As one of the heavyweight MPV models in Honda’s two-car strategy, the Alison, which entered the domestic market later, is more inclined to a stable style in design, so it has been used for some business purposes. The old Alison has gradually gained a foothold in the mid-size MPV segment with its excellent space practicality and fuel consumption performance. The new model has further improved its comprehensive product strength by optimizing its design and functional configuration.
On December 30, 2021, the mid-term facelift Alison was officially launched. The new car was launched in 4 models, with a price range of 279,800-331,800 yuan. In addition to changes in the exterior and interior, the new Alison focuses on innovations in the power system and is fully equipped with Honda's third-generation i-MMD hybrid system, which continues to expand its advantages in fuel economy. How should you choose when buying the new Alison, which is mainly for home use and also for business use? Which configuration is more cost-effective? This issue of "Car Buying Guide" will analyze it carefully for everyone.
1. Brief description of the model
The new Alison has changed from the slightly mediocre style of the old model, and the overall design language is more fashionable. The exterior part has been replaced with a new front face shape. The interior of the large hexagonal air intake grille is decorated with black piano paint, supplemented by scattered chrome elements, giving it a stable yet refined feel. The headlights are more narrow and elongated, with a wing design inside and a full LED light source. A flowing water turn signal light is also added to highlight the high-end temperament.
The side basically continues the shape of the old model. The relatively straight roof line and wide windows ensure sufficient internal space and visibility. At the same time, all new Alison series come standard with magic sensor doors and double-sided electric sliding doors to maximize the convenience for rear passengers to enter and exit the vehicle. The tail also adopts a new design, with horizontal chrome trim strips extending the visual width, and blackened taillights adding a touch of sportiness. The size is also consistent with the old model, with the length, width and height being 4951mm/1842mm/1711mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2900mm.
The new Alison is equipped with brand-new wheels and provides resonant blocks, which can effectively reduce the noise in the tire cavity. In terms of design, the new wheels adopt the popular dense-spoke two-color shape, taking into account both sportiness and sophistication. The tires still use Yokohama silent tires, the specific size is 225/50 R18.
In terms of car paint colors, the new Alison provides four appearance colors: colorful crystal black, dazzling gold and silver, crystal white, and platinum brown to meet the aesthetics of different consumers. Relatively speaking, the two traditional colors of Color Crystal Black and Crystal White are more suitable for mainstream business users, while the two colors of Gold Silver and Platinum Brown are more personalized and will attract the attention of young home users.
Compared with the large changes in the appearance, the interior of the new Alison has been upgraded with focus on details, but it is still quite bright. The center console uses a 10-inch floating central control screen, built-in the latest Honda CONNECT 3.0 system, and is also equipped with a new style of through-type air-conditioning outlets and a button shift mechanism, giving it a more technological atmosphere. In addition, the new Alison also provides a new burgundy interior color, adding a business atmosphere.
In terms of space and configuration, the new Alison eliminates the central aisle in the front row, adds an oversized armrest on the side of the main driver, and adds a storage compartment in the passenger position with a USB interface inside. The armrests near the aisle in the second row are removable, and a small table is added in the middle. The third-row seats can be folded into the floor to form a flat floor, and the third-row seats also have a "fishing stool" mode. Honda CONNECT 3.0 smart navigation interconnection system provides richer functions. In addition to supporting multimedia entertainment, car-machine interconnection, navigation, WIFI hotspots, voice recognition, etc., it also adds mobile phone remote control functions.
In terms of power, the new Alison is equipped with Honda’s third-generation i-MMD hybrid system, which is powered by a 2.0L Atkinson cycle engine, electric coupling continuously variable transmission E-CVT, IPU power unit, and PCU It is composed of control unit and power control device, among which the maximum engine power is 146 horsepower and the system comprehensive maximum power is 215 horsepower.
2. Model configuration highlights and recommendations
As the entry-level model of the new Alison, the classic version is priced at 279,800 yuan, and the price has been successfully controlled within 300,000 yuan. At the same time, the overall configuration Not shabby either.
In addition to the magic sensor door and double-sided electric sliding door mentioned earlier, the entry-level model is also equipped with more practical automatic headlights, keyless entry + one-button start, automatic air conditioning and other configurations, which can meet daily car needs without any problem. However, the entry-level model has obvious deficiencies in comfort and seat functions that potential MPV users value. The main reasons are the use of plastic steering wheels, leather/fabric mixed seats, and the lack of front and rear electric seats, seat heating and With functions such as a small table in the rear, the driving experience is average. In addition, entry-level models also lack multimedia functions that are frequently used in daily life. If you have sufficient budget and have high requirements for configuration, it is not recommended that you choose an entry-level model.
3. Analysis of Configuration Differences of Recommended Models
The comfort version is priced at nearly 300,000 yuan, and its configuration makes up for the shortcomings of the entry-level model in terms of active safety, multimedia, trunk functions, etc. board, but there is still no significant improvement in seat material and functions, and it is also not a recommended model. The prices of the two high-end models have exceeded the 300,000 yuan mark. Although the price appears to be high on the surface, the actual configuration performance is more advantageous. Based on comprehensive configuration performance, we recommend the sub-top luxury version to you. In addition to continuing the excellent configuration performance of the comfort version in terms of active safety, multimedia, trunk functions, etc., the recommended model also upgrades the seats to leather material and provides practical front and rear seats. Heated row seats, electric adjustment of the rear seats, rear seat legrests + shoulder adjustments, and rear small tables, etc. These configurations greatly improve the riding comfort, and are difficult to install later, so the price comparison is very good. high.
As for the top model, the Supreme Edition, the price is 19,000 yuan more expensive than the recommended model. The actual added configurations are relatively limited, and most of them are icing on the cake. Functions such as automatic parking, driver's seat memory, and exterior mirror memory are all less frequently used in daily life. Combined with the price of 331,800 yuan, it is not worth buying. Therefore, considering the price and configuration factors, the luxury version with moderate price and complete comfort and functions is more cost-effective, and it is recommended to give priority when purchasing.
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