In the previous article, we recommended three cars with high retention rates, namely GAC Honda Fit, Dongfeng Honda Civic and GAC Toyota Camry. In the SUV market that is the most concerned by domestic consumers, what car is the most valuable and worth buying? The following will give you an inventory.
Small SUV: Dongfeng Honda XR-V
Guidance price: 12.79-17.59 million yuan
Three-year retention rate: 73.72%; 2021 sales: 191417 units
Among the small SUVs, Suzuki Jimney has the highest retention rate, with a three-year retention rate of 76.46%. But because Suzuki has withdrawn from the Chinese market, you want to buy a new Jimney car can only be imported in parallel, but the price is ridiculously expensive, the new generation of Jimney overseas about 100,000, but parallel imports to the country, there is no 300,000 estimates can not come, proper top a Highlander. Therefore, if you want to buy some small SUVs, you may wish to consider Japanese brands, recommend Dongfeng Honda XR-V, the three-year retention rate is 73.72%, slightly higher than the sister model Binzhi.
The Honda XR-V and Binzhi are both SUVs that have sold more than one million, but in terms of overall styling design, the XR-V is more youthful and sporty than Binzhi. The XR-V front face and upper grille adopt a separate design, with blade-type LED headlights, which has a good visual impact. The full and smooth waistline on the side with the hidden rear door handle also brings a good sense of fashion, and it is worth mentioning that the XR-V has a rich and colorful body color, which is very pleasing to young people. In addition, the design of the tail through LED taillights and dual exhaust pipes also brings a good sports effect.
In terms of interior, the interior of the Honda XR-V also presents a young and sporty style, and has a good practicality, while the materials and workmanship at this level are not too faulty. Especially in terms of configuration, the XR-V is equipped with Honda SENSING "Safety Super Sense" system and Honda CONNECT "Intelligent Guide Interconnection" system, which can bring good performance in terms of intelligence and safety.
In terms of power, honda XR-V provides 1.5L naturally aspirated and 1.5T turbocharged powertrains, of which the 1.5L self-priming version is equipped with earth dream technology engine, the maximum power is 96kW, the maximum torque is 155N·m, matching the 6-speed manual and CVT transmission, and the comprehensive fuel consumption of 100 kilometers is 6.0L-6.3L. The 1.5T model is equipped with the same Civic 220Turbo engine, with a maximum power of 130kW, a peak torque of 220N·m, an acceleration of 8.9s per 100 kilometers, and a comprehensive fuel consumption of 6.1 liters per 100 kilometers, matching the CVT gearbox.
Compact SUV: Dongfeng Honda CR-V
Guidance price: 16.98-27.68 million yuan
Three-year retention rate: 80.51%; 2021 sales: 222325 units
In the field of compact SUVs, Japanese models also have huge advantages in terms of three-year retention rate, especially the Honda CR-V, which has a 3-year age retention rate of 80.51%, is the only SUV model with a retention rate of more than 80%, and also has excellent performance in terms of ownership and sales, with cumulative sales reaching 222325 units in 2021, ranking third after Haval H6 and Changan CS75 in the SUV sales list, which is a joint venture SUV. Being able to perform like this shows its strength.
As a classic SUV model, the cr-V's appearance has always been a classic representative. The front face is stylish and atmospheric, incorporating popular elements, silver trim through the front surround, coupled with chrome decoration of the front of the car to link the headlights on both sides, while retaining the atmospheric texture, it is more fashionable and trendy. In addition, the organic combination of coordinated body proportions, powerful rear shape and design with LED headlights with flow steering, three-dimensional smoked taillights and dual exhaust pipes makes it compatible with the aesthetics of all ages.
Although the interior design of cr-V does not seem to be fresh today, the integrated symmetrical center console with solid workmanship and excellent materials can still bring a good sense of high-end. At the same time, the performance of the configuration can also be remarkable, in addition to the Honda SENSING safety super sense system, HUD head-up display, 360 ° panoramic image, CTM rearview dynamic reminder system, automatic parking assistance and other functions also bring a full sense of technology and security. In addition, based on the Honda MM concept, the CR-V's space performance is also excellent, the rear door supports 90 ° opening to facilitate getting on and off the car, and has a rear independent air conditioning, sun blinds and other comfort features, which can give the rear passengers a comfortable ride.
In terms of power, cr-V offers a variety of power options, the 240TURBO model is equipped with a 1.5T engine, the maximum power is 142kW, the peak torque is 243N m, matching the CVT gearbox; the sharp hybrid version adopts the third-generation i-MMD hybrid system, the maximum power of the system can reach 158kW, and the comprehensive fuel consumption of 100 km is as low as 4.9L, matching the E-CVT transmission. In addition, cr-V will also be available in a four-wheel drive version.
Medium-sized SUV: GAC Toyota Highlander
Guidance price: 25.88-34.88 million yuan
Three-year retention rate: 89.12%; 2021 sales: 107733 units
In the mid-size SUV model, Highlander's three-year retention rate of nearly 90% reached 89.12%, the performance is very eye-catching, also in terms of sales, Highlander model in 2021 cumulative sales of 107733 vehicles, but also hit a new high, which also shows why Highlander is not worried about selling. Of course, Highlander's high retention rate is also related to its markup sales in the market, in addition, in the joint venture SUV Honda Guandao's retention rate is also good, 80.36%.
Based on the TNGA architecture, the new Highlander has a very big change from the previous generation model, the overall shape is more rounded and stylish, the upper and lower split trapezoidal grille with blackened net and flying wing logo, visually feel younger than ten years younger. In addition, the side shape is thick and atmospheric, the two waist lines outline a good sports temperament, the suspended roof also brings a good sense of fashion, and with the tail spoiler design and concave and convex shape, the Highlander looks more sporty.
In terms of interior, the new Highlander adopts Toyota's latest family design language, and the sense of refinement and technology has also been greatly improved, and the center console, the inside of the door panel and the central armrest are wrapped in soft leather, with metal trim decoration, full of texture. In addition, the 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, 12.3-inch central control display, HUD head-up display, face recognition, streaming media rearview mirrors and other popular configurations are equipped with an enhanced interior technology atmosphere, while the car machine system has also been upgraded to a certain extent, supporting navigation, intelligent voice interaction, CarLife/CarPlay and other functions. In addition, the length and wheelbase of the Highlander car have increased by 60mm compared with the previous generation, and the second row of seat rails has been extended by 30mm, making the second row of front and rear movable space more flexible and the space performance is better.
In terms of power, the new Highlander is equipped with Toyota's latest fourth-generation enhanced hybrid system, which is composed of a 2.5L engine, electric motor and E-CVT transmission, the system has a comprehensive power of 183kW, a comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.3-5.8L per 100 kilometers, and 92 gasoline can be satisfied, and two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions are also available.
SUV models with excellent passability and more practical space performance has won the favor of many consumers, although Haval H6, Changan CS75 and other independent brand SUVs rank among the best in sales, but in the retention rate is still inferior to Japanese brands, so if you want a reliable and high SUV retention rate, the above recommended Dongfeng Honda XR-V, CR-V and GAC Toyota Highlander These three models may wish to consider more.