Honda Mobilio MPV Gets Two New Grades - V (O) and Sporty RS

Buoyed by the initial success of its all-new 7-seater MPV, the Mobilio, Honda Cars India today introduced two new grades of the vehicle - V (O) & RS (O). Both the grades feature first-in-segment Audio Video Navigation and Rear View Parking Camera. The new V (O) grade has been positioned above the existing E, S and V Grade in both, petrol and diesel options. Whereas, the Sporty RS has been made available only in diesel version with an additional RS (O) grade. While the V (O) grade is already on sale, deliveries for the RS and RS (O) will begin from mid-September, 2014.

The Mobilio's Audio Video Navigation system features a 15.7cm touch-screen with features like maps, satellite-based voice guided navigation, and an in-car entertainment along with connectivity features - DVD/CD, Bluetooth, USB, AUX, i-POD, MP3, FM/AM. With the help of the Bluetooth communication function, users will be able sync their phone and use functions like dialling, answering, history, address book and music play via the screen.

Mr Jnaneswar Sen, Sr Vice President - Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India Ltd. said, "We are delighted to offer these new grades of the Honda Mobilio to our customers in India. It's our endeavor to provide class leading features in our cars so that we can delight our customers. The AVN system and Rear View Parking camera are one of the most sought after features and adds to the premium feel of the car. With these new features, stylish looks, best in class fuel-efficiency and uncompromising performance, the Honda Mobilio is one of the most compelling products in its segment today."

What differentiates the interiors of the new grades from the existing one is the inclusion of a woody interior panel on the dashboard and door armrests. So, with the new variants, the Mobilio is now available in a total of 10 variants - E, S, V and V(O) in petrol & diesel. While the Sporty-looking Mobilio RS and RS (O) in diesel.

The prices (ex-showroom, New Delhi) of the newly introduced grades of Mobilio are:

1.5L V(O) MT (Petrol) - Rs 9.46 lakh

1.5L V(O) MT (Diesel) - Rs 10.45 lakh

Mobilio RS(O) Diesel - Rs 11.55 lakh