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If you want to choose the hottest model category in 2021, it is the MPV. In addition to the constant topic of Xena, New Kahua, Geely, BYD, Lantu, Hongqi and many other car companies are in a hurry to plan their own MPV models, as the old MPV Honda Odyssey naturally not to be left behind, in order not to be left behind by GL8 too big a gap, in line with the development of market trends, in the overseas model redesign a year later, just in the Chinese market also on the sale of seven years of products have been upgraded again.
From the perspective of appearance, the proportion of the front face of the new model is more coordinated, widening the width of the middle net, reducing the area of the chrome strip, making the logo more prominent, and increasing the area of the lower grille, visually playing an effect of increasing the width of the body. The angle of the lid is no longer sagging, allowing the front of the car to be held up more fully. The headlights of the whole series have been upgraded from the previous halogen to LED high beam. The addition of a touch of blue to the outer ring of the logo also indicates that the new Odyssey is a hybrid model in its entire series.
There is a 14 mm extension in the body length, but the wheelbase remains the same. The entire range of wheels has been raised by one specification compared to before, with a larger R18 provided, no longer looking like a small short leg before.
In addition to the low-end configuration, both are equipped with double-sided electric sliding doors, which will automatically stop if the switch is touched by hand during the sliding process, which is stronger than the Kustu. During the sliding process, a blue signal light source on the rear glass window will also change with the position of the door, so as to indicate the current state of the sliding door.
The dashboard has a big change, first of all, the implantation of the 10.1-inch full-touch LCD display, the shape is not very familiar, in fact, it is one size larger than the Civic and the type, and the rest are the same.
The second is to eliminate the mechanical shift handle on the previous dashboard and change it to Honda's now common button shift.
Third, a "magic space" has been added to the airbag position, and the opening button is hidden on the decorative strip next to the air outlet, and the flocking inside is also very good. But I have not quite understood why Japanese car companies like to design this kind of open mechanism so large, including glove box cover, inner opening handle can find similar empty strokes, really not afraid of running up will jump.
Although the dashboard has added wood grain decorative strips this time, it looks more textured, but the weakening line can be clearly seen in the airbag position, and the shrink marks can be seen on the combination instrument cover.
Between the two seats in the front row, the layout of the previous non-sub-dashboard is maintained, and many functions can only be moved to another place, so the cup holder can only be hidden on the dashboard, respectively, at the driver's side combination switch, and under the air conditioning adjustment panel, once again performing the "magic space" Dafa.
There is a separate ashtray hidden in the door pocket in the front row.
The front seat heating function can only be placed on the power window switch panel.
The front center armrest is one with the driver's side seat, which can be flipped and folded, but cannot be adjusted in height, nor can it be stored, and the height of the arm is appropriate, but there will be slight shaking and abnormal noise after pressing.
The new Odyssey has added wireless charging for front-row phones, but does not include a minimum.
When the glasses case is opened, the side is also plated with a mirror effect.
The instrument cluster is still not a full LCD screen, and the speedometer is still a pointer.
The steering wheel has more multi-function adjustment than the old model.
The new Odyssey seat surface is stitched with a larger pleat style than the old model, and the leather material after sitting on it is softer and more comfortable.
The electric adjustment of the front driver's side seat allows the backrest and cushion to adjust the angle together as a whole, or the angle of the cushion or backrest can be adjusted individually, but there is no waist rest, which is a bit unfriendly for long-distance driving.
Although the seat on the occupant side is also electrically adjustable, it cannot be adjusted in height, and because the angle of the floor under the glove box is relatively steep, the feeling in this position after the legs are straightened is not too good.
The floor height of the odyssey into the second row was the lowest MPV on the market, but the handrails on the B-pillar were not made any lower.
If you choose the welfare version, the second row is equipped with welfare seats with a rotating movement function. Only the Supreme Edition has an electric adjustment function above, but it is only for the leg rest and backrest, and the front and back left and right movements must also be manual mode, only the Extreme Edition enjoys a unique shoulder adjustment, but it is also manual mode.
If the seat is docked on the outermost side, not facing the middle, and the armrest is not pulled up, after the sliding door is closed, the seat adjustment button is invisible, only blind.
