Why was the Honda Greiz discontinued?
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Here are the reasons why the Honda Greiz was discontinued: 1. Very low configuration: The base model of the Greiz lacks ESP, hill-start assist, a sunroof, seat adjustment, and a center armrest. Only the top trim comes with a rearview camera, rear radar, and a central control screen, while other versions do not. The entire lineup uses halogen lights, which are prone to fogging. In terms of configuration, competitors like the Geely Emgrand and Changan Eado are clearly better than the Greiz. 2. Poor noise insulation: Noise suppression at high speeds is unsatisfactory. Although Dongfeng Honda aimed to maximize cost-cutting, they even significantly reduced the vehicle's comfort features. The suspension tuning is on the stiffer side, and the structure adopts the most common front MacPherson strut and rear torsion beam non-independent suspension for this price range. Road feedback is very clear, so it's essential to slow down well in advance when going over speed bumps. 3. Cheap interior: The interior quality is on par with most models in the same segment, lacking excessive flair and appearing somewhat cheap. It uses a lot of hard plastics, resulting in average visual and tactile experiences.
I've been driving the Honda Greiz for several years, and it's quite emotional to see it discontinued. There are multiple reasons for this: the market changes too fast, with everyone rushing to buy SUVs or electric vehicles now. Small sedans like the Greiz are becoming less popular, and sales have been declining steadily. Honda probably thinks it can't make a profit by continuing production and would rather invest resources in hotter new models, such as the electric version of the Fit. Moreover, environmental regulations have tightened, and the Greiz's emission standards aren't up to date—upgrading would be too costly, so manufacturers have to follow the trend. I’ve also noticed that competitors in the same segment, like the Toyota Vios, are more in demand, and Honda is focusing on promoting cars like the Civic. For us owners, the car is still reliable, but parts will become scarcer, and maintenance will need to be more frequent. In the long run, discontinuing the model is a wise decision for the manufacturer. We can only adapt to the changes and consider switching cars.
