It Looks Like Honda Is Launching The All-New Mobilio and BR-V This May

Honda isn’t wasting any time trying to grab the headlines from the newly-launched Toyota Raize in ASEAN. It’s now confirmed that they are also holding the world premiere of a brand-new model on May 3, 2021—and that could very well be the next-generation Mobilio and/or BR-V.

Showing it off with a single teaser photo (see above), one could easily mistake it for the all-new CR-V which is also coming within the year. However, given that this global debut will be happening in Indonesia, the likely scenario would be for Honda to launch a small 7-seater MPV or SUV—categories which are very popular over there (and here as well).

Previously, pronouncements were made by the Business Innovation and Sales Marketing Director of Honda Prospect Motor Yusak Billy, who said that the company is indeed developing the second-generation Mobilio. Honda Prospect Motor is a subsidiary of Honda and handles the production, marketing, and export of Honda passenger cars in Indonesia.

Nothing has been confirmed, but Billy said that FGDs revealed that owners wanted the second-generation Mobilio to “sport more inches” indicating a growth spurt for the all-new model. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out though that it will likely share the all-new City’s platform, including its new DOHC-equipped 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine.

After a quick tweaking of the teaser (see second photo), it’s very clear that the all-new Mobilio will gain a much beefier look and more upright stance compared to the current model. It won’t be surprising if Honda decides to combine the Mobilio and BR-V’s development into one single model, similar to what Mitsubishi has done with the Xpander and Xpander Cross.

In true Honda fashion, the all-new Mobilio / BR-V will likely debut as a thinly disguised concept first before becoming a full-fledged prototype model by the end of this year. It must be noted that the Mobilio and/or BR-V was supposed to debut late last year. However, the coronavirus pandemic meant that Honda pushed back the launch.

Whatever this all-new model, the May 3 is just around the corner. More details will surely come out by then.