In recent years, MPV models have become more and more favored by the general public, and major manufacturers have also launched their MPV models. The author believes that there are two main reasons, one is that MPV can be competent for receiving visitors, attending activities and other different business occasions; second, with the liberalization of the two-child policy, the increase of family members, leisure time with the family to travel, the advantages of MPV are more and more obvious. Then, the author will take stock of several MPV models for everyone as a reference for car selection.
Honda Ellison
Manufacturer guidance price: 27.98-33.88 million yuan
Highlights: New styling with the third-generation i-MMD hybrid system
In the domestic MPV market, Honda Alishen has always been a "regular customer" and is a fairly mature model. On December 30, Alexand finally ushered in the mid-term change. This time, a total of 4 models of new cars were launched, with a price range of 279,800-33.88 million yuan, which was changed in terms of appearance and interior.
In terms of appearance, the new Alexand has been equipped with a new mid-mesh style, using a hexagonal design, and the interior is also painted with black piano paint, which is more commercial. In addition, the headlights group has also changed, and the overall shape is more advanced. Near and far lights have a reflective design, and the turn signals also add a flowing water" effect.
The side of the body has not changed much, the waist line is straight and smooth, from the taillights to the front fenders, the overall sense of muscle. The magic sliding door that supports gesture sensing is still not absent, and the overall sense of ceremony is full. In terms of size, the length, width and height are 4951/1842/1711mm, and the wheelbase is 2900mm.
The new Alexand has been adjusted at the rear of the car, and although the overall design is still a traditional MPV, it is more stable than the old model. The chrome strips of the transverse taillights have adopted a new style, and the taillights have also been blackened to make them more recognizable when lit.
In terms of interior, the new Alexand has also been redesigned. The gear shift mechanism was replaced by a button type, and the air conditioner air outlet was changed to a flat design, and the center console as a whole appeared more concise and trendy. In addition, the 7-inch LCD dashboard and 10.1-inch central control screen are standard for the whole series, which enhances the sense of technology in the car. The engine has also been optimized and equipped with the Honda CONNECT 3.0 system. The functionality of the space and the utilization and cash are consistent and remain of a high standard.
In terms of power, the new Alexand is still equipped with a 2.0L Atkinson self-priming engine plus a double motor of the third generation i-MMD hybrid system, with the assistance of the E-CVT gearbox, the comprehensive maximum horsepower of the entire hybrid system can reach 215 horses, and has three drive modes of pure electric, hybrid and engine, which can meet the needs of different situations.
Summary: After two years, the "evergreen" in this MPV has finally ushered in its update again. The new Alexand has made adjustments in terms of appearance and interior. The appearance is more recognizable, the car has also thrown away the old-fashioned autumn, and it looks exceptionally young under the new color scheme of Bordeaux brown, hoping that the new Alexander can still maintain its previous glory.
Kia Jawa
Manufacturer guidance price: 28.89-33.99 million yuan
Model highlights: rich in configuration, the same level of cost performance is high
Kia Jawa had already introduced it into the domestic market as early as 2004, but at that time, it did not attract much attention because of the lack of advantage in terms of price and publicity. This year, the new generation of Jawa was introduced again and officially launched on September 13. This time, Jiahua launched a total of 4 models, with a price range of 288,900-33.99 million yuan.
In terms of appearance, the new domestic Jiahua can be described as "original introduction". It is designed in the Kia family language, in line with the overseas version. A large number of chrome lines divide the front of the car into extremely obvious areas, and the design is straight and smooth, with sharp edges and angles. The whole series is equipped with LED headlights as standard, and adopts a split design, which is very stylish overall.
The new Jawa also adopts the SUV Looking concept design, which gives people a strong SUV style from the side. In terms of size, the length and height are 5155/1995/1795mm, and the wheelbase is 3090mm. In the same class, The size performance of Jawa is relatively good. The side lines are also very smooth, giving people a majestic feeling.
When you come to the tail, the whole is not blindly square, but has been curved, and the whole tail looks very full. In addition, the D-pillar is treated with a black finish to create an effect other than a suspended roof. The taillights have a penetrating design and a two-color guard plate at the lower bracket, which is stylish and atmospheric.
In terms of interior, the latest family-style design language makes the entire central control area design regular, the functional area is well-organized, and the dual-screen design is adopted, and the LCD dashboard and the central control large screen are the same 12.3 inches as the standard of the whole series. In addition, the new Jawa series adopts a "2+2+3" 7-seat layout, and the overall seating space performs well.
In terms of configuration, the new Jawa performance is very thick, with double-sided electric slide doors, 9 airbags, front and rear seat heating, full-speed adaptive cruise, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist and other configurations as standard. In addition, configurations such as 360-degree panoramic images, blind spot detection, seat ventilation, and rear seat push-off will also appear on different models.
In terms of power, the new Jawa is equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum horsepower of 233 hp and a maximum torque of 353 Nm, and is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Summary: From the appearance alone, the "SUV" style body design makes The Jawa look less business-like and more suitable as a family MPV model. In addition, compared with competing models, it has certain advantages in terms of price and configuration. Overall, Kia Regal is a cost-effective MPV model.
