Honda introduces its third Mobilio model
Only six months after introducing the affordable Honda Mobilio to the South African market, Honda Motor Southern Africa is broadening the appeal of the attractive, full-featured MPV with the introduction of a third model, equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission.
Based on the Mobilio Comfort, the CVT version retains the same, spacious seven-seater interior and comprehensive features list as its manual-gearbox siblings, while adding the convenience and efficiency that Honda’s CVT is renowned for.
The CVT can be operated like a fully automatic gearbox, which will allow the transmission to always find the optimum combination of power, response and economy. Alternatively, drivers can opt for a sequential manual mode.
The Mobilio Comfort CVT is powered by the same, zippy 1.5-litre petrol engine as the manual-gearbox versions. The CVT-equipped Mobilio offers brisk dynamics, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 11,3 sec, and a maximum speed of 140 km/h. At just 6,0 litres/100 km for the combined cycle, the CVT version is also the most economical member of the Mobilio line-up.
Inside, the MPV’s comfortable seats, generous head and legroom for all three rows of seats, and plenty of luggage space ensure a feeling of luxury and privacy. Despite its comparatively compact footprint, the Mobilio offers sedan-like space, but with the benefit of three seating rows.
Pricing
Honda Mobilio 1.5 Trend MT R184 400
Honda Mobilio 1.5 Comfort MT R203 900
Honda Mobilio 1.5 Comfort CVT R219 990
All three Mobilio models are backed by Honda’s three-year/100 000 km warranty, as well as a one-year AA Roadside Assistance package. The Comfort models also benefit from a two-year/30 000 km service plan. Services are at 15 000 km intervals.