multi-purpose vehicle It is considered to be one of the automobile markets that have a higher and higher growth rate every year, and Honda itself is one of the manufacturers that have many models of this group of cars to choose from. From small models to large models But when it is used as a family going to an important tourist attraction like “Phu Thap Buek”, what will it be like?
For this trip, this is a trip.Honda SUV V Drive All Lives” that Honda organized for the media. Get to experience the brand’s multi-purpose vehicles. which has many models for Thai customers to choose from A variety of formats at present which will be divided into
2 brothers with hybrid power For those who want a multi-purpose vehicle that provides excellent driving performance. and have savings In line with the era of expensive oil and comes with the complete Honda Sensing safety system, namely Honda HR-V e:HEV and Honda CR-V e:HEV
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2 brothers with pure gasoline power For those who want a multi-purpose vehicle that is easy to use. Don’t worry about looking and maintaining it. But it still comes with modern safety systems like the complete Honda Sensing system, that is, the Honda WR-V and Honda BR-V.
which in fact The latter group also has the Honda CR-V 1.5 Turbo, which has a 1.5 liter turbocharged gasoline engine for testing as well. The basic functions of the Honda Sensing system have not been eliminated either.
The main test format is to simulate a situation where a family or friends travel together in one place, with a full vehicle, to an important landmark tourist attraction in Phetchabun province, which is “Phu Tak Boek” which is not only featured in It’s only about the beautiful scenery.
But the road used to travel to this destination Especially when it’s close to your destination. There are both twists and turns from continuous curves. Plus the steepness To the point that it may be dangerous for new drivers as well.
causing many people to think that Might it be something that is beyond the capabilities of Honda’s multi-purpose vehicles that do not use a diesel engine as is popular among Thais?
For the car that we will test this time. Even though it is said that Honda has organized its own multi-purpose vehicle for the media who participated in the trip to experience every line-up. But with limited time Therefore making the media only one person You will be able to experience only 2 car models.
And the car that the Ridebuster team drove was the first on the day of departure.
Honda WR-V RS model
This model is considered the youngest of Honda’s multi-purpose vehicles that the company tries to present in terms of mobility. and user friendliness Don’t worry about complicated problems. Because the car is simple Suitable for modern teenage users. that is creating flesh Building a family in an urban community
And even basic This model of car will be designed to focus mainly on urban use. But from what we have tried to touch the car for hundreds of kilometers. We found that it was also able to answer users’ needs in this type of problem well.
First of all, even though the car may not be large in size, But from what we have tried to travel together with 2 bear-shaped humans and 1 medium-sized human sitting together.
From a personal point of view, I didn’t feel that it would be very uncomfortable. Because the glass pane inside the car is quite high. Makes the car still feel a bit airy while sitting. As for the narrowness, it may cause problems with arm-arm distance. of the front passenger who felt a little stuck together However, there was no crowding. Or collide at all Whether it’s the moment when you have to open the middle storage compartment. Or reach out and press various features on the 7-inch screen in the center of the car’s console.
As for the passenger seat in the back There may be a little bit of legroom. But for testers whose height is less than 170 centimeters, it is still considered that the range of leg movement is still quite comfortable. And the seat and back didn’t make me feel tired at all. Plus in many moments They also fell asleep easily. Whether it’s me or other siblings who switched to sit in the back
The ambient sound from outside the vehicle It may come in too easily. Whether it’s the sound of the wind When running at a speed of about 120 kilometers/hour Or the sound from the tires when encountering a pothole or a rough road joint. But all that Personally, the tester did not have any problems. Because it’s still at a level that doesn’t allow us to communicate within the car. And just turning on the soft music and not being able to feel the sound.
In terms of driving Even though you are the youngest That has a 1.5 liter gasoline engine without compressed air, maximum power of 121 horsepower, maximum torque of 145 Newton meters, transmitted with a CVT gear set, but with a relatively light car body. Therefore making speed in the range of 80-120 no problem, able to flow and use to accelerate overtaking comfortably. As for accelerating in the low speed range It may not be much of a surge. But if looking at the matter of general use It didn’t feel sluggish at all. (that is, for the general public This acceleration rate considered sufficient for use)
The most difficult part of this trip Like driving up Phu Thap Buek, which is both steep and winding, plus this test It is also a caravan type drive. that have to line up Until sometimes there is hardly any time to lift the accelerator. Or flowing at speed to push the hill, or sometimes just about to push the hill suddenly The car in front may be stuck. Until we can no longer rush to deliver at the time that we should be. The important thing is not to forget that there are 3 people in the car, including a little luggage. Like 3 bad men
But the car didn’t show any signs of being tired. Or can’t go up the hill at all. and can climb up hills easily Not even the moment it was a sharp sharp curve. Many people may have misjudged the moment and the car stopped on the hill before, but this is the WR-V we are sitting in here. There was no problem in this matter at all.
Part of this must be admitted that The driver’s skill also matters. But I don’t mean myself. Because at this time, another media person was driving it. As for me, I went to sit in the back. and was at ease with the various scenery Without worrying about the car’s capabilities at all.
While regarding the consumption rate Unfortunately, we cannot measure exact numbers. But from looking at it on the screen By driving in a caravan And there are some periods where you may have to speed up a bit. But the consumption rate numbers on the screen It’s still in the range of 16-17 kilometers/liter. which is considered quite satisfactory.
in the work of the suspension itself There may be some symptoms of having too much body in the rear suspension. If it is an elderly person coming from behind You may get dizzy easily. Especially when the driver takes the curve a bit too seriously. But it’s just a lot of shrinkage from the collapse period.
