What is the new name for the Spirior?
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Honda Spirior has been renamed as Inspire after its facelift. Vehicle Positioning: Dongfeng Honda Inspire is positioned as the flagship sedan under Dongfeng Honda. Vehicle Dimensions: The length, width, and height of Dongfeng Honda Inspire are 4910mm/1862mm/1450mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2830mm. Vehicle Powertrain: Equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum output of 194 horsepower (5500rpm) and a peak torque of 260 N·m (1600-5500rpm), paired with a CVT transmission. The hybrid model features a 2.0L engine and a dual-motor i-MMD hybrid system.
The Spirior was a model name introduced by Honda for the Chinese market, essentially a localized version of the European Accord. Later, to streamline its global product lineup, Honda discontinued the Spirior around 2018 and replaced it directly with the Accord name. Nowadays, if you're looking to buy a new car, you'll only find the Honda Accord available, which comes in different configurations including gasoline and hybrid variants, with quite impressive performance. I think this change is quite reasonable—reducing model overlap makes it easier for consumers to choose and minimizes confusion. As a car enthusiast, I enjoy studying this kind of brand consolidation, which also allows manufacturers to save costs and standardize repair parts. The Spirior wasn’t renamed to a specific new name; it simply evolved into the Accord series.