Honda begins sales in Japan of all-new Freed and Freed+ compact minivan

Honda Motor Co on Friday began sales in Japan of the all-new Freed and Freed+.

Honda said 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 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 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 (JC08 mode), which is top-level fuel economy among all minivan models in the market 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).

Prices start at 1.88 million yen.

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