The current Odyssey finally figured out that MPV models needed side slider doors, needed to take care of the third row of getting on and off and riding, and needed MPV styling, rather than just a seven-seater. In the distant early 21st century, that is, around 2005, there were limited models to choose from, MPV models were even fewer, basically the seven-seat MPV models available in the range of 200,000-300,000 were finally locked between the GL8 and the Odyssey, the result was obvious, although the GL8 at that time was very slow, heavy, and very fuel-intensive, but it had side sliding doors, a second row of independent seats, a reasonable third row, and a sufficient trunk space for seven people to still fit seven people. Now that it is still a qualified MPV model, coupled with the glitzy name of GL8 land business class, the market share speaks for itself.
Although the Odyssey of that year was the beloved car and the first car of many people, it can also be said that it was a qualified product and a classic, but it was definitely not a qualified MPV model. In 2014, Odyssey finally switched to the layout of the sliding door, independent seat, etc., and the seven-year-long period of time was finally ushered in the change, and then we analyzed the changes after the change and whether the second row of the "noble" was more honorable.
There are significant changes in appearance and cash
The redesigned Odyssey uses a new naming logic with e:HEV added to the name. The new design language, the new design does not show that this is a modified model, the large hexagonal net enhances the momentum of the front face, and the day running lights are connected to the grille.
The overall windward side of the front face is higher in visual height than the old model, and the gun gray middle net has a temperament improvement compared to the chrome middle net, and the oncoming traffic is more imposing. The front bracket is also designed with a new design, which is more integrated into the entire front face shape.
The difference between the redesigned Odyssey and the old model in the front feels that this is a replacement model, and the older, sportier appearance has become more stable and more imposing in the new redesign.
The rear marker light is concentrated in the lower part, making the visual center of gravity of the night odyssey lower, creating a stable atmosphere. The old model has changed the more sporty atmosphere and sharp edges and corners, and the overall straight, rounded lines are more stable, and this appearance incorporates some stable and administrative flavors.
The side of the new Oder car has only been adjusted in detail, such as the removal of chrome trim strips for the front of the D and A pillars.
This shoot model is equipped with 18-inch wheels, using a gun gray and black double color design that echoes the middle net, adding a force to the stable visual effect of the next plate. The tires are 225/50 R18 Ruckehausm tires.
The lit taillights are more elegant, and the combination of thin and thick lines improves the recognition.
The new Odyssey is equipped with a third-generation i-MMD hybrid system, which consists of a 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle engine with a thermal efficiency of 40.6% and a drive motor with a maximum torque of 315 N·m, and a combined maximum power of 158 kW, which is combined with an E-CVT transmission.
There are three forms of power:
1. EV driving mode (pure electric mode), only use the electric motor to drive the vehicle, the engine stops running, does not consume fuel.
2. Hybrid mode: the engine drives the generator to generate electricity, and the motor drives the vehicle to drive. This mode of engine does not drive the vehicle directly.
3. Engine mode (parallel mode) The engine directly drives the vehicle, and the motor intervenes when needed, driving the vehicle together with the engine. The advantage is that the motor and the engine are running in a relatively efficient state, with low torque, fast start, and high fuel economy.
Seats like sofas, highly usable space Designs that enhance happiness
The most important part of the MPV model is in the interior and space, and more importantly, the comfort of the second row and the availability of space and space. It is undeniable that there are some groups that take the MPV as a dream car, and some of this group almost do not care about the driving aspects such as control and power, only care about the comfort of the rear family, this part of the group can allow this car to be difficult to drive, the power is not strong, but it is not allowed to be uncomfortable in the back seat, and then we will give priority to the top priority of this static Odyssey, the space and comfort of the rear seat.
First experience the more commonly used four-seat mode, the presence of the third row of magic seats (fully retracted flush with the floor), which can make the track long enough to adjust the seat to the end to transform into a four-seat mode.
