Production of a compact minivan Honda Mobiliobegan in late 2001. Over the next seven years, the car continued to be manufactured, and its successor was the model known as the Honda Freed. However, "Mobilio" can not be confused with any minivan, because it has a lot of distinctive features. And they need to be told about.
Briefly about the model
Honda Mobilio boasts a prettyoriginal appearance. Its main highlight is the big headlights, which were very fashionable in the early 2000s. Another bumper Honda Mobilio is originally decorated with an oblong radiator grille. Also this car could boast a large area of glazing. Due to these features, the minivan looked unusual and even brutal. If you look at it from the side, then there will be a feeling of some openness. By the way, many say that the main lines of the ex-terrier the specialists of the concern adopted from European tram cars. Whatever it was, the model looks pretty attractive.
Interior
Unusual 2-door body is not the only onea feature that distinguishes Honda Mobilio. Particularly interesting is the central part of the front panel on which the shift knob is located. The interior is very spacious, comfortable and comfortable. What, in principle, can be understood by looking at the minivan from the outside.
Inside it will be convenient for everyone - not only the driver witha companion, sitting next to him, but also to the passengers of the back rows. Even people who have got into the furthest part of the minibus. Space in the legs and above the head will be enough thanks to the wheelbase of 2,740 mm.
However, when all three rows are occupied by passengers,for luggage is not so much space, as we would like. In normal condition, the volume of this compartment is a little more than 500 liters. But you can fold the back row. Then inside you will be able to load large-sized things.
Characteristics
Honda Mobilio cars were offered in variousvariants. They differed in the drive, as well as the type of engine installed under the hood. In total, there were two options - 90 and 110 horsepower. The volume was 1.5 liters. The engines were four-cylinder, and they worked in tandem with the CVT transmission.
Front mounted independent suspensionMacPherson, and from behind - uncut beam. Minivan Honda Mobilio could boast of good brakes. In front, they were disc vented, and behind - drum.
Interestingly, let it look like a minibusit is quite large, in length it reached only 4.07 m. Its width was 1 685 mm, and height - 1 740 mm. The volume of the fuel tank is 42 liters. The flow is about 5-7 liters per 100 kilometers. The exact figures depend on driving conditions. If the owner loves to dynamically accelerate or he just stands in a long traffic jam, the consumption will increase significantly. If you press the S button, which many owners call the sport mode, then the engine will consume 10-12 liters.
Spike
Some time after the start of productionmodel in the light came a novelty. It became known as Honda Mobilio Spike. Despite the fact that minivans have very similar names, their appearance is radically different. Their common features are the engine and the small platform. The rest - everything is different. "Spike" is more like his appearance on the model Honda Jump.
A bright feature of this car is the narrow onesrectangular headlights that originally adorn the massive "muzzle" of the minivan. In general, this model has a very powerful body kit. It seems even more effective and brutal due to the use in the design of the low platform. Its style is much more attractive than its predecessor. Perhaps, because the manufacturers are very interested in the feedback about the model of Honda Mobilio. And they decided to make a car that would meet the needs of customers who want to see the car as an integral part of their lives.
But the most important plus of this model is its large andcomfortable internal space. And all because the doors open in both directions. Thanks to this, both unloading and loading of high and oversized things do not cause any difficulties.
Other Features
The Spike model was technicallyalmost everything is the same as the usual minivan Mobilio. In general, manufacturers, releasing this car, wanted to win the trust of two age groups at once. They believed that young people would like the bold, original design. And they tried to attract a similar name to older customers, hinting that it was still the same Mobilio, only with an updated appearance.
As a result, a large, but bright and capacious car fell in love with many.
The Honda Mobilio engine remained the same.The only change he underwent was the number of iridium candles. Previously there were four, but eight. Also there was a system VTEC. But this is all the changes. Later the model passed through restyling, but no significant changes were observed - only small cosmetic updates.
Cost
Finally it is worth to say a few words about the price.This roomy comfortable minivan can now be bought for a modest amount. The 2004 model year with a 110-horsepower engine, an "automatic" and a mileage of 100,000 kilometers will cost about 250-300 thousand rubles. And in good condition.
There are more expensive models, and there are also cheaper ones.It all depends on the state and configuration. And the equipment in these models is not bad. Many of them were equipped with a tow bar (towing device), a steel protection card, a pre-start gasoline heater, a multimedia center with good speakers, heated mirrors and windshield wipers, a rear-view camera, alarm with automatic start and feedback, "climate" and bi-xenon optics. In general, everything necessary for comfort in this minivan is. Because he was popular in his time.
