model
of the MPV is priced at Rs. 10. 86 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and will be on
sale from September, 2014.
A strong
differentiator, Mobilio claims to be best-in-class mileage, generous space, and
powerful engine becomes a heavy weight in this new segment which is going to
bump up sales for Honda for sure. One USP of this car is the feeling of SUV
which easily accommodates 7-member family.
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The Killer Looks of Mobilio
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Getting to know Honda Mobilio
The Mobilio comes
with choice of two engines viz. 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol and 1.5-litre i-DTEC
diesel. Interestingly these engine also drive & thrust the new-gen Honda
City. ARAU mileage of 24.2Km/l, the Mobilio's diesel is the most fuel-efficient
vehicle in its club. The petrol engine also clocks about 17.3Km/l.
The Quality Guidance
Mobilio has
borrowed its framework from Brio platform. The vital stats are as follows: 4,390mm
in length, 1,680mm in width and 1,610mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,650mm, makes
it one of the most spacious car in this segment.
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The seating pattern in Mobilio
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Honda has also boosted
friction reduction in both engines to boost fuel efficiency. The 1.5-litre
diesel mill is certainly impressive and is a little bit less noisy as compared
to the one on the Amaze.The gear shifts are quick and smooth, with an equally
smooth acceleration. The steering is just about average but is loaded with
steering controls.
Other
Features
Mobilio's diesel
is comes with 98bhp and a 200Nm of torque on offer. On the other hand, the
1.5-litre i-Vtec offers 117bhp and 145 nm of torque with the 5-speed manual on both variants.
Suspension is
good and offers comfort on bad roads. Minimum turning radius of 5.2 metres on
the petrol variant is quite convenient for city driving conditions. However,
the turning radius on the diesel is marginally higher at 5.4 metres due to
engine size and weight.
High tensile
steel had been used in the Mobilio's frame to increase energy absorption and abate
impact from any direction. The top end variants get dual front airbags and
Anti-lock Braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD).
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| The beast on the road - Mobilio |
One of the key
need for any car consumer is the boot space. The car's boot/luggage space with
all seats positioned is good enough for small bags/suitcases and the wide
tailgate and the higher floor makes for easy loading and unloading. The third
row can be folded completely, and offers 521-litres of cargo space.
Every row has
enough leg room. This feature comes from Brio principle which too offers great
deal of leg spaces. The rear AC vents, with controls, work great. Though A/C
vents are missing in the third row, has a cup holder and a small area to put
your mobile phone.
The dashboard of
the Mobilio is borrowed widely from Brio. The console of the top-end variant
receives a faux wood finish, whereas the base model gets beige-black interiors
with fabric seats. The instrument cluster has expanded triple analog metres
with white and blue illumination which gives the user slightly premium feel and
better visibility.
Cheat Sheet
Factors
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Details
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Petrol
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Diesel
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Brake System
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Type
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4 Cylinder,SOHC i-VTEC
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4 Cylinder,DOHC i-DTEC
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Displacement (cc)
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1497
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1498
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No. of Valves
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16
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16
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Power (ps @ rpm)
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119@6600
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100@3600
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Torque (Nm @ rpm)
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145@4600
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200@1750
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Fuel Efficiency (kmpl)
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17.3
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24.2
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Transmission
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Manual
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5 Forward & 1 Reverse
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5 Forward & 1 Reverse
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Dimension & Weight
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Overall Length (mm)
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4386
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4386
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Overall Width (mm)
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1683
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1683
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Overall Height (mm)
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1603
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1603
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Wheelbase (mm)
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2652
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2652
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Ground Clearance (mm)
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189
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189
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Kerb Weight MT (kg)
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1131 (E),1145 (S), 1161 (V)
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1214 (E), 1231 (S), 1246(V)
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Tyre Size
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185/65R15
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185/65R15
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Fuel Tank Capacity
(Litres)
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42
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42
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Seating Capacity
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7
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7
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Steering System
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Type
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Collapsible Electric Power Steering
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Collapsible Electric Power Assisted
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Turning Radius MT (m)
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5.2m
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5.4m
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Suspension System
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Front
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McPherson Strut
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McPherson Strut
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Rear
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Torsion Beam
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Torsion Beam
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Brake System
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Front
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Disc
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Disc
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Rear
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Drum
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Drum
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General
Observations
On price front,
Mobilio is a stealer. You can’t get a better deal than this.
Ex-showroom Delhi Price:
Honda Mobilio E
Petrol - Rs. 6.49 lakh
Honda Mobilio E
Diesel - Rs. 7.89 lakh
Honda Mobilio S
Petrol - Rs. 7.50 lakh
Honda Mobilio S
Diesel - Rs. 8.60 lakh
Honda Mobilio V
Petrol - Rs. 8.77 lakh
Honda Mobilio V
Diesel - Rs. 9.76 lakh
Honda Mobilio RS
(only diesel) - Rs. 10.86 lakh
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