At the same time, the front suspension still provides firmness, agility, and can follow curves very well. It’s not inferior to a hatchback that’s less tall. This is the main part that makes me love the story of handling. of this car owner very much
And still think that for those who ignore it for reasons of options and price, but still think that the car’s performance in driving and controlling is important. You should come and test drive this one at least once. And I’ll tell you right away. is the main highlight of this model of car Compared to classmates from other brands
Personally, the second model car that we drove on the return day. It is the younger sibling of Honda’s multi-purpose vehicles that have been able to create quite a landslide in sales. Even though there are some people complaining about the options, like the Honda HR-V e:HEV RS model.
For driving today I decided to drive first. That’s the wood to drive down the hill to the lunch restaurant. The advantage is I will answer the question: When this car uses a hybrid power system It will have an effect on use when going downhill steeply. Is it different from a purely internal combustion powered car?
And yes, it’s different, but it’s a little different in terms of understanding the principles. That is, from the past we used to use the method of playing the plus-minus gear level, this time it’s changed again. Comes as addition-subtraction Deceleration level of electric motor instead Since our car is an RS model, we use this method of controlling the delay. With the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.
However, even the motor delay is quite heavy. But when the moment came that the slope was really steep. It looks like itself. There will be symptoms of not being able to pull the car as well. Therefore causing us to still have to rely on using the brakes to help.
The HR-V’s brakes are designed to be able to easily release weight. There is no concern that it will easily cause the front to tip over and the rear to rotate. Or will it stay deep? or too blunt Until causing the car to break out of the curve a little earlier or not? Simply put, the braking system is well set, reliable, and no worries for going down hills.
In addition, during the downtrend that It is also driving through wet roads. Because there is both fog and heavy rain. Many people may be concerned about slipperiness. But from the experience of the tester this time It was found that the tires that were attached to the car still worked well.
There was never a time when the tires showed signs of slipping. Or there is a tendency to move back and forth, although sometimes I will try to use my speed to accelerate and overtake the car in front that I am afraid of losing control of. And just lick the brakes Until it puts us at risk of burning our brakes as well (again, we don’t intend to be fast, but sometimes it is necessary to pass the car. To reduce the risk of brake burn-out From licking the brakes following the car in front Which will cause us to break the curve as well. because the brakes aren’t working)
Of course, in the work of the suspension itself Compared to its younger sibling WR-V In our previous drive, I found that the HR-V had less suspension travel. Therefore, if you look at the absorption force When you encounter a hole or a big turtle’s back This second brother It will give you a strong feeling. Because of the force of force transmitted through the suspension more
But on the other hand When driving at a moderate speed Or driving around in curves. I found that even the sharpness of the car’s front didn’t escape much from the WR-V because its youngest brother had done his homework in this matter quite well. But the body roll of the car is noticeably less. Even though it weighs more.
And that includes driving on straight roads at high speeds that seem more stable. This does not include times when the road has a lot of undulations. Because if it is such a moment Personally, I think that the viscosity of the shock absorbers attached to the car is still too low. But it can be understood that this is so that it can absorb shocks from use during normal speeds. Good for general users
In terms of the operation of the power system It can be considered that the HR-V e:HEV has quite a foot-tight acceleration rate. To the point where there is plenty left for general use. With a hybrid power plant With a motor with a maximum torque of 253 Newton meters, it is the main power plant for use in accelerating from the low-mid speed range.
You can say that you can accelerate and overtake at any time. Even without having to press to use Sport mode, which must not be forgotten that In running this trip We had passengers, two men with a bear body type and one with a medium build, weighing approximately 260-270 kilograms of luggage including luggage.
As for saving yourself It is considered an important selling point of it. in this test run Still doing well with main numbers 21-22 kilometers/liter from driving at operating speed which is considered very impressive And it is likely that it will do even better than this. If we’re not really in a hurry at the end Because of fear of encountering traffic jams in downtown Bangkok
Convenience in traveling by yourself With a body that’s a bit bigger than the HR-V. Therefore, I personally feel that the car will provide a little more roominess in the width of the car. including legroom and sight distance from the front cabin to the rear cabin
In addition, the seat itself It also seems to be bigger. But because of the shape of the seat that looks slightly sportier Therefore making it more snug to the occupant than in the front seats. while the rear seats In the writer’s opinion, Not much different from WR-V in terms of seat cushion length. and the tilt of the backrest But with more width and a little more legroom Therefore making it quite comfortable to sit in.
Things worth noting about traveling on this vehicle Actually, there’s only a matter of the side mirror view. Personally, the tester found it to be a bit low, as the HR-V has a relatively low and flat roof. To make the car look sleek from the outside But solve the problem in this matter. You can still edit specific pages. By opening the roof curtain above To increase airiness inside the cabin
In addition to both the Honda WR-V and Honda HR-V that we have tested. As I learned, Honda still has two models of multi-purpose vehicles for Thai customers to choose from, namely the Honda BR-V and the Honda CR-V.
which even though we didn’t test drive it on this trip But from what we have tried to test ourselves. and tested on the launch trip They are both interesting cars in their own different ways. It depends on what you as a user are looking for in the car you are buying.
But if you are someone who is looking forward to having a family. Or going on a trip with a group, having friends, a lover, and a father/mother sitting with you. All 4 models of multi-purpose vehicles from Honda will definitely answer all your needs. Whether it be in terms of convenience, safety and savings. With prices to choose from from 799,000 baht to 1,729,000 baht.
Anyway, try contacting us and asking for information. At Honda car service centers and dealers nationwide from today onwards.
2023-11-12 16:06:30
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