Recently, the hybrid version of the Civic declaration information was officially exposed, and the hybrid version of the Civic that was previously reported on the Network really had to be localized. It is reported that the hybrid version of the Civic will be equipped with a 2.0L self-priming engine + motor to form a hybrid system, and the new car is expected to be released in the fourth quarter of this year. What else is there to see in the new car? Let's take a look.
In terms of appearance, the hybrid version of the Civic is not much different from the fuel version, and the overall design of the outer skin is similar. The double grille is highly recognizable, and the L-shaped daytime running lights and L-shaped taillights echo each other, which is consistent with the fuel version of the model.
The difference lies in the details, such as the hybrid version of the front face logo using the blue embellishment unique to new energy vehicles, and the "e:HEV" letter has been added to the tail, indicating that this is a hybrid sedan. In other ways, frankly, it's really hard to tell if it's fuel or a hybrid.
According to the declaration information, the length, width and height of the new car are 4674/1802/1415mm (1420mm), the wheelbase is 2735mm, and the overall size is basically the same as the fuel version. In addition, according to public information, the new car will provide 17-inch, 18-inch two different patterns of rims to choose from.
In terms of power, the new car will provide a 2.0L self-priming engine and match the motor to form a hybrid system. According to the data, it is clear that the 2.0L engine has a maximum power of 105 kW. Depending on the quality of the plant, the fuel consumption of models of different qualities is 4.39L/100km, 4.47L/100km, and 4.51L/100km, respectively.
From the hybrid version of the Civic released this time, it can be seen that this is a HEV gasoline-electric hybrid model, not a PHEV plug-in hybrid model. Therefore, it can be confirmed that the hybrid version of the Civic basically does not have too long pure electric mileage, that is to say, it cannot be directly on the green card as plug-in hybrid models such as BYD Qin PLUS DM-i, and cannot enjoy the purchase tax exemption qualification.
At present, with the hot sales of BYD plug-in hybrid models, more and more car companies are developing plug-in hybrid models, the reason is that the endurance reaches a certain mileage can be exempted from purchase tax, and in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other restricted cities can be directly on the green card, the advantages of plug-in hybrid models are very obvious, so what competitive advantages does the hybrid version of Civic have in addition to fuel saving?
From the Honda Accord hybrid version, fuel version of the price can be compared to get, the starting price of the hybrid version of the Civic must be above the fuel version, compared to their own fuel version of the model, the price of the hybrid version will be slightly increased, the price of the main sales model may exceed 150,000 yuan, then, in the current automobile market, how big is the market for the hybrid version of the Civic?
In the current hybrid market, the more popular hybrid sedan has BYD Qin PLUS DM-i, other models have Corolla double engine, Leiling double engine, in fact, just said that the price of these 3 main sales models are below 150,000 yuan, on the cost performance, obviously Qin PLUS DM-i, Corolla double engine, Leiling double engine is more advantageous, but then again, Civic is a very competitive product. High appearance, good space, excellent retention rate, it has so many advantages, the future market performance is still worth looking forward to.
It is reported that the hybrid version of the Civic will be released in the fourth quarter of this year, what do you think about this new car?