Since 2021, new energy vehicles have been hot. Major manufacturers have rushed to launch their own new energy models to fill the gap in their own new energy market. Honda is not to be outdone, and recently, in Beijing Hopson Hui showed off its upcoming new models. Dongfeng Honda e: NS1, Xiaobian was also fortunate to be invited to the scene to experience it. This car is the first electric vehicle launched by honda in China, and the new car is positioned as a pure electric compact SUV, with a pre-price of about 180,000-210,000.
At last year's Shanghai Auto Show, Honda brought a pure electric prototype called e:Prototype. Obviously, e:NS1 is its production version.
e:NS1 retains most of the design elements of e:Prototype. This new design language Honda calls it "e:N Design." The new car also adopts the new e:N series logo, in addition to the flat design, color changes, it also applies the luminous "H" logo, keeping up with the trend.
In addition, this car has many intimate small details, which adds a lot of highlights to this car in the field of electric vehicle technology! For example, the new car logo can be lit, and the lights can also show different "lamp expressions" according to the charging state when charging, including the charging port hidden at the car logo. These details make this car look very naughty and smart!
In terms of first impressions, the e:NS1 has a significant breakthrough compared to previous Honda cars, with narrow headlights connected to the polygonal closed mid-mesh without too many complicated lines. The front face as a whole presents a simple and smart design.
e: NS1 triple circumference 4390/1790/1560mm, wheelbase 2610mm, size and XR-V close. The body side design chooses a simple and clear design idea, and the sense of surprise is slightly insufficient. However, it echoes the design of the front face very well.
The car equipped with a 225/50 R18 horse brand UlteaContact UC6 tire, the performance is more balanced, and the visual effect of the rim including the wheel hub is very good. After the official launch, if it is the standard of the whole series, Honda can be said to be very conscientious.
The design of the rear is still a continuation of the simple and capable design language of the whole vehicle. The lines do not drag mud with water, simple and clear. At the same time, the tail headlights are "through-type" and the high brake lights are also similar to the "through-type" design Of the overall design is wide open and closed, simple and generous. In addition, there is a detail change in the rear of the car, and the new Honda word replaces the design of the "H" logo that Honda has continued before.
In terms of interior, the overall design is very holistic and does not give you a very abrupt feeling like the interior of some other trams. The air conditioner outlet design is unique, with the 15.2-inch vertical large screen, coupled with the accent of the atmosphere lights, so that the entire car cyberpunk "fan" full, sitting in the car will always remain fresh.
At the same time, it also retains some traditional design languages, such as the position of the 10.25-inch LCD dashboard, the position of the button-type electronic gear handle, some commonly used button positions, and so on. There is no blind pursuit of radical design styles like some new car-making forces. This design provides a higher acceptance for fuel vehicle owners who are interested in transitioning to new energy vehicles. In addition, the car is also equipped with a multi-function steering wheel, BOSE audio, panoramic sunroof, electric tailgate, rear independent air conditioning and other conventional configurations. The one that Xiaobian experienced is a top-mounted model, and the specific configuration model after the sale is mainly based on the real car.
In terms of active safety, e:NS1 is equipped with honda SENSING safety super sense system known as "black technology family barrel", and adds practical electronic rearview mirrors and automatic parking functions, making driving safer and more convenient parking.
It is worth mentioning the car's engine system! Equipped with the new Honda CONNCET3.0 pure electric vehicle special version, with AI voice assistant, car home interconnection, energy management, OTA online upgrade and other functions, the actual experience process and convenience, compared with the previous fuel vehicle car system, has made great progress. Fantasizing about what it's like to control a smart device at home in the car, you have to sigh that technology can sometimes really change a lot of our habits! On the other hand, for the first time, Honda has equipped the DMC driver state perception system on the car, which can effectively identify the driver's state, and even detect emotional changes and actively remind. Make driving smarter and safer. Imagine what it's like to have a confidant sister in the car all the time!
As an SUV, what do we value most? space! The 175 experiencer sat in the driver's seat and adjusted to a comfortable driving position and punched the head space just in the back.
Sit in the back seat and keep the front driver's seat still, with three fingers in head space and two punches in legroom. To be honest, as a 200,000 SUV with decent leg space, the performance of the head space can only be regarded as a passing line.
But his rear seats can be reclined, considering the unique door handle design of its rear door you can also treat it as a two-door SUV to treat and use, the back of a billiard club, skis and other special long items can be put in.
Dongfeng Honda e:NS1, as Honda's first pure electric model in China, provides consumers with two sets of power units to choose from. The maximum power of the drive motor is 134KW and 150KW, respectively, and the peak torque of both is 310N·m. The battery also has two specifications, namely 53.6KW/H and 68.8KW/H, corresponding to a cruising range of 420KM and 510KM respectively. From the paper data, this power performance is very good, and the battery life performance is also acceptable. Home mobility is completely sufficient, and it is also in line with the positioning of the urban SUV model.
Summary
Overall, this car has a very rich Japanese SUV style, using a new design language. Whether it is a fuel owner replacement or a new customer buying a car for the first time, it is a very good choice and the acceptance is very high. The interior is a lot of bold experimentation, and the cyberpunk style is full. The design is suitable for all ages, the position of the button layout gear is in line with most people's driving habits, and the dynamic atmosphere lights and unique air outlets create a delicate and warm atmosphere in the car.
As a traditional car company, Honda is a very successful enterprise in fuel vehicles, motorcycles and other fields, facing the field of electric vehicles, Honda is also keeping up with the times and laying out the electric vehicle market. Dongfeng Honda e: NS1 as Honda's first electric vehicle launched in China, whether from the perspective of the product itself or the brand, this car will be a milestone for Honda in the field of electric vehicles in China, and the addition of traditional car companies will make the competition in the tram market more intense. These phenomena are all good news for consumers and give us more opportunities to choose.