Recently, the new Dongfeng Honda Alishen was released and listed, and a total of 4 models were launched for the new car, with a price range of 279,800-33.18 million yuan. As a mid-term redesign of Dongfeng Honda's Alexander model, the new car has changed in terms of appearance and interior, and the product strength has also been supplemented.
Let's look back at the recent period of MPV models in the Chinese market, manufacturers are more enthusiastic about launching new cars, but the market heat is not so high, including Xena, Jiahua, Kustu, GL8, Odyssey also ushered in a remodel, this time AliShen also ushered in a revamp, it is indeed very lively, we need to consider whether we really need an MPV model, the use of MPV is very limited.
(Buick GL8)
(New Odyssey)
We review the Alexand model, in 2012, the Alexand was domestically produced in Dongfeng Honda, focusing on the high-end MPV market, and the competitor was buick GL8. However, we can see that the same brother Guangqi Honda Odyssey has received consumer attention, and the market performance of Alexand has always been unsatisfactory, and in 2016, it launched a replacement product to consolidate the home MPV market together with Odyssey. In 2019, the Elliscenter Hybrid model was launched, equipped with the third-generation i-MMD hybrid system, to replace the pure fuel version of the model.
We have referred to the sales volume of Dongfeng Honda Alishen in the past 2020 sold a total of 44513 units, 2021 January to 11 a total of 38793 units.
In terms of appearance, the front part of Theris face has changed greatly, replaced by a large hexagonal grille, and the interior uses black piano paint to add a business atmosphere. The chrome trim above the grille blends in with the headlights, and the front face is visually wider. Full LED light source headlights, near and far light groups using reflective design, flowing water light effect turn signal, so that the front face of this big guy looks more chic, more elegant temperament.
Coming to the side of the body, the overall design is consistent with the current model, and the new car still maintains the body structure of the traditional MPV, the sharp lines, and has a muscle feeling rare in Japanese cars. 18-inch wheels and induction open side sliding doors, body size, length, width and height are 4951/1842/1711mm, wheelbase 2900mm, are the current design style, replaced by a new rim shape, so that it has a little more sense of luxury, or to cater to the new aesthetic.
In terms of the rear, the overall is consistent with the current model, the tail logo is different, and different styles of horizontal chrome trim are adopted, and the taillights are connected to the integrated design. The blackened taillights have a deeper visual effect when lit. In addition, the new car is equipped with an electric tailgate function with induction opening.
Sitting inside, the interior of the new Alexand car has changed a lot. It is equipped with a suspended 10-inch central control screen in the center, embedded Honda CONNECT 3.0 system, and a new button shift mechanism. The color scheme was also adjusted to cater to a younger user base.
It is worth saying that the intelligent and seat layout, the new HONDA CONNECT 3.0 intelligent guide interconnection system UI interface has become color, the display effect compared with the earlier has been significantly improved. However, compared with the competitors in the market, there is indeed a need to improve the place, the car machine system has also added a richer App, support entertainment, car-machine interconnection, navigation, WIFI hotspot, voice recognition and other functions, in addition to the mobile phone remote control function This car has been supplemented.
The space has changed, the first row of seats has eliminated the central access, replaced by the main driver's large armrest, improved comfort, and a storage compartment has been added to the co-pilot, and there is a USB port inside to charge the device. The armrest in the middle of the second row is supported to be removed because it is a fixed design, which we guess is to facilitate the installation of child safety seats. There are two more small table boards with cup holders in the middle. The second row of seats supports forward-backward, left-right movement, and flexibility is well done. The third row of seats has a fishing stool mode, which is very useful for bonsai lovers who like to be outdoors. In addition, the third row of seats can be folded into the interior of the floor, so that the second row of seats can be completely reclined.
In terms of power, it is still equipped with the third-generation i-MMD hybrid system, which is composed of a 2.0L engine and an electric motor, of which the maximum power of the engine is 146 hp, the peak torque is 175 Nm, the system has a maximum power of 215 hp, and the transmission system matches the E-CVT transmission.
Purchase advice, maybe "The Way to Know the Car" will recommend the recommended comfort version to friends who pay attention to Alishen.
The editor has something to say:
In recent years, "The Way to Understand Cars" has been studying MPV models, studying this market, test driving 80% of the MPV on the market, and is still test driving for everyone. Chinese consumers are younger, family car buyers are also younger, China has liberalized the 3-tire policy, there are more products in the high-end MPV market, and the new Ai Lishen has also completed the reform at this time, and has also improved its own product strength, and in theory, the original advantages should also be retained.
In the face of many new products, new competitors, the new Alexand is facing more and more market competition, as for the dynamic performance of the new car, "The Way to Understand the Car" to give you a report after getting a test drive, friends, how do you think of the new Alexandre? You are welcome to leave a message in the comments section. (Picture: Source Network; Text: Dao Ge, Editor)