Honda Freed is classified as a 7-passenger MPV now comes with new 6-passenger design. Honda Motor Company Limited (HMC) launched today (27/10), with four variants as well, ie All-New Freed and Freed Spike conventional engine and Freed Freed Spike Hibirda Hybrids and green tech.
To All New Freed, the changes appear on the grille that looks like a new Jazz with a garnish chrome frame combined headlight cover dark chromated. Airscoop also more dynamic with two holes behind the number plate holder and make the form more character bumper. Form of the door handle is also updated.
Smaller dimensions due to the high of 1715 mm smaller than the previous model 1735 mm. So also with the width, shrinking from 0.005 mm 1700 mm long, while still the same length, 4215 mm.
The fall in the composition of the seats of 2 +2 +2 +2 +3 into 2 to increase the relief room, especially passenger third row seat. Thus, three-point automatic seatbelts for all passengers to be standard equipment. However, Honda still providing the option with an additional 7-passenger middle seat in the second row, not three as at present.
For security systems, all Freed are also equipped with Vehicle Stability Assist system (VSA) which ensures a more stable vehicle driving and plus hill start assist. Freed also adheres to all front-wheel drive system and equipped with CVT transmission.
Freed Spike Hybrids
In Freed and Freed Spike hybrid Hybrid, Honda combines a 1.5 liter engine with i-VITEC compact electric motor, dubbed Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). This system produces fuel consumption from 21.6 to 24 km per liter. The car also uses eco assists the reference how to drive to get high fuel efficiency. Windshield of the two models are technologically sound-insulating glass that can absorb sound from the outside so it is more quiet in the cabin.
The second difference is in the hybrid model is a more futuristic body design. Spike-like look of the car "robot" with a thick accent box. His grill and headlights similar to the Accord more boxes than the standard Freed melancip on both sides. Airscoop wide square lattice at both ends of the bumper looks more character. However, in terms of features, is no different Freed Freed Hybrids.
For the price, there has been no official statement from Honda, but predictable over 2 million yen or USD 233.5 million per unit!
Sources:
world.honda.com
