Some people think that the joint venture small SUV is very suitable as the first SUV for young people, and some people also think that the joint venture small SUV product strength is average and is not suitable for young people to choose. The lack of unity in thinking also reflects that most of the joint venture small SUVs are not balanced in strength, and it is difficult to meet the needs of various users. However, the Dongfeng Honda XR-V is an exception.
In the past seven years, Dongfeng Honda XR-V has sold more than one million vehicles, with an average of one every 3 minutes, and at the same time, it has become the first joint venture brand small SUV to exceed one million sales. After such results, the Honda XR-V still did not stop, just last week, launched a new model "Dongfeng Honda XR-V Obsidian Edition". So the question is, compared to the ordinary model, what are the changes in the new model? Is it worth buying? Take a look at our comparison.
The changes are quite detailed, but the effect after "blackening" is quite cool
[Honda XR-V "Normal Edition"]
Dongfeng Honda XR-V has been on the market for 7 years, so even if its appearance is high and the design is outstanding, consumers will have aesthetic fatigue. Therefore, manufacturers will launch small modification models or new models every once in a while to maintain the heat of the product.
This time, Dongfeng Honda XR-V Obsidian Edition launched a total of 2 models, of which the "2022 220TURBO CVT Obsidian Edition" market guidance price was 159,800 yuan, and the "2022 1.5L CVT Obsidian Edition" market guidance price was 140,800 yuan, compared to the "2021 220TURBO CVT Luxury Edition" and "2021 1.5L CVT Comfort Edition", which were 900 yuan more expensive.
In terms of appearance, although Dongfeng Honda did not publish too many pictures of the Honda XR-V Obsidian Version, we can still find the difference from the ordinary version from the official map. Among them, the biggest change is that the Honda XR-V Obsidian Edition is blackened for chrome trim strips in the front face, chrome trims on the front bumper, and rear bumper trims. In addition, according to the official introduction, in the tail marker position, there will also be an exclusive logo of "BLACK STYLE" to distinguish the ordinary version of the model.
At the same time, the 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels used by Honda XR-V Obsidian have also been "blackened" to make the whole car look cooler. We also found that honda XR-V obsidian in addition to continuing the "2021 220TURBO CVT Deluxe Edition" silver exterior mirror style, but also integrated the turn signals on the fenders into the rearview mirrors, making the body side lines more concise and smooth, but also improving the visual effect when turning on the turn signals.
There is no difference in interior/configuration, and the practicality is still the same level
Dongfeng Honda XR-V Obsidian Edition is equipped with a power combination of 1.5L+CVT and 1.5T+CVT, with a maximum horsepower of 131 and 177 horses respectively, which is ahead of the same level in terms of data and actual acceleration ability. In terms of body size, there is no difference between the new car and the previous ordinary version, the length, width and height dimensions are still 4328/1772/1610mm, and the wheelbase is 2610mm. Although it doesn't look big, the actual ride space is very spacious, even comparable to some compact SUVs, which is also a big advantage of the Honda XR-V.
In terms of interior and configuration, Dongfeng Honda XR-V obsidian version and ordinary version is expected to remain consistent, the interior style is mainly pure black, the center console and the door panel and other positions will have soft wrapping, circular air conditioning outlet and central control LCD screen, is still a place that young people like, however, some regrets if you can go with the trend, it is better to use a cooler full LCD dashboard.
In terms of practicality, dongfeng Honda XR-V obsidian version continues the previous practical and flexible characteristics, not only has a double-layer central storage compartment, a changeable central armrest cup holder, and a door version of the storage compartment. According to user feedback, these large and small storage spaces are very easy to use, even when fully loaded with passengers.
It is worth mentioning that the Dongfeng Honda XR-V Obsidian Edition is still equipped with Honda's most representative "magic seat", and the rear seats not only support 4/6 reclining, but also support the cushion to be lifted upwards, thus obtaining a vertical space that can place higher items such as flower pots and folding bicycles. In terms of trunks, the conventional trunk volume of Dongfeng Honda XR-V Obsidian Edition 437L is also more spacious than most small SUVs in the same class, and the trunk volume of the expanded 1456L can be compared with the compact SUV, and the practicality of the same level is unparalleled.
summary:
Compared with the two ordinary models closest to the price, Dongfeng Honda XR-V obsidian version is 900 yuan more expensive, although the overall difference is not large, but the all-black car color with "blackened" chrome decorative parts, as well as black wheels, the visual effect is indeed improved, I believe that cool, fashionable young people can feel. Therefore, we can also take the expensive 900 yuan as an official modification and upgrade, which is not only more time-saving and labor-saving for young users who like to toss, but also more secure. In addition, according to the official introduction, the Dongfeng Honda XR-V Obsidian Edition is for the national limited sale, but the limit has not been announced, which also makes this car have some more "scarcity" feeling. I believe that the above, coupled with the "Honda XR-V" itself is a good comprehensive strength, the expensive 900 yuan Honda XR-V Obsidian Edition, or worth buying.