Honda, via its local authorized dealer Kah Motor, has officially revealed the new Honda Freed 7-seater MPV for the Singaporean market. The new Freed, assembled in Karawang, Indonesia measures 4,215mm long, 1,700mm wide and 1,735mm tall. With a wheelbase of 2,740mm, the Freed uses Honda’s Global Small Platform, which also underpins the Honda Jazz / Fit.
Power is provided by a 1.5 liter SOHC i-VTEC engine (found in the Jazz as well) making 116HP at 6600 revs and 146Nm of torque at 4800 revs. The powerplant is mated to a 5 speed automatic transmission. Offered with 15-inch alloy wheels along with 185/65 R15 tires, the Freed comes with a 2+2+3 seating arrangement (separate seats in the second row), however, certain markets will be offered with a 2+3+3 seating arrangement (8-seater). The rear back rests can be folded down via a 50:50 spilt and the Freed is fitted with sliding doors.
The 7-seater MPV is fitted with a MacPherson strut front suspension, while the rear is treated to a H-shaped torsion beam. According to Honda, the Freed is able to fit a 27 inch bicycle without taking off the wheels nor the handle bars. Other features of the 1330 kg vehicle include electric power steering, electric door mirrors, ABS with EBD and brake assist, keyless entry, engine immobilizer and more. The MPV is offered in Singapore in two trim levels, the base 1.5 and the range topping 1.5EX. The 1.5EX adds power remote control sliding rear doors, auto climate control and LED indicators on the door mirrors on top of the base 1.5's standard equipment. Pricing for the 1.5EX starts at S$84,800 price tag, with COE. Pricing for the basic model will be announced this Friday.