The medium-sized car market has never lacked topicality, there are too many joys in this segment, and the "entanglement" between the japanese three camry, Accord and Tianlai has no end. With the upgrading of products, Accord is obviously actively responding. Not only is the power level unique, while the opponent is pressing forward, constantly pushing themselves to improve, and the arrival of this new Accord is the best evidence. So can its upgrade once again subvert our impression of Honda?
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Driving: The hybrid system is good enough
In fact, you can find that in 2021, many independent brands will launch their own hybrid systems, such as BYD DM-i, Great Wall DHT hybrid and Geely Thor hybrid. Their follow-up also means that in the domestic market, the influence of energy-saving and fuel-saving hybrid vehicles is getting bigger and bigger, and the mass base is getting better and better. So is Honda's i-MMD hybrid system as a joint venture brand as good as ever?
I have to say that the Accord Rui Hybrid i-MMD is too good, at that time it came out to achieve the effect of comparable to Toyota's dual engine, it can be said that Honda has subverted our imagination with the hybrid system, and even the gap between the third and second generations launched later is also minimal. Among them, the unchanged is the power structure, which is composed of a 2.0L Atkinson cycle engine, a lithium-ion battery pack and an electric motor, and the maximum power of the system is 158kW. The only changes are that the thermal efficiency of the engine has increased from 38.9% to 40.6%, the compression ratio has increased from 13:1 to 13.5:1, and the drive motor has also removed rare earths.
However, these differences may not be easy to quantify, but let's tell everyone what it's like to open the new Accord Hybrid. This hybrid system is driven by the motor first, mainly optimizing the acceleration and deceleration driving texture, but overall it is still the original taste, easy to open, smooth is the main theme. So whether it is low-speed driving or sharp acceleration, the new Accord Sharp Hybrid gives me the feeling that any time you step on the accelerator, the power will follow closely behind, there is no lag, there is no shift gap of the traditional fuel car, and there is a super direct, super refreshing acceleration immediately after stepping down, but it is not difficult to control, and it will not feel that the 1.6-ton body is heavy.
In addition, its acceleration texture is also quite good, the force output is quite smooth, the whole power process is very natural, and even the exhaust system that dominates the "champion sound" also improves the sound quality by adjusting the pipeline. The i-MMD hybrid system does not blindly emphasize energy saving, but through the adaptive adjustment of the system, the performance and energy consumption are balanced. Optimized for the new Accord Hybrid, the motor torque release in SPORT mode is more rapid, giving you the impression that the throttle pedal responsiveness is much higher. And these need to be driven by you to perceive. If you want to pursue better driving quality, then you must choose a hybrid version.
Steering feel is another place I appreciate the Accord, the variable steering is faster than the front response, the steering wheel is thick enough and the leather is delicate, and with the low driving posture, the "big car feeling" can be reduced instantly. So please don't be stingy about turning the steering wheel of the new Accord, in the parking, traffic lights, etc., the corners are also its correct way to open, can effectively reduce the number of turning laps, this is a very rare configuration, can see the Accord in the pursuit of handling.
Of course, these excellent performances are inseparable from the low center of gravity and tight chassis performance. Because the low hip point will not only make it easier for you to find a comfortable position to drive the car, but also make it more freewheeling during the turning process, which is an important reason why young people like the Accord's "sticking to the ground" sense of control.
It can be said that the new Accord inherits the excellent driving texture of the Ten Generations accord, and the lightweight, high torsional rigidity and thick chassis are all elements that young people pursue. If you don't believe it, look at the Yatsuyo Camry with TNGA architecture, the chassis is even more flexible than the Accord, bringing rich road information, so that it instantly fades middle-aged "greasy".
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Performance testing: Excellent performance in acceleration and fuel consumption
Fuel consumption test: 5.98L/100km
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Fuel saving has always been one of Honda's impressions, especially after using the i-MMD hybrid system, the fuel-saving effect is not inferior to the Toyota THS hybrid system. In the fuel saving challenge, Accord Hybrid ran a good result of more than 2000km with a tank of oil. In fact, the hybrid version of the Accord can not consume high fuel in daily use, so this fuel consumption test is just a piece of cake for it.
In this fuel consumption test, most of the road sections are expressways and urban trunk roads, and some highways, and congested sections account for about 30% of the whole process. In the state of air conditioning at 24 ° C, the driving mode is selected as normal, and the normal driving is carried out according to the road speed limit and actual road conditions. After the actual 101.1km driving, the refueling volume is 6.05L, which translates to fuel consumption of about 5.98L/100km, which is already very good.
Accelerated test: 7.21 seconds
The power of this hybrid system is mainly motor-based, the maximum power of 158kW and the maximum torque of 315N·m, the most obvious feeling for the driver at the start is that the power response is very direct, the briskness has been infinitely closer to the electric vehicle, and the acceleration process is very silky. In the ejection start, although the instrument lacks a tachometer is not easy to guess the specific speed, but through the sound can still judge the timing of releasing the brake, a strong sense of push back, the suspension support in place, the head up situation is not obvious.