The new Odyssey second row seats are heavier and more comfortable than the old ones, with the inner armrests being closed and leg rests added, and the atmosphere of the first class of the aircraft is more. The changes in the second row of seats are also not small, the backrest and leg rest adjustments are electric adjustments, and the leg rests can be retracted with one key; the shoulder adjustment is manual, and the adjustable range can give enough support to the shoulders. Another unique advantage of the seat adjustable back is that you can "walk" into the car, which is also a unique feature of individual models with side sliding doors, and the getting on and off the car posture when walking in and out also makes me very envious.
From a personal point of view, the magic seat is a special plus for MPV, and the perfect transformation of 7 and 4 seats and the experience of having a huge space with 4 seats is very enhancing to happiness. Compared with the four-seater model, although the Odyssey does not have a more noble and exaggerated wide seat, but in terms of the current independent seat, leg rest, shoulder adjustment, sufficient comfort and other dimensions, combined with the price range, the static aspect can meet the evaluation standards of the four-seater model.
The retractable armrests on the outside take care of the comfort of getting on and off when the second row of seats is more forward, you can slide against the seat to the seat, and the same is true for getting off the car, after all, this is still a 7-seat model, for the needs of the 7-seat use scenario, this design is reasonable enough to not require the outer closed armrest. The upper half of the armrest on the inside is removable, providing room for an upgrade for the expansion of the subsequent armrests.
Although the width of the seat is enough to meet the 190 pounds of me, but the narrower leg rest can not meet the need to relax the legs on it at the same time, but the lifting of the leg rest can significantly improve the support of the front of the thigh, and feel very comfortable, the leg rest is equipped, not a loss!
The third row of seats of the fishing stool sitting posture and comfort than expected to be much more comfortable, first of all, the cushion is very soft, although the angle of the backrest can not be adjusted, but also more in line with the normal sitting posture, fishing stool mode can greatly enhance the sense of happiness at some moments, such as looking at the sea on weekdays, when it rains, sitting on the fishing stool to see the sea, with the trunk cover to cover the rain, to see the communication between the rain and the sea, to say that the only regret, may be the lack of a flat shelf, such as can be used to place with rainy kung fu tea.
The fishing stool actually has leg support, and the expansion amplitude is very large, in fact, because of the size of the magic seat retracted, it is necessary to make the telescopic range of the headrest higher, and the third row of headrests of the new Odyssey is relatively large, so it becomes a long and wide leg support on the fishing stool, and another advantage is that if the body is dirty, you can also use the fishing stool without restraint, and you don't have to worry about rubbing the pants leg.
The whole magic seat recycling process is very labor-saving, even if it is not equipped with an electric recycling function, but the trunk is not long in depth, so that the smaller female owner can effortlessly pull the handle that lowers the seat, all switches only need to be done once, when the seat is hidden in the floor link, after pulling the wrench in the middle of the seat, pull the middle rope above the seat, you can easily flip the seat. All switching forces match the size of the switch, and there will be no discomfort such as hand failure due to the small handle. However, there is no spare tire, and the tire is not a tire that is out of breath, so it is necessary to prepare tools in advance to deal with the lack of air condition of the tire.
The third row of seats cannot be moved back and forth, only the backrest can be adjusted, and the depth is deep, but to fit two 28-inch suitcases at the same time, you need to adjust the angle of the backrest, and then test the spatial performance when sitting full of seven people.
The test person is 186cm tall and weighs 93 kilograms, and the second row of seats is first adjusted to a distance from the front row of one punch, and the second row of head space is very abundant.
At this time, the distance of two fingers left in the third row, first spit on the back of the second row of Odyssey seats, which is hard plastic, and there is a special need for soft wrapping here, because the third row of passengers is slightly larger, and the knees are easy to contact with hard plastic. Due to the frequent use of some models with very little rear space, in terms of personal feelings, it is acceptable to squeeze but not accept the place with physical contact is hard, especially the knee, similar to the rear row of the F30 BMW TRI Series (short axis), but similar conditions are relatively small, after all, the size of the passengers before and after each time is relatively large.
Speaking of the third row of seats, although it is the third row, the feeling of riding still inherits the seat quality of the whole car, and it is also very sofa, and the cushion that is long enough and has an upward angle can give the thighs a good support. Backrest angle adjustment as shown in the figure, it is easier to find a suitable angle, in order to take care of the properties of the magic seat, the backrest height is shorter, but the wide headrest can play a certain auxiliary role, in general, the comfort level of the third row exceeds expectations, and does not make the passengers sitting in different front and back feel excessively differentiated.
