Last year, the domestic MPV market ushered in a new starting point. Like Beijing Hyundai Kusitu, Dongfeng Yueda Kia Ggahua, GAC Toyota Sai na and other successive spoilers, which not only makes the MPV market competition more hot, but also brings some invisible pressure to the veterans like Odyssey.
Relying on GUANGQI Honda's judgment of the future MPV market, it has now been fully reflected in the new Odyssey. Personally, the points that were previously complained about by the owner of the car were basically solved on this new generation of Odyssey. In the family MPV, it is not easy to find a car that can compete with the Odyssey.
Inherit the classic and re-innovate the benchmark
However, it seems that everyone is looking forward to the spring of MPV coming soon, and in response to the opening of the three-child policy, it is also paving the way for the MPV market. The GAC Honda Odyssey, without a doubt, is a well-deserved benchmark model in the domestic MPV market, of course, it is not perfect. While enjoying the excellent results of the "Space Master", everyone is also complaining about its cost control. Who can do a better job of interpreting the MPV at home than Odyssey? I'm afraid it's only Odyssey himself.
If the previous Odyssey was almost entirely a household MPV, then this new generation of Odyssey is more IKEA. In terms of the current appearance, the first impression is to retain the sense of intimacy while adding a sense of dignity. The slender strip also brings good visual effects and recognition after lighting, and the whole series is equipped with LED headlights as standard, which is commendable.
Overall, the new generation of Odyssey gives people a lot of weight, the previous bullet-like nose shape, has now been changed to a larger, more three-dimensional hexagonal grille style, such a design does bring a more stable visual effect to the body.
In terms of details, it is not difficult to find that the chrome decorative strips on the front of the car are also more exquisite, no longer the same bright white, but turned into some texture similar to titanium alloy materials. In addition to the front grille, the same design is used in the full door handle, window trim, rear and other parts, which is completely different from the old model in the aura.
In addition, the new model has added three new body colors, and the rim size of the top model has also been increased from the 17 inches of the old model to 18 inches, and the visual effect ratio is better.
An interesting point, the top version we tested driving, with magic induction doors, familiar with Dongfeng Honda Alisan familiar friends will not be strangers. When we approach the side of the car, under the window glass of the side sliding door, we can find a blue breathing light strip.
We just need to put our hands in front of the light strip, the vehicle will automatically sense, at this time the blue light strip will gradually light up, we use our hands backwards, the door will automatically open. It's easy, it's that simple, and so is closing the door. The much-anticipated electric trunk and kick sensing features are also available at the new Odyssey.
When it comes to MPV, we certainly have to talk about space. The body dimensions of the all-new Odyssey have remained largely unchanged, and although the length of the body has increased by 14 mm and the height by 10 mm, the wheelbase has not changed. As for the interior bearing space and flexibility, it has to be admitted that the Odyssey is still one of the most advantageous cars in the current MPV model market.
Quality, intelligence, safety and then advanced
Regarding the seat layout, functionality and ride comfort, you can actually feel it just from the picture. It is worth mentioning that the front and rear adjustment slides of the second row of seats, when we adjust to the final state, at this time with the support of the upper leg rest, we get a real first class space.
Let's look at the third row of seats, when the space of the second row of occupants is adjusted to a more comfortable normal state, the legs of the third row still have a legroom performance of nearly two fists or so. At the same time, the third row of the Odyssey is not a decoration or a small bench that consumers joke about, and the length of the cushion can almost fully support the thighs, and the angle of the seat back can be adjusted widely.
From the seat shape in the picture, it is not difficult to find that its seat cushions and the folds on the backrest not only represent the leather seat, but also extremely soft, and even consistent with the comfort of the leather sofa in the home, not only the third row of seats, but also every seat. What's even more surprising is that the third row of seats in the Odyssey can also be folded backwards into a fishing stool, which can bring great effect to outdoor use. Looking at the entire MPV market, it is difficult to see such a design again.
The ubiquitous storage space is also convenient for daily use, and the trunk space performance continues the previous performance, and the three rows of seats can be completely folded and flush with the floor, which is conducive to daily placement of items. This is Honda's MM philosophy.
The same is true of this Odyssey today. In particular, the second row of seats has removable armrests in the central aisle and a small foldable central table, so that the second row of seats can be moved laterally from side to side. Above the second row of seats there is also a quick button that makes it easier for passengers in the third row to get on and off the bus. Although these functions may seem inconspicuous, looking back at the MPV market, it is Odyssey that can make the flexibility of the seat like this.
Let's pull our eyes back to the front row. What comes into view is this larger central control screen, which reaches 10.1 inches. The system equipped inside has also been updated to the Honda CONNECT 3.0 intelligent guide interconnection system, and the overall display effect of the picture, whether it is fineness or clarity, has reached a more mainstream level, and the physical buttons and knobs located on the left side of the screen are also convenient for us to quickly operate.
