Brio platform-based Honda Mobilio MPV images & details leaked

The Honda Brio-based compact MPV, code-named the 2NH, is likely to be called the Mobilio in the Indonesian car market. The Mobilio MPV will make its debut in Indonesia, following which it is expected to be sold in other South Asian car markets including India. The MPV will be built in Indonesia from early 2014.

The car's official debut could happen on the 19th of September, at the 2013 Indonesian International Motor Show. The Mobilio MPV represents the third car model on the Brio platform, after the hatchback and compact sedan variants. For the Indonesian car market, the Mobilio will be available in three variants, and with one engine option.

The 1.5 liter i-VTEC petrol engine, found on the City sedan sold in India, will power the Mobilio in Indonesia. For the Indian car market, expect the Mobilio to feature the 1.5 liter i-DTEC turbo diesel engine, borrowed from the Amaze sedan, as the major engine offering.

The 1.5 liter i-VTEC petrol engine could also be offered in the Indian market as the Mobilio's chief rival in India, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, is also sold with a petrol engine option. The Indonesia-spec Honda Mobilio MPV features a 5 speed manual gearbox as standard while the MPV can also be specified with a CVT automatic gearbox as an option.

The MPV is a 7 seater and will go head to head with the likes of the Toyota Avanza, the Suzuki Ertiga and the Daihatsu Xenia in the Indonesian car market. Twin airbags, ABD+EBD, 15 inch alloy wheels, reverse parking sensors, 2-DIN factory fitted stereo with dual speakers, tilt steering, tumble-down seats for the second and third row for added versatility, electric wing mirrors, dual air conditioner blowers for front and rear seat and keyless entry are the various prominent features on the Mobilio MPV. 

If Honda resurrects the Mobilio moniker for use on the Brio-based MPV worldwide, the Mobilio badge will be making a comeback after it was retired in 2008. From 2001 to 2008, Honda built a 7 seat compact MPV for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) under the Mobilio badge. The Mobilio was replaced by the Honda Freed MPV. The Freed is expected to continue selling in South Asian car markets, alongside the newly resurrected Mobilio name plate that will adorn the Brio-based 2NH MPV. 

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