Honda launches the All-New Mobilio

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) launched the All-New Mobilio, its first 7-seater Multi-purpose Utility Vehicle (MUV).

Honda developed the All-New Mobilio as a response to the needs and desires of people looking for the one affordable vehicle that can take them and their loved ones to places. The engineers who worked on the All-New Mobilio kept in mind their ultimate goal – to surpass what other MUVs have offered in the market to be able to showcase Honda’s true value in the segment. With the needs and desires of the customers and Honda’s differentiation in mind, the development team harmonized all these and came up with a sporty and highly competitive package for Honda’s MUV.

The All-New Mobilio design was based on the “Progressive Private Jetliner” concept which offers modern and young styling, advanced technology, superbly spacious cabin, flexible seats and comfortable sedan-like ride that feels like sitting in a private jet.

With the All-New Mobilio, Honda reintroduces one of its sporty grades, RS. RS is Honda’s sporty grade for everyday sport as it balances day-to-day utility with sportiness. The RS grade is among other Honda sport grades, Type R and Si. Honda’s RS or Road Sailing design is integrated in the All-New Mobilio top of the line variant. The All-New Mobilio RS flaunts seven exclusively-designed exterior parts namely front grille, front bumper, 15” alloy wheels, side sill garnish, tailgate spoiler, rear bumper with exhaust pipe finisher, and the RS emblem. With the RS design, a sportier and sophisticated character is presented in Honda’s first Multi-purpose Utility Vehicle.

Under the hood is Honda’s 1.5 liter i-VTEC engine that delivers maximum power output of 120 ps at 6600 rpm and 145 NM of torque at 4600 rpm. The 1.5 liter i-VTEC engine is mated to either 5-speed Manual Transmission or the new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) developed under the Earth Dreams Technology to keep the balance between power and fuel efficiency.

The All-New Mobilio RS is equipped with a 7-inch touch screen audio unit with built-in navigation system powered by Garmin. The audio unit includes easy to operate features such as Emergency Hotline Button for sudden roadside needs, Bluetooth audio and hands-free telephone (HFT), CD/DVD drive, as well as USB and AUX ports. Meanwhile, an advanced 2-DIN audio unit with Bluetooth audio and hands-free telephone (HFT), CD, USB and AUX ports is available for the V variant.

Along with the exceptional features and comfort that the All-New Mobilio offers, Honda equipped its first MUV with safety features to provide peace of mind to all its occupants. The All-New Mobilio is built with driver and passenger SRS airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Seat Belt Reminder, ISOFIX and Immobilizer as standard safety features in all variants.

Honda launches the All-New Mobilio

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) launched the All-New Mobilio, its first 7-seater Multi-purpose Utility Vehicle (MUV).

Honda developed the All-New Mobilio as a response to the needs and desires of people looking for the one affordable vehicle that can take them and their loved ones to places. The engineers who worked on the All-New Mobilio kept in mind their ultimate goal – to surpass what other MUVs have offered in the market to be able to showcase Honda’s true value in the segment. With the needs and desires of the customers and Honda’s differentiation in mind, the development team harmonized all these and came up with a sporty and highly competitive package for Honda’s MUV.

The All-New Mobilio design was based on the “Progressive Private Jetliner” concept which offers modern and young styling, advanced technology, superbly spacious cabin, flexible seats and comfortable sedan-like ride that feels like sitting in a private jet.

With the All-New Mobilio, Honda reintroduces one of its sporty grades, RS. RS is Honda’s sporty grade for everyday sport as it balances day-to-day utility with sportiness. The RS grade is among other Honda sport grades, Type R and Si. Honda’s RS or Road Sailing design is integrated in the All-New Mobilio top of the line variant. The All-New Mobilio RS flaunts seven exclusively-designed exterior parts namely front grille, front bumper, 15” alloy wheels, side sill garnish, tailgate spoiler, rear bumper with exhaust pipe finisher, and the RS emblem. With the RS design, a sportier and sophisticated character is presented in Honda’s first Multi-purpose Utility Vehicle.

Under the hood is Honda’s 1.5 liter i-VTEC engine that delivers maximum power output of 120 ps at 6600 rpm and 145 NM of torque at 4600 rpm. The 1.5 liter i-VTEC engine is mated to either 5-speed Manual Transmission or the new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) developed under the Earth Dreams Technology to keep the balance between power and fuel efficiency.

