On June 25, 2024, Dongfeng Honda’s LINGGUANG officially launched. The new car has 4 models, priced at 18.98-20.98 million yuan, with an official limited-time discount of 30,000 yuan (4130$), resulting in a discounted price range of 15.98-17.98 million yuan.
1. New car highlights: Silver Peak Gray, Mirage Red, Crystal Black, Moonlight White, Nebula Blue. 2. The car measures 4788/1838/1570mm with a wheelbase of 2735mm, positioned as a hunting coupe. 3. Standard features include 9.4-inch full LCD instrument panel, 11.5-inch HUD, 12.8-inch central screen, Honda CONNECT 4.0 smart navigation system. 4. Excellent space utilization with hidden front tray, peninsula armrest, hidden cup holder, front seats fold flat, adjustable second-row seat angle, 506L trunk volume. 5. Equipped with 12-speaker BOSE audio, Honda Car Gesture Control, AI voice assistant, 20W wireless phone charging, plasma air purification, smart fragrance, smart heating, multi-color ambient lighting, 3.5kW external power output. 6. Front single-motor drive, motor max power 150kW, max torque 310N·m. Offers sport, snow, economy, and standard driving modes. Officially claimed to achieve “0 dizziness” through unique tuning and configuration. 7. Powered by a 68.8kWh CATL lithium battery, CLTC pure electric range of 545km.
In terms of appearance, the new car comes in five body colors: Silver Peak Gray, Magic Mirror Red, Colorful Crystal Black, Bright Moon White, and Nebula Blue.
The front face adopts Dongfeng Honda’s latest family design language, with the hunting wing headlights connected to the banner-like chrome trim, creating a wide visual sense. The unique front bumper design, paired with a layered front grille, creates a three-dimensional feel while showcasing a strong sporty vibe.
The sleek and dynamic body lines of the hunting light flow seamlessly from the front to the back of the car, exuding a strong sense of dynamic beauty. The 18-inch rotor sports wheels are black with a matte finish, creating a powerful visual impact. The tires are 225/50 R18 Pirelli UltraContact UC6 series high-performance tires.
In addition, hidden door handles not only make the entire side of the new car more streamlined, but also help to control wind resistance to a certain extent. The dimensions of the new car are 4788/1838/1570mm in length, width, and height respectively, with a wheelbase of 2735mm.
The rear design of the hunting light is also eye-catching, with unique through-type taillights that echo the front headlight group and create outstanding visual effects when lit. The foot-kick sensing electric tailgate makes it more convenient to open and close the trunk, without the need for hands, just a simple foot movement. With the large opening liftback design, the hunting light achieves a perfect balance between practicality and aesthetics.
Hunter’s interior design adheres to the original intention of “people-oriented” car making, focusing on the comfortable experience and personalized needs of drivers and passengers. By paying attention to details and humanized configurations, we create a warm, intelligent, and technologically advanced driving space. We use a large amount of low formaldehyde, odorless environmentally friendly materials in the car to ensure air quality and provide passengers with a healthy and comfortable driving environment.
The new car comes with a 9.4-inch full LCD instrument panel, 11.5-inch HUD, and 12.8-inch central control screen. It is equipped with CONNECT 4.0 intelligent navigation system, supporting various functions such as facial recognition, voice control, and smart scene switching. The system can automatically match personal cabin settings through the facial recognition system, achieving a personalized driving experience.
Three screens support multi-dimensional connectivity, making mobile travel more convenient, comfortable, and fun.
In terms of configuration, the Lightray is equipped with a 12-speaker BOSE audio system, Honda’s in-car gesture control function, AI voice assistant, 20W wireless phone charging, plasma air purification, smart fragrance, smart heating, multi-color ambient lighting, 3.5kW external power output, etc., aligning with mainstream domestic electric vehicles in terms of configuration.
A comfortable seat is crucial for the driving experience. The seat material of the Lighthouse adopts high-rebound and high-shock-absorbing polyurethane PAD material, combined with a 2-gear adjustment design, providing passengers with a more comfortable seating experience.
Speaking of space, Honda’s MM concept has always focused on optimizing interior space, enhancing comfort, meeting diverse needs, and enhancing product competitiveness. This time, this concept has brought spatial surprises to the CRIDER.
The new car features a flexible layout with rear seats that can be folded down in a 6:4 ratio, extending the interior depth to 1875mm. In its standard state, the trunk volume reaches 506L, sufficient for daily use. When the rear seats are folded down, the interior space becomes nearly flat, allowing for easy storage of camping gear or fitness equipment.
In detail, hidden front center tray and peninsula armrest allow front passengers to move flexibly between driver and passenger seats. In today’s increasingly tight parking spaces, this brings a sense of ease to users’ parking.
In terms of power, the new car uses front-mounted single-motor drive, with a maximum power of 150kW and a maximum torque of 310N·m. It offers various driving modes such as sport, snow, economy, and standard. Additionally, officials claim that the vehicle can achieve “zero dizziness” through unique tuning and configuration.
In terms of endurance, the Lixiang is equipped with a 68.8kWh ternary lithium battery pack from CATL, with a pure electric endurance mileage of 545km. Overall, in terms of design, the Lixiang can meet the aesthetics of young people and has the ergonomic advantages of Dongfeng Honda as a traditional brand. It is also in line with the configuration of domestic new energy products. With its limited-time price of 159,800 yuan (21990$), it does show some sincerity. Next, Dongfeng Honda needs to make more consumers aware of and feel the product strength of the Lixiang, so that it can be included in the list of alternative models.