Looking at the automotive market, we can find too many products with balanced product strength in the compact family sedan camp, but it seems that in addition to balance, this type of car is difficult to bring us more outstanding sensory stimulation. So how can we incorporate charming qualities such as sports and driving into a affordable family car? Only those who have both can stand out from the appearance, sensory stimulation, excellent power, and the indispensable model history and technology precipitation.
When GAC Honda announced that it would launch a model called INTEGRA in the domestic market, everyone seemed to see the Japanese sports model that once dreamt of countless passionate consumers. Indeed, INTEGRA definitely plays a vital role for all car fans who love driving or for the Honda brand. Indeed, the previous gasoline version of INTEGRA has shown that it is extremely competitive in the same class with its excellent powertrain and chassis quality. For GAC Honda, hybrid has always been a reflection of its stronger strength in recent years. So this time, can the model equipped with the latest generation of i-MMD hybrid system still show the meaning of the name INTEGRA?
The appearance design complements the car name
For Honda, which integrates racing gene and science thinking into the brand gene, each model under it will allow some specific groups to feel the exclusive charm of Honda models with an unconsciously excited attitude. In terms of appearance, there is no doubt that the style is one of the most eye-catching products in the current GAC Honda family. The appearance design that is basically the same as the gasoline version gives it a unique front face design, giving it a delicate beauty when it first met. Especially the light groups on both sides are paired with a small center grille design, which makes it look at the front with a gentle and lovely taste. Overall, it pays more attention to the creation of motion, using uncomplicated lines and more capable tail design to highlight the brand's characteristics. It is worth mentioning that in the details, such as the color of the rearview mirror and the style of the wheels, the hybrid version still makes a certain difference.
The side of the car body also continues this rounded sense of line. A more streamlined sense of transition is the mainstream design element of today's Honda models. Of course, as a Honda sedan product, in order to ensure excellent interior space, the line design from the B-pillar to the rear still ensures the height of the entire vehicle's body. The taillights at the tail also bring strong recognition as if they echo the front face design. In the data section, the body length of 4689 mm and the wheelbase of 2735 mm have reached the leading level in the same class. At the same time, with the excellent design skills, the visual length and atmospheric feeling of the entire vehicle will show a sense of déjà far beyond the actual data.
A interior atmosphere that focuses on quality
Enter the car, both the design and the texture of the material show the uniqueness of GAC Honda's model. The small and concise decoration in many designs, the conspicuous central control screen and the through-type air conditioning outlet design are all elements that please consumers in the interior atmosphere.
And in terms of space utilization, the performance of the pattern is also impressive. The multiple considerable storage compartments in the front row and the design of multiple cup holders ensure the practicality of daily car use. Especially the front row can be seen at a glance and is convenient to operate the USB port. Even when you are on the bus at night, front passengers can clearly find the USB port position. This aspect is enough to reflect the exquisiteness of this model in ergonomics .
The seat part is also an advantage of the shape. The soft and hard cushion material is combined with excellent waist and shoulder support. Such seat performance can bring outstanding comfort during long-distance driving. In addition, the interior atmosphere and riding comfort of the entire vehicle are still in the first echelon among the same price.
Surprise and dynamic performance of sports genes
In terms of power, there is no doubt that consumers familiar with Honda will know that this time the model is equipped with the latest generation of i-MMD hybrid system. Compared with the previous generation of products, the fourth-generation i-MMD has also made improvements in many aspects. From the perspective of hybrid working logic, it is still a series hybrid plus the engine direct drive clutch mode. In terms of layout, it makes the power transmission path as simple as possible to avoid mechanical losses. In terms of operation, its overall logic is basically similar to the previous ones, and it adjusts in real time according to different working conditions to obtain the best power output and energy consumption performance.
Of course, as the latest generation of products, the latest improvement of i-MMD lies in the improvement of engine materials and the improvement of crankshaft rigidity, and the addition of a secondary balancer to optimize vibration and noise performance from the internal combustion engine itself. Of course, the air-fuel ratio of the engine itself has also been expanded. More importantly, this time the model uses a 2.0L Atkinson engine that was originally seen on a B-class car. This also gives it a better performance in the absolute power level. In terms of data, the maximum power of the 135kW motor and the maximum torque of 315Nm of will naturally not have any major problems with this size model. In addition, the internal combustion engine itself has a smooth and high-speed and stable characteristic, and the acceleration experience of the model during daily driving can meet the needs of most consumers. Even in standard mode, the quiet and smooth feeling at the start can bring people an excellent experience, and the extremely fast response when requesting small and medium-sized powers will make the driver unable to let go. Compared with the problem of hybrid models' lack of power at high speeds in the past, this time the model has also been improved. Even in the re-acceleration ability of high-speed cruising, its performance can still achieve the somatosensory performance of conventional B-class sedans. Of course, when the maximum power request is requested in an instant, there will still be a certain amount of time to wait between the pedal press and the power release, but after the hysteresis of today's turbocharged models and the downshift reaction of the transmission , the power response of the model in various situations can still be greatly praised.
In addition, for the positioning reason, even if equipped with the latest E-CVT transmission, the model will not have strong driving characteristics like Honda's Si or even Type-R models, but the excellent energy consumption performance that will never appear in sports models has become another advantage of the model. The comprehensive fuel consumption of 4.51L/100km under WLTC conditions is reflected in daily life. As long as the road conditions and temperature are appropriate, this data can definitely be achieved. For the cost of later car use, this is naturally a very attractive point.
chassis can be said to be the best embodiment of GAC Honda's model with potential sports genes. The front and rear independent suspension and the lightweight subframe give a lot of space and creativity in the later adjustment. For GAC Honda, which has excellent R&D experience, easy driving and driving pleasure that matches the positioning of the vehicle will be its main driving personality. Similarly, in terms of shape, the solid steering feel and the excellent daily chassis floor feel are the reflection of its subjective sports level. Especially the quality of the chassis, which can basically be filtered at one time when facing large and large vibrations, and the swaying and shaking that are difficult to detect when facing uneven bumps are all its side to please the driver. Of course, for rear passengers, the sudden road changes bring an instantaneous and obvious upward sensation will sacrifice a certain degree of comfort.
Not only that, when driving it with a slightly intense rhythm, the shape can still respond to your expectations. Especially matched with excellent brake foot feeling and flexible rear end, these are important elements that give confidence when driving at fast pace. When the brake enters a corner, the tail naturally carries the entire car to the center of the corner in a rotating way.In addition to the rigidity improvement brought by the battery, such dynamic performance is also related to GAC Honda's idea of the suspension geometry of the model. Generally speaking, in the same level, the model is not only a smoother choice, but also in terms of sportiness, it can definitely enter the first echelon.
In fact, looking back at the decades of development of the Honda brand, INTEGRA's name is like its once red logo that dominated the arena, integrating the powerful performance born from the track into daily life. Although Honda may have changed its thinking and is no longer the passionate boy, at least from the current product line, the shape still reveals Honda's understanding of sports in its bones, not to mention that it is truly a compact sedan that is more comprehensive than the gasoline version.
