Honda Mobilio 1.5 RS Navi CVT (2015) vs Honda Mobilio 1.5 V CVT (2018)

Honda Mobilio 1.5 RS Navi CVT (2015) vs Honda Mobilio 1.5 V CVT (2018): which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer who values cost and the newest features, the 2018 Honda Mobilio 1.5 V CVT is the better choice. It is ₱34,000 cheaper than the 2015 model and offers a slightly more advanced DOHC valvetrain while keeping the same power output of 120 PS at 6600 rpm and torque of 145 Nm at 4600 rpm. Both cars share the same FWD layout, unibody construction, 5‑door MPV body, and seating capacity of 2+3+2. The newer model’s shorter length (4386 mm vs 4398 mm) may provide a marginally tighter interior fit, but the difference is negligible. Warranty terms are identical: 100 000 km or 3‑years, and both are gasoline engines with natural aspiration. The only practical advantage of the older model is its longer availability history, but it has been discontinued and thus may be harder to find. Therefore, if you want a more up‑to‑date vehicle at a lower price with the same performance and practicality, choose the 2018 Mobilio V. If you prefer a slightly larger interior space or are looking for a model that has been on the market longer, the 2015 Mobilio RS could be considered, but it comes at a higher price and no newer technology.