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TOKYO, Sept 16, 2016 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd today began sales in Japan of the all-new Freed and Freed+.
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The all-new Freed and Freed+ were developed as a vehicle that any customer can use anytime, anywhere, in any way they want, and on any day of the week. Moreover, the all-new Freed/Freed+ was developed as a compact minivan(1) which further evolves the "just right" concept for which the first-generation Freed was so well received.
Freed with 3-row seating, Freed+ with 2-row seating and the special-needs vehicles are offered with a total of 16 different types to accommodate the diverse needs of customers. This includes the first-ever hybrid 4WD version of a compact minivan model in the market(2) and a hybrid option for a wheelchair-accessible vehicle that have been made available.
A versatile seating arrangement that accommodates various needs and the largest cabin space among all models in the compact minivan class were realized. Moreover, for the Freed+ variation, by introducing an ultra-low floor for the cargo space, the usability of the cargo space was further increased and a flat space that makes it possible to sleep in the vehicle, together with underfloor storage were simultaneously achieved.
Furthermore, model type equipped with the "Honda SENSING" Advanced Driver-Assistive System is available for both Freed and Freed+ variations, offering customers a high sense of confidence.
Hybrid types are equipped with the Honda SPORT HYBRID i-DCD and realize excellent fuel economy of 27.2 km/liter(3) (JC08 mode), which is top-level fuel economy among all minivan models in the market(4) as well as powerful driving even while driving uphill with multiple passengers.
Television commercials for the all-new Freed/Freed+ feature the Japanese fashion model, Yuri Ebihara and comedian/actor Yoshimi Tokui (from the comedy duo, Tutorial) to convey realistic messages about the attractiveness of the all-new Freed to customers in Japan.
(1) Compact minivan: Minivan with "5-number" size whose engine size is between 1,000 cc to 1,500 cc and a sales price of the main grade vehicle is approximately 1.5 to 2.5 million yen
(2) As of September 2016, Honda internal research
(3) Freed Hybrid B (FF)/Freed Hybrid G Honda SENSING (FF/6-seater)/Freed+ Hybrid B/ Freed+ Hybrid G Honda SENSING (FF). Fuel economy may vary depending on manufacturer's options installed to each vehicle
(4) As of September 2016, among 6-seat minivan models, Honda internal research
*The origin of the name "Freed": "Freed" is a word coined from "Freedom." The name represents a vehicle Honda pursued with complete unrestricted thinking. The name also contains the meanings of "Free" + "do (take action)."
*What is Freed+?: The name "Freed+" represents Honda's passion to add new possibilities to people's lives with this vehicle by adding ("+") unique functions, in addition to the basic values (easy handling, compact size, etc.) of Freed, that create new uses or new occasions for usage of this vehicle.
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Source: Honda Motor Co, Ltd
Sectors: Automotive
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