On the evening of December 16, 2021 Beijing time, Guangqi Honda ge announced its official listing in Guangzhou, with a manufacturer guidance price range of 129,900-166,900 yuan, and a total of 6 models in the whole series. As a sister model of Dongfeng Honda Civic, GUANGQI Honda Style has formed a more distinct product differentiation with Dongfeng Honda Civic by virtue of its full range of 1.5T high-power tuned engines, 18-inch rims, emerald blue and hot yellow car colors, and manual transmission models. So, as another alternative model outside the Civic, which specific model of guangqi Honda model is the most worth buying? Let's talk today.
※ The price composition of the models of Guangqi Honda and Dongfeng Honda Civic
As we just mentioned earlier, the manufacturer guidance price range of Guangqi Honda's type is 129,900-166,900 yuan, and there are 6 models in the whole series; in contrast, the eleventh generation Civic introduced and domestically produced by Dongfeng Honda, the manufacturer's guidance price range is 129,900-16.39 million yuan, and 6 models are also provided. On the surface, the starting price of the type and the Civic is the same, but in the price of the top model, the type is 3,000 yuan more expensive than the Civic. Let's first look at the price composition of the two vehicles, as shown in the following table.
It is not difficult to see that the Guangqi Honda model in the pricing strategy is basically marked with the Dongfeng Honda Civic, and the guidance prices of more than half of the models of the two cars are completely the same or very close. This means that almost every potential customer who hovers between the type and civic will definitely use the degree of differentiation between the two vehicles as an important basis for car purchase decisions. Then, let's take the difference between the type and the Civic as the main line to analyze the cost performance of the 6 models of the model.
※ The appearance difference between the guangqi Honda type and the Dongfeng Honda Civic
Whether it is the 11th generation Civic of Dongfeng Honda, which has been listed in late September this year, or the Guangqi Honda model, which has just been announced, there have been enough reports on the media about the two vehicles. Therefore, we will not repeat the appearance and interior design of these two models. However, after all, the two belong to the sister models, and they have some obvious differences in appearance, and we still need to talk to the big guys again.
(1) Differences in appearance and size
From the perspective of officially announced parameters, the Guangqi Honda model and the Dongfeng Honda Civic, which are sister models to each other, are generally consistent in terms of appearance and size, but the body length of the model is 15mm more than that of the Civic; in addition, the body height of the individual models of the model is 5mm more than that of the Civic. However, this subtle size difference will not have a substantial impact on the seating space in the car, so you can just understand it and don't have to worry too much.
(2) Differences in power allocation
Consistent with the information learned in the previous warm-up publicity phase, guangqi Honda model is powered by a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a model of L15C9 produced by Dongfeng Honda Engine Co., Ltd., with a maximum power of 134 kW (182 hp) and a peak torque of 240 Nm. It can be simply understood that the model is powered by a high-power tuned 1.5T engine, which is still very fragrant compared to the Civic.
All of Guangqi Honda's models are equipped with a high-power tuned 1.5T engine with a maximum power of 134kW (182Ps) and a peak torque of 240Nm
In terms of transmission system, in addition to providing the same CVT stepless transmission as Dongfeng Honda Civic, guangqi Honda model also provides a model with a 6-speed manual transmission. The manual gear model with high playability has always been an important selling point for the model since its release; compared with the Civic, the model that matches the 6-speed manual transmission is more likely to win the favor of modified players.
The Guangqi Honda model is specifically available with a model with a 6-speed manual transmission
※ The inherent difference between the type of Guangqi Honda and the Dongfeng Honda Civic
As we have just said, at the appearance level, the biggest difference between the Guangqi Honda model and the Dongfeng Honda Civic is that the whole series is equipped with a 1.5T high-power engine and also provides a manual transmission model. This is indeed a significantly higher playability than the Civic, after all, in this era, there are very few models that emphasize their youthful sports and at the same time provide manual transmission configurations, and it is estimated that Guangqi Honda has never imagined that one day it can become a clear stream in the car circle because of the provision of manual transmission models.
However, for potential customers who may be buying a model or Civic, making a final car purchase decision means taking real money. So, is the type of this listing worth consumers giving up the Civic for it? This involves whether the difference between the inner parts of the two cars is obvious enough and whether it is cost-effective enough.
(1) The entry-level models of both vehicles sell for 129,900 yuan, what are the advantages of the model compared to the Civic?
First, let's take a look at the respective entry models of the model and the Civic, namely the "240 TURBO Exclusive MT Edition" of the Model and the "180TURBO Still Moving Edition" of the Civic, both of which have a guide price of 129,900 yuan. Needless to say, the difference in power is naturally not to mention, in this regard, the model equipped with a 1.5T high-power engine is better than the Civic equipped with a 1.5T low-power engine. Then the remaining questions are to see who has the advantage in configuration.
