In the past ten years, the SUV craze can be said to have swept the world. In China, more and more consumers are turning from traditional cars and two-box cars to SUVs. Various brands have also increased the layout of SUV products to seize the market. Among them, there are many SUV models of the joint venture brand, and several “phenomenal” products have even been purchased at a higher price, and the supply in the market exceeds demand. This includes two models with completely different styles-the Ford Maverick and the Honda CR-V, both of which occupy a place in the joint venture SUV market. Maverick has a domineering and tough appearance. Since its launch, it has won the favor of a large number of consumers who pursue passion and speed with its strong power and excellent handling performance. The layout and user-friendly configuration make it more practical, and it is a model of urban family SUV. Today, we will horizontally compare the two “veteran” models from various dimensions, and witness their strength as evergreen trees in the joint venture SUV market.
The manufacturer’s guide price of these two cars is 169,800, but the author learned from the dealer that the Maverick has relatively more terminal discounts. If there is a budget limit, the Maverick is more expensive than the CR-V in terms of price. Advantage.
【Appearance of Ford Maverick】
【Honda CR-V Appearance】
The “eye edge” when buying a car is very important, and everyone has their own subjective preferences. The appearance of Maverick is full of sportiness and power, and the new model has been upgraded in many details. The overall shape has added fashion elements, which is more in line with the aesthetic preferences of young people; CR-V adopts the latest Honda family design in appearance Language, the shape of the whole vehicle is relatively soft, and the streamlined lines are integrated into the design, which is more atmospheric and full of fashion sense.
Talking about SUVs naturally cannot avoid the topic of sports and performance, and power performance is always one of the dimensions that consumers pay most attention to. In terms of engines, these two models can be said to be at odds with each other. The engines of Maverick and CRV are almost the two models with the best parameters and performance in the same class. Maverick provides Ford’s Ecoboost series 1.5T and higher output 2.0T engine is optional, matched with 6AT gearbox, the maximum power of the 2.0T model engine is 180kW, the peak torque is 350Nm, the acceleration from 100 kilometers is only 7 seconds +, and the power performance is so strong that it overflows; while all CR-V series are equipped with 1.5 T engine, matched with CVT gearbox, and the high-end version of the model is a hybrid. It can be seen that the two brands have different positionings for the high-end models of the models. Maverick is more pursuing pure power output, while CR-V focuses on hybrid models, so the consumer groups they face will also different.
In addition, the 6AT gearbox equipped on Maverick is more powerful in terms of rear-end acceleration, and from the perspective of later maintenance and reliability, the 6AT gearbox has more advantages than the CVT gearbox of CR-V. One of the most prominent features of Maverick is that its chassis is very heavy, which is more stable than Japanese and German chassis. Especially when passing gravel roads or machine farm roads, the chassis can filter the vibration very thoroughly, and the shaking of the body Not intense, high comfort.
[Ford Maverick Interior Picture]
[Honda CR-V interior map]
Today, smart configuration has become one of the most important dimensions for consumers to choose a car. Smarter and more humanized technology integration and design will greatly add points to the user experience. The new Maverick is equipped with a brand-new Internet car intelligent system developed based on Alibaba AliOS. Its response is more sensitive, the operation interface is more intuitive and convenient, and it can be closely cooperated with the mobile phone for remote operation. When users use navigation, they only need to say the destination to complete the instructions. In addition, there are powerful Internet ecological functions attached to Ali, and the actual experience is very good. In comparison, the response speed and functions of the CR-V intelligent system The configuration is lower than that of Kuga, and it does not support voice command function, but CR-V has a strong brand style in the interior design. The central control screen adopts a floating design, and the shape design is relatively fashionable. It is also more advanced.
In terms of interior space, the new Maverick has optimized the rear seating space and further improved driving comfort by improving the knee space; while the interior space of the CR-V is similar to that of the Maverick, but the storage space is larger , can hold more things. Although CR-V has a slight advantage in storage space, it does not show a big difference in terms of practical application experience.
write at the end
With the development of the market, consumers’ expectations for products are gradually increasing, and only products that meet or exceed user expectations can be sought after by the market. Through the horizontal comparison of the above-mentioned dimensions, we can have a more detailed understanding of the two models. They can take the lead in the fierce market competition of joint venture SUVs, which is enough to see the respective advantages and characteristics of the two brands. To sum up, Maverick has more power performance and more humanized intelligent configuration, and is more outstanding in acceleration and power transmission. It is an urban SUV that can not only satisfy outdoor driving fun but also take into account daily life.
