After the gradual relaxation of domestic fertility policies, the number of families has increased, and the demand for cars has become more demanding. In 2021, there are many MPV listed in the whole year, kia's Jawa, Toyota Xena, Hyundai Kustu, obviously see the domestic MPV market outlet. The two brothers, the veteran Odyssey and Alexand, also completed the restructuring before the end of the year, and the new car has changed a lot and the product strength has improved. Among these models, the most suitable for household use should be The three models of Jawa, Xena, and Odyssey, but the price increase of Xena is somewhat exaggerated, so we will temporarily exclude it to see Wah and Odyssey, who is more suitable for Chinese families.
Large visual differences Jiahua atmosphere is stable Odyssey warm home
Jiahua is a serious medium and large MPV, so the aura is relatively sufficient, in line with the aesthetic needs of our Chinese consumers for this level of models. The domestic Odyssey is actually a version of the Japanese standard, so the body is relatively narrow, which is an advantage for the country if you live in the old community.
The front of the Jawa car looks very wide, not like some models deliberately created the effect, but because its width is close to 2 meters. The grille of the central network is a dot matrix design, which is staggered with the headlights on both sides, and the shape of the headlights is very complicated, and the high beams, daily running lights, and low beam lights are set separately, which is a bit like the meaning of split headlights. The sporty design of the lower encirclement makes the front of the car not as dull as the traditional MPV.
Since the length of the body of The Ka Wah is more than 5.1 meters, it is quite wide from the side, and the lines of the body do not need to be too complicated, that is, the straight waist line runs from the front of the car to the rear of the car. The C-pillar uses a silver trim panel for added activity, and the luggage rack on the roof is standard. The tail uses the popular through-type taillights, and the shape of the interior echoes the front of the car,000-folding lines. The lower part is surrounded by silver skid plates, and the exhaust uses a hidden design, which is reasonable for a model that is biased towards home use.
The exterior shape of the new Odyssey has changed a lot, especially the front face, which is no longer so stingy. A silver chrome trim strip runs through the front of the car, the middle part is relatively thick, and the part connected to the headlights on both sides is more slender. The headlight shape is also Honda's latest design concept, and the internal feathers are very technological. Both the middle net and the lower fence are horizontal grilles, and there are not many highlights to talk about.
If you look at it from the positive side, the new Odyssey is actually not much different from the old model, there are many lines, very complicated, this is the disadvantage caused by the relatively small body, and it must rely on design to make up. The design changes of the rear of the car are mainly concentrated in the tail light part, which becomes wider and larger, and the texture of the interior has also been improved to a certain extent.
A sense of technology and practicality
At present, the mainstream design concept of the automobile market is a sense of technology, which makes people see at a glance that this car is a modern product, but it is easy to lose practicality. For example, the screen is used instead of some buttons, and the main voice control is used. This kind of practice is not suitable for home MPV, such as there are children sleeping in the car, voice control is a bit troublesome, these functions need to be available, but must also retain the traditional buttons, knobs and so on.
Jawa uses a connecting screen as the main information output method, both screens are 12.3 inches in size, and all series are standard. A silver trim strip runs through the entire center console, dividing the upper and lower parts, and the air conditioner outlet is hidden in it. The steering wheel is a more traditional style with multi-function buttons and paddle shifters, which are also standard in the entire series.
The central control part is from top to bottom, which is the multimedia control, air conditioning control, charging interface, and shift lever area. Multimedia control and part of the air conditioning control area use touch buttons, with some physical levers and knobs, the function is very thin and complete. The three power connectors are sufficient for front passengers and have a cover that can be closed when not needed to improve aesthetics. Jawa's gear shifting method is rotary knob type, which looks very classy. At the rear of the shift area, there is a row of silver solid buttons where seat ventilation/heating, panoramic imagery and other functions are located.
The revamped Odyssey is not very thorough, but at least it catches up with the aesthetics of this era. The design of the central control screen suspension type is independent of the center console, and the air conditioner outlet is also a hidden design, and it should be noted that the lowest model does not have a central control screen, and the second low configuration begins to have it. The steering wheel has become more compact, and most of the functions are integrated together, which is more visually capable.
