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In the past two days, the news of Honda Pilot has spread on the Internet. It is said that it will come to China this time! Is the news reliable?
there are indications that the information is reliable.
Because Honda applied for the appearance patent of Pilot in China around June 219, and released the patent drawing.
The patent drawing is for reference only
But don't be impatient. I'm afraid the process of introducing this car into China is not so fast. It is expected to be unveiled in 22, and it will take some time to realize domestic production.
Highlights of p>Pilot
Because the design of the exterior and interior is a matter of different opinions, we won't describe it any more. Let's take a look at the pictures!
Let's look at the appearance first
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Look at the interior again
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regarding Honda Pilot, its main advantages are as follows.
positioning a medium-sized SUV, the body size is large enough
the space performance is good, and the advantages of various seat layout forms
power and four-wheel drive system are obvious
Let's take a look at them separately.
let's talk about the body size first
In fact, Pilot is a medium-sized SUV specially designed for the American market. Due to the environment and car habits, the size of such "special models" in the American market will not be too small. To what extent, let's take Highlander, the benchmark of domestic medium-sized SUV, as an example to compare a wave.
as you can see, the body size of Pilot is ahead of Highlander in all directions. I believe that even after it is made in China, it is unlikely that the size of the car body will shrink. After all, our consumers have the aesthetic standard of "taking the great as the beautiful" and have higher requirements for riding and storage space in the car.
Let's take a look at the space and seat layout
Thanks to the larger body size and wheelbase, and Honda's "attainments" in space utilization, the interior space performance of Pilot should meet the needs of most small partners. Moreover, its front seat is also equipped with independent handrails, which further improves the storage space in the middle of the seat while improving comfort.
at present, Pilot has launched a 7-seat version of 2+2+3 and an 8-seat version of 2+3+3 in the United States. However, after coming to China, the 8-seat model is expected to be cancelled, and it is very likely that the 6-seat model of 2+2+2 and the 7-seat model of 2+3+2 will be introduced.
The picture shows the 7-seat version of 2+2+3
The picture shows the 8-seat version of 2+3+3
Of course, the space performance of the second row of Pilot is also very good, and the angle of seat and backrest can be adjusted, which can alleviate the space pressure of the third row to some extent.
The adjustable range of the seat is very large
In the high-profile models of the US version, the rear entertainment screen is equipped, and users can play videos and songs in their mobile phones through Bluetooth or HDMI interfaces. I don't know if this configuration will be "castrated" in China. In fact, it has a great effect on families with children.
the power system will change
at present, the pilot is equipped with a 3.5L+9AT power system in the north American market, but it will definitely change when it comes to China. The most likely match is the 2.T engine code-named K2C3 on the current crown road, and it matches the 9AT gearbox. Of course, the official will also provide a four-wheel drive version.
The picture shows the engine of the overseas version
At present, the four-wheel drive system of the overseas version is still very good, named i-VTM4, which is a full-time four-wheel drive system. Its rear axle has two sets of clutches, and the torque distribution between each rear wheel can reach -1%.
competitor: Highlander
There is no doubt that the competitor of Pilot is Toyota Highlander, which, as the benchmark model of domestic mid-level SUV, somewhat means "building a tree to attract the wind".
In terms of product strength, the spatial performance and power level of Pilot are very good, even better than Highlander. However, Highlander's position in the hearts of domestic consumers is hard to shake, and the reputation accumulated all the year round has greatly improved its competitiveness.
The trunk volume is also considerable
Therefore, it is still difficult for Pilot to snatch the position of "Brother One" from Highlander.
However, the impact on Highlander is certain, and Honda is likely to adopt a "two-car strategy". Guangqi Honda and Dongfeng Honda will launch "brother models" to fight against Highlander.
Summary
In fact, whether Pilot can sell well after it is made in China has a great relationship with the price. The current price of Highlander is 239,8-325,8. So how much does Pilot cost to impress you? You are welcome to leave us a message in the background and tell us your psychological expected price!
see you tomorrow, friends!
This article comes from the author of Chejia, car home, and does not represent car home's standpoint.