Some time ago, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology put on a new batch of vehicle declaration charts, including XR-V, a popular king in the compact SUV market. This time, this popular SUV model of Tomoto has brought a new replacement model, it is no longer a small adjustment, but an overall makeover, and the new face is quite similar to the latest third-generation HR-V style in the world.
As the Chinese market version of the second generation of HR-V, although Dongfeng Honda XR-V and GAC Honda Binzhi and the second generation of HR-V are the same shape, but after the official release of the third generation of HR-V in 2021, the domestic XR-V and Binzhi did not follow the global market generation and replacement, still maintain the existing shape for sale, but in terms of power is upgraded, until the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently issued a message, it was officially confirmed that Dongben XR-V took the lead in replacing.
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New styling Familiar practices
More like the Thai version of the shape
First look at the information of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology declaration map, the new generation of shape is finally in line with the world, the appearance of the new XR-V with the third generation of HR-V, that is, in the previous year in Japan and southeast Asian markets have been replaced appearance.
Day gauge style
Thai version
In terms of appearance, the new XR-V uses a new design language, replaced by a more dynamic shape, whether it is a slippery style or a smooth line and surface transition, which makes people look quite comfortable, compared to the current look and feel of a great improvement.
The front face adopts a dot matrix chrome grille design, which looks very young, and the rest of the front face does not have too many angular lines, and the overall style is maintained. The headlights group also had a blackened base treatment, which further increased the sporty feel of the new car, and the front bumper also adopted the same shape as the japanese gauge.
The rear of the car is the familiar taste of the East, using the design of the through-type taillights, and also doing a blackening treatment at the bottom of the taillights, which is still consistent with the current XR-V, and the rest of the parts like the rear bumper shape continue to maintain a neat style.
The side of the body is the most brilliant place for the appearance of the new generation of XR-V, the C-pillar part has been more inclined design, providing a crossover SUV style, the entire body has become more slender, coupled with the slightly extended wheel arch shape, the overall muscle sense is more obvious. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the car are 4380/1790/1590mm, and the wheelbase is the same as the current model, which is also 2610mm.
From the overall point of view, the whole style is indeed the style of the Japanese standard modeling, but with reference to the previous second-generation HR-V and domestic XR-V modeling, you will find that XR-V will still make some different adjustments in the details.
The first is the shape of the front face in the net, the third generation of HR-V day gauge version is the horizontal line arrangement of the middle net shape, and the new generation XR-V uses a dot matrix type of net, even if the daily plan to select the net does not have a dot matrix style. The design of the tail is also different from the Japanese version, although the LED rear tail light also uses a through-line design, but the XR-V has been blackened, and the upper light strip does not use a red mold, both of which are consistent with the version of the Thai market.
In terms of wheels, according to the information in the declaration chart, XR-V will provide wheels with a maximum size of 18 inches, and the maximum size has been upgraded. However, the style is also different from the japanese standard, which is a six-spoke blackened wheel, but it is expected that there will be other style options after the official listing.
At present, the global third-generation HR-V power is provided with e:HEV power and 1.5L naturally aspirated power, while the domestic version uses a 1.5L engine codenamed L15CE in terms of power, with a maximum power of 91kW, matching the E-CVT gearbox. In terms of power, it is slightly weaker than the Thai version of the 96kW maximum power, but higher than the 87kW of the daily standard.
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The interior is highly likely to remain the original
Air conditioning outlet was a bonus
From the release of the second generation of HR-V to the introduction of China, although it is a global model, the version of Guangqi Honda and the version of Dongfeng Honda are somewhat different, in terms of appearance, Hiromoto Binzhi is directly in accordance with the script of the second generation of HR-V, and Dongben XR-V has added its own ideas.
Including in the interior, the current XR-V has also made some details changes, such as the style of the air conditioner outlet, the design of the co-pilot front, the mold of the shift lever area, etc., all of which are different from the second-generation HR-V.
Coming to the third generation of HR-V, through the declaration chart, the shape of Dongfeng Honda XR-V is almost consistent with the third generation of HR-V of global models, and for the first time, the XR-V that retains so many "original" details is indeed expected to be the interior of the new generation XR-V.
Japanese interior
Thai interior
The third generation of HR-V in the interior, as the appearance of the simple and stylish elements, a simple central control layout with a through the central air outlet, coupled with a clear and clear central control screen and air conditioning control area, the entire function of practical play to the fullest.
And came to the new generation of XR-V, with the appearance of precedents, such an interior design will most likely be "intact" to retain, especially such as the through-type air conditioning outlet, rocker type to adjust the wind direction of these interesting designs, will become the highlight of the new generation of XR-V.
In terms of central control screen, the current 8-inch suspension central control screen scheme will also be adopted, and the vehicle system is also expected to be equipped with Honda connect 3.0. As for the instrument panel that is bound to be changed, it is expected to retain the 7-inch full LCD display, and the shift area will also replace the current traditional shift lever with a push-pull electronic stopbar.
Judging from the current speed at which Dongfeng Honda has launched a new generation of XR-V, there is a sense of interchange with the "identity" of Guangqi Honda Binzhi, and the XR-V of this generation will be more authentic.
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Guess the new generation of Binzhi
After reading the Dongfeng Honda new generation XR-V declaration chart, the pressure came to the side of GAC Honda. Although the two are sold in the Chinese market and are also out of the same door, even the twin models have always been "brothers and brothers to settle accounts", not to mention that in the second generation, that is, the current XR-V and Binzhi here, the competition with each other has not stopped, and it ends with XR-V winning more.
The current GAC Honda Binzhi was first launched in October 2014, and it is the appearance of the second-generation HR-V that was first changed to a global model, the entire interior and exterior styling of Binzhi and the second-generation HR-V are the whole mold out, and a month later, The East Honda XR-V was launched, in order to distinguish it from Binzhi, XR-V chose to make changes in the parts of the exterior interior.
This time, Higashimoto XR-V seized the opportunity and ate the head soup on the appearance of the third generation of HR-V, for the new generation of Binzhi, this time it is necessary to reconsider how to make people recognize at a glance that it is Binzhi instead of XR-V features.
There are two options for The Middle Net and the color is also available
Personally, I speculate that in terms of appearance, the new generation of Binzhi may be replaced by a different mid-net, and the Japanese standard and the non-RS version of the horizontal strip grid in the Thai market will be a good choice. At the same time, the front bumper is also expected to adopt a more stable shape, and it is possible to make a scratch-resistant wrapper in front. The interior will most likely be adjusted in small parts such as air outlets.
Although in terms of styling, the difference between the two is necessary, but more differences lie in the configuration, which should be similar to the current XR-V / Binzhi, the two take some advantages to meet different consumer groups, but also a common sales method of twin models.
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brief summary
Honda's smallest SUV, with its concept of space use, has laid a clear banner in the global market, and the global version of the HR-V is a model that is both exquisite and practical. After the domestic XR-V takes the lead in iterative update, this compact SUV pin crown is bound to pull up another wave of enthusiasm, and XR-V has appeared, Binzhi must not be able to hold back, but also to meet with everyone as soon as possible.
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