Civic for SUV editions! Will Honda's new car be a new blockbuster?

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Honda's SUVs are blockbusters at all levels. From the small XR-V/Binzhi brothers, to the compact CR-V/Haoying brothers, to the medium-sized UR-V/Guandao brothers.

Yesterday, GUANGQI Honda brought us a brand new SUV product - Zhi Zai (ZR-V)

So far, the new car has only disclosed a few official drawings and some elaborations of the exterior design. However, we can still use a small amount of information to get a glimpse of it.

What kind of new car is this? Is it worth the wait?

ZR-V is induced

What kind of car is it?

Although Guangqi Honda officially said that this is the global debut of the global model ZR-V. But in fact, earlier, in the North American market, a similar model called HR-V was announced.

The North American version of hr-V official chart, the color is the same

The previous generation hr-V is the prototype of the domestic Binzhi. Is it a replacement model for Binzhi? Not really...

The previous generation of HR-V is the domestic Binzhi

HR-V/ZR-V?

Lost in life

The name HR-V first appeared in 1998 as a small SUV based on the logo platform for small cars. Initially there were even only two-door versions. The first generation of HR-V was discontinued in 2006, and the name was also hidden. This generation also has little to do with us, skipping it.

It wasn't until 2014 that the second-generation HR-V model was released. The second generation of HR-V, Chinese car fans should be very familiar. It's a small SUV based on the Fit platform, using the vezal name in the Japanese market. The original version was named Binzhi after the introduction of Guangqi Honda, and the localized version was dongfeng Honda XR-V.

In 2021, HR-V will be replaced again, with a more square shape, a more varied interior design, and a hybrid model in some markets. As the replacement XR-V has been unveiled on the new car, if not surprisingly, the new generation of Binzhi is also fast.

After the third generation of HR-V was launched in Japan and Europe, it has not landed in the United States, one of the traditional markets. At the beginning of this year, Honda finally announced the American version of the HR-V, but this is a completely different model in Japan and Europe.

Civic for SUV edition

Nowadays, Guangqi Honda zhizai, whether it is the overall shape or details are the same as the American version of HR-V. Although there is no connection with the new generation of HR-V in the Japanese european market, there is an essential difference between them, and it is not a replacement model of Binzhi.

US version HR-V / to the side

European version of HR-V / new generation of Binzhi side

Distinctly different

The new XR-V still uses the Fit-based small car platform, but the compact platform based on the new generation of Civic is the result. Positioned, this will be a model higher than the XR-V/Binzhi and below the C-RV/Haoying, which is the entry-level product in the compact SUV.

Previously, it was reported that Dongfeng Honda will also introduce this model, perhaps directly using the name of HR-V. So many R-V, afraid that everyone will be confused, then we will use Chinese name to it~

To the highlights

Size space is worth looking forward to

The previous XR-V/Binzhi was known for its spatial magic and had an amazing spatial performance in its class. In the Civic-based platform, the length and wheelbase will be greatly improved. Especially considering that the Civic already has a wheelbase of 2735mm.

Although specific data have been released, we can reasonably analyze it. The new generation XR-V has a wheelbase of 2610mm, and the next generation cr-V has a wheelbase of more than 2700mm, so that the wheelbase is at least 2650mm, or even close to 2700mm.

Judging from the trailer map of North America, it is indeed the main space. Especially about the display of the trunk space, there is a publicity map showing the trunk space, and it can also be seen that the luggage space is unconventional and has a large volume after being placed in the rear row.

The power of the handling is something to look forward to

The main control, more sporty. The rear suspension of the Fit platform adopts a torsion beam type non-independent suspension, and the new generation of XR-V based on this naturally also uses a non-independent rear suspension. The Civic platform adopts multi-link independent suspension, which will also be inherited. The form of independent suspension in front and rear naturally ensures the handling of the new car.

In terms of power, according to the information currently circulating, the 1.5T+CVT powertrain of the same Civic will be used. Referring to the same guangzhou Honda's style, it may also be available only in a high-power version with 182 horsepower. Compared with Nissan and Toyota models of the same class, the natural power performance is better. At present, the Civic Hybrid Edition is about to be introduced, and perhaps the same platform zhizai will also be equipped with the same 2.0L hybrid system in the future.

Other details

Zhi Zai's appearance adopts a more sporty and radical design than the new generation of Binzhi and XR-V. Today, when the new generation of Honda families are becoming more and more homely, there is also a lack of such a fierce-looking SUV. At present, the appearance of the new generation of XR-V is not good, and there may be many consumers who prefer more sports.