Referring to the above configuration difference comparison table, the Entry Model Civic is "2022 Dongfeng Honda Civic 180TURBO Still Dynamic Edition", which has four more reverse images, sport/economy driving mode, front keyless entry and remote start than the same entry model, namely the "2022 GAC Honda Model 240 TURBO Exclusive MT Edition".
However, for customers who may be able to purchase the entry-level model, that is, the "2022 Guangqi Honda Model 240 TURBO Exclusive MT Edition", if they can skillfully drive the manual transmission model, then I believe that there will be no dependence on the function of reversing images; in the same way, functions such as keyless entry and remote start in the front row are not necessary.
In addition, although the entry-level model does not have the function of switching between sporty/economic driving modes, for it, the 1.5T high-power engine and 6MT manual transmission that are already installed on the car are actually the best conditions to ensure sportsmanship. What's more, the entry-level model's compartment is equipped with the far/low beam light of the LED light source as standard, and it is also equipped with steering auxiliary lights, which are better than the halogen headlights of the entry-level model Civic.
The whole series of models is equipped with LED light source far/low beam lamp, daily running light, automatic headlight, steering auxiliary light, headlight height adjustable, headlight delay off
Therefore, when the type and the entry model of the Civic are placed together, it is obvious that the type of Guangqi Honda is more cost-effective.
(2) The sub-low model of the type is sold for 142,900 yuan, and the same price is already in the middle of the Model above the Civic, who is more cost-effective than the two cars?
The sub-low model of Guangqi Honda's model, that is, the "240 TURBO Technology Edition" with a guidance price of 142,900 yuan, is 13,000 yuan more expensive than the entry model.
However, in the configuration, there are more including the whole vehicle seat belt untied reminder, parallel line assist, lane departure warning system, lane keeping assist system, road traffic sign recognition, active brake/active safety system, reversing image, reversing side warning system, full speed adaptive cruise, sports/economic driving mode switching, front keyless entry function, remote start function, 10.2-inch full LCD instrument, satellite navigation system, navigation traffic information display, road rescue call, support control multimedia system/navigation/telephone/ Air conditioning voice recognition control system, Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrade, 2 rear USB interfaces, 8 speakers audio, exterior mirror electric folding, exterior mirror heating, exterior mirror lock car automatic folding, rear seat air outlet including more than 20 functions, and also the use of CVT gearbox automatic transmission model, for potential users who want to have stronger power and can not skillfully drive the manual transmission model, the extra 13,000 yuan difference, can definitely be regarded as value for money.
Speaking of this, someone must have asked, the same guidance price of 142,900 yuan, in the Civic side can buy low-end models of the car. So, the same guidance price of 142,900 yuan, is the type configuration higher or the Civic more cost-effective? Let's compare it now.
Referring to the above table, it is not difficult to see that the same guidance price is 142,900 yuan, and the sub-low model of the type is still more than the advantage of the low-end model of the Civic. Therefore, at this price point, it is still the model of Guangqi Honda that is more cost-effective. As for the power, at this time, both cars are equipped with a high-power engine of 1.5T, and both match the CVT stepless transmission, and there is no difference.
(3) The guidance price is the same as 149,900 yuan of type and Civic, who has the higher configuration?
When the guidance price rose to 149,900 yuan, the model corresponding to the Guangqi Honda model was the "240 TURBO Magic Night Technology Edition" with low and medium configuration, and the model corresponding to the Dongfeng Honda Civic was the "240TURBO Combustion Edition" with medium and high equipment. There is also no difference in the power equipment of these two specific models, so our focus is naturally on who has a richer configuration? Who is more cost-effective?
Of course, the first thing we have to understand is that the low-end model of the Guangqi Honda model is the "240 TURBO Magic Night · Technology Edition", which is 7,000 yuan more expensive than the sub-low model with a guidance price of 142,900 yuan, the "240 TURBO Technology Edition", and the configuration adds 17-inch rims, sports appearance kits, leather wrapped steering wheels, leather/fabric mixed seats, but also subtracts the parallel assistance and reversing side warning system originally possessed by the "240 TURBO Technology Edition".
Therefore, the 7,000 yuan spent does not seem to be very worthwhile. So, does the low-end model of the type, the "240 TURBO Magic Night, Technology Edition", have advantages in configuration compared with the high-end model of the Civic with the same guidance price, "240TURBO Combustion Edition"?
