Honda Mobilio MPV unveiled at IIMS 2013 – official pic

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Here is the first official image of the new Honda Mobilio MPV, which has made its world debut at the 2013 Indonesia International Motor Show in Jakarta. Previously seen via a sketch and leaked slides, the new MPV has been developed exclusively for Asian markets.

UPDATE: More details and live gallery of the Mobilio here.

The Honda Mobilio, which is based on the Brio platform, will mark Honda’s entry into the lower priced MPV (low MPV) category, which is the biggest segment in high-growth Indonesia. Rivals that are waiting include the market leading Toyota Avanza and Daihatsu Xenia twins, Suzuki Ertiga and the Chevrolet Spin, among others.

Honda said that it developed the Mobilio based on research conducted in Indonesia regarding local road and weather conditions, and customer needs. While offering a cabin with three-row seating for seven occupants, the Mobilio’s compact-sized body fits well with the general size of parking lots in Indonesia, which are typically below 4.4 metres in length, according to Honda.

Local road surface conditions have also been taken into consideration, and ground clearance is pretty high as a result. In fact, the 185 mm clearance of the Mobilio is 15 mm higher than that of the Honda CR-V, so light kerb climbing shouldn’t be a problem for this MPV.

The Honda Mobilio MPV is powered by a 1.5L i-VTEC engine “realising both excellent driving performance and fuel economy.” Previously leaked slides show the availability of a manual gearbox for the basic S and E models as well as a CVT for the top of the range E variant. Production will be at the new Karawang plant that will begin operations in January next year.

“Working closely with Honda operations here to study the unique needs of Indonesian customers, this Honda Mobilio will fulfill the dreams of Indonesian customers for an affordable family car featuring Honda’s high standard of quality,” said Takanobu Ito, president and CEO of Honda.

Click here for more details and a live gallery of the Mobilio from Jakarta.

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Comments

  • gilos on Sep 19, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    great car!! i’ll buy it.. wonder will it enter m’sia?

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    • kadajawa on Sep 19, 2013 at 6:26 pm

      Will buy it at RM90K price? Or buy Exora, made cheaper because other competitors forced to become more expensive???

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  • magpie on Sep 19, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    Turns out better than expected. We need more pic!

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  • waras's on Sep 19, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    mr gilos, stop dreaming.

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  • powershot on Sep 19, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    honda’s version of innova

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  • Pablo on Sep 19, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    So that 1.5 engine same as Honda Freed?

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    • komarad on Sep 19, 2013 at 5:51 pm

      looks like it will be better than Freed!!!

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      • kadajawi on Sep 19, 2013 at 8:13 pm

        No sliding doors. It won’t be better than the Freed. Also keep in mind the Freed was designed for Japanese… the Mobilio for Indonesians. I think the Japanese are a bit more demanding…

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  • iluvhonla on Sep 19, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    1 pic only?

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  • It would have looked much better if the window line continue on from the B-pillar instead of sagging it down. Nevertheless, much better looking than a equivalent Avanza, probably safer too.

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    • kadajawi on Sep 19, 2013 at 8:15 pm

      Sagging it down gives the kids sitting at the back the chance to look out of the window. Also the car won’t look as tall that way. Actually a pretty good design. It doesn’t look like a cheap car. Nice Kia rims too.

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  • Brio engine based …

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  • Keris Jawa on Sep 19, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    Another junk from the Japanese meant to milk the Asians for all its worth… Sigh…

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  • Likes proton Exora..

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  • Datsun Go+ has nicer side profile compare to this.
    Yeah, thumbs me down Hondarians..hehe

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  • gtmini on Sep 19, 2013 at 10:24 pm

    so, any numbers on power to ratio, compare it with datsun go, alza and avanza?

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  • Imzaluz on Sep 22, 2013 at 6:03 am

    I saw this car at Indonesia International Car. It’s 1500 cc car, 7 seaters car, estimate 150 until 180 Million IDR Price. It will be a good car in that range of price ( Value for money). Nice design , safer with 2 air bags and ABS EBD brake. It will be a new alternative choice for customer to buy this low MPV car beside Avanza, Xenia , Ertiga dan Spin. If we want to buy a cheaper one , we can choice Datsun Go+ , with price below 100 Million IDR. Have a nice choice.

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  • Imzaluz on Sep 22, 2013 at 7:26 am

    I saw this car at Indonesia International Motor Show. It’s 1500 cc car for 7 seaters . Estimate prices will be 150 until 180 Million IDR. It’s a nice looking design, will be compete with Avanza, Xenia , Ertiga and Spin. Safety features with 2 air bags and ABS EBD brakes. Considered it for the value for money. Have a nice choice.

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  • klaut on Apr 08, 2014 at 10:09 am

    will come over to mlaysia under proton rebadge…

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  • esivaprasadgowd on Aug 23, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    very super mobilo car

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