Honda released information on the improvements and minor change model of the crossover SUV “Vezel” and its official website on March 14, 2024. It will be announced on April 25, and go on sale on April 26, 2024. Genuine accessories were also released at the same time, and in addition to the existing “Urban Style” and “Casual Style,” new “Sports Style” and “Active Style” have been added, allowing customers to purchase a “Vezel” that suits them best.
Four styles of genuine accessories for the new Vezel
“Urban Style,” “Casual Style,” “Sports Style,” and “Active Style” all express different aspects of the Vezel, and I felt they all had wonderful designs. Personally, I like the already available “Urban Style” the best.
Urban Style
VEZE Urban Style
Front grille + dedicated emblem for front grille
Front lower skirt
Fog light garnish
Side lower garnish
tailgate spoiler
Rear lower skirt
C-pillar decal
Rear lower garnish
Rear combination garnish
Sports Style
VEZEL Sports Style
Front grille + black emblem
Front lower skirt
Side lower garnish
tailgate spoiler
Rear lower skirt
Door mirror cover
18-inch aluminum wheels + aluminum wheel center caps
Rear lower garnish
Active Style
VEZEL Active Style
Front grille + black emblem
Body side decals
System Carrier (A-ollect)
Rear combination garnish
Casual Style
VEZEL Casual Style
Front grille + dedicated emblem for front grille
Front lower skirt
Side lower garnish
tailgate spoiler
Rear lower skirt
18-inch aluminum wheels
Rear lower garnish
Rear combination garnish
Honda’s new “Vezel” minor change model
Changes to the exterior design.
New body and interior colors have been added.
Safety is enhanced by adopting “Traffic Jam Assist (traffic jam driving support function),” ” Adaptive Driving Beam ,” and ” Sudden Acceleration Control Function .”
The hybrid system “e:HEV” control has been updated to further reduce engine noise and improve responsiveness .
New grades will be adopted and the lineup will be changed.
The grand concept for this minor model change is “EXPAND YOUR LIFE.” While retaining the simple and clean styling that has been well received in the current model, the company has aimed for a more striking design, including changes to the front grille and front bumper. Furthermore, the spacious interior space achieved through the “center tank layout” and the powerful driving and quietness unique to the e:HEV have all been refined.
VEZEL e:HEV Z
A new “HuNT (Hunt) Package” has been added, adding an outdoor touch to the base grade e:HEV X. The exterior features special roof rails, aluminum wheels, and a front lower garnish, and together with the special color interior, it is a package that suits both urban and outdoor use.
VEZEL eHEV Z
A new “PLaY package” has been added to the e:HEV Z grade. AWD is now available, and it is now possible to choose whether or not to have a panoramic roof. In line with the specification changes, the manufacturer’s suggested retail price will be revised due to rising raw material prices. The revised price will be increased.
Honda’s unique two-motor hybrid system, “e:HEV,” has updated its energy management control to further reduce engine noise during city driving and improve responsiveness to driver inputs, further refining the smooth and powerful driving that is unique to the e:HEV.
The advanced safety driving support system, Honda SENSING, will add three new functions: Traffic Jam Assist (a function to assist driving in traffic jams), sudden acceleration suppression, and adaptive driving beam.
Honda’s new “Vezel” minor change HuNT package exclusive exterior
The “HuNT Package” adds an outdoor touch to the base grade e:HEV X. HuNT Package exclusive exterior features include “Copper metallic painted fog light garnish,” “Bumper lower garnish (front: Copper metallic painted / rear: Shark Gray metallic painted),” “Exclusive color,” “Exclusive roof rails,” and “16-inch aluminum wheels.”
