2012 New Honda Freed Official Photo

Honda Freed was first launched in Indonesia on June 29, 2009 and immediately get a very positive market response with average sales of 1220 units per month. Since its emergence in the year 2009, within a period of one year, the Honda Freed has reached as many as 14 644 units sold throughout Indonesia.

Not only in terms of sales, the benefits of Honda Freed MPV class also appears from the many awards that have been reached for \. Since its first appearance in Indonesia in the last year several awards in Indonesia, including “Car of the Year 2010″ from the tabloid Automotive, “Most Favourite MPV ‘from Auto car magazine, and” Debut Model of the Year “from Frost & Sullivan.

2012 New Honda Freed MPV Rear View

While Jonfis Fandy, Marketing & After Sales Service Director of PT Honda Prospect Motor said “New Honda Free comes with a more mature concept to increasingly position itself in the MPV class. With the concept of aerodynamic body and high flexibility of function, Honda Freed will be a trendsetter for the class MPV in the future. In addition, the new Honda Freed is now equipped with less extra features such as full automatic retractable Power Side Door Mirror with Turn Signal, Power Sliding Door and Automatic A / C and equipped also with the highest level of safety features in its class. ”

2011 New Honda Freed Interior Panel dashboard

To add a level of luxury and comfort in the cabin, the new Honda Freed is now equipped with the key of A / C that can automatically adjust the amount of airflow and temperature levels with just one touch. Passengers in the second and third seat can now sit down with increasingly comfortable with the additional Grab Rail in New Freed. Sun-visor with Vanity Mirror, Setaback pocket, and convenient hooks making activity in the cabin is more practical and flexible.

These features add convenience in the New Freed was designed by the design and placement Cabin Walk Through King & Queen Seat in the second row. The composition of the bench was designed to facilitate communication and movement of passengers in all rows in the cabin.

Not only unique, Honda Freed cabin is also designed to produce a comfortable, high utility, and the highest level of spaciousness in its class. For that, a concept called as the open cafe Honda applied among others by creating a multilevel dashboard design (double layer), which not only gives the impression space, but also practical for a variety of purposes. The third-row bench can be folded into the elevator system with cargo capacity up to 672 litres (VDA), which can accommodate up to four large golf bags. Comfort in the cabin was equipped with Honda’s Freed audio system equipped with USB ports and Ipo Connector, which is the first in his class.

Access in and out of the cabin Honda Freed made easier by the presence of power slliding door with a wider aperture and a lower cabin floor. Power sliding door feature that is characteristic of kahs Honda Freed is the first luxury features included in an MPV in the Indonesian model.

High level of safety features that characterize the Honda products, such as the G-CON + ACE, Dual SRS air-bags, pre-tensioner seat belt, and pedestrian protection body, was also presented at the Honda Freed. With all these features Free Honda ranked at the highest six stars from the Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP) *. Meanwhile, to prevent theft of vehicles, the new Honda Freed is protected by security features anti-theft immobilizer and security alarm system.

Honda Freed is also supported by the engine or 1.5-litre i-VTEC that produces an ideal balance between fuel efficiency and power are great. I-VTEC engine that is used Honda Freed is able to produce power for a maximum of 118 PS with torque of 146 NM / 4800 rpm. 5-speed automatic transmission (5AT) for the first time used on a car driving the MPV to achieve optimal performance.

In addition to powerful and efficient in fuel consumption. Free Honda also reached the level of exhaust emissions that meet Euro-4 standard, which is the best in class MPV cars in Indonesia. In addition, Honda Freed also environmentally friendly because it is produced by using components that can be recycled and reduce the harmful elements that can be bad for the environment.
The New Honda Freed Coming Soon In Indonesia

New Honda Freed is available in six colours: Luminous Blue Pearl, Silver Metallic Albaster, Brilient White Pearl, Basque Red Peral, Crystal Black Pearl and polished Metal Metallic.

New Honda Freed sold at a price that is not different from the previous model, ie USD 258.5 million for type Power Sliding Door (PSD) USD 238 000 for non-PSD type (on the road to Jakarta area).

5008 Peugeot side view

Dynamic exterior design is certainly solid and classy when paired with the interior fabric. The main point is relief cabin space, ranging from driver’s cabin, 3 middle and rear passengers.

interior view of peugeot 5008

Latest technology to support safety in driving made the Head-Up Display. Lacar a mini glass right in front of the driver will display the speed, speed limiter / cruise control and distance with the vehicle in front. Important information that makes the driver’s eyes stay focused while driving.

