I recently heard the saying that of all investments, the highest return is to invest in intimate relationships and life experiences. The reason is that at class reunions many years later, it is difficult for you to see the dilemma of poverty, hunger and cold, and more common problems are unhappy marriages, estranged children, and loneliness. It can be seen that rather than exhausting our time for the sake of endless social comparisons, we should set aside more time for our families.
This may also explain the rising MPV market. After 7 years on the market, Honda Odyssey finally ushered in the first redesign, and the upgrade was large, continuing to maintain the competitiveness of the 200,000-class MPV benchmark model.
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The new odyssey is the first facelift since its launch in 2014
A full range of 7 models, priced at 235,800-35.48 million yuan
Includes a welfare version of the model, which is more convenient for the elderly and the disabled
The upgrade focuses on the exterior interior, and the configuration is upgraded to the Honda CONNECT 3.0 Intelligent Guide Interconnection System
Sound insulation upgrade laminated silent glass, the power is unchanged
The front of the car changes greatly
The biggest change in the appearance of the whole vehicle is the front of the car, especially the height of the engine cover has been improved, bringing a more atmospheric front end visual effect. In terms of momentum, it is closer to the mainstream products of Japanese MPV, and it is expected that there will be a wealth of modification kits to bring more appearance styles in the future. However, whether the increased front of the car will have an impact on the driving vision will require further test driving to understand.
LED automatic headlights have a flowing water steering effect, the chrome trim in the middle is thickened, and the style is also similar to the style of american SUVs. Penetrating chrome trim strips are also used under the front of the car to enhance the sophistication, and the fog lights on both sides are also LED light sources.
There has been little change on the side of the body, with dimensions 4861/1820/1712mm and wheelbase of 2900mm. The overall silhouette is still the same as before, with chrome trim on the lower edge of the window. There are also electric sliding doors on both sides, and gesture switches are supported. It is worth mentioning that after the sliding door is opened, the height of the floor is low, which makes it easy to get on and off the car. The Welfare Edition model can also provide an electric retractable seat to further facilitate the needs of special groups.
The new Odyssey has been upgraded to 18-inch tires, which will have a better road feel than the old 17-inch specifications, while comfort may be affected by thinner tire walls. The specific model is the Yokohama ADVAN dB decibel, the specification is 225/50 R18 95V, the main comfort and silence. The tail is more stylish, with the taillights in a blackened style and chrome trims underneath.
Interior details have changed
The atmosphere of the interior is still the style of Honda models, but the new color scheme still brings a more warm and luxurious texture. The main changes are the new three-frame steering wheel, button-type gear shifting and a large floating screen. The large-screen system is upgraded to honda CONNECT 3.0 intelligent guidance interconnection system, which supports rich functions of App, voice control, and Internet of Vehicles.
The air conditioner outlet has changed to a penetrating type, which is in line with the current fashion trend. On the right side of the center console, there is a handrail box with upper and lower compartments, and there is a decorative board similar to wood grain, and a wireless charging board for mobile phones has been added below the center control. On the left side of the driver, there are a wealth of functional buttons to control the functions of electric sliding doors, trunks, active safety, and driving modes.
The spatial performance is still the strongest in its class, which goes without saying. Interested friends can personally go to the store to feel, there will definitely be a more intuitive and rich experience than graphics, text, video. Specifically, the front and rear seats are widened on both sides, no longer the feeling of a small sofa in a Japanese car. Details in the front row with air outlet cup holders, separate drawers, armrests. The second row of independent seats is more comfortable, with wide headrests, adjustable backrests, four-way sliding seats, push-backs, and table panels.
The third row is the essence of the Odyssey, first of all, the riding comfort is very high, and the space is not cramped. Secondly, the bottom of the trunk is hollowed out, and there is ample storage space under the full seat, and the rear seats can also be fully stored. Finally, the seat itself also supports the folding of the front and rear directions, bringing a richer use case adaptation. In short, at the Odyssey, you can fully experience why Honda is a space magician.
The power does not change on the blue card
The new Odyssey is still equipped with the third-generation i-MMD hybrid system and has three drive modes. This 2.0L hybrid system, with a maximum power of 146 hp (107 kW) and a peak torque of 175 Nm, is matched by an E-CVT transmission. The comprehensive fuel consumption can be as low as 6.17L, plus No. 92 gasoline, and the maintenance of the power battery for 10 years or 200,000 kilometers can also ensure a more economical use cost.
However, this set of hybrids does not support green cards, so manufacturers enjoy up to 7,000 yuan replacement subsidies for limited-license cities, and other cities can enjoy up to 4,000 yuan replacement subsidies.
Affordable choice for families
MPV is getting closer and closer to ordinary families, and when consumers no longer pursue the sense of security brought by SUVs and the face brought by luxury cars, models that truly meet the needs of households will occupy the market. Fortunately, Japanese brands have always been more pragmatic, compared to the American MPV, Japanese MPV has always taken low cost of use as the core competitiveness. The new odyssey also complements weaknesses in design and configuration, with better market performance expected in the future.