Recently, there has been a series of new generation electric car models with many different designs and styles. However, the appearance of electric car models still makes many users feel less confident and worried when using them as daily vehicles.
Therefore, the appearance of Hybrid car models is a necessary salvation for users to have more options to choose from. Because Hybrid models simultaneously meet both environmental protection and practicality when traveling every day, creating a neutral and flexible solution.
In this experience, we will experience the Honda CR-V e:HEV RS version to see what the performance of this model will be like in real conditions.
What is special about Honda CR-V e:HEV RS’s Hybrid technology?
In the car industry, Hybrid cars are not a new product. However, each company will choose a different way to connect the gasoline engine and electric motor to save fuel in certain circumstances.
The hybrid engine on the CR-V 2024 includes 2 motors and a battery cluster located in the trunk. Photo: Honda
As for Honda, the Japanese automaker equips the CR-V e:HEV RS model with a 2.0 gasoline engine with a capacity of 146 horsepower, combined with 2 electric motors to produce a total capacity of 204 horsepower. Honda calls this a two-motor hybrid system, built since 2014 and the latest version is currently the 4th generation.
Compared to other Hybrid engines that only use one motor, the Hybrid engine on Honda integrates up to 2 electric motors, this will help the vehicle be flexible during operation. Depending on the use case, the car is used as a series Hybrid or Parallel Hybrid engine and when moving slowly, it will operate like a pure electric car.
Exterior design, modern and luxurious
Compared to its predecessor, the new generation Honda CR-V e:HEV RS has a completely refinished coat, thereby making the car more individual but no less luxurious.
The front part of the Honda CR-V 2023 stands out with a large black-paneled steering wheel, creating a sporty and personality feel. On both sides is a Full LED headlight cluster, including both main lights and turn signals (integrated into daytime LED demi-strips), as well as fog lights (except for the G version) placed on the side. under the front chassis.
In this version, Honda is also generous in adding smart lighting technology capable of automatically adjusting phase/beam and technology to automatically adjust smart lighting angles and active cornering lights. In addition, Honda added front and rear sensors for the Honda CR-V, which helps increase safety warnings for the driver.
To help users easily distinguish between vehicles using Hybrid engines and vehicles using conventional gasoline engines, Honda has adorned the logo with blue, for easy identification.
Moving to the body, the new generation Honda CR-V has a stronger and larger body than its predecessor. Length increased by 68mm, while width increased by 11mm. The wheelbase extends from 2,660 mm to 2,701 mm.
On the Hybrid version, Honda also equips 18-inch rims with black paint and is equipped with a roof rack, creating a sporty and personality feel.
The rear of the Honda CR-V stands out with vertical hook-shaped taillights, creating a sharp and European look.
Modern interior space
As shared above, Honda has put many improvements into the CR-V not only on the exterior but also in the interior of the car.
Entering the interior compartment, one can easily see the beauty that comes from the “Simplicity and Something” philosophy with the goal of creating simplicity to help the driver easily observe and operate quickly. This helps drivers avoid being confused by a series of unnecessary information when traveling on the road.
The steering wheel is equipped with “enough” features that the driver needs most when traveling on the road, this helps the driver avoid being confused by sometimes redundant technology.
The Hybrid version of Honda CR-V will be equipped with a 10.2-inch screen with moderate sharpness.
Looking down below is where the charging ports are located. A notable plus point is that Honda equips 2 standard charging standards for the car including USB-A and USB-C, something that few car models pay attention to. In addition to the two charging ports above, the Honda CR-V e:HEV RS is equipped with wireless charging and supports wireless Apple CarPlay connection. In addition, the car is equipped with 12 Bose speakers and remembers 2 seat positions.
Thanks to removing the third row of seats, the second row of the Honda CR-V e:HEV RS becomes significantly more spacious, the rear passengers can completely recline comfortably and create a feeling of comfort. Resistant to traveling on long distances. In addition, the luggage compartment has also been expanded, providing more storage space for long journeys.
