With the increase of battery energy density, lower price and higher consumer acceptance of electric vehicles, the number of pure electric small SUVs on the market has increased a lot in recent two years.
last year, when X-NV went public, Dongfeng Honda became one of the first car companies to enter the joint venture of pure electric small SUV, and then Hyundai and Toyota also sent their own players. There are more players in this circle, but there is still no scuffle between domestic cars and joint venture cars in terms of price, or each plays its own market segment.
at the Guangzhou auto show in 22, Dongfeng Honda's second pure electric small SUV, M-NV, was officially launched. Its prototype is X-NV, which also belongs to Dongfeng Honda Siming brand. The LOGO is not Honda's "H" but a ring. Design, cruising range, intelligent interaction and other aspects have been greatly upgraded on the basis of X-NV. With the price range of 149,8-159,8 yuan after subsidies, the newly-launched M-NV has assumed the appearance of showstopper. But what kind of experience will the new car bring to consumers? Can it really stir up the "game" of pure electric small SUV?
practical car, diversified travel experience
Futuristic interior? Geek? Comfort design concept, asymmetric modeling, red start button, electronic gear area, etc., Honda has many elements, but it is difficult to see whose pure electric version it is at a glance. With purple leather fabric and painted decorative board, it looks and feels quite textured.
On M-NV, Honda has made remarkable progress in digitalization and networking. The 12.3-inch full LCD instrument provides navigation and normal display modes. The former will display a map interface with route tips, and the middle circle of the latter will turn blue or red according to the driving mode, which is highly praised by science and technology. However, the B block icon is a little hidden. If you don't say it, will you find it in the lower left corner?
The car-machine interface is magnetic-stick design, the function entrance is clear at a glance, and the menu level is less than the previous system. The physical buttons are reserved on the left side of the 8-inch central control touch screen, and the large-size icon design of the system reduces the sense of fashion and exquisiteness, which can win in blind operation and is not easy to touch by mistake.
This time, the networking applications such as Gaode map, QQ music, Himalayan, and illegal inquiry are all standard. Binding Dongfeng Honda-Link mobile APP, the car lock and air conditioner can be controlled by mobile phone, and the APP also has functions such as maintenance appointment and geographical fence setting. Networking software+remote operation, car and life are more closely linked. Both "Vehicle Information" and Gaode map have charging pile search function, so you don't need to poke your mobile phone when you get on the bus and find that there is not enough electricity.
Sunesy Edition adds Iflytek's intelligent speech recognition function, which can be awakened by "Hello, Serena" or the button on the left side of the steering wheel. Just say "navigate to Baiyun Airport" or "I want to hear that G.E.M. likes you". It can find the destination, plan the route according to your choice, start navigation, and play the songs you want to listen to with QQ music. Online local radio stations such as "beijing communication radio" can be found in the Himalayan resource library.
In addition to navigation and entertainment functions, the voice system will broadcast the news of the day and help you check the weather. You can modify the wake-up words by saying "Change your name to XX". Although the cloud+local identification scheme allows it to understand some of what you say, it is not smart enough at present. For example, ask it "what clothes are suitable for the day after tomorrow", and the system can only answer the weather the day after tomorrow, and can't give a recommendation for dressing. In addition, the system can only broadcast the news of the day by voice, and there is no text information on the screen, so the interactive experience can be improved.
Compared with mainstream domestic cars, the IQ of this system is not high enough, but compared with previous Honda cars, M-NV has made a big step in digitalization and networking. Navigation can be set by just moving your mouth, and you can listen to songs without Bluetooth, which is a "luxury" for Honda and even Japanese cars that used to be conservative. However, the practical networking function not only makes up for Honda's lack of intelligence, but also brings diversified experiences to our daily travel.
Most people use a balanced performance circle powder
Compared with the current X-NV, M-NV has replaced the battery pack with a capacity of 61.3kWh, and the batteries with NCM811 component are from Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited, and the energy density of the battery pack has reached 17Wh/kg. The cruising range of NEDC is 48km. It takes only 3 minutes to charge the battery capacity from 3% to 8% at fast charge, and 9 hours at slow charge.
the motor output power and torque of m-NV are 12kW and 28Nm respectively, which is the same as that of previous X-NV. Driving mode provides two kinds: standard mode and exercise mode. Let's talk about standard mode first, Che Yun. Thanks to the low speed of the motor, the peak torque can be output. When driving in urban areas, the M-NV accelerates briskly and without hysteresis, which is more refreshing than driving a gasoline car. At the same time, its switch is also very linear, and some electric vehicles will feel a little impulsive when they start, which does not appear on M-NV. If you have never driven an electric car before, it is a good choice to get started.