VEZEL e:HEV X HuNT
Honda’s new “Vezel” minor change equipment comparison
| System Equipment | Current Vezel | New Vezel |
|---|---|---|
| CMBS | ◯ (Daytime and nighttime pedestrians and bicycles) |
◯ (Daytime and nighttime pedestrians and bicycles) |
| False start prevention function | ◯ | ◯ |
| Near Collision Braking | ◯ | ◯ |
| Pedestrian Accident Reduction Steering |
◯ | ◯ |
| Road departure prevention function | ◯ | ◯ |
| ACC | ◯ (with traffic jam following function) |
◯ (with traffic jam following function) |
| LKAS | ◯ | ◯ |
| Preceding vehicle departure notification function |
◯ | ◯ |
| Sign recognition function | ◯ | ◯ |
| False backward start prevention function | ◯ | ◯ |
| Automatic high beam |
◯ | ◯ |
| Adaptive Driving Beam |
– | ◯ |
| Blind Spot Information |
◯ | ◯ |
| Parking Sensor System |
◯ | ◯ |
| Back-up and exit support | ◯ | ◯ |
| Multi-view camera system |
◯ | ◯ |
| Sudden acceleration suppression function |
– | ◯ |
| Traffic Jam Assist |
– | ◯ |
Honda’s new “Vezel” minor change specs
| Specifications | Vezel e:HEV |
Vezel |
|---|---|---|
| full length | 4,340mm | 4,340mm |
| Overall width | 1,790mm | 1,790mm |
| Overall height | 1,590mm | 1,590mm |
| Wheelbase |
2,610mm | 2,610mm |
| engine | 1.5L i-VTEC engine + new i-MMD (e:HEV) |
1.5L inline 4-cylinder direct injection DOHC engine |
| Maximum power | 72kW (98PS) / 5,600-6,400rpm |
96kW (131PS)/ 6,600rpm |
| Maximum torque | 127Nm (13.0kgfm) / 4,500-5,000rpm |
155Nm (15.8kgfm)/ 4,600rpm |
| Motor maximum output |
80kW (109PS) / 3,500-8,000rpm |
– |
| Motor Max Torque |
253Nm (25.8kgfm) / 0-3,000rpm |
– |
transmission |
Electric continuously variable transmission |
CVT |
| WLTC mode fuel economy |
24.8km/L (2WD) 22.0km/L (4WD) |
17.0km/L (2WD) 15.6km/L (4WD) |
| Drive system | 2WD(FF)/4WD | 2WD(FF)/4WD |
Honda’s new “Vezel” minor change: price and grade
| grade | engine | transmission |
2WD (10%) |
4WD (10%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder DOHC direct injection |
CVT | -circle | -circle |
| e:HEV X | 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder DOHC direct injection + new i-MMD (e:HEV) |
Electric continuously variable transmission |
-circle | -circle |
| e:HEV Z | -circle | -circle | ||
| e:HEV X PLaY Package |
-circle | -circle | ||
| e:HEV Z PLaY Package |
-circle | -circle | ||
| e:HEV X HUNT Package |
-circle | -circle |
The best parts of the new 4th generation Vezel
Honda completely redesigned the second-generation Vezel , announcing it on April 22, 2021, and releasing it on April 23.
The “center tank layout” based on Honda’s unique M・M philosophy is inherited from the previous model. The exterior has been completely rethought for a new era of VEZEL, with coupe-like proportions that add to the powerful, clean, and energetic impression of an SUV .
The overall impression of the interior is one of a solid form with a strong core, and a “sleek and long cabin” is adopted to provide a refreshing view from all seats .
The hybrid model is equipped with Honda’s two-motor hybrid system, e:HEV .
For more details, please refer to this article.
→ Honda’s new Vezel, fully redesigned with e:HEV, will be released on April 22, 2021
The exterior keeps the same concept, but the front face has been changed, and the headlights now feature DRL (Daytime Running Lights) and LED sequential turn lamps (flowing turn signals) . Honda SENSING is standard on all models . As you can see from the photo , the rear has a sleek coupe form.
VEZEL
The open-feeling sunroof is equipped with a ” panoramic roof (Low-E glass) “. Two-tone exterior colors, tricolor accents, and a ” hands-free access power tailgate (with reservation closing function) ” are also available.
The interior panels are designed with a horizontal, straight line theme, and are based on the concept of HMI (Human Machine Interface), reducing eye movement, arranging controls along the lines of movement, and improving visibility. A “sleek and long cabin” is adopted to provide a solid form with a solid core and a refreshing view from all seats. The meter uses a ” 4.2-inch or 7.0-inch instrument cluster ” that is used in the new ” Accord ” and ” Insight “.
The interior is equipped with an ” Auto Brake Hold ” function that keeps the vehicle stopped even when the driver’s foot is taken off the brake pedal, and is released when the driver steps on the accelerator, making it useful in traffic jams . It also features a ” Parking Brake System .” The newly designed air conditioning vent, the ” Breeze Outlet ,” is an L-shaped air outlet that blows air backward along the side windows, caressing the cheeks of front seat passengers, creating a soft air flow that envelops the passengers. The ” Honda Total Care Premium ” connected service is offered through the ” Honda CONNECT” in-vehicle communication module equipped with next-generation connected technology , allowing drivers to enjoy a safer and more comfortable car life .
The center display uses a 9-inch Honda CONNECT Honda Display . Compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . Equipped with Honda CONNECT, an in-vehicle communication module exclusive to Honda vehicles . Honda Total Care Premium is available. Remote operation via smartphone is possible, and the car itself connects to an emergency support center in the event of an accident or other emergency, allowing for quick and accurate troubleshooting support. Equipped with an automatic map update service. The smartphone replaces the key with the Honda Digital Key and Honda App Center, and in-car Wi-Fi allows you to purchase data capacity in the car and connect to the internet for enjoyment.
The advanced safety driving support system ” Honda SENSING ” newly adopts a ” Front Wide View Camera ” high-speed image processing chip, and by combining it with a total of eight sonar sensors installed in the front and rear of the vehicle, a “Near Collision Mitigation Brake” has been added and is now standard equipment on all vehicles. Four sensors are placed in the rear bumper and detect obstacles behind the vehicle and notify the driver with sound and display.
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) has been upgraded to include a traffic jam following function, and the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), Road Departure Mitigation System, Traffic Sign Recognition System, and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) have all been further improved from the previous model. Three new functions have also been added: Rearward False Start Prevention, Near-Collision Mitigation Braking, and Auto High Beam.
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Honda news release
https://global.honda/jp/news/2024/4240314.html
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