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June 22, 2018
Road Tripping with the Honda Mobilio: Yay or Nay?
With the rising popularity of 7-seater vehicles in the country, it’s no wonder why Honda came up with not one, not two, but 3 three-row offerings in the market: the Mobilio, the BR-V, and the CR-V. Clearly, they think there’s a market for each, and for the purposes of this story, we’ll take a closer look at the Mobilio—their MPV that was designed to rival the Toyota Avanza and the Suzuki Ertiga.
I’ll be frank: in terms of design, there’s no comparison. Although the Honda Mobilio does resemble a minivan, it still has that some of that signature sporty Honda look that makes it look less of a purely functional vehicle (i.e. mom car) and more like one designed for a truly modern family.
Light and Easy
On the upside, I appreciate how easy the Mobilio is to maneuver in and out of traffic. The light steering is perfect to someone who’s had more seat time in smaller vehicles and sedans. The size of the Mobilio may be intimidating at first, but once I got used to it, it afforded me to have extra confidence. It’s easy to move from lane to lane and its acceleration felt safe. It also responds quickly to braking without the slow glide/abrupt stop that some vehicles would tend to have.
On the downside, it feels too light at times. For something of its size, I expected it to have a more solid feel similar to the Jazz or City. However, once I got it to the highway and accelerated to around 80 km/h, it felt like catching air. This actually made me doubt as to how much control it afforded once you come across things like cross winds or tackling a sharp turn or a sudden lane change.
In short, it does pretty well around city dwellings, but perhaps requires a bit of driver confidence when taken on a longer road trip.
That Bounce, Though
I’m chalking this up to its lightness. We took the back roads to Tagaytay (and back) as a shortcut — because Waze said so — and came across more bumps and potholes than you can imagine. While I was expecting the suspension to be stiffer than that of a sedan or a crossover, I didn’t expect to feel every little bounce. Since the purpose of the Mobilio is to move lots of people in comfort, it may be more adept that doing this sort of thing fully loaded.
Spacious and Comfortable (It Depends)
One of the factors in choosing a vehicle for a barkada or family road trip will always be space. Not only do we account for how many people can come along, but it also has to be roomy enough for all the essentials, whether it’s for a day trip or an overnight stay. The Mobilio, at least, offers that. Despite its compact exterior, the second and third row seats can actually squeeze 7 typically-sized adults and up to 9 petite-sized individuals if you dare.
However, considering the Mobilio’s size, the cargo capacity is a challenge if the third-row is kept up. Increasing cargo space means having to fold down the third row and this automatically reduces the seating capacity to five.
The Verdict
Based on this experience, I’d say that the Honda Mobilio works well for day-to-day city driving, but perhaps not so much for a long highway drive. It scores high because of its functionality and packaging. And while the 1.5-liter engine could easily keep up with the demands of highway driving, it feels less than stable at high speed. I also wished for a more pliant ride. It’s a great daily driver, but those looking for a more adept road trip car, perhaps the CR-V would be the better choice.
Words and Photos by Gen Tiu.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Entry-Level MPV,
Feature,
Honda Mobilio
October 3, 2018
Honda Cars Philippines Reveals Limited Edition CR-V, Civic, and Mobilio Models
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), announces the next batch of limited-edition models all offering sportier and more stylish looks to cater to the dynamic lifestyle of Filipino customers. Up for grabs are special edition models of the CR-V, Mobilio, and Civic.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact,
Compact SUV,
Entry-Level MPV,
Honda Civic,
Honda CR-V,
Honda Mobilio,
News
August 25, 2015
Review: 2015 Honda Mobilio 1.5 V
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Entry-Level MPV,
Honda Mobilio
September 11, 2016
Honda Cars Philippines Awards 7-Smiles Winner with Trip to Batangas
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) travels to Anilao, Batangas together with the lucky winner of Mobilio 7-Smiles Away campaign. The Mobilio 7-Smiles Away campaign held from May 13 to June 30, 2016 allowed Honda customers nationwide to showcase their pride for the Honda Mobilio on Facebook or Instagram for a chance to win a road trip of their choice. Among all the participants that joined the campaign, the entry of the Gaston family impressed with their creativity and notable love and support for Honda’s first Multi-purpose Utility Vehicle (MUV).
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
February 4, 2017
Honda Achieves Best ASEAN Auto Sales Record in 2016
Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd., the regional headquarters of Honda in the Asia & Oceania (A&O) region, announced that Honda achieved its highest records for automobile sales in 2016 in the ASEAN region (Southeast Asia). Actual retail sales reached 431,832 units, a 7 percent increase over the 2015 sales volume of 405,158 units.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
May 23, 2017
Honda Cars Philippines Offers Extended Warranty
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announces the launch of Honda’s extended warranty program, the Honda Protect Plus Extended Warranty. It is a flexible program that gives customers an option to extend their regular 3 year warranty for another 2 years.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News,
Service
April 28, 2015
UPDATED: Upping the Game: Honda Launches Mobilio for Philippines (w/ Specs)
UPDATE 2: Read our First Drive here (5/5).
UPDATE 1: Photos from the launch proper, more interior shots, and the spec sheet (5/1).
