As pure electric models become the vane of continental automobiles in the future development, under this trend, joint venture brands have gradually embarked on the road of electrification transformation. As a major fuel vehicle owner, Dongfeng Honda, which was previously known for its high cost performance, is also no exception, in the face of the rapid rise of the domestic electric trend, officially launched the first small SUV in China based on the e:N architecture F pure electric architecture - Dongfeng Honda e:NS1.
Dongfeng Honda e:NS1 launched a total of four models, and the official guidance price range of the two models is 175,000-218,000 yuan. So the question is, can this car become the first choice in the minds of consumers? Let's not be in a hurry to make up our minds, we might as well look down....
Learn about new cars in one minute:
1. E:NS1 positioned as "Smart Driving Fun Pure Electric SUV"
2. The pure electric platform is independently developed by domestic engineers
3. The excellent interior space is continued
4.e: The N OS vehicle and machine ecosystem has the current mainstream intelligent functions
According to the convention, first of all, we have to judge it from the SUV's appearance standards, and if you look closely, you can find that Dongfeng Honda e:NS1 and the overseas version of Binzhi have the same magic. Dongfeng Honda e:NS1 adopts a new e:N Design design language, and the addition of closed air intake grille, slender LED headlight group and other designs makes the entire front face present a very simple visual effect.
In order to highlight its distinctive visual recognition, the front face "H" car logo has a lighting effect, reflecting a breakthrough in the inheritance, and can show a variety of lamp expressions during charging, presenting the beauty of futuristic technology.
The silhouette of the vehicle highlights the forward-leaning posture of the ready to go, and the through-waist design is slender and smooth, showing a typical "Honda-style pragmatism". The addition of 18-inch aluminum alloy sports wheels presents a high-end, atmospheric and high-grade feeling.
In terms of body size, Dongfeng Honda e:NS1 length, width and height are 4390/1790/1560mm, and the wheelbase part is 2610mm, because the car adheres to the Honda family's consistent "MM concept", which can ensure maximum riding space in the car and bring a more spacious riding experience.
The rear part of the car also echoes the front part, and the tail light group adopts the popular through-line integrated design, which has a high degree of recognition after lighting.
Sitting in the car of Dongfeng Honda e:NS1, you can cash back the car with the same simple style as the main tone. The center console uses a simple line layout, and the trim design throughout the interior creates a refreshing and smooth bone and appearance, highlighting the simple effect in the visual experience.
Compared with some brand models using all-hard plastic wrapping, Dongfeng Honda e:NS1 uses a large area of suede + high-grade materials to improve the texture of the car. Secondly, the ergonomic seat can bring better comfort to consumers, which is indeed a big boon for consumers.
At the same time, the intelligent cockpit also brings a full sense of technology. 10.25-inch multi-function LCD instrument + 15.2-inch color intelligent interconnect screen, and the physical buttons are also greatly simplified on the basis of ensuring practicality, highlighting the design sense of the current electric vehicle.
In order to simplify the complex operation process for drivers, the control screen is embedded in the Honda CONNECT3.0 intelligent guidance interconnection system, and the system has built-in "voice assistant", "mobile phone remote control", "car home interconnection", "OTA online upgrade" and other innovative functions, which are very in line with the current consumer audience's desire for intelligence.
The intelligent aspect is also reflected in the safe driving assistance, Dongfeng Honda e:NS1 equipped with Honda Sensing safety super sense system. Its system functions include full-speed adaptive cruise, active braking system, lane departure warning function, lane keeping assist function, road traffic identification and other functions.
In addition, the DMS driver status monitoring system is hidden under the side of the A-pillar in the car, which can observe the driver fatigue level anytime and anywhere, thus issuing an emergency reminder.
Dongfeng Honda e: NS1 is equipped with the power layout of the front single motor in terms of power, but according to different versions, it provides permanent magnet synchronous motors with a maximum output power of 134kW and 150kW respectively, and the acceleration time of the top version of zero hundred kilometers is only about 8 seconds.
In addition to the abundant power level, when you press the electric pedal deeply, the Honda EV Sound acceleration sound can also bring the surging passion similar to honda's high-speed engine. This....is really head-on.
In terms of mileage, Dongfeng Honda e:NS1 will be equipped with two different capacities of ternary lithium battery packs, high and low model mileage (CLTC) of 510km and 420km respectively, in the fast charging mode only 44 minutes, the power can be charged from 30% to 80%, no less than the competitors at the same price on the market.
From the perspective of the size and price of the car, the most direct competitor of Dongfeng Honda e: NS1 is the bydy Yuan PLUS, GAC Aean Y, Volkswagen ID.3 and other competitive models.
BYD Dollar PLUS
The price is 13.76-18.98 million yuan
It is 4455 mm/1875/1615 mm in length, width and height, and has a wheelbase of 2720 mm.
GAC BJEV-AION Y
The price is 13.76-18.98 million yuan
The length, width and height are 4410/1870/1614 mm, and the wheelbase is 2750 mm.
SAIC Volkswagen ID.3
The price is 15.99-17.93 million yuan
The length, width and height are 4261/1778/1568mm, respectively, and the wheelbase is 2765mm.
The official arrival of e:NS1 not only enriches the Honda family's pure electric SUV product lineup, but also is an important milestone in Dongfeng Honda's comprehensive electrification transformation. It has a styling design that conforms to the avant-garde aesthetic, the interior is very intelligent and futuristic, and the power is not inferior to the same level of opponents, and the comprehensive strength can be described as quite balanced. So, whether it can become a blockbuster model in the field of pure electric small SUVs may wish to wait and see.