Honda's first Mobilio, a boxy compact minivan, claimed the best fuel economy of any seven-seat vehicle sold in Japan at the time, at 17.2 km/L.
Lead trim: 1.5 L15A2 i-DSI · up to 109 hp
Honda Mobilio GB1/GB22001–2008
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FactHonda's first Mobilio, a boxy compact minivan, claimed the best fuel economy of any seven-seat vehicle sold in Japan at the time, at 17.2 km/L.
The first-generation Mobilio was released on 21 December 2001 as a 1.5-litre compact MPV designed with recreational activities in mind. According to Honda it attained the highest fuel rating in the 7-passenger vehicle class, at 17.2 km/L, and it was discontinued in May 2008 following the release of the Freed. It replaced the Capa, and the Mobilio Spike succeeded the S-MX. Its engines were a 1.5-litre L15A2 i-DSI producing 90 PS and a 1.5-litre L15A1 VTEC producing 110 PS, both with a CVT.
Collectors Spotted in the Honda Mobilio Lineage
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L15A1 VTEC | 2001–2008 | 1.5 L Inline-4 | 109 hp | 106 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| 1.5 L15A2 i-DSI | 2001–2008 | 1.5 L Inline-4 | 89 hp | 97 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
Owning one
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Owners’ builds
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This Mobilio didn't die from poor sales: Honda killed it in June 2024 because Indonesian buyers wanted the taller BR-V's ground clearance instead.
Honda's first Mobilio, a boxy compact minivan, claimed the best fuel economy of any seven-seat vehicle sold in Japan at the time, at 17.2 km/L.
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