According to the 2021 mainland automobile production and sales report, with the gradual improvement of residents' income level, the mainland automobile market has shown a clear trend of consumption upgrading, and models in the price range of 200,000-300,000 yuan have gradually moved closer to the mainstream of sales, of which Japanese brands have become the choice of more people with high retention rates. For example, the 2022 Subaru Forester, which maintains a high profile as a pure importer, and the Dongfeng Honda CR-V, which is known for its sales volume, are worth mentioning. These two "old friends" have been competing in the domestic market for many years, and they all have loyal fans, and today we will compare the 2021 sharp hybrid 2.0L four-wheel drive net version dongfeng Honda CR-V with the 2.0i X sport version EyeSight2022 Subaru Forester at a similar price on the market, and see who is more comprehensive and worth starting!
Exterior and interior are a matter of opinion
The exterior interiors of both models have undergone many years of revision, retaining the essence of their respective designs, and the vulgar point is to look at, as for who is more beautiful, this is a matter of opinion. However, the interior of the Subaru Forester in 2022 will be more realistic in terms of technology and comfort, in addition, the series of orange decoration kits unique to this sports version in the text also make it look more youthful and dynamic.
Large size and large space are king
Compared with the difference between the exterior and interior, the hardcore body data of the two models must be what everyone cares about. Through comparison, it can be seen that the 2022 Subaru Forester surpasses the Dongfeng Honda CR-V in addition to the body width. The direct advantage of the large size is that it has more interior space, ride comfort and better load performance.
Horizontal opposing engine is more fragrant
From the basic engine book parameters, the performance of the 2022 Subaru Forester's 2.0L naturally aspirated horizontally opposed engine will undoubtedly be stronger. Although the Dongfeng Honda CR-V relies on the hybrid system to have better fuel economy, how many people will care about the small fuel consumption gap for consumers considering the 200,000-300,000 yuan model?
Compared with the fuel consumption performance, more people care about the mechanical properties of the car itself. In this area, the 2022 Subaru Forester is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated horizontal opposing engine with the model FB20.
First of all, the predecessor of the FB20 engine is the EJ20 engine, which has been fighting on the world auto sports stage since its birth in 1989, and this engine is known for its strong performance and excellent durability. The FB20 engine reduces the cylinder bore on the basis of absorbing the characteristics of the EJ20 engine, and increases the stroke of the cylinder, so that the fuel is burned more fully in the cylinder, reducing the kinetic energy loss caused by friction, thereby improving the efficiency of the engine and making the performance of the whole machine more powerful.
Secondly, the horizontal opposing structure of the FB20 engine has the innate advantage of low center of gravity compared to the in-line structure of the Honda CR-V engine. Especially when cornering, the lower center of gravity of the Subaru Forester 2022 will reduce the roll of the vehicle, the tires and road surface will be more served, the grip will naturally be stronger, and the stability will be better.
Finally, it is undeniable that the Honda CR-V has a better low-speed driving experience with the blessing of the hybrid system, the power is on call, and there is no sense of power delay in pure fuel models. However, in order to reduce the power delay, the 2022 Subaru Forester specially equipped the FB20 engine with dual AVCS technology, which can change the opening/closing timing of the intake valve and exhaust valve according to the driving situation. Even if the vehicle is driving at a low speed, as long as the accelerator pedal is deeply pressed, the intake valve will open in advance, absorbing more air to burn, generating more torque, thus transmitting a strong sense of pushback to the driver. Sensory-wise, the 2022 Subaru Forester's power performance is more like a turbo car.
As we all know, Porsche is still insisting on using horizontal opposed engines, which is enough to show the strength of the comprehensive performance of this engine. Therefore, the 2022 Subaru Forester at this price point will undoubtedly be more fragrant.
Full-time four-wheel drive ratio timely four-wheel drive value
The two cars we compared are all four-wheel drive models, the difference is that the 2022 Subaru Forester is equipped with a left-right symmetrical full-time four-wheel drive system, and is the standard of the whole series, while the Dongfeng Honda CR-V is equipped with a timely four-wheel drive system, and only some high-end models give this configuration.
Structurally, the left-right symmetrical full-time four-wheel drive system equipped by the Subaru Foresters adopts an electronically controlled multi-piece clutch-type limited-slip central differential, which distributes the power transmitted by the transmission to the differentials in the front and rear axles, and then transmits the power to the wheels on both sides, so that the vehicle is in a four-wheel drive state at all times. The timely four-wheel drive system equipped with dongfeng Honda CR-V only transmits power to the differential on the rear axle through a set of electronically controlled multi-piece clutches, and only if the front wheel loses grip, the power is distributed to the rear wheel.
In contrast, the 2022 Subaru Forester's left-right symmetrical full-time four-wheel drive system will be more complex in structure and therefore more expensive.