The fluency of the built-in system and the logic of the functional menu are more convenient and fast, and the learning is not difficult. The menu bar not only provides daily functions such as real-time traffic navigation and online media playback, but also features remote smart home control, remote vehicle control, more accurate voice recognition, electronic payment, and OTA upgrades. This time, no one should complain that the Odyssey car system is lagging behind, but hope that on this basis, it will bring us more surprises.
At the same time, there is also a retractable cup holder in the left air outlet of the main driver's dashboard, so that whether it is winter or summer, it can bring a "warm winter and cool summer" state to the drink placed on the cup holder. Looking at the dashboard on the right side of the central control screen, this can actually be opened, the horizontal space is large enough, there is still a surplus to put down a pack of drawn paper, and there is also a USB interface inside.
Today, the new generation of Odyssey has also updated the SBW button shift, from the original mechanical gear handle to the electronic button type, so that the entire center console becomes more concise, and the independent air conditioning control area is changed to a touch panel. In addition, there is no longer any traditional mechanical button and knob cumbersome layout on the central control panel.
Looking further down, wireless charging has also been added, and the whole car also provides power interfaces in different occupant positions, providing convenience for a variety of electronic devices. Of course, the more commonly used function keys such as driving mode switching, safety assistance functions, and opening and closing door buttons are placed on the panel in front of the left side of the main driving position, although there are many buttons, but various functions are clear at a glance, and the operation is simple and easy to get started.
Then comes the big play. In terms of power performance, the new generation of Odyssey has not changed much, the whole series still uses the third generation of Honda's i-MMD hybrid system, the maximum power of the 2.0L engine is 146 horsepower, the peak torque is 175 Nm, and the comprehensive power of the whole system is 215 horsepower, which is matched by the E-CVT transmission mechanism.
This combination of power has been seen in other models of the Honda family series. Its quiet driving performance, powerful acceleration and low fuel consumption are its biggest characteristics, which are very much in line with the positioning of Odyssey's home MPV. After the test drive, there is not much to say about the performance of this power system, and its performance will only make it easier for people to have it.
The most impressive thing about this test drive experience is that the Odyssey has become quieter. In fact, Honda has put a lot of effort into this generation of Odyssey, like the front and rear doors and windows are equipped with double glazing, and even the glass of the rear door has been thickened, so that the isolation effect of external noise in the compartment has been improved by a large grade.
In addition, in the appearance of the place we can see there are tires and wheels, the official support for it With The dB series of Yokohama, which focuses on the silent feature. Inside the rim, an active resonance-canceling device is set up in the cavity. Of course, every rim has this feature.
I have to say that the effect obtained in this way is that the carriage is indeed quieter during the driving process, especially compared with the previous odyssey, which has a great degree of improvement. But it is also not perfect, and when the quiet performance is improved, the performance of other parts will also be magnified, for better or worse.
Like the rebound feeling of the suspension stroke, I don't know if it is a factor of large-size wheels, or tire pressure. When experiencing the ditch and bumpy road surface, the feedback of the entire body for the road condition treatment is still more obvious. Of course, as for whether it is easy to open or comfortable, this is completely different from person to person. Fortunately, however, the comfortable design of these new seats allows us to temporarily forget the uncomfortable road feedback.
In terms of intelligence, the new generation of Odyssey also has its own ideas. The unique Honda SENSING safety system and Honda CONNECT 3.0 intelligent guidance interconnection system integrate a series of complete active safety systems such as full-speed adaptive cruise, lane keeping, lane departure correction, traffic sign recognition, automatic parking, and 360-degree panoramic imaging.
For the new generation of Odyssey, flexibility and driving is its driving quality assurance, compared to other MPV models with bulky bodies and lazy driving feedback, it will not let us have a strong driver's belonging. The time of this test drive experience is not long, and the whole process has been experienced in various urban road commutes, which may not be so comprehensive.
However, in terms of individuals, the new generation of Odyssey has become a car that makes people have desires, with enough space, comfortable enough to ride, intelligent enough to keep pace with the times, and its power and fuel consumption are also leading in the MPV classification. With the introduction of one facelift after another, Odyssey's shortcomings are becoming less and less, and the attraction is getting stronger and stronger.
National public opinion: can we set a new benchmark for high-end MPV
In recent years, the attention of the MPV market has been significantly higher, which is certainly related to consumption upgrades and policies, on the other hand, the reasons for the epidemic have also made people pay more attention to families, and MPVs suitable for family travel have begun to become popular. Whether it is policy orientation or family needs, the new generation of Odyssey will still be the first choice for most people. With the addition of more brands in the future, the birth of new models has boosted market change and industrial upgrading.
Of course, MPV as a subdivision, the emergence of new spoilers is certain. The electrification process of the MPV market is also quietly opening, if the subsequent competitor models are accurately positioned, and the consumer market demand is accurate, and slowly form a strong product force and unique competitive advantage, it will still occupy a place in the market segment. In the long run, the continuous research and investment of car companies in MPV products should not be ignored. This generation of Odyssey still needs to work hard before full electrification comes.