Two standard Type-C charging ports are equipped in the second row of the car
Practical experience
Because this is a Hybrid model, the first thing I care about is the car’s fuel economy. According to information from the manufacturer, the Honda CR-V e:HEV RS version will have a fuel consumption of just over 5.2 liters/100km for mixed roads, this is a very impressive number given its size and weight. quantity of such car model.
In real life conditions, if moving in the city, most vehicles only use electric motors and sometimes will switch to gasoline engines to serve the electric motor, thus helping the vehicle move with only low consumption. about 4l/100km. With daily urban travel, CR-V owners can save fuel significantly compared to using a car that only runs on gasoline engines.
Leaving the city, my colleagues and I tested the car on hilly journeys, with all types of roads such as mountain passes, roads and highways to test the vehicle’s performance.
Before sharing more about the driving experience, I will praise the design of the driver’s seat on the Honda CR-V. The “2 in 1” design of the driver’s seat is very sophisticated, especially when you reduce the height of the front seat, the driver’s vision becomes like when you are driving a racing car, creating a sporty and exciting feeling. , especially when traveling on mountain passes. At the same time, raising the seat also provides a solid driving feel for those who like stability.
Regarding the steering wheel, the highlight is its flexibility and lightness when moving slowly, as well as tightening the steering wheel when moving at high speed. Furthermore, the Honda Sensing technology package on the Honda CR-V operates much smoother. If you shift the steering wheel, the car will react gently, unlike many other car models on the market where it feels like the car suddenly turns the steering wheel again. In addition, the new generation Honda Sensing safety technology system has also been updated with additional features compared to the previous one. Honda CR-V is the first car model in Vietnam equipped with the Honda CONNECT connection system on all versions.
The suspension system also responds excellently, handling smoothly and quietly on most types of roads, helping to create a feeling of comfort for passengers in the second row, even on roads with many speed bumps and high speed bumps. land.
Thanks to the smooth operation of the suspension system, combined with the second row of seats that can be comfortably reclined back, helping passengers in the second row feel comfortable, even when having to travel on difficult roads. On this trip, in the second row we had 3 colleagues, but everyone felt comfortable and not constrained when traveling long distances.
The soundproofing ability on the new generation Honda CR-V is also a notable plus point. Usually when mentioning Honda car models, many people will think that these are very noisy models. However, the new generation Honda CR-V has shown the opposite. In most traveling conditions, there is little noise from the chassis or tires echoing into the vehicle compartment. Only in a few cases when traveling at high speed does there be a slight noise impact on the compartment. drive.
Even though it is a Hybrid car, the Honda CR-V still knows how to create excitement for the driver. Why get excited? When you step on the accelerator, you will hear the exciting sound coming from the car’s exhaust. I tried to consult with my colleagues and they all had the same opinion. The sound of the Honda CR-V’s exhaust when stepping on the accelerator can be heard. very excited. Thanks to that, it helps wash away the howling and noise generated by the wind and road surface.
On the Honda CR-V Hybrid version, the company is also equipped with gear level B. When switching to gear B, each time you step on the brake pedal, it will help recharge the battery in the car (regenerative braking). This helps increase fuel efficiency when the driver steps on the brake, especially when traveling on mountain passes. This is considered a valuable advantage.
Regarding the feeling of accelerating, the Honda CR-V provides extremely fast acceleration with quite low latency. Thanks to the calculation and harmonious combination of gasoline engine and electric motor, the car not only responds strongly when accelerating, but also maintains fuel economy.
On this journey, with more than 900 km of driving, the car still maintained an impressive fuel consumption of only about 5.7 liters/100km.
In summary, with the Honda CR-V e:HEV RS, it will be very difficult to find criticism about this model in terms of experience. The new generation Honda CR-V is synthesized by many advantages, from the seat design, driving feel to the performance of the Hybrid engine. All of the above has helped this car model become perfect in its segment. However, with the price of this car, this will be a point that many people need to consider when choosing this Hybrid model from Honda. So who is the Honda CR-V e:HEV RS for?
Honda CR-V Hybrid will be suitable for those who love using green vehicles, want to protect the environment but still have to be practical in daily use and especially do not have to worry about finding a charging station like a car. Electric Car.