The Odyssey gear shift area is very unique, located below the air conditioner outlet, in the form of buttons, if you change gears, you need to reach forward, whether it is good or not depends on whether you can get used to it. The air conditioning control area is independent, using the form of touch, and the charging interface is also three, but the form is different from Jiahua. There are three sets of control buttons on the left side of the steering wheel, which are used to operate the electronic handbrake, ESC, active safety, door opening and closing, etc. There are more functions, and it is recommended that car owners be more familiar with it to avoid danger.
All are three rows of 7 seats The sense of space experience is obviously different
The class of the two models is actually somewhat different, the size of the Jawa is larger, the length of the car is more than 5.1 meters, and the wheelbase reaches 3090mm. Odyssey is small, the length is only 4861mm, the wheelbase is 2900mm, a difference of one level, even if Honda has the title of space magician, but it is difficult for a woman to cook without rice, and the size of the body makes the Odyssey have some difficulty in facing Jiahua.
All of The Kwa is a 2+2+3 seat layout, with the main driver's seat ESC, front and rear seat heating functions, in terms of comfort, much stronger than the low-end model of the Odyssey. In addition, the high-end model has a front seat ESC, boss key, front and rear seat ventilation/heating, and a second row of seat leg rests, which is already stronger than the top of the Odyssey in terms of functionality. Not to mention the advantages of internal space brought by the large size of the body, so the lead of this round of Jawa is very large.
Although the Odyssey is limited by the size of the body and is not as spacious as the Jawa, the space inside the car is already stronger than many medium-sized 7-seat SUVs. In particular, the second row of seats is large and comfortable, and the top model has electric adjustment and heating functions. The third row of seats has plenty of leg space, at the cost of the trunk is slightly smaller, if the third row only sits two people, the comfort is still passable.
At the same price, the configuration of Jawa is more comprehensive
There are differences in the grade positioning of the two cars, so according to the reason, they cannot be directly compared, which is unfair to the larger Jawa. However, since we have compared it, we would like to see the difference in configuration between the two cars at the same price. We chose the 2021 2.0T Deluxe Edition Of Jiahua (guide price 288,900 yuan) and the Odyssey 2022 model 2.0L e:HEV Premium Edition (guide price 285,800 yuan) to compare, and the results were somewhat unexpected.
Although the guidance price of Jiahua is a little more expensive than the Odyssey, in terms of such a configuration advantage, the difference of 3100 yuan can be described as a great value. First of all, the size of The Rim of Jawa is larger, the number of airbags is more sufficient, and it is stronger than Odyssey in some scientific and technological configurations such as LCD instruments, central control screen size, and headlight functions. Although Odyssey's brand influence is good, such a level of configuration is difficult to convince the public.
The form of power varies greatly, and the emphasis is different
Although Ka Wah and Odyssey are both home MPV, but the power form is completely different, Ka Wah uses a 2.0T engine, full of power, more smooth, in line with the preferences of users at this level. The power system of Odyssey is oil-electric hybrid, which is more inclined to motor drive, with high technology content, suitable for consumers who like to taste early. The two power forms can not be said to be good or bad, but each has its own characteristics, Jawa is more direct, strong and smooth; Odyssey is quieter, acceleration and smooth.
The 2.0T engine has a maximum horsepower of 233Ps and a maximum torque of 353N·m, which is the mainstream level on the market. Combined with the 8AT gearbox, it is very easy to pull the body of the 2-ton head, and the deep throttle can also get a good acceleration push back feeling. And only need to add No. 92 gasoline, which is a good help for future use of the car.
The power system of the Odyssey is Honda's i-MMD hybrid, the engine part is a 2.0L naturally aspirated, the maximum power is 107kW, the maximum power of the electric motor is 135kW, it can be seen that this is a more electric system, the engine plays more auxiliary roles in it, such as high-speed driving, powering the motor.
Combined with the comparison of many aspects, Kia Rea and Honda Odyssey performed above the average line, especially the second row of seats in the two cars, and the comfort was quite high. However, when comparing the configuration, we found that the overall configuration of Odyssey is low, and it is recommended that everyone start from the middle when purchasing, but the original price advantage is not obvious. So our conclusion is that at the same price, Jawa has higher comfort, a stronger aura, and is the level that a true home MPV should have; the Oder car is small, the interior space is passable, and the flexibility is relatively high. Both can meet everyone's basic needs for home MPV, as for who to choose, it depends on their respective needs.