In fact, through comparison, we found that the same guidance price is 149,900 yuan, and the low-end model of the type is indeed more than the advantage of the mid-high model of the Civic. However, at this price, the configuration of the Guangqi Honda model itself is not obvious, so for potential customers of the type, if you are not very concerned about the "magic night" sports appearance kit, there is not much need to choose the guide price of 149,900 yuan of the type "240 TURBO magic night technology version"; of course, if you want to buy the type of this sports appearance package, it is another story.
(4) What are the improvements in the functional configuration of the high-end model with a guidance price of 152,900 yuan compared with the low-quality model with a guidance price of 149,900 yuan?
Now let's further increase the guidance price, let's take a look at the high-end model of the type with a guidance price of 152,900 yuan, that is, the "240 TURBO Deluxe Edition", compared with the low-end model of the 149,900 yuan guide price, "240 TURBO Magic Night Technology Edition", what are the improvements in terms of functional configuration. The details are shown in the following table.
It is not difficult to find that compared with the low-end model "240 TURBO Magic Night Technology Edition" with a guidance price of 149,900 yuan, if you increase the budget of 3,000 yuan to choose the high-end model of the type with a guidance price of 152,900 yuan, that is, the "240 TURBO Deluxe Edition", there are still many configuration additions that can be obtained, including parallel assist, reversing side warning system, imitation leather/leather seats, main seat height adjustment (4-way), main/passenger seat power adjustment, rear seat proportion recline, Rear center armrests, rear cup holders, monochrome interior ambient lights, one-button lifting of all car windows, automatic anti-glare inner rearview mirrors, nothing more than the need to abandon the "magic night" sports appearance kit.
Therefore, if we want to talk about cost performance, it is obvious that the medium and high-end models of the type, that is, the "240 TURBO Deluxe Edition" with a guidance price of 152,900 yuan, are more worthy of purchase than the "240 TURBO Magic Night And Technology Edition" with a medium and low-end model, that is, a guidance price of 149,900 yuan.
(5) The type grid top match with a guidance price of 157,900 yuan and the Civic sub-top match with a guidance price of 158,900 yuan are placed together, who has a richer configuration?
If the guidance price is further increased, it is difficult to find two models with completely equal prices in the model and civic; relatively speaking, the two cars have the closest guidance price to the secondary top model. So, when the guidance price of 157,900 yuan of type grid top matching, and the guidance price of 158,900 yuan of Civic sub-top matching together, which of them will be more abundant configuration?
Obviously, from the content of the above table, it can be clearly seen that the same as the sub-top model, at this time, the functional configuration of the Dongfeng Honda Civic is more abundant than the Guangqi Honda type; although in the guidance price, the Sub-Top Matching of the Civic is 1,000 yuan more expensive than the sub-top of the configuration, but combined with the addition of the configuration, it does not suffer losses; if you consider that the two cars have the same power equipment, then it is obvious, The sub-top match of the Civic with a guidance price of 158,900 yuan is more cost-effective than the type top match with a guidance price of 157,900 yuan.
For the type itself, the secondary top model with a guidance price of 157,900 yuan is the "240 TURBO Magic Night Deluxe Edition", which is 5,000 yuan more expensive than the medium and high-end model with a guidance price of 152,900 yuan, that is, the "240 TURBO Deluxe Edition", but in the functional configuration, it only adds 18-inch rims and sports appearance kits. More suitable.
※ Editor's Comments:
In fact, it is very clear when things develop here, for the potential customers of guangqi Honda's type, we can roughly divide them into two categories; one is to have fun orientation as the primary purpose, and the other is to take the cost-effective orientation as the primary purpose.
For potential customers whose primary purpose is to have fun, it is most correct to choose the "240 TURBO Exclusive MT Edition" with a guide price of 129,900 yuan. Both a high-power-tuned 1.5T engine and a 6-speed manual transmission with strong playful properties can be obtained, and the potential for later modification is not small.
For potential customers whose primary purpose is to take the cost-effective orientation as the primary purpose, there is no problem in choosing the low-grade model "240 TURBO Technology Edition" with a guidance price of 142,900 yuan, or the high-end model "240 TURBO Deluxe Edition" with a guidance price of 152,900 yuan. If the budget is enough, buy the type "240 TURBO Deluxe Edition", and if the budget is slightly worse, buy the type "240 TURBO Technology Edition".
As for the guangqi Honda model and the Dongfeng Honda Civic respective top-of-the-top models, there is no need to spend too much time and energy to think more. After all, there are not many consumers who can really buy the top match, and whether it is the type or the Civic, the guidance price of their respective top models is already relatively expensive, more often just to help manufacturers earn money.