For a carmaker, a product’s importance falls in one of two categories: a halo model or a sales leader. And though everyone dreams of having the new NSX, Honda knows quite well that’s not going to sell in critical numbers here in the country or even globally. On the other hand, you have the all-new Mobilio, Honda’s first crack at the lucrative but highly competitive Asian Utility Vehicle (AUV) market. Single-handedly, it’s poised to be their make-or-break model. And by sticking true to the company’s philosophy of being engineering-centered, it looks like it’s going to be a winner.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Entry-Level MPV,
Honda Mobilio,
News
April 29, 2021
It Looks Like Honda Is Launching The All-New Mobilio and BR-V This May
Honda isn’t wasting any time trying to grab the headlines from the newly-launched Toyota Raize in ASEAN. It’s now confirmed that they are also holding the world premiere of a brand-new model on May 3, 2021—and that could very well be the next-generation Mobilio and/or BR-V.
Filed Under:
Entry-Level MPV,
Honda BR-V,
Honda Mobilio,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
September 22, 2021
Next-Gen Mobilio, BR-V RS, ZR-V? What Is This Mystery Honda Vehicle?
Escaping almost unnoticed during the all-new 2022 Honda BR-V’s global reveal is this mystery vehicle seen towards the end of the video.
Filed Under:
Honda BR-V,
Honda Corporate,
Honda Mobilio,
Honda ZR-V,
News
February 13, 2019
Honda Cars Philippines Brings Down Prices of CR-V, Civic, City, BR-V, and Mobilio for a Limited Time
Honda Cars Philippines wants you to celebrate Valentines’ by getting the Honda you’ve always wanted at a price that’s been made more affordable. Starting on Valentine’s Day (February 14) up to Sunday, February 17, Honda is giving discounts up to P 80,000 on select models and variants.
Filed Under:
Honda BR-V,
Honda City,
Honda Corporate,
Honda CR-V,
Honda Mobilio,
News
August 8, 2016
Honda Offers Paint Washover Promo This August
Honda Cars Philippines is bringing back its Paint Washover promo at selected dealerships nationwide. It’s available for all Honda models until the end of August.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
October 25, 2016
First Drive: 2017 Honda BR-V 1.5 V Navi
On paper, the Honda BR-V looks like a Frankenstein product: part Mobilio, part CR-V, part Jazz. It’s not supposed to make sense, but in reality it does. Honda perfectly knows that the small crossover segment is fast growing and they figured that the best way to capitalize on that popularity is to merge it with yet another strong segment in the industry: the 7-seater MPV. The end result is a 7-seater crossover that doesn’t really push the limits of imagination, but still manages to live up to expectations.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Honda BR-V,
Sub-Compact SUV
July 17, 2017
Honda Cars Philippines Rolls Out Redesigned Mobilio for 2018
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. refreshes the Mobilio for 2018. The 7-seater Multi-purpose Utility Vehicle (MUV) now comes with a bolder and sportier exterior, enhanced interior, and upgraded comfort and safety features that satisfy the Filipino families’ needs and expectations in an all-around vehicle.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Entry-Level MPV,
Honda Mobilio,
News
October 23, 2020
Castrol Magnatec is Recommended for These Vehicles
Whether it’s for work, travel, or the family, personal cars play a crucial role for many Filipinos as it enables the mobility they need to best provide for themselves and their loved ones.
Filed Under:
Castrol Corporate,
Motor Oil,
News
January 29, 2018
Honda Achieves Best Auto Sales Record in Asia & Oceania Region in 2017
Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd., the regional headquarters of Honda in the Asia & Oceania (A&O) region, announced that they achieved their best-ever automobile sales in 2017 in the A&O region with retail sales reaching 793,636 units, a 12 percent increase from 2016 sales volume of 707,951 units. Honda also set all-time annual sales records in five countries, which are Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Pakistan.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
September 3, 2020
Get the Honda Mobilio RS for Just P 965k This Month
It’s the curtain call for Honda’s unbelievably generous “Great Deals, Bright Tomorrow” this month. This is the last chance to get huge cash discounts, and even special low all-in downpayments on select MY2019 and MY2020 models.
Filed Under:
Honda BR-V,
Honda Brio,
Honda City,
Honda Civic,
Honda Corporate,
Honda Mobilio,
News
January 24, 2016
Mobilio Drives Honda Cars Philippines Sales, Sells Over 3,000 Units Since Launch
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines, sets record with over 3,000 All-New Mobilio sales since its local debut in April 2015.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
Honda Mobilio,
News
May 5, 2015
First Drive: Honda Mobilio 1.5 CVT
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Entry-Level MPV,
Honda Mobilio,
Travel
December 8, 2015
Honda Cars Philippines's Sales Surge 44 Percent January to October 2015
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) sales rose by 44 percent to 16,046 units from January to October compared to the same period in 2014. This is a significant growth compared to the overall 22 percent sales increase of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) industry for the same period. For October alone, HCPI sold 1,786 vehicles, up by 16 percent compared to the same month last year.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
July 31, 2017
A Quick Baguio Getaway with the Honda City, Jazz, and Mobilio
From the confines of Manila’s busy streets to the tight roads of Baguio City, the three newest offerings of Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI)—the 2018 City, Jazz, and Mobilio passed their first road trip test with flying colors.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Entry-Level MPV,
Feature,
Honda City,
Honda Jazz,
Honda Mobilio,
Sub-Compact,
Travel
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