After the Civic, Honda’s car became a big success. It had an optional self-priming turbo and sold 140,000 units a year.

Recently, the car sales rankings for December 2019 and the whole year were released. In this list, we witnessed domestic brands taking the top three, and we also witnessed three Volkswagen SUVs being shortlisted for the top ten. However, if we look at market segments, Honda is the real winner in the small SUV market, because Dongfeng Honda XRV is the top seller in the small SUV market. It sold 13,918 units in December! 147,203 units were sold throughout the year! Judging from the data, its annual sales volume is closely catching up with Volkswagen Tanyue, which shows its strong product strength. The new Honda XRV model is not much different from the old model, and the outline is basically the same. However, in some details, the new Honda XRV still has some highlights and changes. These changes are not only in appearance, but also in the interior. First of all, from the front face design, the grille design of the new Honda XRV is cooler than that of the old model. First of all, the new Honda XRV has canceled the hollow design of the grille of the old model and replaced it with a whole piece of black acrylic decoration. In addition to the acrylic decoration, the center grille of the new Honda XRV also has a chrome-plated trim strip with a multi-digit design. This trim strip passes through the upper edge of the Honda logo and looks as cool as a horn. More importantly, after the new Honda XRV has this chrome trim, its front face looks like the face of an Indian, adding a more totemic feel and recognition. In addition to the chrome decoration on the grille, the new Honda XRV also has a chrome trim strip with the same shape above the air intake grille, but this trim strip is wider and has a more obvious marking effect on the front face of the vehicle. The body length of the new Honda XRV has increased. Although it only increases by 58mm, the overall new Honda XRV looks more coordinated and more sedan-like, without the stubby and tightness of the old model. However, apart from this change on the side of the new Honda XRV, the rest is that the wheels have been blackened, and the mirror cover has become silver. There are not many overall adjustments. In fact, this is also Honda's cleverness, because this First of all, all the good aspects of XRV have been retained, and while its shortcomings have been strengthened, its advantages have not been weakened at all. These improvements and optimizations have also made it look more balanced. The rear design of the new Honda XRV also generally retains all the characteristics of the old model. In addition to the blackened taillights, the exhaust pipe of the new Honda XRV has become a double row. This design actually weakens the appearance of the previous model. The positioning of a vegetable truck also gives many customers who want to buy a sports car a new choice. Although the new Honda XRV is still economical, it can also be very sporty. In terms of interior design, the new Honda XRV has little improvement compared to the old model, but it can be seen that Honda has made targeted improvements and reinforcements to the XRV. First of all, the texture of the interior has been significantly improved, especially the use of leather on the door panels. (Previously, it was only available on top-end models), and the touch electronic screen has become standard for all series. The good parts of the old interior, such as the round air-conditioning vents and the drumstick handle, have been retained. In addition, the new Honda XRV also retains the huge windshield design of the old model. This windshield has a very good view, and its existence also makes it easier for the driver to observe surrounding movements. In terms of seats, the new Honda XRV has not changed much from the old model. It has not been upgraded with electric adjustment and lumbar support. However, the lateral support of this seat is relatively good, so people will not feel tilted when sitting on it and making sharp turns. The rear seats of the new Honda XRV remain the same as the old model. In fact, the rear seats are far better than the front seats and the ride is more comfortable. Finally, I want to complain about the front armrest box of the new Honda XRV. It is still short. If the seat is adjusted slightly forward, the arm cannot rest on it. I hope it can be optimized in the future. In terms of on-board configuration, the new Honda XRV has been significantly improved. Previously, even the top model did not have active braking or parallel assist, but the new model is fully equipped with these, and in order to facilitate the operation of experienced drivers, the new Honda XRV has a parallel assist button. It can be closed, but I will never close it. Because it can help you understand the surrounding traffic conditions, which can be said to be very important. However, the new Honda XRV also has some shortcomings in terms of configuration. For example, it still does not have rear air vents, which is very unfriendly to rear passengers in winter and will cause cold legs. This is rare among cars of the same class, and I hope manufacturers can take it seriously. In terms of powertrain, the improvement of the new Honda XRV is even more obvious. Its 1.8-liter naturally aspirated engine is replaced by a 1.5T turbocharged engine. In terms of horsepower, the new model is 38 horses higher than the old model, and in terms of torque, the new model is 38 horses higher than the old model. The old model has increased by 51 Nm! The most important thing is that the 1.5T engine is the future model promoted by Honda, and its fuel economy will be much better than the old model. According to the actual fuel consumption of car owners, there is still room for decline from 7.1 liters per 100 kilometers. Unfortunately, the new Honda XRV is still equipped with a CVT gearbox, which makes it less powerful, but significantly improves fuel economy. Summary: The product strength of the new Honda XRV is significantly improved compared to the old model, but it is still worse than its domestic competitors. However, Honda does not seem to care about this gap, because Honda’s brand strength is too strong, which is why the new Honda XRV is a best-seller. The reason is that currently, the discount on the new Honda XRV is only about 10,000 yuan, but this is already the biggest discount, so people who like this car must hurry up and buy it.