In addition to being able to pull all the armrests on the outermost side, there are also two gears that can be adjusted in height.
The armrest on the other side cannot be turned over, but it can be removed. Between the two seats there is a small table with cup holders that can be folded and bear a weight of three kilograms. This material on the table and armrest looks like a screen, just as a decoration.
The maximum distance between the two seats is about twenty centimeters, and it is still a bit crowded to enter the third row, and you can also move the two seats closer to each other.
If you move the seat closer to the middle of the rear seat in a state where the rear row is unoccupied (not to interfere with the side circumference) and take out the metal card inside the slide rail (to prevent misoperation from squeezing the rear passengers), it is completely possible to retreat to the last lying flat.
If you don't take out this metal card, just ride, the legroom adjusted front and back is also very large, and the only embarrassing place is that in this case, it is unrealistic for you to raise all the leg rests, and the feet will step on the back of the front seat.
The backrest of the two-row seat is adjusted with one button upwards and pressed by the fingers all the way down. The motor force of the leg rest rising is very large, if the seat can not be retreated to the end, in the process of the leg rest rising, the foot must not be placed under the front seat, may be pinned, resulting in injury.
The extreme version of this shoulder adjustment is also manual, there is a plastic tray under the backrest, this tray does not move with the shoulder adjustment, so when the shoulder rises, there is a large opening here, although it does not affect the rear space, but from the back row to see a bit of a strange feeling, in the operation of this shoulder adjustment, you must also pay attention not to let the child's hand or valuables put in, so as not to be injured or damaged.
The headrest style of the second row of seats is different from other seats, and there is a wrapped style, which is also very comfortable to experience.
There is a room for expansion on the doors in the second row, and if you feel that it is not large enough, you can pull the edges open.
The two rows of seats have a small multifunctional display overhead, and there is no other larger AV screen.
After entering the third row, the space is also enough, and the legroom is inexhaustible. If you feel that the backrest in front of you is getting in the way when you go out, you can press the button on the back of the backrest, and after 2-3 seconds of waiting, it will automatically raise the backrest to make more space.
The plastic shell of the seat belt on the rear seat is set high enough to touch the butt and can go down a little further.
There is a steel bar on the outside between the two seats in the rear seat, which will also resist the knee bend, which is not a good feeling.
The slide rails of the second row seats are covered with rubber seals to prevent large foreign objects from falling into them and getting stuck.
The 12V 180W charging interface is arranged on the side wall.
The side windows in the third row also have a better view.
The plastic parts of the side walls are not very strong, and they are somewhat loose to press.
The headrest area of the third row of seats is very large, and it can be flipped over to use as a cushion.
Under the expectation of everyone, the redesigned Odyssey finally upgraded the tailgate to an electric door.
After opening the trunk, because the seats in the third row can adjust the angle of the backrest, the actual storage space is not too large, and it is not realistic to put all the luggage down when it is full of seven people.
But the designers made a hollow design under the rear seats, where you can put some relatively small items.
The rear seats can be either reclined in a 4:2:4 ratio or fully folded to the same level as the floor, and if only four people ride, the storage space will be expanded.
The lighting in the trunk and inside the car is not a button type, but a dial wheel.
The middle and top configurations can enjoy double-open sunroofs, but the secondary tops only have a single sunroof.
epilogue:
Overall, the new Odyssey is a business and family car, unlike the Kustu, which is only suitable for families. After the redesign, in terms of appearance and function, it can better meet the needs of current consumers, in response to the NVH problem that everyone complained about before the old model, the double-layer soundproof glass was upgraded, and it can also be seen that the new Odyssey has made a lot of efforts in some details. But there are certainly some places that cannot satisfy most people, such as the lack of the previous sports driving mode, the storage space of the trunk is too small, the small table board in the second row is too small, and the second row has no entertainment screen.
From the current market feedback, MPV models will continue to heat up, Odyssey as an old brand or will have a large market, from the practical point of view, if there are conditions, try to choose the configuration of the above, in order to experience a lot of functions. At present, Guangben's 4S stores will still float a certain amount on the market guidance price for sales, and if you want to place an order, you still have to do it early. Finally, according to the grades of A (excellent), B (excellent), C (average), D (poor) to score it -
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