GAC-Honda has rolled out its second generation of Honda Crider model. The redesign will be
listed on the Chinese market later this year. On the design front, the 2019
Honda Crider looks like a downsized Honda Accord. The dragon-inspiration is
clear, with Honda’s signature chrome wing grille stretching wide onto the
full-LED headlamps in a style reminiscent of its wings. The form of the large
main air intake is another trait inspired by the latest Accord.
On the sides too, the 2019 Honda Crider has strong
hints of the 2018 Honda Accord fastback, especially with respect to the design
of the sleek greenhouse. At the rear, the C-shaped tail lamps are reminiscent
of the 2018 Honda Amaze. Overall, the design a odd mix-and-match job with
elements borrowed from Honda’s global range, and would probably suit the taste
of only Chinese consumers.
The second gen Crider’s interior has bits borrowed
or inspired by the Honda Accord, Honda CR-V and Honda Civic. It has an all-black
colour theme. The simplistic design of the dashboard is spruced up with leather
for a luxurious look. The centre console has a minimalistic design with a large
floating display and a compact HVAC control panel. The instrument panel
features the familiar three-tier design with a large colour driver information
display in the centre.
The Honda Crider rides on a stretched version of the
Honda City’s platform. The mid-class sedan is now 4,756 mm long, 1,804 mm wide
and 1,509 mm high. It has grown by 92 mm in length, 54 mm in width and 4 mm in
height. Honda has stretched the wheelbase by 80 mm to 2,730 mm.
A 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine has replaced
the 1.8-litre naturally aspirated engine. While the old engine delivered 125 PS
and 173 Nm of torque, the new engine produces 122 PS and 173 Nm of torque. A
CVT sends power to the wheels. The 2019 Honda Crider has a fuel consumption
rating of 4.9L/100 km. Like the previous generation, the new generation Honda Crider is
likely a China-only model.
