In the past ten years, the compact SUV market has achieved vigorous development, not only subdividing off-road attributes, coupe style products, and gradually expanding the market lineup; but also at the forefront of the SUV market sales list, becoming an important sales pillar of major car companies. However, when many car companies are focusing on the compact SUV market, Honda XR-V and Honda Binzhi have shown strong sales potential with an average monthly sales of more than 10,000, becoming the first choice for many young people to buy cars.
It is no wonder that compared with the joint venture compact SUV model, XR-V and Binzhi have a lower threshold for entry, and compared with the domestic compact SUV model, the two have a unique brand tone. Of course, in the face of fierce market competition, the "overlord" of small SUVs is also in urgent need of replacement, and recently, the new HR-V Indonesian version of the model debuted in Southeast Asia, which provides a good reference for domestic car owners.
In the field of design, "Less is more" is an enduring truth, and this truth applies equally to the design of cars. Take the new HR-V, the front face cancels the complex lines and large area of chrome decoration, and replaces it with a simple hexagonal net, similar to the daily travel light strip that runs through the effect, creating a calm and sporty feeling; at the same time, the thin strip fog lamp at the bottom and the addition of the silver front lip also make the front face shape appear more abundant, in line with the mainstream aesthetic of young people pursuing simplicity and fashion.
As for the sides, the new car retains the iconic "hidden rear door handle" design, while blackening the A/B pillars, with a black roof, creating a contrast effect; in addition, the addition of black wheel eyebrows and black side skirts can avoid scratching to a certain extent, but also in line with the positioning of its urban SUVs. The tail, the through-type taillights, and the silver rear guard that echo the front face create a layered effect, which is still a more attractive type.
In addition to the regular version, the new HR-V also introduced an RS Sport version, equipped with a 1.5T engine, a maximum power of 175 horsepower, and a peak torque of 240 Nm. Compared with the regular version, the RS Sport version adopts a more aggressive matrix mid-mesh shape and adds a sports front lip design; the rear is added to the double-sided cylinder exhaust, and the overall personalized attributes are further enhanced.
Of course, seeing the interior official map, the new HR-V may not bring you a bright feeling, with black tones as the main color matching, the traditional mechanical gear, it is difficult to bring too many surprises; however, the suspension of the central control screen, a more simple, exquisite button layout, can still enhance the sense of technology and grade to a certain extent. In addition, the "magic seat" has been reserved on the new HR-V, and if it is not highly demanding, such an interior design can fully meet your daily car needs.
Finally, at the power level, the new HR-V is expected to be available in ordinary fuel version, hybrid version, RS sport version and pure electric version, which will meet the needs of more consumers while catching up with the trend of the new energy era. As far as the configuration strength of the new HR-V is currently displayed, why worry about selling well in the country?
Conclusion: In the face of the world's largest single automobile consumer market, the entry of the new HR-V into China is basically a "nail in the coffin", the difference is the time sooner or later. According to the previously announced plan, Dongfeng Honda's new XR-V will be listed in September this year, and although the replacement time of GAC Honda's new Binzhi has not been announced, it is likely to be around this time. With the addition of these two blockbuster models, it is believed that the small SUV market in the second half of the year will also become more lively.