Nowadays, the main SUVs of joint venture brands are slashing prices like crazy. For example, SAIC Volkswagen, the entire Buick family, and Toyota’s RAV4, Toyota and other models have all slashed prices. And today we want to talk about Dongfeng Honda CR-V is no exception, and has also joined the price war. Next, we will do a comprehensive analysis of it to see if it is still worth starting.
Price part: The price range of Dongfeng Honda CR-V is 18.59-26 3,900 yuan, providing 1.5T fuel version and 2.0L oil-electric hybrid, as well as 5-seat version and 7-seat version for our consumers to choose. Consumers who pay attention to Dongfeng Honda CR-V should know that its preferential strength in the end point market has always been very stable, and the preferential market is about 50,000 yuan. In the current competitive market, Honda CR-V has given 60,000 preferential strength in some areas.
For example: Honda CR-V 2023 240TURBO CVT two-wheel drive vitality 5-seat version, the official guide price is 185,900 yuan, after the discount naked car price is 132,900 yuan, this discount for the joint venture Japanese car, obviously is very big.
The appearance part: I personally think this generation of Honda CR-V is the most handsome version in history, because its design style uses more straight lines, which will be more concise and tough visually. The headlights have become slender and sharp, and the area of the middle net has been significantly increased. At the same time, a large-size grid grille is used, which looks much tougher. It is integrated with the front grille and looks very sharp.
Coming to the side of the body, it can be seen that the body line of Dongfeng Honda CR-V is more straight and resolute, and the contour of the whole car has become much more square, and the overall visual effect will be tough and atmospheric. The Founder’s tail design will help maximize the internal space compared to the back-running design, and the rear lights on both sides continue the L-shaped tail light design, the functions are clearly distinguished, and the lighting effect is also very eye-catching. The double exhaust layout below makes the rear of the car look quite imposing.
In terms of the chassis, the front McPherson independent suspension + rear structure is used, and the high-end model also provides a timely four-wheel drive system and a multi-disc clutch central differential. The chassis driving texture of the Dongfeng Honda CR-V is very good. It has a certain toughness when driving, and it filters the impact of the road very naturally. In addition, the chassis can show a stable side when driving at high speed, giving the driver confidence.
In addition, noise reduction is definitely a shortcoming of the Dongfeng Honda CR-V, as engine noise and tire noise are obvious, which will have a certain negative impact on driving quality.
In terms of size, space has always been Honda’s killer, and the space of Dongfeng Honda CR-V is the same. The length, width and height of the new car are 4703/1866/1680mm, and the wheelbase is 2701mm. This space can also meet the demand for ride space during daily commuting. The middle position of the rear row can provide good ride comfort. It is worth mentioning that its four-wheel drive model has a low rear floor bulge, which basically does not affect the normal ride.
It is worth mentioning that the Honda CR-V, like the Honda UR-V, also has a door opening angle of nearly 90 degrees, making it easier for rear passengers to get on and off the bus, and easier to load and unload child seats.
In terms of seats, the seats of this model we experienced are wrapped in fabric, and the fabric seats are skin-friendly, breathable and heat-resistant. I personally like them very much. The backrest and seat cushion are quite soft, and they can fit the body very well after sitting on them, but the support will be worse. The riding experience of the second row of seats is similar to that of the front row.
In terms of the trunk: storage capacity is also a strength of the Honda CR-V. In fact, when the rear seats are not reclined, the width and depth of the Honda CR-V trunk are no different from those of the same class, but one of the advantages of the Honda CR-V is that the floor is low and the opening is large, making it very convenient to pick and place items. After the rear seat backrest is reclined, it can form a flat floor for easy storage of large items.
In terms of interior, the materials and workmanship of the Honda CR-V’s interior are also beyond expectations. The previous trend of this transverse metal honeycomb mesh was controversial, but if you look at the real car, its texture is quite good. The dual-zone automatic air conditioner adds a small display screen and air volume knobs, and the use of three knobs is unexpectedly good. The three-spoke steering wheel is fully functional, moderate in size, comfortable in leather, and corresponds to the dashboard to control multimedia on the left and the driver assistance system on the right.
As for the configuration, the entry model provides driving mode switching (economy, standard/comfort, snow), engine start-stop technology, automatic parking, uphill assistance, steep slope slow descent, variable steering ratio, fixed speed cruise,,,,, Bluetooth/car phone, support CarLife, automatic speech recognition control system (multimedia system, navigation, phone, air conditioner, window), vehicle to everything, 4G network, OTA upgrade, Wi-Fi hotspot, automatic air conditioning, rear seat out trend, PM2.5 filter device in the car and other technology configurations.
In terms of power, it is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine and a 2.0L gasoline-electric hybrid power system. In terms of transmission, a CVT gearbox and an E-CVT gearbox are provided. Among them, the 1.5T engine has a maximum horsepower of 193Ps, a maximum power of 142kW, and a maximum torque of 243N · m. This 1.5T engine can have good torque output at low speeds, and daily driving is very brisk. The CVT gearbox has an S sport gear and an L hill-climbing gear.
Summary of the full text: It can be seen that the Dongfeng Honda CR-V still has a good product force in the joint venture compact SUV market. The stylish and sporty appearance is in line with the aesthetics of mainstream consumers. The comfortable and luxurious configuration in the car should not be too shabby, and the powertrain can also meet the needs of daily commuting. Especially after the Dongfeng Honda CR-V has fallen to the early 130,000, it also highlights its high cost performance, so we think it is still worth buying.
If your budget is about 150,000 and you want to buy a joint venture SUV model with comprehensive product power and outstanding cost performance, then you may wish to pay attention to the Dongfeng Honda CR-V.