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Recently, a new car plan of Dongfeng Honda in 2022 has been exposed. According to the exposure map, the new car planning comes from the internal training materials of a Dongfeng Honda dealer. Dongfeng Honda plans to launch a number of new models in 2022, including the new Civic, the new Civic hybrid version, the new Civic HATCHBACK, the new Civic TYPE-R, the new generation XR-V, the new generation CR-V, the new pure electric e:NS1 and a new SUV model, totaling 8 models, which can be called the product year of Dongfeng Honda.

First of all, let's take a look at the car market, the one that attracts the most attention is the new Civic TYPE-R. At the 2022 Tokyo modified Auto Show, the new Civic TYPE R prototype was officially unveiled, but the prototype remains in disguise. From the appearance of the prototype car, it is based on the new Civic design, unlike the new Civic, TYPE-R 's forward air grille uses a honeycomb mesh style, dot matrix LED headlamp group, front lips protruding under the bumper, enhance the movement of the new car, the overall shape is also more dynamic. In terms of interior decoration, the new car retains a digital LCD instrument and a suspended central control screen, and is equipped with a three-spoke multi-function sports steering wheel with a red LOGO, as well as an Alcantara fur steering wheel and a red leather seat. In terms of power, the new car is expected to continue to carry a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 228kW and a peak torque of 400N ·m. In terms of transmission system, it is matched by a six-speed manual transmission.

Earlier, a suspected Honda content file was exposed on a domestic social platform that showed that Civic TYPE-R would be introduced into the Chinese market. At the same time, an order photo of the new TYPE-R circulated online, which also indicates that TYPE-R will be introduced into domestic sales by Dongfeng Honda, although Dongfeng Honda did not release specific reservation information. With the exposure of new car plans, it also means that Dongfeng Honda's introduction of a new Civic TYPE-R is almost certain.

Civic HATCHBACK, Civic hybrid version will be on the market this year, further complete Civic family products. Among them, the new Civic hybrid version will be equipped with an i-MMD power system composed of 1.5L engines and dual motors, which is consistent with the hybrid models sold by Dongfeng Honda. Civic HATCHBACK is the Civic hatchback version, the new car or equipped with 1.5T high-power engine, matching CVT gearbox, manual version or will not be absent.

The other is the shared domain, which has been declared in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the new version will continue to provide fuel version and hybrid version. The new car has been fine-tuned for appearance details, and the power side will continue to carry a 1.0L turbocharged engine and a 1.5L hybrid system.

Let's take a look at the SUV market, the new generation of CR-V, the new generation of XR-V will be listed. As we all know, Guangzhou Auto Honda Colorado and Dongfeng Honda XR-V are actually domestic versions of Honda VEZEL, and the new Honda VEZEL was released on February 18, 2021. As a replacement model, the new VEZEL redesigns the appearance and interior, using a new family design language, providing two styles of front grille design, the hexagonal middle net is connected to the narrow headlights on both sides, and the lower bumper has also been changed. In terms of interior decoration, the new VEZEL uses a three-frame multi-function steering wheel, a through air outlet and a suspended central control screen. In other words, Guangzhou Auto Honda XR-V and Dongfeng Honda XR-V as sister models, there is little difference in the overall appearance of the two models, but some of the details are different. If the new generation of XR-V is launched this year, it is believed that the new generation of Honda will not be far away from launch.

As for the new CR-V, it is the sixth generation of CR-V, but only a small number of road test photos have been released, and specific information still needs to be officially released. As for the last new compact SUV, the positioning should be lower than the CR-V, but there is also no definite news, there is media speculation that the new car may be the domestic version of the upcoming HR-V, this news has not been confirmed.

Another model is Dongfeng Honda's first pure electric car, and the e:NS1 will also be Honda's first pure electric car in China, which will go to market faster than Guangzhou Auto Honda's e:NP1. It is understood that Dongfeng Honda e:NS1 will be unveiled at the Wuhan Auto Show in 2021, positioning the compact pure electric SUV with 4390/1790/1560mm in length, width and height and 2610mm in wheelbase. According to the application information, the car is equipped with a TZ190HSBMCF61 and TZ190HSAMCF61 drive motor produced by Weili Automotive Electronics (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., with a maximum power of 182hp (134kw) and 204hp (150kw), respectively, and CLTC comprehensive mileage of 420km and 510km.

In the past 2021, Dongfeng Honda has not launched many new cars, including the new Civic, the mid-term redesigned English style, and the mid-term revamped Ericsson. According to the current news, 2022 can be called the year of Dongfeng Honda's products. For example, CR-V and XR-V are the best-selling models in Dongfeng Honda and even the domestic SUV market. The launch of these two models will further boost Dongfeng Honda's sales level. According to the data, the CR-V sold 211000 vehicles in 2021, while the XR-V was 191000. The CR-V is Honda's highest-selling model in China, while XR-V sales rank third after Guangzhou Auto Honda Accord.

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