As a family car would have time to take a walk or cruise. Peugeot 5008 has provided The Real Multimedia System. Two 7-inch screen on the front seat headrests can be maximized for the two activities such as passenger and left to watch a DVD or video clip, was the other passengers wanted to play games. In order not to disturb the driver’s voice has been equipped wireless Bluetooth headsets.

back view of peugeot 5008

head lamp of peugeot 5008

Accommodation
Innova **** (4 Stars)
Exora *** (3 Stars)
Grand Livina ** (2 Stars)

Actually by looking at its dimensions was predictable area between the third cabin this MPV. Innova as the owner of the body most clearly bongsor this time as the winner. This vehicle has a cabin relief even to the most backward.

There Exora its nearest competitor with dimensions something like Innova. Exora roomy cabin, too, although still felt a little tight at the back. Last Grand Livina as the most petite body owners, it was clear the limited accommodation.

Feature
Innova * (1 Star)
Exora *** (3 Stars)
Grand Livina ** (2 Stars)

Exora look ahead, visible from the air conditioner evenly each row passengers, while only a single blower Innova and Grand Livina only with double blowers. Some other advantages are Exora head unit with bluetooth, also on the steering wheel audio control.

Exora features are still added that the safety devices, including dual airbags ABS and EBD, as well as parking sensors and immobilizer. Innova time has only an audio cassette player audio while the Grand Livina on Innova but still below Exora.

Innova Most Area
Features more in Exora

Leisure
Innova **** (4 Stars)
Exora ** (2 Stars)
Grand Livina *** (3 Stars)

Third MPV is designed to transport the family, so obviously one of the convenience factor. Therefore, the third MPV uses a slug in the four wheels despite having a ‘feel’ different comfort.

Innova is considered to have the most soft suspension and cabin-resistant, conditioned either good or bad way. Suspension Grand Livina also soft and quiet cabin, although still below the Innova. While type Exora have little sporting suspension and good at high speed, but still a bit hard if slowly.

Performance
Innova *** (3 Stars)
Exora ** (2 Stars)
Grand Livina **** (4 Stars)

Although similar dimensions, but the machine that carried each of these MPV has a different capacity. Innova as the owner of the largest capacity of 2000cc and responsive manual transmission would have a better performance.

Grand Livina also not be underestimated because of his 1.500cc engine reasonably responsive and able to fight Innova. Unfortunately, lack of performance shown by Exora, although its 1600cc engine is pretty advanced but less good transmission response.
Acceleration Innova Exora GrandLivina
0-100km/jam 13.4 seconds 16.3 seconds 13.6 seconds
40-80km/jam 5.7 seconds 7.2 seconds 5.6 seconds
0-402meter 19.2 seconds 20.1 seconds 19.2 seconds

Innova Comfortable in Any Field

Most fuel save in Grand Livina

Style
Innova ** (2 Stars)
Exora *** (3 Stars)
Grand Livina ** (2 Stars)

Well this is one important consideration for some circles in buying a car. Exora as new entrants to design a better choice ‘fresh’. Also equipped with LED taillights give the impression Exora step ahead.

Innova as long player also has undergone some changes, especially in the rear lights and bumper are more luxurious look. While Grand Livina although barely changed but the design still has fans estate itself.

Fuel Consumption
Innova * (1 Star)
Exora ** (2 Stars)
Grand Livina *** (3 Stars)

This factor is equally important to taken into account. The machine that carried each of these MPV has embraced technology to a valve regulating its own name. Innova with VVT-i, the Grand Livina with Exora with CVTC and its CPS.

However, fuel consumption is still held teririt Grand Livina which has the smallest engine capacity. Innova with weight machines and the biggest surprise is not to drink gasoline the most, which then followed by a different Exora thin with Innova.
Condition Innova Exora GrandLivina
In the City 1 / 9 1 / 9, 7 1 / 12
Constant (100km/jam) 1 / 12 1 / 14 1 / 19
Out of 1 / 11 1 / 12 1 / 14

Price
Innova ** (2 Stars)
Exora * (1 Star)
Grand Livina *** (3 Stars)

As the current recession conditions, clearly the price becomes very sensitive to a consideration in buying a car. Grand Livina with various points above, it becomes very value for money waalupun the price of Rp 187 million.

Although less expensive, but the performance and comfort of the Grand Livina though no doubt there are still some shortcomings in some points. Exora a car with the most expensive official price of Rp 198 million and Exora dibanderol USD 208 million.

Conclusion
MPV comparison this time not in the same class, but the common thread is the closeness taken prices and capacity-owned machines. Innova superior in terms of performance, accommodation and comfort.

While winning the Grand Livina in fuel consumption, comfort and a more affordable price. While Exora superior in style, accommodation and stunning features. The end result remains the assessment in your hand. At least this time the cake MPV was not confined to Innova and it was quite a relief for other ATPM.