In the acceleration test, the 7.21-second performance of accordion Hybrid is an excellent level in the same class, and the performance is not inferior to the 2.0T high-power model of the same class, and even about 1 second faster than the Camry hybrid of the same hybrid. In the initial stage of acceleration, the feeling of pushing back is still very impactful, and this acceleration can be maintained until the speed of about 70km/h, but there will be a certain attenuation in the rear section.
Brake test: 37.16 meters
In the brake test, the force of the brake pedal is more elastic, and the maximum braking force can be obtained by stepping on the end, but due to the existence of the brake energy recovery system, the braking process will still have a sense of paragraph. The full force brake tail has a certain lift, but the posture is still decent, the tire grip is also average, fortunately, the body stability is good, there is no left swing right swing.
The 37.16-meter performance also shows that the Accord's braking performance is good enough, the braking force is timely and smooth, and it is basically a bit ahead of the competitors of the same level. In addition, the low-center-of-gravity driving posture and the steering wheel with excellent grip can give the driver full confidence.
Noise test: Sound insulation has been improved
The noise performance on the Accord Rig Hybrid is a bit fragmented, amazing when it's quiet, and noticeable when it's noisy. For example, in the idling state, the engine does not work quietly, when speeding up and overtaking, the engine intervention instantaneous movement is the largest, and this time can not be accurately predicted, especially in the stop-and-go traffic jam environment, the front is still very quiet and calm atmosphere, it is easy to be destroyed. However, the new Accord has been optimized in terms of sound insulation, which is reflected in the sound and data levels of each speed.
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Actually subverting Honda's impression intelligently?
The main consumers of today have long been accustomed to the convenience brought by smart electronic products, so they also want vehicles to be smart. But for established car companies like Honda, they are indeed slower than Chinese brands in the process of intelligence. Therefore, following the vigorous layout of sharp hybrid products, intelligent upgrading has become another major strategic focus of GUANGQI Honda, and the Honda CONNECT 3.0 vehicle system equipped with the First Honda CONNECT 3.0 vehicle system in accordance with the mid-term redesign of Accord is undoubtedly the key to Guangben's "smart empowerment" strategy.
The most obvious change in this central control suspension screen is the clarity, and the widescreen setting makes the interface layout more flexible, while eliminating the pile of physical buttons around the screen on the old model. In addition, the response of the car machine has been qualitatively improved, basically ending the annoying wait after tapping the screen in the past. It can be said that as long as these two most basic and commonly used functions are satisfied, this car machine system can be used.
On this basis, there are also some highlights in the car machine function, such as QQ music, Baidu CarLife, mobile phone remote control, car home interconnection, car machine OTA upgrade, and the popular phrase "Hello, Honda" to wake up the voice system, which is the mainstream demand of young people. However, I personally feel that some icons and fonts are too small, affecting the accuracy of clicks, Tmall Genie interface and the main menu integration is a bit separated, the use of logic is not clear enough, the voice can not complete the control of the car window and the adjustment of air conditioning.
From the actual experience, the new Accord's car machine is smooth and not catered, and its functions are slightly ahead of the same level of Japanese cars, which can fully meet the needs of daily use for consumers. Obviously, Honda still attaches great importance to the increasingly strong demand for smart connected experiences from young Chinese consumers.
When you take a closer look, you'll see that years have passed, and the details of the new Accord's exterior have been greatly improved. Just like the "young, trendy and confident" answer sheet handed over at the beginning, Accord has undergone this revision and continued to stride forward on the road of fashion, giving people a more energetic impression. The new night version of the model adds more black elements, which exudes a more sporty atmosphere and is more in line with the aesthetic needs of young people.
When you look at the new Accord from the side, the slender slipback, coupled with some chrome trim outlines, it's a bit like a sporty coupe. At the same time, its length has exceeded 4.9 meters, and the wheelbase has reached 2830mm. After the craftsmanship of "space magician" Honda, it is also one of the best in the same class in the creation of space in the car.
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Summary of the full text
The 200,000 joint venture car market has always been "fighting" fiercely, and Accord has previously been a strong player in the overall strength of the same price, and its sales also prove this. As a Honda housekeeping model, each generation of models can see a lot of black technology upgrades, from power paranoia to intelligent mainstream, the field of progress continues to expand, and the competitiveness of products is also continuously improved. The arrival of the new Accord seems to have not changed much, and the actual knife technique is precise and sophisticated, which makes up for its shortcomings in intelligence and makes it never lag behind the times on the road of evolution. I believe that the future should usher in more people's choices, especially to attract the attention of young people.