Test drive Honda UR-V: For “classic”, time is the best gift

Time is a very magical thing. It will eliminate bad products and make classics last forever. Honda belongs to the latter. After test driving Dongfeng Honda UR-V, the editor better understands the significance of time in creating a classic.

What is a classic? It is the work that best expresses the essence filtered through time. The Honda brand was founded in 1946, more than 74 years ago. It is the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer and one of the top ten automobile manufacturers in the world. Dongfeng Honda was founded in 2003, and its Civic, CR-V, XR-V, UR-V, etc. can all be called classics.

Today we are going to talk about a "new" SUV from the "old" Honda, which is the UR-V, which was just redesigned and launched in June. UR-V is positioned as a high-grade flagship SUV. With its majestic appearance, spacious space, heavy texture, and the "classic" endorsement of the Honda brand, it is very popular among successful people.

This time the editor chose the venue for test driving UR-V in Qibao Old Street in Shanghai. This thousand-year-old ancient town brings together local classic features, such as antiques, calligraphy and painting and other artworks, crab apple cake, Qibao Specialty snacks such as glutinous rice balls. Just like the feeling of UR-V, it is as warm as jade, comfortable and secure.

Although the weather is not good and it coincides with the unique rainy season in Jiangnan, Qibao Old Street has a unique flavor when viewed from another angle. Different from many young and sporty models on the market today, the UR-V has a very majestic and calm appearance. The body colors are mainly low-key and textured colors such as pearl white, elegant gold, and silver gray, which are durable and high-end. In addition to appearance, UR-V's performance in other aspects is naturally remarkable.

The space advantage is unmatched by competing products in the same class

The length, width and height of the UR-V are 4825/1942/1670mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2820mm. For good Chinese people, it is really an excellent choice, even when faced with models such as Guandao, Highlander, and Haoying.

With a vehicle height of 1670mm, even if a 180cm tall man sits in, there is still plenty of headroom, not to mention the 165cm editor, who feels that he can jump around at any time; in addition, the vehicle width data also reaches With a height of 1942mm, as long as the height does not exceed 190cm, you can lie down and sleep in the back row; and the ultra-long wheelbase of 2820mm, which is unmatched in its class, allows the distance between the front and rear rows to reach a golden ratio, even if the front seats are pushed to the end, There is still no pressure on the rear space.

The Honda UR-V trunk has a capacity of about 510L with the rear seats folded down. The concept of this value is that it can accommodate two or three suitcases, or it can be used to put some things in it for daily use. It can be expanded to 1400L after discharge.

Nanny car-level comfort experience

In terms of power, UR-V is equipped with 1.5T and 2.0T engines, and adopts CVT and 9AT gearboxes. The facelifted new car launched in June meets the latest requirements. National VI emission standards. Among them, the 1.5T two models are matched with a CVT gearbox, with a maximum power of 142kW and a peak torque of 243N·m; the three 2.0T models are matched with a 9AT gearbox, with a maximum power of 200kW and a peak torque of 370N·m, and the exclusive version and the exclusive version are available. Adopt four-wheel drive system.

The design of the central control of UR-V is also relatively classic. The overall layout is very regular, and everything within the reach of the hand is wrapped in soft materials. The exquisite double stitching and partial textured panels render the cabin. Luxurious texture inside. Both the front and rear seats are made of genuine leather, which is thick and soft and can provide good support. In addition, there are three-zone independent automatic air conditioning and front seats that support heating and ventilation functions, so you will not feel uncomfortable even if you drive for a long time.

Editor's Moment

Only after being polished by time can a true classic be precipitated. Honda is like this, and I believe that UR-V will definitely be like this too. During this test drive of UR-V, the editor deeply realized the power of classic inheritance. This 70-year-old brand will continue to shine in the future.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.