Honda Mobilio Pre-launch Bookings Crossed 5,800: Report

Looks like Japanese auto maker Honda's latest entrant in the MPV market Mobilio will also prove to be a successful endeavour in the country, as emerging reports suggest that the car is witnessing good demand in India.

Mobilio, the first MPV offering of Honda to the auto enthusiasts in the country, made its grand debut on 23 July. The bookings for the vehicle had started earlier this month and now a recent report of IndianAutosBlog, citing Jnaneswar Sen, Senior Vice President for Marketing and Sales, claims that the Mobilio has already received more than 5,800 bookings in the country. The MPV which is also on sale in Indonesia has been a success so far and the Honda hopes to repeat the same in India.

A Quick Look at New Honda Mobilio

Launched with a price tag starting at ₹6.49 lakh , Honda Mobilio measures 4,386 mm in length, 1,683 mm in width and 1,603 mm in height. It is offered in three trims in both diesel and petrol and comes in seven paint jobs-- Brilliant Gold Metallic (New and exclusive), Carnelian Red Pearl, Majestic Blue Metallic, Urban Titanium Metallic, Alabaster Silver Metallic, and Taffeta White. The delivery of Mobilio has begun in the country and the company will also be driving in the sporty variant RS Mobilio in September. 

Mobilio E- chrome finished front grille, power steering, air conditioning

Mobilio S-2-DIN audio system, rear defogger, steering mounted audio controls, height adjustable driver seat, keyless entry

Mobilio V-alloy wheels, dual tone interiors, front fog lamps

Mobilio RS-Projector headlamps, LED position lamps, stylish Alloy Wheel design, Sporty Chrome grille, Tailgate spoiler, side sill garnish, retractable ORVM with turn indicators ,Chrome exterior door handles

Safety Features offered in Mobilio

Front Dual SRS airbags, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Pretentioner seat belts with load limiters and impact mitigating headrests

Engine Specs

Under the hood, Honda Mobilio packs from 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine and 1.5 L i-VTEC petrol engine. The diesel engine of the Mobilio delivers 100 ps @ 3,600 rpm, maximum torque of 200 Nm @ 1,750 rpm and the petrol model promises to churn out a maximum power of 119 ps @ 6,600 rpm, maximum torque of 145 Nm @ 4,600 rpm. Both the engines come mated to a five-speed manual transmission.

Fuel Efficiency

Diesel 1.5L i-DTEC -24.2 kmpl

Petrol 1.5 L i-VTEC -17.3 kmpl

Price Details of Honda Mobilio (All Prices Ex-showroom Delhi)

Model Petrol (₹) Diesel (₹)

E ₹6.49 lakhs ₹7.89 lakhs

S ₹7.51 lakhs ₹8.60 lakhs

V ₹8.78 lakhs ₹9.60 lakhs