For the domestic MPV car market, 2021 is definitely a year of abundant production, Toyota Syna, Kia Rea, Hyundai Kustu and other models follow, which also indicates the broad prospects of this segment. As a veteran player in the MPV field, Honda Odyssey is not far behind, and recently effectively enhanced its competitiveness through a makeover.
Recently, the new Guangqi Honda Odyssey was officially launched, and a total of 7 new cars were launched, with a price range of 235,800 to 354,800 yuan. The main upgrade direction of the new model is the exterior design, interior materials and functional configuration, the overall product strength has been greatly improved, let's take a closer look at the specific performance of the car.
Exterior design
The new Honda Odyssey has a more obvious appearance change, the car uncle personally believes that it is not too much to call it directly with the replacement model, the entire appearance of the new car visual effect gives people a more solid, three-dimensional feeling, of which the front face of the new car is equipped with a hexagonal forward grille, and the interior is decorated with spoke trim. The angular headlights on both sides are still connected to the front grille, but adjustments have been made in terms of shape, and the design similar to the inverted trapezoid is more domineering, such as LED light sources, flow-type turn signals, automatic headlights and other functions have also appeared on the model.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the new model are 4861× 1820×1712 mm, and the wheelbase is 2900 mm. The body side of the new car has not changed much, only the design details such as the chrome trim strips of the A and D pillars have been adjusted, the double-sided electric side sliding doors ensure practicality and grade sense in daily use, and the induction opening and reservation lock function bring better convenience.
The rear part of the new Odyssey has also changed less, and the chrome trim strip under the license plate frame of the new car has been removed, making the whole shape more concise. Honda's designers also adjusted the tail light set of the model, and the slender light strip after lighting was very recognizable, and the middle part matched the through-type silver chrome trim, further extending the lateral visual effect of the rear part.
Interior design
Although the interior changes of the new Honda Odyssey are not as big as the appearance, the adjusted central control shape has also been more outstanding in terms of fashion and exquisiteness, of which the touch LCD screen of the new car has been changed from the current embedded design to independent placement, and the details of the center console have also been adjusted, similar to the air conditioning outlet of the through-style modeling is very in line with today's mainstream design trends, plus the electronic button shift mechanism, the three-frame steering wheel and other details are also well catered to consumer preferences.
In addition to the entry-level model interior seats wrapped in fabric fabric, the new Odyssey is wrapped in leather materials, and the functions provide four-way adjustment of the height of the main driver's seat, the electric adjustment of the main driver's seat, and the heating of the front seat. The interior padding of the front seats of the new car is moderately soft and hard, the chair surface is wide, and the length of the cushions is excellent, which can give the front passengers good leg support.
The Honda Odyssey features a 7-seat layout of 2+2+3, with the car's second row of independent seats and two armrests, excellent comfort, and a wide adjustment range that all the car's strengths are. It is worth noting that the 3rd row of seats of the new car can be flipped into a fishing stool, and the role of outdoor outings is not small, looking at the entire domestic MPV market, such a design is extremely rare.
dynamical system
The 2022 Honda Odyssey features a hybrid powertrain with a 2.0L engine with a maximum output of 146Ps and an electric motor output of 184Ps. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by the E-CVT stepless gearbox.
Model configuration and purchase recommendations
Since its listing in 2014, this generation of Honda Odyssey has been a benchmark product in the 200,000-level MPV market, and after 7 years of listing, the car has finally ushered in a mid-term redesign, which has a large degree of change and is also expected by many riders. The new car has a total of 7 configurations, including 5 ordinary versions and 2 welfare versions, and then the car uncle will focus on selecting 3 configurations with low and medium configurations for detailed comparison to see which is more cost-effective.
2022 2.0L e: HEV Rui Enjoy Edition
Referral Index: ★★
Configuration review: The basic configuration is more comprehensive
The guidance price is 235,800 yuan, the configuration provides body stability control, driving mode switching, automatic parking, double-sided manual sliding door, keyless start, keyless entry of the driver's seat, four-way adjustment of the steering wheel, 7-inch color driving computer display screen, fabric seat, LED far and near light, LED front fog light, headlight height adjustable, automatic air conditioning, rear seat independent air conditioning, rear seat air outlet, temperature partition control, PM2.5 filter device in the car, etc. The basic configuration is more comprehensive, but some functions are missing.
2022 2.0L e: HEV Rui Smart Edition
Referral Index: ★★★
Configuration review: The function improvement is large
The guidance price is 275,800 yuan, the configuration has more lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, road traffic sign recognition, active braking, rear parking radar, reversing image, full-speed adaptive cruise, right side electric sliding door, electric trunk, induction trunk, electric trunk position memory, front keyless entry, multi-function steering wheel, front mobile phone wireless charging, leather material seats, 10.1-inch touch LCD screen, satellite navigation, navigation road condition information display, road call rescue, Bluetooth car phone, mobile phone interconnection mapping, voice recognition control, Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrade, USB charging interface, etc The overall function improvement is greater.
2022 2.0L e: HEV Sharp Premium Edition
Referral Index: ★★★★
Configuration comments: The practicality of the configuration is further increased, and the cost performance is high
The guidance price is 285,800 yuan, the configuration in terms of function to increase the front parking radar, electric sunroof, double-sided electric side sliding door, leather steering wheel, main driver's seat height four-way adjustment, main driver's seat electric adjustment, front seat heating, in-car makeup mirror lighting lights, etc., the practicality of the configuration is further increased, can better meet the needs of the car, the overall cost performance is high.
Uncle Che summed up
In general, under the background of the state's policy of encouraging three tires, MPV models ushered in the real era of just need, the new Honda Odyssey in the appearance and interior freshness handed over to the majority of consumers a satisfactory answer, the improvement of the configuration part also let us see the sincerity of the manufacturer, this upgrade also allows Odyssey to maintain sufficient competitiveness, in the 3 configurations that the uncle of the car this key analysis, belongs to the 2022 2.0L e: HEV Sharp Collar Edition has many practical configurations, It can better meet the daily needs of consumers and has a higher overall cost performance. From the perspective of the market environment, many newly launched MPV models have appeared a certain mark-up sales phenomenon, Odyssey chose to launch at this point in time can be described as just right, perhaps its emergence will set off a new upsurge of 250,000 MPV market purchases, let us wait and see.