In China's automotive market, the role of the MPV has completed its transformation. It is no longer merely a symbol of business hospitality, but has become a core vehicle for diverse family life, needing to satisfy both the travel needs of three-generation households and the all-scenario demands of balancing work commutes with holiday excursions. At this point, a truly "life-savvy" MPV is becoming the shared choice of more and more people. Having identified this trend, a benchmark model that has been tempered in the Chinese market for over a decade and deeply understands the core needs of MPVs is once again leading the new trend of high-end family MPVs with a refreshed stance.
On August 26, Dongfeng Honda's new Elysion was officially launched, with four versions introduced. The refreshed pricing across the lineup ranges from 249,800 to 303,800 yuan, with up to 36,800 yuan in purchase benefits thoughtfully included, including a purchase tax exemption gift of up to 26,800 yuan, allowing users to truly enjoy tax-free purchases without anxiety; in addition, there is a trade-in subsidy gift of up to 6,000 yuan, as well as a 4,000-yuan peace-of-mind escort gift and a smart connectivity enjoyment gift, truly achieving hybrid tax exemption with no range anxiety; beyond that, customers can also additionally enjoy national or local trade-in subsidies.
As the high-end flagship MPV under Dongfeng Honda, the new Elysion features an imposing all-new cascading-style luxury front grille exterior upgrade and multidimensional enhancements in convenience and comfort configurations, creating product strength that is comprehensive and readily attainable, precisely responding to the all-scenario needs of different users and pushing personal flair and comfortable experience to new heights.
Anyone can drive it, leveling the driving threshold for effortless navigation
For Dongfeng Honda, comfortable driving dynamics are an unwavering DNA, even on space-focused models like MPVs. In terms of body dimensions, the new Elysion uses a "golden ratio" of 4,951mm × 1,842mm × 1,711mm (L×W×H), alleviating the driving pressure brought by the large volume of MPV models. Combined with a class-leading minimum turning radius of 5.4 meters, the new Elysion truly achieves easy turning, easy passage, and easy parking, allowing drivers of any gender or age to handle it with ease. Even when navigating narrow old-city alleys or parking in extreme spaces in shopping malls, there is no "driving a big car" handling burden.
"Physical" and "intelligent" excellence together is what makes it truly easy to drive. Facing frequent congestion, suddenly crossing pedestrians and non-motor vehicles in urban road conditions, driving safety has become a core concern for users. Having identified users' travel pain points, the new Elysion has achieved significant upgrades in safety configurations. The new car is equipped with the Honda SENSING safety super-sensing system, integrating ACC active cruise control, CMBS collision mitigation braking, LKAS lane keeping assist, and multiple other functions, achieving L2-level driving assistance capability. Whether for urban commuting or highway driving, the Honda SENSING safety super-sensing system can greatly reduce driving intensity and enhance safety. In addition, the new car is also equipped with a PA parking assist system, allowing even novice drivers to handle it easily, making parking more从容 and confident from now on.
Go anywhere, breaking scenario limitations with ease
In the era of diversified travel, covering all-scenario vehicle needs from daily city use to cross-province journeys is the basic quality of an all-around MPV. In this regard, Dongfeng Honda's new Elysion, with its efficient hybrid system and convenient connectivity system, successfully breaks scenario limitations, allowing every user to drive freely and handle with ease in any road condition and life situation.
During countryside outings and self-driving camping, reaching various campsites and parks may require journeys of over a hundred kilometers, making travel costs the point users care about most. In response, the new Elysion is equipped with Honda's i-MMD dual-motor hybrid system, featuring three drive modes: EV, hybrid, and engine direct drive. When starting, the vehicle is driven directly by the motor, with swift response and quiet operation; during acceleration, the motor and engine output in coordination, with abundant and linear power; during high-speed cruising, it automatically switches to engine direct drive, providing ample power while fully curing users' range anxiety.
