Honda launches Mobilio in two days and plans to sweep the MPV market with a host of features. It has been already appreciated for its modern design and spacious interiors. We take a look at all the aspects of exterior design in detail.
The Mobilio is based on the same platform as the Brio and Amaze and thus it shares certain design cues. Honda officials claim that the design was targeted to the young and aspirational as well as the matured buyers, who value premium and want a balanced design.The design is similar to the hatch and sedan but the detailing done is impressive. The single slat chrome radiator grille gives the Mobilio a wide stance. Front bumpers are completely new and feature different fog lamp housings. After the Honda City, it is the Mobilio which gets the wide front face with a chunky single chrome grille.
The side profile is very impressive with strong design lines. Wheelbase has gone up from that of Amaze but then it does not look out of proportion. The front and rear overhang appear balanced. Flared arches make it look strong and wide. Post the B pillar the design is completely new with a thunder bolt window line. It is interesting to see that the designers made sure the Mobilio does not only look good but at the same time feels good too. The arch joining the B pillar to the C pillar makes sure the passengers inside get a wider view of surroundings. The D pillar gets an upper covering while the rest meets the rear tail glass giving it a side panoramic view.
The rear view has to be the best compared to any other MPV selling in the country. Opposing the general trend of making the rear a plain looking dull gate, the Mobilio gets a Odyssey inspired design. It gets a 6 LED high mount stop lamp along with an integrated bumper. It has a flared design to make sure it looks strong as well packs in more luggage. There is a small lip section on the rear bumper to help getting luggage in the boot area.
And if the normal version of Mobilio doesn’t fit your enthusiastic bill, there is an option of Mobilio RS. It is a first in the segment. Unlike the Aero kit, this is not an accessory pack but a proper variant which gets best in class exterior updates. It gets projector headlights, day time running lamps, aggressive chrome twin slat grille, sporty bumpers, side skirt and a sporty exhaust. With a sporty theme, the Mobilio RS will surely make a place in minds of select enthusiasts. The Mobilio definitely looks a lot better than Maruti Suzuki Ertiga because it breaks the monotone of conventional design. Honda has indeed achieved its target of delivering a premium design MPV to India.
Read the detailed Honda Mobilio Review here.
