A few days ago, foreign media Autocar tested the 2020 Honda E aggressive version, and the foreign media gave it a summary evaluation of surprise, excellent control, limited battery life, and high price.
First of all, foreign media said that Honda E, like many other pure electric models, has done a lot of work on vehicle weight and architecture in order to increase its cruising range. At the same time, Honda has also done so in order to maintain the consistency between mass production models and concept cars. A lot of engineering work. For example, in order to ensure a fully independent suspension system, the four front and rear suspensions are all MacPherson independent suspensions. In terms of stability, Honda is targeting higher-level models.
But Honda E is still a 3.9-meter-long small car after all. Although its battery pack is water-cooled, its capacity is only 35.5 kWh.
Honda E is divided into two different models, the 134-horsepower standard version, and the 151-horsepower aggressive version tested this time. The WLTP model with 17-inch tires has a range of only 200 kilometers, while the model with 16-inch tires has a range of only about 230 kilometers. This mileage data may be further discounted in winter. The
Honda E's motor is located at the rear of the car body under the luggage compartment, so the luggage compartment volume is only 171 liters, and the rear seating space is relatively small. However, the fabric and production quality of the four seats are good, and the ride comfort is better. Some wooden decorations in the car even give Honda E this electric car a retro feel.
Human-computer interaction in the car is the highlight of Honda E, but the main question is what kind of interaction do people need? Everyone knows the surround screen system of Honda E, but it really needs to be a problem in actual use. Before the test, foreign media once worried that such a surround interactive system would be too complicated or even a little dazzling, but it did not happen during the actual use. Such a problem. The
electronic rear-view mirror is another selling point of Honda E. Its clarity and reduction are very high, and there are almost no blind spots. Once you get used to the electronic rear-view mirror, you may even be uncomfortable with the traditional rear-view mirror.
In terms of control, the 50/50 axle-load ratio of the front and rear axles of the Honda E makes it extremely fun to drive. The total weight of the vehicle is 1514 kg, and the feedback of the steering system is moderate, making the vehicle feel full of the lightness of a city car. It takes 8.3 seconds to break a hundred, and the overall experience is very relaxing.
The purchase advice given by foreign media is that Honda E is an electric car suitable for urban use. The difference between it and many pure electric models that focus on battery life and performance is a bit like the difference between iPhone and iPad. I like a car that I may not really buy. Before buying, you need to consider whether you often travel in urban traffic jams. If the answer is yes, Honda E will not let you down. For example, in the UK market, most Honda E will be sold in London.
Picture: Autocar
Text: R.Guo