Thanks to the "more, faster, better, cheaper" technical advantages of Honda's e:HEV strong electric smart hybrid powertrain, the new Elysion achieves a WLTC combined fuel consumption as low as 6.17L per 100 kilometers, and requires only 92-octane gasoline, greatly reducing the cost of daily commuting and urban travel. Even when "using a big tool for a small job," it feels relaxed and economical. This makes it composed and unhurried whether dealing with morning and evening rush hours, city commuting, spontaneous long-distance trips, or cross-city business travel.
To achieve true full-scenario travel coverage, it not only needs confidence in range and power, but also the wisdom and convenience to handle complex urban environments. Therefore, during urban commuting, the new Elysion is equipped with the Honda CONNECT intelligent guidance connectivity system, which integrates rich functions such as intelligent voice dialogue, smart navigation, car-home connectivity, and OTA online upgrades. Combined with new features such as digital keys, voice assistant vehicle control, and mobile APP remote control, it can significantly enhance convenience and immersion. Users can start the vehicle in advance and turn on the air conditioning to calmly handle extreme heat and cold; in congested sections, easily set navigation and adjust the entertainment system via voice commands to ensure focused driving; and even remotely check vehicle status from home, achieving true "person-car-home" connectivity, making travel easier, more comfortable, and more confident.
Accommodate anything, satisfying life, career, and passions alike
In the current context of increasingly rational automotive consumption, users' demands for an MPV are no longer limited to "fitting everyone in," but also require it to be "used cleverly," able to flexibly switch between multiple life scenarios—and this is exactly the new Elysion's forte.
This multi-scenario composure is inseparable from its flexible and efficient spatial layout. The new car adheres to Honda's "MM space concept," centered on "maximizing occupant space and minimizing mechanical space," allowing its interior space dimensions to reach 2,840mm × 1,540mm × 1,280mm (L×W×H), maximizing a segment-transcending spacious riding experience within restrained body dimensions. During family countryside outings, the approximately 85mm lateral adjustment function allows seats to slide to both sides, creating a 185mm central aisle width for passengers to easily enter and exit the third row. In addition, the new Elysion's class-leading 315mm low floor design is also ingenious, allowing elderly people and children to easily get on and off without strenuous stepping.
Particularly worth mentioning is that the new Elysion's third-row seats support a flip-and-reverse function, instantly transforming into a "scenic sofa" facing the rear of the vehicle. This design is not only suitable for resting in city parks, but also expands more fun and possibilities during countryside camping, mountain fishing, or reservoir leisure, extending outdoor life scenarios infinitely.
When business hospitality is needed, the new Elysion is also a presentable "business partner." When receiving important clients, the third-row seats can be fully stowed, forming a luxurious large four-seat mode. Combined with second-row independent first-class seats that are delicate and soft, featuring shoulder adjustment, leg rest adjustment, seat heating, and other functions, it provides business partners with an ultimate luxurious space. During self-driving trips, the new Elysion is also a reliable "passion partner." The third-row seats support 4:2:4 folding and reclining, and the versatile space can easily accommodate various sports equipment, ready to set off for passion at any time.
Final words:
Over more than 20 years of development, Dongfeng Honda has upheld its corporate philosophy of "people-oriented, three joys," committed to deeply integrating forward-looking technology with users' real needs, letting technology serve people's lives. Through years of practice and development, relying on solid user reputation and a complete product layout, Dongfeng Honda Elysion has become the shared choice of nearly 370,000 users for peace of mind and worry-free ownership.
The refreshed launch of Dongfeng Honda's new Elysion not only achieves all-dimensional evolution of product strength, but also redefines high-quality travel with "anyone can drive," "go anywhere," and "accommodate anything" as its development core. Even the entry-level version comes standard with dual power sliding doors, foot-activated tailgate, 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and other configurations, truly achieving "luxury from the entry level." It can be said that choosing the new Elysion means choosing a new mobile lifestyle with full-scenario coverage and full-demand satisfaction. Set off now, and let us together drive toward a broader world and live out a more wonderful life.
