Honda Freed

PT Honda Prospect Motor back brisk automotive market in Indonesia has launched the latest family car, the Honda FREED. With the tagline "IT'S A NEW LIFE, LET'S FREED", Honda Freed is projected to become the main option for families new generation in Indonesia. In his speech, Yukihiro Aoshima, President Director of PT Honda Prospect Motor said, "After becoming a MPV terlaris and achieve a variety of awards in Japan, the Honda Freed is now present for consumers in Indonesia. Honda Freed is a product developed with the international quality standards based on the needs of Honda in Indonesia. We are also proud that Australia has been given the trust to become a production base for this model in Southeast Asia, "he said.

Freed Honda was first introduced in Japan in May 2008. Since launced, this model directly get achievements in Japan, among others, to reach the title "Best Value" in the event Japan Car of the Year 2008-2009. Besides Honda Freed also notes Minivan highest sales figures in Japan for the year 2008, with total penjualan76.395 unit from May 2008 to May 2009. Indonesia become the first country in the world - outside of Japan - which launched this model to the market.

Honda Freed is a Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV), which combines the functionality of a vehicle with 7 passengers, with a stylish design and technology features into a Honda product. View from eksteriornya, Honda Freed is showing all the different models of MPV in Indonesia. Present the concept of triangle square, which forms the front triangle combined with the box-shaped cabin design result in a dynamic and cabin spaciousness. Honda Freed exterior wrapping enhanced curving surface which provides art-indentation indentation style on the luxury body Honda Freed.

Outgoing incoming access cabin Honda Freed is made easier with the presence with the power sliding door openings are wider and the cabin floor lower. Recommended power sliding door is also a feature luxurious first time in a model of MPV in Indonesia. Inside the cabin, the unique Honda Freed clear with the presence King & Queen Seat in the second line. The benches are designed to facilitate communication and transfer of passengers across the line in the cabin, or referred to as a walk through Cabin. Not only unique, cabins Honda Freed also designed to comfort, high utility, and the highest level in the broad class. For that, a concept called Honda cafe open as applied antaralain dashboard design by creating a stratified (double layered) that gave the impression not only knowledgeable, but also practical for a variety of purposes.

Third row seat that can be folded up with a system to lift up to provide cargo capacity of 672 liters (VDA), which is able to accommodate up to 4 large golf bag. Comfort in the cabin Honda Freed is also equipped with audio system equipped with a USB port and Ipod Connector, which is the first in the class. High level of safety features that are characteristic Honda products, such as G-CON, ACE, Dual SRS Airbags, seat belt pretensioner, and pedestrian protection body, are also on the Honda Freed. With all the features, the Honda Freed to reach the highest ranking 6 stars out of Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP) *.

Honda Freed is supported by i-VTEC engine 1.5 liter that produces the ideal balance between fuel efficiency and a great energy. I-VTEC engine that is used Honda Freed is able to produce 118 PS of power with torsi maximum of 146 Nm / 4800 rpm. Automatic transmission 5 speed-(5 AT) for the first time used on a car MPV to achieve optimal performance of the drive. In addition to vigorous and efficient in fuel consumption, Honda Freed also reached a level of waste gas emissions meet Euro-4 standard, which is the best car in the class MPV 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 a bad impact for the environment.

Jonfis Fandy, Marketing & Aftersales Service Director of PT Honda Prospect Motor Freed expressed confidence that both will be received by consumers in Indonesia. "Honda Freed does not offer a capacity of 7 passengers, but more than that. This car is also very stylish, high, efficient, have the best safety standards in its class, and environment-friendly. We believe the presence of Honda Freed, the design and features a bust konvensionalisme in the MPV segment, can be a choice and start a new trend in the national automotive market. " Honda Freed production will be done in the factory of PT HPM facilities located in the industrial Karawang, West Java. In addition to meeting the needs of the market in the country, factory area of 52 hectares will also become a production base for Honda Freed Southeast Asia who produce units for export to several countries in Asia.