The first generation Freed was available in Japan in two types; the petrol powered in G or G Aero grade and also a hybrid variant.

It was assembled at Honda Prospect Motor's Karawang plant and exported to other Southeast Asian markets.

The model received another refresh in September 2014 with the addition of three wide horizontal lines front grille (similar to the first facelift JDM 2011 Freed G Aero), silver accent on the sides of the stop lamp and cruise control for the E trim before it was discontinued due to poor sales figure.

Features lost from the Grade E model were the powered sliding rear doors with remote operation, automatic air conditioning, indicators for the side mirrors or intermittent wipers, tail spoiler, and the Alpine DVD player.

Unlike other non-Japanese market models, all Freeds sold in Hong Kong are manufactured in Japan and seats 6 passengers.

[9] The second generation Freed is conceived based on the "Dynamism and Functionality" theme, does not differ much in looks from its curvier predecessor.

Apart from the updated grille and lights, the new Freed retains the rear sliding doors with some minor improvements.

It featured a full body kit, front and rear bumpers, side skirts, and a tailgate spoiler.

The frontal section has been revised with an angular edged body coloured grille similar to the new Fit along with redesigned foglamps.

[13] The facelifted second generation Freed went on sale in Singapore in early August 2022 through Honda's official distributor Kah Motor and was imported from Japan.

[16] The Freed comes in two versions: the Air with a high-quality and simplified design, and a Crosstar with rugged crossover elements.

[17] The interior features a larger free-standing infotainment display, a smaller digital instrument cluster, an enlarged storage area on the dashboard and roof mounted climate vents for the rear occupants.