There are a lot of compact MPV models in the European market like Volkswagen Caddy and Citroen Berlingo that make the ultimate use of space, there is almost no wasted space in the car, and even the roof of the trunk is reasonably expanded, and Japan, which is known for its K-car, will only do more extreme than European brand models in terms of space utilization, such as Honda's latest Free model, which is only 4.3 meters long, but it provides 2/3 rows of seats in the car, and 5/6/7 seats are optional, There are even a lot of features included in this car.
Honda Fallowed was first released in 2008, and has been replaced once in the middle, this time it is its third generation of products, the new car has been upgraded for the exterior and interior, space utilization, and the functionality of the car has been improved, providing 2 different shapes, and providing 2 rows of 5 seats/3 rows of 6 seats and 3 rows of 6/7 seats for selection.
This is a typical compact MPV model, offering two appearances: the standard version (Air) and the crossover version (Crosstar), the headlights are square, the interior is blackened, and it offers 2 capsule style daytime cars, the LED headlights are located under the daytime running lights, and the integrity is strong, of which the Air version has a smaller grille size, and the air intake is at the front bumper position, which looks more refined overall, while the Crosstar version has a large-mouth grille with black frame decoration, which is visually slightly wild.
The side body is compact, with double side sliding doors, a straight roof, a short section behind the C-pillar, and the Crosstar version is surrounded by black plastic, with a roof rack and a boxy rear shape with taillights in a vertical layout.
There is nothing fancy in the car, the interior is decent, with a double-spoke multi-function steering wheel, a suspended central control screen, a small-sized LCD instrument, the car retains a lot of physical buttons and knobs, easy to operate, the center console provides an open storage slot, the gear handle is located on the central control island, the main and passenger seats provide movable armrests, and the design between the two is through, and the front and rear rows are also through, which is more convenient.
Citroen C3 AIRCROSS is surprising enough to cram 7 seats into the body of 4.39 meters, this Honda Free is more extreme, the body length is only 4310 mm, the width is 1695 mm, the height is 1755 mm, the wheelbase is 2740 mm, in such a compact cabin, it provides 2 rows of 5 seats, 3 rows of 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 6 seats and can be optional 3 rows of 2 + 2 + 3 7-seat layout, it is still very surprising, of which the Air version is 6/ 7-seater option, Crosstar is 5/6-seater option.
There are a lot of practical small details worth paying attention to in this car, such as the floor clearance of the trunk is very low, it is relatively more convenient to carry items, the wheelchair ramp is supported, the third row of seats supports left and right folding and storage, and the wheelchair can be easily pushed in and out after being put away, and the co-pilot position can be equipped with a welfare version of the seat, which can be extended outward to facilitate getting on and off the car.
The 5-seater version of the trunk offers tiered partitions that allow the trunk to be divided into upper and lower tiers for added practicality, with perforated panels on both sides and anchor points to be fixed.
In addition, it also provides a lot of practical options in the car, such as a folding central armrest box, a small table with cup holders in the second row, a tarp for the tailgate, and a canopy after opening the tailgate, which is very convenient for camping with egg roll tables and chairs, and can also be equipped with optional luggage side boxes on both sides of the tail box, and optional luggage racks on the roof, which is considered to make the ultimate use of the space of this car.
The new model is powered by a 1.5-liter engine mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and front-wheel drive. The HEV hybrid version consists of a 1.5-liter engine and an electric motor, and is available with all-wheel drive options.
Due to geographical restrictions, the Japanese market is very popular with this kind of well-functioning car, but in the domestic market, small size models are not welcomed, which is due to regional and consumption habits, but like Honda Freed, Volkswagen Cady, Citroen Berlingo This approach to the extreme use of space is still worth learning.