As the saying goes, "you get what you pay for", and the 2022 Subaru Forester's left-right symmetrical full-time four-wheel drive system is also more powerful in performance. Under the control of the upgraded X-MODE system, when the vehicle is running normally, the default power distribution ratio of the front and rear axles is 60:40, and when the vehicle accelerates sharply or the wheels slip, its electronically controlled multi-piece clutch will immediately limit the slip between the axles, and the front and rear power distribution ratio can be adjusted at any time from 100:0 to 50:50, ensuring that the four wheels have sufficient grip at all times, especially in winter driving, can have a more outstanding sense of control and safety.
The timely four-wheel drive system of Dongfeng Honda CR-V can only transmit 60% of the power to the rear wheels at most, and the adjustment range of power distribution is far less extensive than that of the 2022 Subaru Forester, so the daily driving passability and stability will be weaker.
I believe everyone has found out why I have been saying that the 2022 Subaru Forester is equipped with a "left-right symmetrical full-time four-wheel drive system" instead of a "full-time four-wheel drive system". The left-right symmetry here refers to the 2022 Subaru Forester's full-time four-wheel drive system in the structure of the left and right symmetry, so that the overall mass distribution of the body is more uniform, to achieve the excellent stability of balanced movement, so as to achieve better safety performance. This is Subaru's ultimate pursuit of vehicle performance.
Therefore, whether it is from the cost or from the performance point of view, the 2022 Subaru Forester's left-right symmetrical full-time four-wheel drive system is more valuable.
High security is more important than anything else
With the continuous growth of domestic car ownership, the road conditions are becoming more and more complex, so the safety of vehicles is always more important than anything else. The official guidance price of the two models we compared reached 250,000 yuan, so what safety configurations can be bought?
Directly compared with the configuration items, the safety configuration of the two cars is quite rich, after all, it has risen to this price point, and it is certainly too "shabby" to say. However, the 2022 Subaru Forester still has more knee airbags and parallel assist than the Dongfeng Honda CR-V, and the tire pressure display and the reminder that the seat belt of the whole vehicle is not tied are also more intuitive and intimate than the Dongfeng Honda CR-V, and the safety protection is more comprehensive.
Of course, safety is not achieved by stack configuration, here is to talk about the 2022 Subaru Forester equipped with this new generation of EyeSight driver assistance system.
This system is one of the core technologies of Subaru's comprehensive security system covering four aspects: "initial safety", "active safety", "preventive safety" and "passive safety". Its binocular stereo camera on the front windshield of the vehicle has been doubled in field of view, and in addition to helping to achieve anti-collision braking, full-speed adaptive cruise, and prevention of throttle misoperation, it has also added emergency automatic steering assistance, front car and car steering and other functions.
Specific to the practical operation of the advantage is that in the initial stage can avoid the accident of collision due to the sudden jumping out of the vehicle due to the wrong gear. In the driving stage, it can actively help the driver to brake, steer to avoid vehicles that suddenly decelerate and merge, and the lane deviation correction technology will also actively intervene in the correction direction, so that the vehicle can always drive in the middle of the lane, effectively avoiding the risk of collision and rubbing with vehicles in adjacent lanes.
In addition, the 2022 Forester full-speed adaptive cruise control system can achieve cruising in a wide speed area of 0-180km/h, and the newly added front-to-car steering function also makes the auxiliary driving ability more powerful, further reducing the fatigue caused by urban driving and long-distance travel.
Therefore, from the perspective of safety, the 2022 Subaru Forester is not only more equipped, but also the new generation of EyeSight driver assistance system equipped with it makes the comprehensive strength of these configurations more powerful and can better ensure our travel safety.
Summary
Combining the above comparisons, in fact, everyone can clearly see that the comprehensive strength of the Subaru Foresters in 2022 is significantly stronger. As a car brand in the world that still insists on using horizontally opposed engines, Subaru has the ultimate pursuit and unique understanding of automobiles. Some people may want to say that the sales of the 2022 Subaru Forester are not as good as the Dongfeng Honda CR-V, then you must not forget its identity as an original import of Japan, and the number of restrictions makes it destined to be a "treasure" of some people.
However, in order to cater to domestic consumers, subaru can enjoy a replacement/additional purchase subsidy of 5,000 yuan from January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022. At the same time, Subaru also specially launched the "free basic maintenance worry-free program", 5 years or 75,000km can enjoy 15 free basic maintenance, basically solving the user's worries. In addition, Subaru owners can also purchase brand warranty extension services that include up to 6 years or 200,000 kilometers (first-come), including the manufacturer's warranty period, so that the later use of the car is more secure. If you have a budget of 200,000-300,000 yuan, then the 2022 Subaru Forester must be the most cost-effective choice.