As the saying goes: it is better to be happy alone than to be happy together. Although one person also enjoys it, it is certainly not as enjoyable as being with relatives and friends. Therefore, "solo music" is easy, while "all music" is difficult to find. However, the car we tried today can not only meet the needs of "Solo Music" in terms of appearance design and handling, but also meet the needs of "Crowd Music" in terms of space, comfort, and configuration, which can be said to be a car that satisfies the whole family. Yes, as you can already guess, it is the new odyssey of GAC Honda.
The aura is more powerful
If you look at the front of the new Odyssey, you'll think it's a tall and mighty SUV. The huge hexagonal front grille gives a strong momentum to the front of the car, and the thick horizontal trim at the top is connected to the headlights, and the four trim strips below enhance the sense of refinement while also stretching the visual width of the front face. The shape of the all-LED headlight group is also obviously different from the old model, and the inverted trapezoidal design looks more domineering. In addition, the flow-through turn signal also adds a lot of color to the headlights.
Compared to the front face, the changes in the sides of the new car are not large, and only some details have been adjusted. Happily, the original 17-inch wheels have also been upgraded to 18-inch wheels, and the 225/50 R18 tires are lower than the previous flat ratio, which looks more in line with the tonality of the whole vehicle.
It is worth mentioning that the double-sided sliding door also adds a "magic induction" function, which can complete the opening and closing of the door through gestures, and also supports the function of booking the lock door. Not only is it full of technology, but it also brings better convenience.
The rear of the car has also been changed mainly for details, and the more slender taillights have a good visual effect and recognition after being lit. In addition, the shape of the rear surround is also more concise.
Practicality and comfort are at the heart of MPV
Since it is an MPV, the interior space and ride comfort are the essence. The new Odyssey has a long wheelbase of 2900mm, which, combined with the Honda MM concept design, makes the interior space quite amazing. The new car still adopts a 2+2+3 7-seat layout, and the second row is two independent aviation-grade electric seats In addition to adjustable leg rests, seat back adjustment, seat heating and other functions, the 740mm long double cross type ultra-long guide rail can allow the second row of passengers to have a wider adjustment space. In the "four-seat mode" of putting away the third row of seats, passengers in the second row can even take a nap half-lying in the car.
In order to improve the quietness of the car, the new Odyssey has also made great efforts in sound insulation and noise reduction. Not only the front row uses double-layer sound insulation glass, but also the second and third rows of double-layer sound insulation glass are added, and the thickness of the tailgate glass is strengthened, coupled with the use of noise-canceling wheels, which effectively improves the riding experience.
In addition, many details in the car have also been upgraded. For example, the matte wood grain trim used on the center console can effectively enhance the exquisite sense of the car; the central control screen has changed from the current embedded to the suspension design; the air outlet similar to the through-type shape is also a popular design method, coupled with the new style of three-spoke steering wheel, as well as the button-type electronic gear shift mechanism, which is very good to meet the preferences of today's consumers.
Smart connectivity is really smart
It is worth mentioning that the 10.1-inch DA intelligent central control screen has built-in the latest Honda CONNECT 3.0 intelligent guide interconnection system, which runs very smoothly, reacts faster, and the UI logic design is more reasonable and easy to get started. In addition to supporting functions such as accurate smart navigation, Bluetooth, carLife, etc., it also supports convenient electronic payment, mobile phone remote control, digital key, and OTA online upgrade.
In addition, the voice control system is also quite powerful, and the natural semantic comprehension ability and response speed of speech have also been significantly improved. Not only can you achieve voice control of some functions of the vehicle, such as turning on navigation, air conditioning, window lifting, music playback, etc.; you can also achieve fuzzy search, when you want to find a nearby restaurant, you can directly say: "I'm hungry", so that nearby restaurants will appear. What's even more amazing is that the voice assistant can even learn the user's own preferences and lifestyle, so as to give appropriate suggestions and solutions, tailor-made for the owner of the all-round intelligent travel experience.
Silky smooth driving feel
The new Odyssey is still equipped with the third-generation i-MMD hybrid system, and the hybrid system with a thermal efficiency of up to 40.6% of the 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine + electric motor has a combined maximum power of 158 kW. This hybrid system is unique in that in most cases it drives the vehicle with an electric motor, and the engine is only auxiliary. That is to say, under the premise of driving, the low torque performance of the car will be very good, even in the full load state, the speed is still brisk enough.
Due to the use of E-CVT transmission, so the engine intervention without any abrupt feeling, smooth and linear power output, a good way to ensure the smoothness of the car, which is very friendly for the passengers in the car. Overall, the hybrid system not only has a more direct power output, but also has lower noise and vibration.
summary:
Just a few years ago, home MPV can be said to be a relatively niche market. But now, with the gradual transformation of people's demand for cars and related policies, the competition in the home MPV market has become increasingly fierce. For the "top brand" of Chinese MPV models, Guangqi Honda Odyssey, the pressure is naturally not small. But it is clear that the new Odyssey, whether it is the change of appearance, the improvement of interior details, or the richer configuration, not only let consumers see its sincerity, but also make the whole family satisfied.