Is the Elysion a Global Model?
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The Elysion is a global model. Below are specific details about the Elysion: 1. Body Dimensions: As the first MPV model under Dongfeng Honda, it has a body length of 4935mm, a width of 1842mm, a height of 1711mm, and a wheelbase of 2900mm. 2. Powertrain Configuration: In terms of power, this car is equipped with either a 2.0L or a 2.4L engine, with the 2.0L being the hybrid version. 3. Exterior Design: The car adopts a family-style design, featuring a large-sized front grille and bold chrome accents characteristic of Honda's family styling, giving the front fascia a more aggressive and refined appearance.
As a family user who frequently drives an MPV, I've been using the Elysion to shuttle my kids to and from school for nearly two years now. I find it to be a quite practical vehicle, but it's definitely not a global model. On Chinese roads, I often see it, indicating its particular popularity here. However, when chatting with friends overseas, they mention that the Elysion is almost unseen in Europe or the U.S. Honda does have some global cars like the Civic, which are sold in uniform versions worldwide, facilitating maintenance and parts support. In contrast, the Elysion was primarily developed for the Asian market, especially China, with localized designs to suit our roads and needs. Honda also offers similar MPVs like the North American Odyssey, but with different styles. The essence of a global model lies in standardized production and sales across multiple countries, whereas the Elysion is only sold in limited regions, with prices and configurations tailored locally. This strategy helps automakers control costs and better serve regional users. Therefore, I believe it's not a global model but a region-specific version, a point proven by the ease of obtaining parts during maintenance in China, contrasted with overseas friends' complaints about their scarcity.