The All-New Mobilio RS is equipped with a 7-inch touch screen audio unit with built-in navigation system powered by Garmin. The audio unit includes easy to operate features such as Emergency Hotline Button for sudden roadside needs, Bluetooth audio and hands-free telephone (HFT), CD/DVD drive, as well as USB and AUX ports. Meanwhile, an advanced 2-DIN audio unit with Bluetooth audio and hands-free telephone (HFT), CD, USB and AUX ports is available for the V variant.

Along with the exceptional features and comfort that the All-New Mobilio offers, Honda equipped its first MUV with safety features to provide peace of mind to all its occupants. The All-New Mobilio is built with driver and passenger SRS airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Seat Belt Reminder, ISOFIX and Immobilizer as standard safety features in all variants.

Garmin VIRB Elite Quick Review

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We got our hands on another action camera and this time it’s from Garmin. Announced late last year, the VIRB is the company’s first time to join the sports camera category as the company decides to take a break from producing sat-nav devices. Could the Garmin VIRB Elite offer something new that users haven’t already seen?

We have the video version of this Quick Review below showing more of the VIRB Elite and its sample videos. Enjoy!

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We’ve seen the GoPro’s box-like form factor as well as Sony’s slim Action Cam, but the VIRB Elite has its own thing going on. It rocks a form factor that’s meant to be placed right in the palm of the hand like holding a flashlight with all its buttons on the side. In addition, its body feels solid, durable, and has an IPX7 rating for water resistance.

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On the right we have the Power, OK, and navigation buttons lined up while on the left is the Record function. Instead of a usual button Garmin designed it to be a toggle which, according to our experience, is easier to operate compared to pushing the Record button inside the waterproof case of a GoPro. All the connectivity is hidden under the rubber flap at the base of the camera.

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Up top is where the 16-megapixel CMOS sensor is seen. Its resolution doesn’t go up to 4K like the GoPro Hero 3+ but it shoots Full HD videos and offers a variety of shooting modes. At the back, we have the compartment for its 2,000mAh battery and microSD slot. As far as mounting systems go, the package only includes basic mounts like arms and double adhesives. The waterproof dive case shown in the video is an optional accessory.

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The VIRB Elite has a built-in 1.4-inch Chroma display which uses way less battery than back-lit LCD screens. It’s not as clear and detailed as an LCD but it does the job effectively when you want to check your angles and preview the shots. Although one downside of not having a back-illuminated display is that you wouldn’t be able to see anything on the screen when you’re in the dark. At night we had to go near a light source just to see the settings on the screen.

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One of the features unique to Garmin’s action camera is its ANT+ connectivity capable of being paired with the company’s other tracking devices. Users can sync them up with the VIRB to monitor heart rate, cadence in biking, altitude, and temperature (all the additional information can then be shown in the video). It also has GPS to map your route and Wi-Fi that can be used to control the VIRB from a wireless device. Browsing through the menu we see a handful of settings depending on what output you want to see: There’s wide angle mode, zoom, slow-motion, time lapse, and more.

Refer to the video for some sample footage.

Its 2,000mAh battery is impressive and definitely lasts longer than the GoPro’s 1,180mAh battery. The company claims it can last up to three hours of continuous 1080p recording. In real life usage, it took us four sessions (about 30-40 mins each) before it got juiced out.

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Overall, we have a love-hate relationship with the VIRB Elite – we didn’t like how it somehow looks like a vitamin bottle, but it’s for this same reason that operating the camera is a very refreshing experience. And while its screen is useless in the dark it saves up precious battery life for more recording time. Lastly, it offers new functionalities on top of being just an action camera.

If you’ve been a Garmin user and want a more technical approach to your videos showing all your stats then the VIRB is something you’d want to invest in and add to your Garmin collection.

Garmin VIRB Elite specs:
16MP ½.3-inch CMOS sensor
1.4-inch Chroma display @ 205 x 148 resolution
Video recording up to Full HD at 30fps
GPS
ANT+ signal
Wi-Fi
Mini HDMI connectivity
Water-resistant (IPX7) up to 1 meter for 30 minutes
3.2 x 5.3 x 11.1cm
235 grams (with battery)
2,000mAh battery
Price: Php25,590

What we liked about it:
*Bottle-shaped physique
*Chroma display
*Sliding Record function
*Compatibility with other Garmin devices
*Array of shooting modes
*Water-resistant
*2000mAh battery

What we didn’t like:
*Bottle-shaped physique
*Chroma display
*Steep price tag

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