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Today, the automotive industry has learned that the new generation of Dongfeng Honda XR-V has been declared in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. As a replacement model, the new Honda XR-V redesigned the appearance, with a dot matrix chrome grille design on the front face and a hardier adjustment of the original round design. According to previous reports, Honda has declared two different designs overseas. The front grille uses hexagonal design, but the grille uses chrome strip and dot matrix design styles respectively. Honda colorful Zhi corresponds to GAC Honda Honda and Dongfeng Honda XR-V in China, and now Dongfeng Honda XR-V models declare dot matrix front face styling. Perhaps Guangzhou Auto Honda will adopt the front face style decorated with chrome strips.

From the side point of view, the biggest feature is the use of a slippery back design, the side waistline runs through the front wing board to the taillight position, the shape is relatively strong. As for the rear part of the vehicle, which is similar to the Honda U-RV, the taillight uses a penetrating design, the smoked taillight runs through the LOGO, and uses a hidden exhaust layout. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new XR-V are 4380/1790/1590mm, and the wheelbase is 2610mm. Compared with the cash, the length and width are increased, and the wheelbase remains unchanged.

In terms of interior decoration, referring to the overseas version of colorful wisdom, it redesigned the center console, using a three-frame multi-function steering wheel, a through air outlet and a suspended central control screen, which is similar to the 11th generation Honda Civic. In addition, the car-machine system supports interconnection functions such as CarPlay and Android Auto, the roof has double skylights, and the "magic seat" function still matches.

In terms of power, the new XR-V is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, the maximum net power 91kw, and the transmission system matches the CVT gearbox. It is worth mentioning that the overseas version of Qianzhi launched the fuel version and the hybrid version, with reference to the hybrid version of Dongfeng Honda's current models, so the possibility of a new hybrid version of the new XR-V cannot be ruled out.

Data show that the Honda VEZEL is a small SUV under Honda, and the domestic version corresponds to Guangzhou Automobile Honda Color Chi and Dongfeng Honda XR-V. According to the data, colorful Intelligence is the first SUV under GAC Honda, which was officially launched in October 2014. as the third Honda strategic model introduced after Accord and Feido, it is one of the three best-selling models under GAC Honda. XR-V is a new small SUV launched by Dongfeng Honda on November 18, 2014. it carries 1.8L and 1.5L engines and matches a six-speed manual and CVT gearbox. From the time of development, XR-V has entered the market for 7 years, now ushered in a new generation of models, whether the appearance, interior decoration, power are beginning to follow the development of the market. As for whether the brand-new appearance and interior design can be sought after by the market, it is also a matter of opinion.

At the beginning of this year, a new car plan of Dongfeng Honda in 2022 was revealed. 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. Among the planned new products, the new car has been officially launched on March 26th. The new car provides fuel and hybrid power options, with a total of 8 models with a price range of 10.98-169900 yuan. In addition, the all-electric e:NS1 began pre-sale on March 18, launching e-version and e-motion version, with an initial price of 18-210000 yuan, and is expected to go on sale in late April. At present, the new XR-V has taken the lead in completing the declaration in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and is expected to become the third blockbuster model to be launched.

According to the latest data released by Honda China, Honda's terminal car sales in China in March 2022 were 101061, down 33.2% from the same period last year, of which Dongfeng Honda terminal car sales were 47361, down 36.9% from the same period last year. Honda China said it was "affected by the COVID-19 epidemic and tight supply of spare parts". The model with the highest sales in March was the CR-V, with 15624, XR-V with 9056, Civic with 8309, Esquire with 6327, and other models with less than 5000, according to the Federation of passengers.

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