Why is the Inspire cheaper than the Accord?
2 Answers
The Inspire, although similar in performance and appearance to the Accord, does not have the same brand recognition as the Accord, which is why it is cheaper. Below is a relevant introduction about the Inspire: 1. Powertrain: It comes with two engines: one is a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, and the other is a hybrid version with a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine. The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine has a maximum power output of 143 kW, a maximum torque of 260 Nm, a maximum power speed of 5500 rpm, and a maximum torque range of 1600 to 5000 rpm. It is paired with a CVT transmission. The 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine has a maximum power output of 107 kW, a maximum torque of 175 Nm, a maximum power speed of 6200 rpm, and a maximum torque speed of 3500 rpm. The electric motor paired with this engine has a maximum power output of 135 kW and a maximum torque of 315 Nm. 2. Suspension: The front suspension uses a MacPherson strut independent suspension, while the rear suspension uses a multi-link independent suspension.
Last time I accompanied a friend to a 4S dealership to look at cars, I finally understood this matter. The Inspire and Accord share the same platform but have different positioning strategies. The Guangzhou Honda Accord is a global model with high recognition, deep historical reputation accumulation, and its resale value in the used car market can be 5% higher. The Dongfeng Honda Inspire has a more youthful design, but its supplier system is slightly different—for example, the trunk hinges are replaced with stamped parts, and the thickness of the soundproofing material is reduced by 0.5mm. The 4S salesperson mentioned that the terminal discounts for the Inspire are often 8,000 yuan more than those for the Accord, especially when there's inventory pressure on the hybrid version. However, the chassis tuning feels basically the same when driving, and the money saved could be more practically spent on a set of Michelin tires.
