is the first urban SUV to enter the domestic market. I believe most consumers are familiar with Honda CR-V. In the past 20 years, Honda CR-V has always been among the top sales in the same level in China, and it can be said to be a veritable "evergreen in the car world". Not long ago, the Dongfeng Honda was officially launched in the entire series of CR-V. Compared with the previous one, in addition to the complete changes in design, it also added a 7-seat version that is rare in the same level, further enhancing the market competitiveness of the model. Today I want to introduce the 2023 Honda CR-V two-wheel drive Zhenxing 7-seater version, with a manufacturer's guide price of 231,900 yuan. Let's see how it performs.
In terms of appearance, the new generation of Honda CR-V has undergone great changes compared to before. The overall body gives people a tougher feeling, and the details become more concise after adjustments. Honda's new models at this stage lack some personalized characteristics compared to previous generations, and began to deliberately tend to be grand and converge, which can be regarded as catering to the current mainstream trend. The large-size center grid and slender light group of the front part of the car belong to the common types on the market. The difference is that the details incorporate Honda's current family design, and similar elements are also found on the new generation of Civic . The hexagonal large-mouth grille is full of momentum and uses a black honeycomb mesh grille inside to enhance the sporty atmosphere of the vehicle. A thin chrome spoke is added to the upper edge of the center net, and the two ends are integrated into the headlights, which not only extends the visual width of the front face, but also has a good embellishment effect. The entire series is equipped with an active closed air intake grille function, which helps the engine to quickly enter the working state and also plays a role in optimizing the wind resistance at the front of the car. The front surround is average. After the front fog lights are cancelled, it maintains a higher integrity between the old model and the front face.
Honda models' headlights are getting thinner and longer, and a chrome trim is added in the middle to split, which looks sharper. All high and low beam light groups use LED light sources, and are equipped with automatic headlights, delayed closing, and headlight height adjustment. Except for the lowest-equipped models, all models have added adaptive high and low beam functions. On the side of the body, the side profile of the new generation CR-V has become more square, and with the straight high waistline, it looks more mass-produced. As a compact SUV for home use, it can meet the aesthetic preferences of most potential consumers. In terms of body size, the new CR-V length, width and height are 4703/1866/1680mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2701mm. The wheelbase is further lengthened compared to the 2661mm of the old model. The height and wheelbase of the four-wheel drive version are 1690mm and 2700mm respectively. The black surround of the body helps reduce the cost of repairing the vehicle after daily scratches.
rearview mirror shell integrates LED turn signal strips, Zhiling version and above versions add side cameras, and all rearview mirrors support electric adjustment and electric folding. In addition to the lowest-end models, other versions of the models have added functions such as lens heating and automatic reversing downturning, and are also equipped with dark privacy glass in the rear row that is rare in the same level. Except for the lowest-equipped models, all series are equipped with keyless entry and remote start functions in the front door. The entire series is equipped with the in-car keyless start system , and the Zhiling version and above models have added mobile phone Bluetooth keys. The two-wheel drive Zhenxing 7-seat version uses 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and the silver double five-spoke style is fashionable and elegant; the tires are matched with the Michelin PRIMACY 3ST series, and the specifications are 235/60 R18. All braking types are front ventilated discs and rear solid discs, and the tire pressure alarm is standard in the car. The most significant feature of the rear part of
is that it continues the L-shaped taillight, with a design extending to the inside. The internal light group has clear functional distinction and has a high recognition after lighting. In addition, the full rear contour and tailgate shape are consistent with the old CR-V style. The rear bottom of the fuel version adopts an exposed double-sided exhaust layout, with a flat large-diameter tail throat, which shows its momentum and is introverted. Except for the lowest-equipped models, the entire series is equipped with rear parking radar and reversing images. The two-wheel drive Zhenxing 7-seater version is upgraded to front and rear parking radar, 360-degree panoramic image, vehicle side blind spot image, and reverse vehicle side early warning system.In terms of interior, the new CR-V is consistent with the current Civic. The flat center console layout and the middle honeycomb mesh air outlet design make the front cockpit look more spacious. Compared with the excessive pursuit of large screens and technological atmospheres in the present, Honda's interior style tends to be more practical, especially the retention of a large number of physical buttons and knobs, which provides more convenience for daily use. In terms of interior workmanship, the surface of the center console is covered with large-area soft plastic material, and the details are supplemented by black paint and chrome-plated decoration. The overall texture is in line with the conventional performance of joint venture models of the same level.
three-spoke multi-function steering wheel is in a normal shape. The buttons on both sides are responsible for auxiliary functions such as driving computers, Bluetooth voice, cruise control, multimedia adjustment, etc. The handle is wrapped in leather, and the steering wheel supports manual four-way adjustment.
