On December 16, GUANGC Honda's new compact sedan product Integra was officially launched in Guangzhou, and a total of 6 models were launched, with a price range of 129,900-166,900 yuan. It is powered by a Honda 1.5T high-power engine and is available with a CVT transmission and a 6-speed manual transmission.
■ New car introduction:
The Integra model is a new compact sedan launched by Guangqi Honda, which is from the same platform as dongfeng Honda Civic. In terms of appearance, Honda's latest family design is adopted, and the general outline is consistent with the new generation of Civic, but it is more sporty in terms of appearance details.
The LED headlight set is slender and deep, embedded under the bonnet, and cleverly conceals the sharp edge. The air intake slots at the bottom of the bumper replace the fog light area, which not only makes the airflow on the lower edge of the car body more smooth, but also reduces the temperature of the brake discs, which is very sporty.
The Integra model also has two exterior versions, the Regular and Sport versions, on top of the six models. The Sport version adds blacked door handles, rearview mirrors, rear spoiler, and panoramic sunroof. In addition, the high-gloss candy color system also makes the style more fashionable, and it is definitely a beautiful scenery on the road.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the model are 4689/1802/1415 (1420) mm, and the wheelbase is 2735 mm, which is very good in space.
In terms of interior, following the simple style of the exterior, the shape of the air outlet of the through-type honeycomb air conditioner is very eye-catching. The instrument panel is equipped with a 10.2-inch LCD instrument and a 9-inch intelligent interconnect screen, which adopts a parallel layout, which can effectively reduce the driver's up and down moving line of sight and improve the driving safety factor.
In terms of configuration, the Integra model built into Honda's latest Honda Connect 3.0 system, like the new Civic, provides a good sense of technology for the cockpit, as well as a rich intelligent experience. In addition, the model also offers a 12-speaker BOSE sound system, which is even more outstanding in sound.
In terms of power, the Integra type adopts a 1.5T engine, with a maximum power of 182 horsepower and a peak torque of 243 Nm, and in addition to the CVT transmission, there is also a 6-speed manual transmission, which is independently suspended front and rear.
■ New car history:
If you are not a veteran car fan, you may be unfamiliar with the name Integral, but for Honda fans, the name Integra represents not only the essence of a unique Japanese sports car, but also a totem in the hearts of Honda fans, especially the two types of the last two generations (DC2 and DC5) equipped with B18, K20A and other high-speed machines, often titled the fastest front-drive car. There has always been a history of sharing parts with Civic, so Integra and Civic are inextricably linked. Guangqi Honda's re-activation of the Integra name is undoubtedly to inherit the tradition of this sports car series, providing 18-inch wheels and manual transmissions, etc., and also differentiating itself from the Civic, and is more inclined to a purely sporty style.
■ Competitors
Today's compact cars are extremely competitive in the market, and each one is very strong. The Japanese have Corolla, Xuanyi, Andcella, the German system has Sagitar, Langyi, Bora, and even independent brands often appear on the sales list with several batches of dark horses. The debut of the Integra type has perfected the Guangqi Honda sedan camp, not only not afraid of these opponents, but also staring at the tiger, quite a big punch.
■ Summary
Compared with rivals such as Toyota, Volkswagen and Buick, GAC Honda has always lacked an ace "compact car" to compete. Nowadays, the arrival of the Integral model has given the Japanese car camp another fierce player, and the market competition is bound to become more intense. The price of the new car is also expected, and the model configuration has also made a certain difference from the Civic, and it is more inclined to the orientation of young sports. It is believed that with excellent brand and product appeal, Integra style will focus on the attention of some young users.