As we all know, with the earlier layout of new energy models and the follow-up "reckless" R & D cost investment, now domestic new energy models have not only completely reversed the situation of being crushed by foreign brands in the era of oil vehicles in the mainland automobile market, but even joint venture new energy models have begun to be nicknamed "miscellaneous cars" by many domestic consumers! Of course, it is gratifying that domestic cars have finally achieved a rising trend, but after all, foreign brands have been able to make a name for themselves in the global auto market for so long, and their own car-making heritage and experience in responding to market changes are obviously not to be underestimated.
No, the second model of the e:N series, the e:NP2 (hereinafter referred to as the Extreme 2) created by the Japanese automobile brand Honda and Guangqi Honda, is regarded as the "first shot" of the joint venture brand's strong counterattack in the field of new energy vehicles! So, does the all-new Guangqi Honda Extreme 2 have the strength to get rid of the identity of a "miscellaneous car"? Since the car has been officially launched at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, let's further discuss this product.
First of all, Guangqi Honda Extreme 2 will be developed and built by Honda's Chinese team, from the intelligent and efficient pure electric architecture "e:N Architecture F" exclusive to pure electric vehicles, combined with the "e:N Design" to touch the future design concept, integrating the design advantages of sedans and SUVs. Although the front face of the new car appears relatively simple, the sudden sense of line outlines a unique sense of domineering; and with the luminous H logo and the wide headlights, it can not only create a strong visual impact, but also bring the sci-fi beauty that a pure electric SUV should have.
On the side part, because it is a crossover model that integrates the design of a sedan and an SUV, the line dynamics of its side face are very remarkable. The Hatchback's unique hatchback design makes the large slipback that slides down the C-pillar more smoothly and dynamically, and the sharp edge of the blade with a segmentation will continue to highlight the dynamic beauty of the side face. Even the rear of the new car not only has sickle-shaped taillights that echo the front face, but also forms a sharp "ducktail" along the fastback layout, and the rear surround with a tiered ladder layout can make its overall appearance handsome and sporty posture can be perfectly finished.
As we turn our gaze to the interior of the car, we will continue to be pleasantly surprised. Because, in the interior layout of the new Guangqi Honda Pole 2, although a relatively simple structure is adopted, the combination of a long full LCD instrument and a floating central control screen is enough to create a technological atmosphere that conforms to popular aesthetics. In addition, the black and white contrasting design style not only can continue to show a young painting style, but also bring a sense of home warmth. In addition, the HondaCONNECT 4.0 intelligent connectivity system, which can automatically match the cockpit settings through facial recognition, and the HondaCONNECT 4.0 intelligent interconnection system that can monitor the surrounding environment, protect the occupants in the car, and diagnose the vehicle status, as well as the RDM lane departure suppression function, LKAS lane keeping assist system, ACC active cruise control system, The HondaSENSING intelligent driving assistance system, which has mainstream advanced functions such as automatic high beams, will also fully demonstrate its hard-core in-car intelligent attributes, and is by no means just a "gimmicky" on the surface!
In terms of passenger performance, although the Guangqi Honda Pole 2 has a 4787/1838/1570mm body measurement and 2735mm wheelbase, it does not look particularly eye-catching; Moreover, as a product of the professional pure electric platform, coupled with the outstanding tuning of Honda's "Space Magician", it can also highlight its leapfrog-like interior space performance. In addition, the car is equipped with a 12-speaker BOSE surround sound system, an intelligent cabin heating system, a customized fragrance system, and the interior quietness of the front and rear double-glazed design, thus creating a sense of comfort and style comparable to that of hundreds of thousands of high-end SUVs.
As for the powertrain, the Guangqi Honda Extreme 2 will be equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor and a single motor with a maximum output of 150 kW and a maximum torque of 305 Nm. Regardless of the single-motor layout, it is equipped with four driving modes to choose from: ECON/SPORT/Standard/SNOW, which can not only adapt to more complex road conditions, but also cooperate with Honda EV SOUND acceleration sound in SPORT mode, allowing drivers to experience the acceleration pleasure that is not inferior to that of large-displacement fuel vehicles. In addition, the dynamic integrated design of the body and chassis of the Extreme 2 can not only allow it to obtain more precise steering handling, but also basically do not make passengers feel the dizziness of traditional electric cars. At the same time, the Pole 2 will also be equipped with a 68.8kWh CATL ternary lithium battery pack, giving it a CLTC pure electric range of 545km, coupled with a fast charging function that can charge from 30% to 80% in only 36 minutes at room temperature. In addition, the battery pack of Extreme 2 has also been tested with a strength of up to 5 or even 8 times the national standard to ensure the safety and stability of its own battery.
The last thing to talk about is the price level. At present, Guangqi Honda Extreme 2 only provides one model to choose from, and its guide price is 189,800. Don't look at the fact that there is only one model to choose from, this actually shows the sincerity of the entry that is, the high configuration. Moreover, when it was just listed, the official gave a limited-time promotional price of 159,800 yuan and a number of rights to pick up the car. In this way, it can even be comparable to the same type of products made in the United States in terms of cost performance and price affordability.
Generally speaking, Guangqi Honda Pole 2 shows strength in terms of appearance, configuration, space, rideability, power, handling and battery life, etc., not only retains a number of Honda's own "famous skills", but also has innovation and breakthroughs! The most important thing is that it also caters to the current "involution" trend of the domestic new energy vehicle market and gives a relatively close price. So, with the comprehensive strength shown by Guangqi Honda Pole 2, should it really be called a "miscellaneous car"?