The U.S. version of the field HR-V appearance overhaul + independent post-suspension, to the domestic Binzhi / XR-V sample?

Honda's designs in recent years can be said to be more and more "greasy", from the Civic to the Accord, it seems to reveal a mature taste. Recently, Honda has released the official map of the US version of HR-V, which is a distant cousin of the domestic Binzhi/XR-V, but it should be noted that this is not the same model of the domestic Binzhi/XR-V.

The appearance has been greatly changed, not at all Honda

The front face of the American version of the HR-V does not look Honda at all. The honeycomb-shaped front grille looks a little protruding (it doesn't), and it's hard not to think of carp opening its mouth in the air, which is much better than the European version of the front face.

The new HR-V version of the US version

The inspiration for the designers of the new HR-V in the United States came from this?

The new HR-V for the European version

European version of the old HR-V

The bonnet cover is covered with several raised rib lines, giving the HR-V a feel for a little more sporty. The headlight uses an LED light source, which is also the mainstream configuration at present. The underside of the front of the car is surrounded by black, there is no fog lights, and there are aerodynamic air outlets on both sides, and it is not clear whether it is true or false.

The side of the car looks a little cramped, mainly due to the length of the front overhang being too long. There is an upward waist line in the middle and lower part of the body side, creating a swooping posture and also serving to create a sense of sport. The door handle does not use the current popular hidden design, it is still a familiar recipe, while the European version of the rear door handle retains the hidden design of the current model.

The new HR-V regular rear door handle in the US version

The new HR-V for Japan and Europe hides the rear door handle

Of course, this is not to say that the Honda HR-V copied the design of the guide, but the taillight shape is indeed somewhat similar, compared to the European version of the through-style taillight personally feel better. From the official picture, you can see that there are not too many complicated lines at the tail, which looks more rounded.

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Many netizens see that this appearance is not calm, saying that the American version (larger size) is much uglier than the appearance of the European version and the Southeast Asian version of HR-V, is the American people have a unique aesthetic? Some netizens even commented: "The AMERICAN version gives me a feeling of lingpai's hard pulling." Some netizens said that after watching the American version, I feel that the European version of HR-V is not difficult to watch.

Although many netizens are not satisfied with the appearance of the AMERICAN version of HR-V, there is news that the domestic Binzhi/XR-V will introduce the appearance of the US version and the European version of HR-V at the same time, and I don't know who will draw the AMERICAN version of the appearance of the two domestic capital fields.

Japanese and European versions of the front face

The interior has not yet been announced

In terms of interior, Honda sold guanzi this time, only announcing the official map of the exterior, and did not publish the official map of the interior. However, from the interior of the European version of HR-V, Honda also seems to have played a matryoshka doll, so the American version of HR-V is likely to use the civic style interior, as for the reason, we said in the next paragraph.

European HR-V interior (right drive)

Civic is built on the same platform

At present, the XR-V and Binzhi sold in China are based on the same platform of Fit, which is to put it bluntly, the chassis of the A0-class car, which has great limitations. The AMERICAN VERSION OF HR-V is said to use the 11th generation Civic platform to build, and the sense of premium will definitely increase a lot after using the A-class car chassis.

The first is the suspension, the American version of the HR-V rear suspension is upgraded to independent suspension, and the handling and comfort will be improved. The second is the power system, according to foreign media reports that the US version of HR-V will be equipped with three different powertrains, namely the 180-horsepower 1.5T four-cylinder turbocharged engine, the 158-horsepower 2.0L naturally aspirated engine and the hybrid.

In terms of gearbox, there should be no choice, and almost all of Honda's new cars in recent years have only provided CVT transmissions, and manuals are rare. In addition, the AMERICAN version of HR-V is said to be equipped with an optional four-wheel drive system, and the standard version is a front-drive. There is also a big improvement in the wheelbase of the new car compared to the old model (estimated to be similar to the Civic).

Civic interior

Sample the Binzhi/XR-V?

The domestic Binzhi/XR-V is actually the European version of HR-V, which has little to do with the American version, but if the American version and the European version are introduced at the same time. I don't know how many people will recognize the appearance of the AMERICAN version at that time. In fact, compared with the European version, the US version is closer to the mainstream demand of Chinese consumers, that is, it is larger, and the original introduction is not indispensable.

Since the domestic Binzhi/XR-V was listed in 2014, it has not had a "makeover" type of replacement for 8 years, which is really "three years of new, three years of old, and three years of sewing and patching". In the face of the fierce domestic SUV market, Binzhi and XR-V will be cool without replacement, so the official picture of the US version of HR-V can also be regarded as a sample for Binzhi /XR-V, so that everyone is a little mentally prepared.

Cash-out

However, individuals are more interested in upgrading the powertrain than in the controversy over appearance. At present, the domestic Funi / XR-V on sale provides 1.5L naturally aspirated and 1.5T turbocharged two engines, if the replacement can be added hybrid version, and the price is in line with everyone's expectations, sales are still very guaranteed.

The 1.5L naturally aspirated engine is expected to be retained to pull down the price. If a hybrid version is added, then the 1.5T turbo engine version is likely to be cut, after all, this small car Honda has always been "able to save and save".

Write at the end

Although the appearance of the new American version of the HR-V is not very pleasing, with Honda's golden signboard, sales in the United States will certainly not be bad. For domestic consumers, if the US version of the independent suspension and hybrid can be introduced without a sharp increase in prices, it is simply delicious, depending on the position of the Chinese market in Honda's heart. Do you think the AMERICAN version of HR-V looks good? If introduced, do you prefer the appearance of the European version or the American version?