The biggest case of head space in the third row is the adjustment of the backrest to the end, which is two fingers apart and the hair does not touch the roof of the shed.
The third row has several hop-on and hop-off modes:
1. The middle aisle, which should be the most efficient way to travel, although the middle of the aisle is slightly narrower, but it is possible to move the seat without moving.
2. Use the one-button reclining and forward and backward movement buttons on the back of the second row of seats to adjust the seat to the front, the space can pass normally, the disadvantage is that the angle of the seat backrest needs to be re-adjusted after one-button reclining.
3. Open the trunk, and after the passengers in the third row are stabilized, adjust the seat to fishing stool mode...
Following the pleated seat before the redesign, it has always been considered that the pleated seat is only an exterior design, because it does look more comfortable. But after careful analysis, the feeling of sitting on it is particularly soft, but the seat leather is not very soft, it is a sponge is very soft, and then suddenly realize that the original folds are functional, and there is another advantage that the folded seats do not have to worry about the wrinkles after the long-term use of most of the tight leather seats on the market, just like the contrast between the engine upgraded in the later stage and the engine that has been squeezed to the limit by the original factory, although there is no potential, but it is better than stability.
The interior materials and design have been improved, and the image of reversing is difficult to describe.
Continuing back to the interior, the redesigned Odyssey can be called a perfect upgrade in terms of materials, layout and collocation, because the materials in the upper and lower areas are reversed, from the upper and lower wood to the upper wood subcutan, and the wood changes from bright surface to log material, which not only conforms to the current mainstream aesthetic, but also avoids scratches in the use of bright surfaces.
The position of the air outlet is adjusted to the middle zone that divides the upper and lower functional areas, the overall shape becomes a flat air outlet, there is no old-fashioned air outlet breath in the past, the outline of the upper area is more suitable for the overall wiring, the lower air conditioning control panel is the same non-physical button, the gear becomes an electronic button type, and the steering wheel becomes a more moving three-frame design. Whether new or old is better, but the alternation between old and new can see obvious changes, upgrading of materials and more anachronistic designs, which is a successful revamp from my point of view.
Underneath the wooden trim panels is storage space with USB charging ports.
The three-frame steering wheel is visually lightweight, the gauge is a combination of hybrid information and speedometer, and the air conditioner outlet on the left side is equipped with an air cup holder.
The paddle shifter behind the steering wheel is actually a button to adjust the recovery force of the power recovery system, and the force on the left side increases and the force on the right side decreases.
The function buttons at the bottom left of the steering wheel look cumbersome, and the design of the ladder can be arranged in different sizes and lengths, and it can be skillfully operated after simple adaptation.
The floating central control LCD screen is equipped with Honda CONNECT 3.0 intelligent guide interconnection system, which feels delicate and smooth. CarLife, voice recognition control, Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrades and other mainstream practical functions are equipped.
Although the 4.8-meter body size is not very extreme, the side-in and side-out function equipment also greatly alleviates the group that has a poor sense of the car, such as family members who do not often drive MPV models at home.
It's just that the interface display of the entire image is incompatible with the overall operating system interface display, a bit of an illusion of traveling back to the early 21st century, and I can't help but recall the story of my relationship with MPV at that time...
summary
The deepest impression of the whole vehicle experience is that although the 4.8-meter length is not too long, it is very malleable and flexible in space change, making the space availability extremely high and maximizing the needs of different rides. The interior has been upgraded through details, such as the heaviness of the second row of seats, leg drag, electric adjustment, increased shoulder support, and closed armrests on the inside, making the riding and visual experience of the second row more "noble". The internal upgrade has also made very obvious changes in appearance at the same time, only from the outside to see more like a replacement model, the new front and rear light groups, the middle net, the front ratio, 18-inch gun black and black double color wheels, etc., changed the past directly on the basis of the original material and modeling upgrades, it has become the inertial thinking of the modified model.