two-wheel drive Zhenxing 7-seater version uses a 10.2-inch full LCD instrument panel, with clear and delicate display effect, and can provide rich information such as driving, multimedia, assisted driving, etc. The model is also equipped with a HUD head-up display system, which is conducive to daily driving.
active and passive safety, the new Honda Sensing safety and assisted driving technology suite integrates a new wide-angle camera and mmWave radar . The new camera has a wide angle of 90 degrees and radar has a wide angle of 120 degrees. The entire series is equipped with fatigue driving tips. In addition to the lowest-equipped models, they are equipped with lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, lane centering maintenance, road traffic sign recognition, active braking, and forward collision warning. The two-wheel drive smart version and above models also have added line-shifting assistance functions. In terms of passive safety, the entire series is equipped with front airbags in the front row of the main and co-pilot seats, front side airbags, front and rear head air curtains, front knee airbags, and rear side airbags that are rare in the same level. The interior tire pressure alarm system can only play a certain role in prompting, and the specific tire pressure value of each tire cannot be seen. In addition, the two-wheel drive Zhenxing 7-seater version is also equipped with a built-in dash recorder and an on-board ETC device.
central control part, the entire system is equipped with a 10.1-inch floating touch LCD screen, and several commonly used function buttons and knobs are retained on the left side of the screen, which helps blind operation during driving. The car machine adopts the Honda CONNECT 3.0 intelligent guide interconnection system, which is still mainly based on practical functions. The UI design of is also relatively simple and very easy to get started. Commonly used music listening, navigation and OTA upgrades are supported, but there is still a gap between the Chinese brand models in terms of screen size, entertainment functions and App compatibility. The two-wheel drive Zhenxing 7-seater version of the car uses a front and rear 8 speaker configuration, and the entire series is equipped with an active noise reduction system in the car, which can bring better sound insulation in the car. The front-row mobile phone wireless charging function is not missing on the two-wheel drive Zhenxing 7-seater version.
two-wheel drive Zhenxing 7-seat version uses front dual-temperature zone automatic air conditioner, equipped with car air purifier and negative ion generator. The entire series is equipped with rear exhaust air outlets and in-car PM2.5 filtering device, standard. The front air conditioning panel adopts a large-size three-knob and neat button combination, making it easy to use in daily life.
Other vehicle assistance/control configurations, such as electronic handbrake, automatic parking , uphill assistance, steep slope descent, engine start and stop, full-speed adaptive cruise, variable steering ratio, and multiple driving mode switching, etc., are all equipped on the two-wheel drive Zhenxing 7-seat version.
Interior seat surface is wrapped in leather, and the seat shape is also Honda family style. The interior is filled with full and thick, with a good support effect. The front main and co-pilot seats of the two-wheel drive Zhenxing 7-seat version both support electric adjustment and seat heating, including the main driver's 4-way high and low and 4-way lumbar support. The interior of the car adopts a 2+3+2 seat layout, and the second row of seats supports front and rear and backrest angle adjustment. Thanks to the extended wheelbase, it provides a space foundation for the third row of seats. The third row of seats is slightly thinner than the first two rows. Fortunately, the second row of seats supports moving forward and backward. Although it is not too crowded, it is still not suitable for long-term rides. The rear row provides practical configurations such as central handrail with cup holder, air conditioning air outlet, mobile phone power interface, etc.
The entire series comes with an openable panoramic sunroof. When the third row of seats is used normally, the trunk can only meet the loading needs of some small items. The rear two rows of seat backs support proportional folding, and after the third row of seat backs are folded down, they can be fully level with the trunk floor, bringing more considerable practical space and further improving the practicality of the vehicle. The two-wheel drive Zhenxing 7-seater version is equipped with a trunk electric tailgate, tailgate opening position memory, and an inductive trunk function that supports delayed closing.
power, the new CR-V fuel version is still equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine , with a maximum power of 193 horsepower (142 kilowatts), and a maximum torque of 2243 Nm. The transmission system will match the CVT gearbox, and a front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive version models are provided. The hybrid version of the model to be launched in the future will adopt a 2.0L fourth-generation dual-motor hybrid system, equipped with a 2.0Li-VTEC engine and two motors, a comprehensive power of 207 horsepower (152 kilowatts), and a maximum torque of 335 Nm. The suspension structure is McPherson in front and rear multi-link independent suspension . The chassis performance is a familiar "Honda flavor", which can retain a certain sense of road, but will not feel bumps, and it can filter out some fine vibrations better.
Summary: In addition to the great changes in style of the sixth-generation Honda CR-V, the newly launched 7-seat version is also the focus of many consumers' attention. In addition, the newly added knee airbag and rear side airbags effectively improve passive safety. The new Honda Sensing® system has also improved its active safety. It can be said that it is a powerful player in the current domestic joint venture compact SUV. Friends who want to buy SUVs recently may wish to pay attention.
