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.

The new Mobilio sports a bolder exterior with its redesigned front fascia characterized by a new front grille and headlights with LED Guide Type position lights that highlight Honda’s unique identity.

The 1.5 V CVT and 1.5 E MT variants have a new Chrome Front Grille complemented by newly-designed 15-inch aluminum alloy Wheels (for the 1.5 V CVT variant) for a stronger stance. The top-of-the-line New Mobilio 1.5 RS Navi variant has been made sportier with an exclusive RS design Gloss Black front grille and RS design aluminum alloy wheels.


Inside, customers are welcomed with a new sophisticated dashboard packed with smart and functional controls. A blue illuminated instrument cluster is now incorporated in the Mobilio 1.5 V CVT and 1.5 E MT variants. A new 7-inch Touchscreen Audio System with Bluetooth hands-free telephone and audio streaming, USB Connectivity is also integrated in the 1.5 V CVT variant, together with exclusive black fabric seats and silver trim on its front AC vent panel for a more premium touch.

Meanwhile, the 2018 Mobilio 1.5 RS Navi variant further expresses its sporty character in its interior, as it is now designed with black fabric seats with orange stitching, and dark metal finish on the door panel armrest and front AC vent panel. This variant is also equipped with more premium upgrades, including a new RS design Instrument Cluster with orange illumination, and a 7-inch Touchscreen Audio System with navigation that includes Bluetooth hands-free telephone and audio streaming, USB Connectivity, and an integrated rear view camera with guidelines. For a more advanced customer experience, the Mobilio 1.5 RS Navi variant is also now integrated with a Smart Entry with Push Start System.



The 2018 Mobilio retains a spacious cabin designed to comfortably accommodate a family of seven. The second row has 60:40 split folding seats that Slide, Recline, and features a One Touch Fold-to-Tumble function to create generous legroom and knee clearance as well as easy ingress and egress from the third row. Meanwhile, the third row has 50:50 Split folding seats that recline and has a Fold-to-Tumble back seats flexibility in accommodating different hauling needs.

The Mobilio remains powered by a 1.5-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine that produces 120 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,600 rpm. The engine is mated to either a 5-speed manual transmission (for the E variant) or a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) developed under Earth Dreams Technology that delivers a dynamic and fuel efficient driving performance. The Mobilio 1.5 RS Navi variant further adds Paddle Shifters to provide an even sportier driving experience.

Along with these advanced and functional upgrades, the 2018 Mobilio is equipped with new safety features to ensure utmost safety of all its seven passengers. All variants are equipped with Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock, Dual Front SRS airbags, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), G-CON Body structure, and Child Seat Anchor (ISOFIX). The 1.5 RS Navi is also be equipped with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), and Hill Start Assist (HSA) unique in the MUV segment.


The new 2018 Mobilio is now available in all Honda Car dealerships nationwide with the following color options: Phoenix Orange Pearl (New Color –  exclusive to 1.5 RS Navi variant only); Brilliant Sporty Blue Metallic (1.5 RS Navi and 1.5 V CVT variants only); White Orchid Pearl (additional P 20,000, exclusive to 1.5 RS Navi variant only); Crystal Black Pearl; Lunar Silver Metallic; and Taffeta White (1.5 V CVT and 1.5 E MT variants only).

The 2018 Mobilio retails at the following prices: P 829,000 for the 1.5 E MT; P 909,000 for the 1.5 V CVT; and P 1,029,000 for the 1.5 RS Navi.

15 comments:

  1. The front kinda looks like an Avanza but to each their owns.

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  2. Just fit in the 1,5 liter diesel turbo, same engine fitted in the upcoming CRV and the mobilo is going to sell ,the rroute Honda takes is the longest route

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  3. It's just beautiful. The previous model had those guppy eyed looks that made it just absolutely fugly with a capital fug. This one however... I just love it. It looks so much better than the Jazz or City, in my opinion.

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  4. Did they just put in the BR-V's interior in there?

    Now the V trim's at 909k...80k more and you cross into BR-V territory.

    Honda's lineup is kind of confusing now.

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    1. Exactly what I was thinking when i knew about this model.

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    2. You're essentially paying the 90k for a higher ride which is just a few inches. Totally unnecessary. The Mobilio's ground clearance is already higher than a sedan.

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    3. Exactly my thoughts. Their line-up is in rumble. haha

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  5. It's much better looking compared to the old. Now it's the brv's turn, the back is very ugly.

    What is the ground clearance of this new Mobilio, and as compared to the Innova?

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  6. 189mm ground clearance ng new mobilio..

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  7. I remember the time when Honda fanboys bash Mazda's design for having the same face as well as their dislike for the infotainment screen's placement. But after 2 years, Honda is doing the same.

    The mobilio improved in terms of looks but they now look too similar with the BRV. It looks like they are in the same category now.

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    1. Kung pareho pa ng Mazda magkamukha na sana yung Accord at Brio other than size

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  8. Any info as to the water wading depth of this new Mobilio?

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  9. Sana they keep it n the low cost segment - competing with Ertiga and Avanza, all below 1M.

    With the price it's asking now, lalo na sa V and RS trims, parang wala nang compelling reason... Kaya nang mag BR-V, o kahit Innova, so why bother?

    Then this model will die a quiet death.

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    1. Anong quiet death na pinakamabentang unit ata ng honda ang mobilio

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  10. A significant number of these model cars have limited production runs and come numbered with a certificate, which as time goes by will make them increase in value. auto transport

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