In the domestic automobile market, there are only a handful of hatchback performance cars. Consumers who like hatchbacks have almost no choice. Among them, the Volkswagen Golf is one of the typical representative models. However, as a model with sports genes, Honda Civic , how come it is missing the hatchback version?
Recently, the new Civic HATCHBACK has been officially launched. The new car has launched a total of 6 models, with a price range of 145,900-179,900 yuan. Among them, the fuel version will be equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, and the hybrid version will be equipped with a combination of 2.0L Atkinson cycle engine and electric motor. The new Civic Hatchback is finally on the market, so which one is the most worth buying?
Classic fastback shape, the size becomes shorter but the space remains the same?
From the appearance point of view, the front design of the new Civic HATCHBACK is not significantly different from the sedan version, except that the rear of the sedan version is missing. The overall shape and structure make the new car look more dynamic. In addition, the new car adopts a two-color body design for the first time and will also provide 8 body colors, including bright colors such as agate purple, flash yellow and dynamic blue. At the rear of the car, the new car adopts a through-type taillight design, and the unique taillights on both sides are highly recognizable when lit. The body has become shorter and the body size has also become smaller, but the wheelbase has not changed, so it will most likely not affect the seating space of the new car. The length, width and height of the new car are 4548/1802/1420mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2735mm.
In the interior, the new Honda Civic HATCHBACK will most likely maintain the original layout, using a full LCD instrument panel with a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel. The central control multimedia display adopts a suspended design. The central control is equipped with Honda's latest car-machine system, which supports car-machine interconnection, voice control, and rich in-vehicle applications. The new car uses honeycomb-shaped through-type air conditioning outlets under the central control and is made of metal, which enhances the overall texture of the interior.
In terms of power, the new Honda Civic HATCHBACK has released fuel and hybrid versions. The fuel version will be equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 182Ps and a maximum torque of 240N·m. The transmission system will be matched with a 6-speed manual gearbox and a CVT gearbox. The hybrid version will be equipped with a 2.0L e:HEV hybrid system with a comprehensive system power of 203Ps.
can be bought for less than 150,000 yuan, but is it worth spending an extra 8,000 yuan to choose the right one?
The new Honda Civic HATCHBACK offers a total of 6 models to choose from, of which the fuel version offers 4 configurations, with a price range of 145,900-169,900 yuan. All models except the low-end models are equipped with Honda's latest assisted driving system, and only the low-end models use mechanical instruments, and are not equipped with adaptive high and low beams and ambient lights. If the budget is not sufficient, consumers who do not have high requirements for configuration levels can consider choosing the entry-level model.
The mid-range Extreme Edition is about 8,000,000 yuan more expensive than the low-end Extreme Edition. In terms of configuration, the mid-range Extreme Edition is almost the same as the high-end Extreme Edition, with comprehensive safety configurations and assisted driving functions. Only the mid-range Extreme Edition and the high-end Extreme Edition are equipped with full-speed adaptive cruise and parallel assist. The only drawback is that the mid-range Extreme Edition does not have electric seat adjustment. Spending about 8,000 yuan more can enjoy the same configuration level as the high-end version. Relatively speaking, the mid-range extreme version is the most cost-effective configuration and the most worth buying.
The peak version of the high-end version is priced at 169,900 yuan. It adds some practical configurations to the mid-end version, such as an openable panoramic sunroof, wireless charging for mobile phones, matrix headlights, steering assist lights, and rear seat air outlets. This configuration level is quite good among mainstream joint venture models, but the price has also increased by about 24,000 yuan.
It is worth mentioning that the fuel version also has a manual transmission model. The manual extreme version is priced at 159,900 yuan. The configuration is only about 10,000 yuan different from the high-end extreme version. For example, leather seats, electric seat adjustment, one-click lifting and lowering of all windows, automatic anti-glare interior rearview mirror, etc. are all features only available in high-end equipment.However, the manual Extreme Edition does not have a remote start function and only provides one driving mode. It is about 6,000 yuan more expensive than the mid-range Extreme Edition. If you want to experience the driving experience of a manual transmission and have a relatively sufficient budget, you can consider buying the only manual transmission model.
If you want to save fuel and buy a hybrid, will a low configuration be enough?
This new Honda Civic HATCHBACK offers two hybrid versions, with a price range of 169,900-179,900 yuan. Among them, the configuration gap between the low-end version and the high-end version is not too big. Both the safety configuration and the richness of technological configurations are no less than those of the high-end Extreme Control version. There are only some differences in some configurations and materials. For example, in terms of configuration, the low-end version lacks the parallel assist, reversing side warning system, Bluetooth key, mobile phone wireless charging function, interior ambient lighting and rear air vents. In terms of materials, the low-end version uses a plastic steering wheel and fabric seats. Other configurations are consistent with the high-end version. The difference between low-end and high-end is 10,000 yuan, but the difference in configuration is not big. Relatively speaking, the low-end Ji Yao version is more worth buying.
Even though there are not many competitors in the hatchback field, the challenges facing the new Honda Civic HATCHBACK in the future cannot be ignored, whether it is the former benchmark model Volkswagen Golf or a new Chinese independent brand focusing on sports performance. The emergence of the Honda Civic hatchback model has enriched the Civic's product layout. Not only the fuel version, the addition of hybrid version and manual transmission has also further improved the competitiveness of Honda Civic. It provides different choices for consumers with different needs, which is very attractive to contemporary young consumers.