Trumpchi M6
Manufacturer guidance price: 10.98-15.98 million yuan
Model highlights: cost-effective, space advantage
As the first MPV model of the Trumpchi brand, the Trumpchi M8 has been selling well since its launch. In order to further expand the market, Trumpchi launched a second MPV-M6 model. At present, the M6 has undergone a mid-term redesign, with a total of 9 models on sale, with a price range of 10.98-15.98 million yuan, and is divided into ordinary version and Pro version (the following picture is the Pro version model).
In terms of appearance, the new Trumpchi M6 is equipped with a newly designed front face. The area of the front grille has been enlarged, changed from trapezoidal to rectangular, and has been blackened, forming a huge contrast with the chrome decorative strip, and the overall recognition is extremely high. In terms of details, the LED daytime running light adopts a segmented "eyebrow type" design, and the visual effect after lighting is very good.
On the side of the body, the body proportions of the M6 are more coordinated, and there is no feeling of bloat. In addition, the Pro version is equipped with 17-inch tires throughout the series, and the rim shape is more dynamic. In the top model, privacy windows have also been added in the rear row to enhance the business atmosphere. In terms of size, the length, width and height are 4780/1837/1730mm, respectively. It is worth mentioning that the wheelbase of the M6 has reached 2810mm, which has certain advantages over the same class of models. In addition, the M6 is a "2+2+3" seven-seat layout.
At the rear, the M6 is the traditional boxy shape of the MPV and features a floating roof design. Although it is a boxy shape, it is handled properly in many details, so it does not look mediocre and exudes a stable atmosphere.
In terms of interior, the steering wheel adopts a new style, and the dual screen design enhances the sense of technology in the car. The new burgundy color scheme also looks more elegant. The front row has added a central armrest, cup holders and other storage space design is more reasonable, and the storage slot reserved for mobile phones is more stable to use. The second row of seats has been added with USB ports and cup holders, and overall, practicality and comfort have been substantially improved. In addition, the car is equipped with the new ADIGO intelligent IoT system, which runs faster and has stronger functions.
In terms of configuration, it is equipped with dual 12.3-inch LCD screens, seat heating, adaptive cruise, anti-collision warning, lane departure warning and other configurations. In terms of power, it is equipped with a 1.5T direct injection engine with a maximum horsepower of 169 hp and a maximum torque of 265 Nm, which is matched by a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Summary: Judging from the sales of MPV models, Trumpchi M6 also has good sales, and its name must be in the top ten. Its relatively low price, as well as the advantages in space, have been favored by the majority of consumers, but also brought a lot of pressure to the opponent. If some configurations such as electric sliding doors can be added in the future to further enhance the business atmosphere, then it will be more popular.
Honda Odyssey
Manufacturer guidance price: 22.98-376,800 yuan
Model highlights: full range of hybrid, benchmark models
Honda brand in China has always adhered to the "double male" strategic layout, in the MPV model in addition to the above-mentioned Alexand, there is also a pivotal model - one by one Odyssey. In the domestic MPV market, the Odyssey can be said to be a benchmark model. From the official news, it is understood that the new Odyssey will be officially launched on December 27 this year.
In terms of appearance, the current Odyssey is consistent with the overseas version, abandoning the "special face" of the Chinese version, and directly adopting the front face of the Japanese version of the Absolute sports version, which greatly enhances the visual impact of the net, and the entire front of the car looks more dynamic and the area is wider.
The side changes of the body are not large, and they are almost consistent with the old models. The overall shape is flat, showing the convenient and accurate home MPV temperament. In terms of size, the length, width and height are 4847/1820/1702mm, and the wheelbase is 2900mm.
The tail has also not changed significantly, some adjustments have been made in terms of details, the line design of the rear surround is more three-dimensional, and chrome decorative strips have been added, and the tail lights are still the iconic double strip design. In addition, the "Hybrid" letter logo has been added to highlight the identity of its hybrid model.
In terms of interior, the overall shape is regular and exudes a strong home style. The central control part has been adjusted, adding more practical physical buttons on the left side of the screen, and the third-party APP and voice control system are also supported in terms of car and machine. In addition, due to the addition of the hybrid system, the display information of the instrument cluster has been adjusted accordingly. In terms of configuration, practical comfort features such as leather seats, double-sided electric slide doors, magic induction doors, and aviation seats will appear on models that do not have to be priced.
In terms of power, the current Odyssey is equipped with an i-MMD hybrid system, using a combination of 2.0L Atkinson cycle self-priming engine and electric motor, and the combined maximum horsepower can reach 215 horses, which is matched by the E-CVT stepless gearbox.
Summary: Odyssey has long been known to consumers and is the benchmark among home MPV models. For business reception or home travel, Odyssey can meet our needs. As 2021 draws to a close, it will also usher in a new facelift, which will eventually bring a different surprise, let's wait and see.
Conclusion: The above are the four popular MPV models introduced by the author in this issue, with prices ranging from 100,000 to 400,000, covering most of the consumers' budget range. Trumpchi M6 price is very close to the people, and compared to the competing models, in terms of space, configuration and other aspects of the show in addition to a good advantage; and Honda Shuangxiong needless to say, has been a popular model in the domestic MPV market, the technical level has been quite mature, and ushered in the update; in addition, there is the original imported Kia Jawa, it has an SUV-style fashion appearance, in terms of size and configuration also has a good performance. There are no dishes for you!