A few days ago, Honda officially released a preview of the new generation of STEP WGN models in the Japanese domestic market, the new car positioning compact MPV, the main large space attributes, and is expected to be officially unveiled in early 2022.
(Current STEP WGN)
One minute to see the new car highlights:
1. The shape is square and straight, and there is a K-car visual sense
2. Positioned as compact, the size is smaller than the Odyssey
3. Adopt 2+2+2 6-seat layout
4. Or equipped with two powertrains, 1.5T fuel engine and e:HEV hybrid
Judging from the trailer, the new generation of STEP WGN will return to the classic boxy shape of the previous model, and the whole vehicle can hardly see the curved, sleek lines appearing, even the headlight group is designed with straight elements.
In addition, the A-pillar and D-pillar have also become steeper and straighter, and combined with the straight body, it has a visual sense of K-car models popular in the Japanese domestic market.
(New Generation STEP WGN Trailer)
Body size is currently no information, but the forecast and the current model has not changed much, for reference, the current model length, width and height are 4725X1695X1835mm, the overall size is smaller than its own Odyssey MPV model to a lap.
It can be seen that the new generation of STEP WGN has been equipped with more mainstream technology objects such as floating central control liquid crystals, of course, functions such as smarter interconnection systems and driving assistance will not fall.
From the perspective of body shape, it can be indirectly seen that everything is designed to maximize space, and it is believed that the internal space will have a good performance. In addition, the new car will adopt a 2+2+2 six-seat layout, and the second row is equipped with a small table board, leg drag, armrest, etc., which also has a great improvement in riding comfort.
In terms of power, it is predicted that the new generation OF STEP WGN will launch two power combinations for the market, one of which is a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 110 kW and a peak torque of 203 Nm, matching the CVT gearbox. The other is Honda's latest e:HEV hybrid system.
The replacement of STEP WGN is also to take over the market of the past Odyssey in a sense, after all, the Odyssey will be discontinued in Japan. In addition, STEP WGN only focuses on the Japanese and Southeast Asian markets with the MPV identity attribute of 6 to 8 seats, and currently has no plans to officially introduce the domestic market for sale.
Judging from the sales performance of Hiromoto's Odyssey and Higashimoto's Alexon, Honda does not need to introduce a lower-positioned, "box-type" MPV model.
Moreover, the domestic market has long had a relatively "people-friendly" Price of Wuling Hongguang PLUS, which can replace such "box-type" architecture MPV models with practical priority and more than 6 seats layout. If there is no excellent mechanical quality and highlight performance (such as price), it is not worth the loss to come to the domestic market.
From the overall mechanical level, practicality, and Honda's "advanced" image in the domestic market, this STEP WGN MPV model is really not necessary to land in the domestic market, but due to the follow-up market demand and the strategic adjustment of car companies, it is not excluded that STEP WGN will be introduced in an improved way.
Netizen Comments:
1. Isn't it Wuling macropuls!
2. 4725mm mpv, can you sit comfortably?
3. No beauty, just a truck
4. 4725X1695X1835mm, this size has to be sprayed wildly in China
5. This is the Great Wall Cool Bear + Okay