Honda Mobilio finally gave up because of the onslaught of newcomers, one of whom was the Nissan Livina. Now Honda Mobilio is only available for the lowest type, so if you want to find a medium type, namely E to RS as the highest type, you can only choose used units.
Based on our search on the Carsome marketplace, the price for the 2019 Honda Mobilio E starts at IDR 182 million. Meanwhile, the Nissan Livina VE released in the same year is sold starting at IDR 197 million.
Both are elbowing each other in the low MPV segment, with their respective advantages. With a cheaper used price, can the Honda Mobilio provide a better value than the Nissan Livina? So, so that you are not curious, let's compare the two.
Nissan Livina VE, A Combination of Nissan-style Comfort with Mitsubishi's Typical Ease of Maintenance
Nissan Livina is a twin of the Mitsubishi Xpander. This low MPV carries the distinctive character of the premium Nissan brand with the best comfort. Even though the body design is similar to the Mitsubishi Xpander, Livina presents Nissan's distinctive premium accents on exterior details such as the front grille and rear accent lights as a differentiator.
The exterior side is embedded with the mandatory identity of Nissan products, namely the V-Motion grille and boomerang-shaped LED headlights. These two identities are Nissan's distinctive designs which can be found in various other models.
The exterior of the Nissan Livina VE has been supported by various advanced features. For example on the headlamp because it can turn on automatically. Simply slide the light lever to the Auto position, and the lamp will automatically turn on when experiencing low light conditions.
Moving to the rear, a camera feature and parking sensors are presented. This feature will obviously help reverse parking process.
Interior with Top-notch Quality of Damping
Another advantage possessed by the Nissan Livina is the interior's built quality which is quite good. For information, the size of the cabin in the Livina VE is more proportional, because it is not as spacious as the cabin in Mobilio E.
However, the plastic material does not seem cheap. Then for the Xpander twin it is known to have good cabin dampening quality.
The cabin is quite impermeable because it uses a thick layer of dampers behind the panels, including the door panels. We can feel that when closing the door of the All New Nissan Livina it feels heavier.
The thickness of this silencer then makes the cabin minimal road noise during the trip. Furthermore, the Livina VE features seats covered in premium leather which makes it different from other cars in its segment.
The instrument panel behind the Livina wheel already has a MID with an Eco indicator. The steering wheel is also equipped with a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, making it easier to adjust the steering wheel position.
In addition, Livina VE is also equipped with a 7-inch monitor head unit that can be synchronized with Apple Car Play and Android Auto. The VE type is also equipped with a 12 V power outlet in each row.
Other features of the All New Nissan Livina are no less interesting. Call it features such as the Intelligent Key System (I-Key) and the Start/Stop button to turn the machine on or off.
Speaking of security and safety features, the All New Nissan Livina is equipped with a rear view camera with parking sensors, ABS+EBD+BA, Dual SRS airbags, seatbelt reminder, auto hazard light on emergency braking.
Honda Mobilio E, the quality is not as luxurious as its name
Honda Mobilio is here as an attractive alternative to the twins Avanza-Xenia and Suzuki Ertiga. The big name Honda is known as a brand that represents a luxury Japanese car.
In the past, when the products were still imported, it was true, but conditions changed when Honda produced their cars locally in Indonesia. Many have complained about interior materials that are less good than the next brand.
In fact, this Honda Mobilio has brought a variety of the main advantages of the Honda brand, including the matter of cabin utilities which are quite spacious and the seat layout is quite flexible when we need to carry a lot of things.
Weaknesses about built quality continue to the quality of cabin damping. Noise from outside can still be heard into the interior of the car due to the perfunctory quality of the silencer. But about features, the 2019 Honda Mobilio E can still say a lot about fighting in the low MPV segment.
The 2019 Honda Mobilio E has no less cool features
On the exterior, this medium-type Mobilio is supported by a new projector headlamp which is equipped with LED Daytime Running Light (DRL). There is a front under spoiler on the front bumper, under spoiler on the side, rear under spoiler on the rear bumper to beautify the appearance. Don't forget the 15-inch two-tone model wheels.
Speaking of entertainment features, the New Honda Mobilio E 2019 is equipped with a New 6.2″ Resistive Touchscreen Display Audio with the JVC brand combined with 6 speakers. The head unit supports various features such as Hands Free Telephone, Bluetooth Connection, Rear Camera and CD & DVD player. In addition, the buttons on the steering wheel will also make it easier for you to control the audio.
Safety features are equipped with Dual Front SRS Airbags, as well as ABS + EBD, unfortunately the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and Hill Start Assist (HSA) features are only available on the RS type.
Conclusion
The name Nissan for many people is considered quite scary because the price of spare parts is quite expensive. Even though it's a matter of technology and features, dare to compete with other brands.
Even so, you can take advantage of the collaboration between the Nissan and Mitsubishi alliances for easy maintenance of the Nissan Livina. Except for body panels, you can use almost all Mitsubishi Xpander spare parts on the Nissan Livina.
Preferably, the Honda Mobilio type E actually looks so inferior in terms of completeness of features. The benefit of owning a Honda is the easier availability of an authorized repair shop network.
