China.com Auto, September 29th, GAC Honda launched a heavyweight SUV model this year - ZR-V, named "Zhizai". As a compact SUV, the ZR-V positioned to fill the gap between Binzhi and Haoying, and undoubtedly further improved the lineup of GAC Honda's entire SUV product line. Recently, China.com also tested this GAC Honda ZR-V.
ZR-V: Sporty and exquisite compact SUV
appearance, ZR-V basically retains the design style of the American version of HR-V. The wide and flat shape widens the visual effect of the entire vehicle and creates a sporty momentum. The most eye-catching thing on the front face of
is the honeycomb air intake grille. Above it is Honda's logo. It is combined with the sharp headlights and the segmented front bumper with painted high-gloss trim panels, which shows the sporty and exquisite feeling of the whole vehicle. On the side of the body, ZR-V adopts the official so-called "Chinese clothing" design concept, namely "charming" and "simple", and the simple and smooth side lines continue from the front fender to the taillights. In terms of body size, the ZR-V has a length, width and height of 4568/1840/1621mm, and a wheelbase of 2655mm. This size is also between Binzhi and Haoying. In terms of tail, the ZR-V is not equipped with the popular through-type taillight design, but the dual-out exhaust ports make the vehicle feel sporty in the simple design.
ZR-V interior continues the style design, but in terms of the more high-end
interior, ZR-V basically continues the style design style, including a three-spoke sports steering wheel, a suspended central control screen, a honeycomb interior decorative panel, and a hidden air conditioning air outlet. However, the interior materials of ZR-V are a step further than the shape, and the center console, seats, etc. are made of pearlescent leather fabrics with higher touch and grade. Of course, the honeycomb interior panel hides the air conditioning outlet, which is simple and exquisite.
The three-spoke steering wheel has the right diameter and grip, giving people a strong driving impulse. Behind the steering wheel is a 10.2-inch large-size full LCD instrument panel, with interface design and various information simple and intuitive.
ZR-V also comes with a 10.1-inch central control LCD screen standard throughout the series. The simple UI design makes the operation clear at a glance. There are also physical buttons and knobs on the left, which makes it easier for drivers to operate blindly. The impressive HondaCONNECT 3.0 intelligent guide interconnection system is also the HondaCONNECT 3.0 intelligent guide interconnection system, which can be achieved through voice control to adjust air conditioning, play music, lift windows, navigation, etc. Its accuracy and responsiveness are more satisfactory than that of a number of traditional joint venture competitors. Users can also realize remote control through the GAC Honda APP on their smartphones, including checking vehicle information, remote opening and closing of the door, and adjusting the air conditioner. Of course, OTA upgrades will also be supported in the future. The Honda SENSING safety super sensing system equipped with
ZR-V has a front wide-angle camera, 2 angle radars, 8 sonar , providing active safety functions including full-speed adaptive cruise, forward collision warning lane keeping, lane offset prefabrication and other active safety functions.
Honda has always been called the "space magician". ZR-V also has better performance in front and rear spaces compared to its competitors in the same class. Whether it is head space or leg space, the bulge of the rear center platform is not high, and the rear row is also equipped with independent air conditioning air outlets and Type C charging ports.
What is more worth mentioning is that while retaining the traditional machine gear lever, a hollow storage space was also "stole" from below.
is unprecedentedly easy to drive
In fact, since I got on the car, I had already clearly felt that the ZR-V is a driving SUV full of SUV. First of all, the center of gravity of the ZR-V is very low, which is a clear difference from the traditional SUV that is generally high-ranking. As Honda said, the new Honda Architecture platform (hereinafter referred to as the HA architecture) allows ZR-V to design a sedan-like sitting position. Honda's purpose is to make the ZR-V sit like a sedan to fundamentally bring better dynamic driving performance.
Secondly, in terms of power, ZR-V is equipped with a 1.5T L15CD turbocharged engine , with a maximum power of 134kW and a peak torque of 240N•m, which is the power system in the model. Although this is an turbocharged engine, Honda's power system has no turbo lag, and the 1.5T engine can burst out 240N•m of peak torque at 1800rpm. Through nearly 20 kilometers of urban roads, the ZR-V gives people the feeling that it is "unprecedented easy to drive". It is easy to drive, and the power output and throttle ratio are also very linear. A large part of the credit is due to the CVT gearbox equipped by the ZR-V. Like the model, the ZR-V CVT transmission adopts Honda's unique "G-Design Shift" technology, which can produce linear acceleration G value when pressing the accelerator pedal. It still pursues comfort and smoothness and the free-spirited driving pleasure brought by the Honda family DNA.
Of course, another important reason for ZR-V is that it is equipped with the same VGR variable gear ratio steering system as Accord . The steering feels delicate, precise pointing, and no strong electronic smell. At the same time, the ZR-V has a minimum turning radius of only 5.2 meters, which is also the model with the smallest turning radius among GAC Honda SUVs.
As the throttle increases further, although the ZR-V does not have violent power output in the middle and rear sections, it still shows a smooth and continuous acceleration pleasure, which shows that the 1.5T L15CD engine has a sufficient power reserve, and can handle it calmly even if it exceeds at high speed, which does not make people feel "at the end of the force".
When you step on the accelerator pedal deeply, the ZR-V CVT transmission will also imitate the downshift action of the AT transmission. Although it is not as powerful as the traditional AT transmission, it is also quite passionate. After being hung into S gear, the engine speed and power response will be more positive. Then, with the shift paddle behind the steering wheel (can simulate 7 gears), the driving fun will be taken to the next level. In terms of
suspension, ZR-V is equipped with a superior front McPherson + rear multi-link independent suspension design, while competing models in the same level are basically only left in the torque beam-type non-independent rear suspension. The ZR-V's daily suspension is mainly based on a comfortable style, and it filters the fine vibration of the road surface to a more comfortable filter. It is also very tight when encountering large potholes. The overall suspension feels solid and heavy, which is a superior performance among SUVs of the same level. In addition, even when changing lanes or bends at high speeds, the ZR-V performs excellent support in the suspension, and the roll of the body is not obvious, which makes people feel confident.
Overall, GAC Honda ZR-V is undoubtedly a highly competitive product in the current compact SUV market, especially in the excellent performance of ZR-V in driving control. We look forward to the further performance of ZR-V in the future market.