even in the standard mode, it can easily speed up to 12 km/h. Cruise at this speed, the pedal depth of the electric switch is about half of the total stroke, and you won't feel tired after driving for a long time. This is rare in the electric car that Che Yun has tested. In addition, when overtaking and accelerating, the power of the deep pedal is on call, and it is enough to open the standard mode every day.
switch to sports mode, and the acceleration force of M-NV punches to the flesh. When you start at the green light, lightly stepping on the switch will give you an obvious feeling of pushing your back. And this "high-spirited" sense of acceleration does not decline at high speed. Even if the speed exceeds 14km/h, its acceleration is still strong after stepping on the switch.
through the b-switch, the energy recovery system of M-NV realizes two-speed adjustment. Before the key of B is pressed, the sense of deceleration of Quan Song switch is slightly stronger than that of taxiing with gear, but it does not affect the comfort. After turning on the B gear, releasing the switch to slide is like stepping on the brake lightly, which makes the sense of deceleration more obvious, so as not to make passengers think that you suddenly stepped on the foot brake.
however, this system only intervenes at the end of the switch pedal, and does not change with the opening and closing of block B, and the stroke is very short. Friends who want to use energy recovery to reduce the number of times they step on the brakes have to control their right feet very accurately. At the same time, I also hope that Dongfeng Honda can optimize the system logic and expand the scope of one-leg control.
the chassis of m-NV has a distinct comfort orientation, which caters to the preferences of most domestic users. The adjustment of soft medium with toughness can filter out the bridge joints and road surface undulations, drive through the speed bump or road surface potholes, and the suspension action is not sloppy. The elastic and tough texture is a plus item for M-NV. However, you can't have your cake and eat it. When cornering at high speed, there will be a certain tilt in the car. Coupled with the moderate steering performance, it is a competent grocery cart and commuting tool, but it can't give you much driving pleasure.
Although you can hear a little tire noise during high-speed cruising, the car body can suppress the wind noise in place, and you can chat with your friends at a normal volume. The sound insulation performance exceeds Che Yun's expectation. However, the initial braking force of the brake pedal is considerable, and even some nods, but then the braking force will be weaker than you expected. It would be better if the braking force output were more linear.
On the whole, M-NV is a guy with a well-balanced performance. You don't need to change your driving habits when you switch from an oil car to a tram. In terms of driving texture and sound insulation, it is better than other Honda cars and can also rank among the top in its class. The chassis has chosen a comfortable style that can attract most people, avoiding the risk of grasping both control and comfort but not doing either well. Honda is very smart. But in the polishing of details, M-NV still has room for improvement.
who is the M-NV who started the melee?
The previous X-NV and this M-NV are pure electric small SUVs, but their market positioning is not the same. After a while, X-NV will usher in a new model, and its battery life will be upgraded, attracting users who are "seeking benefits" with high cost performance. In contrast, M-NV pays more attention to the performance of driving texture and sound insulation, plus long battery life and eye-catching appearance. The goal of M-NV is to grab the orders of the elites in first-tier cities from competing products with the price range of 149.8-159.8 million.
compared with modern pure electric power, Toyota C-HR? EV, Buick Light Blue 7 and other joint venture competing products, M-NV price and battery life are very eye-catching, and the space and practicality also inherit the consistent advantages of Honda. Of course, there are also domestic cars such as MG EZS in the same price range. M-NV, whose battery life is still very "head-on", is supported by Honda brand and joint venture status. Being able to launch a scuffle between a joint venture and a domestic car is the strength upgrade of M-NV compared with X-NV products. Of course, if you change the ring LOGO on the front of the car to? "H", the identity card can be a little harder.
meanwhile, M-NV and XR-V? The guide price of the 1.5T version (14.59-17.59 million) overlaps, and the latter is also a small SUV, so the M-NV is still a car with the same price of oil and electricity.
considering that compared with fuel vehicles, the cost of electric vehicles is lower, the space is not reduced compared with their own fuel versions, and the acceleration performance is more enjoyable. M-NV is a cost-effective choice for friends who want to buy a second car and use it for commuting, as well as family users who travel by car for short distances and prefer to fly or train for long distances. So, M-NV has a larger audience than X-NV.
Summary of Che Yun
From the beginning of laying out the pure electric small SUV market to launching a melee in this field, the product logic of Dongfeng Honda has changed, and its digitalization and intelligence have also improved a lot. Today's M-NV not only has the shadow of Honda car that pursues practicality, but also brings consumers a digital travel experience. In the pure electric small SUV circle, it is a real showstopper. With strength, it is only a matter of time before it can be stirred.
This article comes from the author of Chejia, car home, and does not represent car home's standpoint.