Honda sells 3,000+ units of Mobilio since PH debut

MANILA, Philippines - Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines, sets a record with over 3,000 new Mobilios sold since its local debut in April 2015.

With this sales achievement, the new Mobilio has already earned its place as HCPI’s second bestselling nameplate in its 13 model line-up, and contributed a significant 25 percent in HCPI’s 2015 sales.

The Mobilio is Honda’s first seven-seater Multi-purpose Utility Vehicle. It was developed to meet the needs of the Asian market, which has greatly contributed to its strong appeal to Filipino customers. It stands out among other vehicles with its modern and young styling, advanced technology, and comfortable sedan-like ride.

Designed to be an ideal family vehicle, the interior of the Mobilio embraces a “prime comfort” theme showcased through its remarkably comfortable and spacious cabin. Following Honda’s design philosophy of “Man Maximum, Machine Minimum,” the new Mobilio provides ultimate comfort and satisfaction to all passengers on board with generous space for headroom, legroom, and knee clearance. This also allows for more flexibility to accommodate different hauling needs, and to further maximize the vehicle’s functionality and cargo space.

Boasting a powerful yet fuel efficient engine, the Mobilio is powered by a 1.5 liter i-VTEC engine that delivers maximum power output of 120 ps at 6600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4600 rpm, mated with either a 5-speed manual or a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) developed under Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology.

With the introduction of the new Mobilio, Honda has reintroduced one of its sporty grades, the RS or Road Sailing design. Honda’s RS design is integrated in the Mobilio’s top-of-the-line variant to present Honda’s first MPV with a sportier and a more sophisticated character. The exterior of the Mobilio RS sports seven exclusively designed parts, including the front grille, front bumper, 15” alloy wheels, side sill garnish, tailgate spoiler, rear bumper with exhaust pipe finisher, and the RS emblem.

To further enhance ownership experience, two new Modulo variants are also available for the Mobilio. The 1.5 V CVT Modulo Platinum includes a front grille, door visor, shark fin antenna, door handle cover, rear bumper garnish, trunk tray, sports pedal, and side step garnish. On the other hand, the 1.5 V CVT Modulo Utility consists of a front grille, front & rear bumper, protector, seatback holder, convenience hook, seatback utility box, cargo storage, and sports pedal.

The new Mobilio is also equipped with safety features that assure peace of mind to all its passengers. It is built with driver and passenger SRS airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Seat Belt Reminder, ISOFIX and engine immobilizer. These safety and security features have been deemed remarkable after being awarded as the 2015-2016 Best Safety Features of MPV from the Auto Focus Media’s Choice Awards.

Along with the positive response the new Honda Mobilio received from the market, it has also been awarded as the 2015 Best Compact Multi-purpose Vehicle at the Car of the Year-Philippines Awards ceremony.

The Mobilio has the following suggested retail prices:

•             1.5 E MT - P807,000

•             1.5 V CVT - P877,000

•             1.5 V CVT Modulo Utility – P895,000

•             1.5 V CVT Platinum – P903,000

•             1.5 RS Navi CVT - P967,000

•             1.5 RS Navi CVT (White Orchid Pearl) - P987,000

Check out the award-winning All-New Mobilio at any authorized Honda dealership nationwide, and avail of as low as P70,000 down payment until January 31, 2016, or visit www.hondaphil.com for more information.