What does Vezel mean?
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This is the new car "Vezel" launched by GAC Honda in 2014, derived from the English word "Bezel", meaning the facet of a gemstone. Extended information: 1. Vezel: It uses the same platform as the Fit and is positioned as a compact SUV in the market. Equipped with a 1.5L and 1.8L naturally aspirated engine, although not part of the Earth Dreams series, it outperforms other brands' similar models in terms of fuel consumption and power. 2. Space: As an SUV, one of the most important factors is space. In this regard, the Vezel adopts the Fit's rear Magic Seats, allowing for flexible use of space. 3. Exterior: The Vezel's fashionable appearance paired with a coupe-style cabin highlights a strong personality.
While researching Honda's vehicle naming conventions, I discovered that 'Vezel' is actually the global English name for the Breeze, inspired by the cutting technique of the mineral 'bezel'. The Chinese name 'Breeze' plays on a homophone—'Bin' comes from colorful life, and 'Zhi' represents intelligent technology, following the same naming logic as the Fit and Accord. With the fierce competition in the compact SUV market, this name highlights both urban fashion sense and the differentiated selling point of smart features. Last time my neighbor was car shopping, they mentioned they were drawn to this model because the name feels more youthful compared to the XR-V. Among joint-venture car names, this approach of conveying different meanings in Chinese and English is quite common, whereas it's rare to see models like the CR-V directly translated as 'Siwei' in Chinese.
While working on several Vezels, I noticed owners were quite puzzled by the Vezel badge. GAC Honda deliberately retained the English name for the domestic version, pairing the rear Vezel emblem with the Chinese 'Binzhi' as a double assurance. The Chinese name aims to convey two meanings: youthful vibrancy ('Bin') and technological sophistication ('Zhi'), similar to naming conventions seen in new energy vehicles like Bingo and Zhiji. The English Vezel originally refers to the bezel setting of a gemstone, metaphorically representing refined craftsmanship. Personally, I find it more memorable than the letter-combination naming of its sibling model XR-V, especially since the facelift's taillight design genuinely evokes a diamond-cut angular aesthetic.