At present, there is no clear spy photo of the interior flowing out, but since the Civic platform is adopted, according to an interior spy photo, the interior design will be basically the same as the Civic. This approach is similar to Toyota's approach to the sharp release and Corolla interiors.

The current Civic interior

Another official picture of the flow of the North American region is the barrier to the handrail box area, which is probably the biggest difference between the interior and the Civic. Through this picture, it can be seen that this area is designed with hollow storage space, and the practicality of the front space will also be a selling point.

Is it worth the wait?

Let's start with what price to set

At present, the price of Binzhi's main model is 100,000-120,000 yuan, while the price range of Haoying's main attack is 150,000 yuan. Both are about to be replaced, and this gap should also continue to a new generation of models. The 30,000 yuan in the middle is the space left for Zhizai.

In the future, the mainstream configuration should also be set in the range of 120,000-150,000, which is similar to the main price range of Qashqai, Fenglanda, Corolla Ruifang and other models. There may also be a minimum of 110,000 or so, and a top-mate of 160,000-170,000.

Whoever the opponent is

To the positioning, the first two years are really not easy to find suitable competitors. As a result, it is a model that fills in the middle of a small SUV and a compact SUV. Among such models, among the Japanese joint venture brands, there used to be only one Qashqai.

And now, Zhi Zai has a very similar opponent, that is, Toyota's Feng Landa and Carola Ruifang two brothers. They are all a little smaller than the compact SUV of the boss, and the space is a little bigger than the entry-level little brother. Today, Fenglanda has a monthly sales volume of more than 7,000 units per month, which fully shows that this market segment is still dynamic.

GAC Toyota Fenglanda

FAW Toyota Corolla Sharp Release

In addition, there are also Ashkenazi Volkswagen Tuyue, T-ROC Tange and other products at the same level. However, this level is still the world of the Japanese system, and the main competitors are the Toyota brothers and the Nissan Qashqai.

Volkswagen has two brothers of the same level

Of course, corresponding to the similar price range of Qashqai and Fenglanda, there are also very rich self-owned brand SUV products. There is still a more obvious boundary between the consumer groups of joint ventures and independent brands, and we will not discuss them.

Competitiveness in these points

After Honda returned to its home and design was more convergent, it was a good choice if you still liked the radical sports style of the past. Previously, XR-V and Binzhi, in addition to excellent space, the biggest competitiveness is the appearance. And many people have expressed their dislike for the new generation of XR-V square shape. Rushing to this point, it is worth waiting.

The U.S. version also has a more radical sports version with more details

If you look at Honda, the budget is exactly 130,000, 140,000, think that Binzhi is too small, Haoying budget is not enough, the arrival is to help you solve this problem. Moreover, at present, it has not revealed any hard wounds. You might as well wait a little longer.

Compared with other competitors, Qashqai has entered the end of the product life cycle, whether it is design or technology is naturally difficult to match the new car, to wait for the new generation to come and see. For The Fenglanda, the texture brought by the independent rear suspension and the second-row space advantage of the Honda SUV over Toyota are all the competitiveness of Zhizai.

When to come?

So when will Zhi zai come? The time is still undecided, but we can still guess. Previously, it was revealed that Dongfeng Honda's product planning, according to that plan, Zhizai's brother models will be listed in December this year.

And the cause of the early publicity that has begun is earlier than that. At least 1 to 2 months in advance, perhaps at the end of the third quarter of this year, it will usher in the listing. Previously, it has also been revealed that the road test spy photos have been revealed, and the overall degree of completion has been very high, indicating that it is basically ready for mass production. According to the current publicity rhythm, it may be officially listed in the middle of this year, and the postponement to the Beijing Auto Show in June may be the listing or pre-sale date.

Write at the end

Today, Honda is undoubtedly under pressure to transform electrification, which has lagged behind its main competitors. The launch of the e:NS1/e:NP1 is still based on fuel models, with obvious traces of transition. If you want to quickly catch up with other brands, it is undoubtedly necessary to continue to dig deep into the profits of fuel vehicles.

In the field of fuel vehicles, although Honda's various models have good sales, it is obvious that there are still many deficiencies in today's increasing segmentation. The hot sales of Fenglanda and Ruifang in March have shown that these models launched for market segments are effective in increasing the overall sales volume of the brand. Come to think of it, this is also an important reason why the Chinese market can gather two different HR-Vs in the global version and the American version.

Honda, which is facing a lot of pressure, has indeed brought us a product that looks good and is quite cost-effective. Whether it is four-wheel independent suspension, more designed shapes, and more abundant power, Zhi zai has a stronger appearance than the Two Toyota brothers, and personally believes that it is a product worth looking forward to.

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