Bitauto Original With the development of engine technology and the tightening of emission policies, it is nothing new to use small-displacement turbocharged engines in medium and large models. Just recently, Buick's mid-size SUV Envision S also launched a version equipped with a 1.5T engine. Among SUV models in the same price range, the evergreen Honda CR-V in the market has already adopted this displacement. engine, so how will the CR-V perform for the Envision S, a new classmate?
For this comparison, we chose the newly launched Envision S 552T luxury version and Honda CR-V 240TURBO luxury version. The official guide prices are 217,900 yuan and 217,800 yuan respectively.
Buick and Honda are both well-established joint venture brands in China. They also entered the country at an early stage and have a good mass base and brand influence. After development in recent years, Honda has always maintained strong brand competitiveness in the country, while Buick's products in recent years do not seem to cater well to consumer preferences, and its brand competitiveness is slightly lacking compared to Honda.
The Envision S is positioned as a mid-size SUV, but its actual size does not have much advantage over the CR-V, which is positioned as a compact SUV. The difference in length, width and height between the two cars is not obvious, but the wheelbase size of the Envision S still fits its status as a mid-sized SUV.
The front of the 1.5T Envision S is not much different from the 2.0T model. It still uses the family-style flying wing grille design, with LED daytime running lights and headlights on both sides. However, don’t think about the pixel headlights equipped with Aivia on the 1.5T model.
The CR-V's front design is still very traditional, very Japanese and very Honda. Since this generation of CR-V has been around for 4 years, the appearance will inevitably make people a little tired. The vehicle uses LED daytime running lights and headlights. At the same time, the CR-V's fog lights also use LED light sources. These detailed upgrades have also improved the texture of the front face.
The side designs of the two cars adopt different concepts. The side of the Envision S appears more rounded, and the more sloping C-pillar shape also highlights a stronger sense of dynamics. However, this will also occupy the interior space of the car. Ride space. The CR-V's side lines are more mature and thick, and it pays more attention to the utilization and functionality of the interior space.
At the rear of the car, CR-V has a very good sense of design with a clear sense of hierarchy, which is also the finishing touch in the appearance of the fifth-generation CR-V. The taillights have a unique shape and the recognition rate is very high when lit. The rear design of the Envision S is coordinated with the front of the car and is relatively simple, but it is easier to match with the Buick Envision Plus and others.Model confusion.
The interior styling of the Envision S is relatively successful and is well recognized by manufacturers, which can be seen from the fact that the interior of the Envision Plus adopts its design. The entire central control operating area is tilted towards the driver's side, with a good sense of layering and three-dimensionality. This is also the most popular and fashionable interior design among all Buick models currently.
The 10-inch central control LCD screen is larger than the 7-inch size on the CR-V. The car is equipped with Buick's eConnect intelligent interconnection system, which is consistent with other mainstream Buick models. The system includes voice control of navigation, multimedia, air conditioning, etc., and supports Apple CarPlay and Baidu CarLife mobile phone interconnection. The functions and operations are relatively mainstream. If you have to find a shortcoming, the UI interface is a bit monotonous.
The CR-V's interior looks very Honda like its exterior. Although it doesn't look too stunning at first glance, fortunately Honda's R&D and design capabilities make the CR-V's interior very attractive, with more mature lines and directions, and the wood grain veneer also adds a lot of color to the entire interior.
The 7-inch central control LCD screen does seem a bit smaller than today’s eyes, and its functions are slightly drab compared to the Envision S. The driver can only operate the phone through voice, and the car There is no mobile phone interconnection function. Fortunately, the navigation configuration of this interior also enhances the practicality of the car.
The two cars are basically at the same level in terms of interior configuration. The Envision S 552T luxury model is a high-end model among the 1.5T models. It is equipped with keyless entry, keyless start, remote start, tire pressure Alarm, reversing image, panoramic sunroof and other more practical functions. In addition to these configurations, CR-V also has the functions of wireless charging for mobile phones in the front row and blind spot imaging on the side of the car.
The Envision S seats are made of genuine leather, and can be optionally mixed with leather/suede. The main driver can be electrically adjusted in 6 directions, and the passenger driver can be adjusted manually. At the same time, the front seats have a heating function to ensure a certain level of comfort. The second-row seats are fixed seats and cannot be adjusted forward or backward or the angle of the seat back.
CR-V's seats are also wrapped in leather, and all front seats are electrically adjustable, and the driver's seat even has a 12-way adjustment function. In addition, the front seats also have heating configuration. The CR-V's second-row seats also have backrest adjustment functions, making them more suitable for riding than the Envision S.
The second-row seats of both models can be folded forward proportionally. After being folded down, the Envision S can get a flat space., and the CR-V's seat position will have some bulges, and its regularity is slightly inferior to the Envision S.
The two models are equipped with the currently popular small-displacement turbocharged engine and use a 1.5L displacement. The engine of the Envision S is the eighth-generation Ecotec 1.5T engine, and its data performs well among engines of the same displacement level. Matched with this engine is a 9AT gearbox, and a 48V mild hybrid system has also been added to this power system.
The powertrain of CR-V consists of a 1.5T engine and a CVT gearbox. The 1.5T engine is not as good as the Envision S in terms of maximum power and maximum torque data, and this gap is also reflected in Acceleration performance. However, the CR-V is 94kg lighter than the Envision S, which will greatly help its fuel consumption performance.
Both models use front MacPherson and rear multi-link independent suspension. The Envision S uses front-wheel drive, while the CR-V uses a multi-plate clutch. The main timely four-wheel drive system, under daily driving conditions, the vehicle drives the front wheels to ensure fuel economy. At the same time, the system will also switch to the four-wheel drive mode according to the vehicle's driving needs to improve vehicle passability or driving stability. In addition, the variable steering ratio equipped in the CR-V can also be praised.
Compared with the Envision S's fixed-speed cruise, the CR-V's full-speed adaptive cruise is obviously more friendly to high-speed and long-distance driving. Both cars have lane departure warning, lane keeping, active braking, and forward anti-collision warning. configuration. CR-V also has traffic sign recognition and fatigue driving prompts. Combined with its full-speed adaptive cruise function, it can achieve L2 level autonomous driving.
Editor’s comment: After the launch of the 1.5T model, the price range of the Envision S has been further lowered, and it can also compete with competing products in a more targeted manner. From this comparison, it is not difficult to see that the models launched by the two established joint venture car companies, with different design concepts and different R&D backgrounds, are equally competitive in terms of competitiveness. Both represent the characteristics of the current mainstream 200,000-class SUVs. strength. However, Honda's strong brand influence and reputation make the CR-V's price relatively strong, and the Envision S 552T luxury model has a cash discount of about 30,000 yuan in Shanghai. This may also be the most practical advantage of the Envision S. Come on.