Honda Motor has introduced an updated version of the Elysion minivan for the Chinese market (in Japan, a model with that name was produced from 2004 to 2013). Production will begin at the Dongfeng-Honda JV at the end of the month.
Exterior of Elysion
Elysion is a slightly modified version of the Honda Odyssey that is sold in Japan for the PRC market . The JDM version was updated a year ago . Elysion has changed in the same vein, but there are still slight differences from the “original”.
The novelty uses a different front bumper group with a more massive grille, and the outer door handles are installed in plastic niches.
Interior of Elysion
Inside, there are fewer differences between Elysion and Odyssey. In both cases, a seven-seater cabin layout is provided (in the Japanese Odyssey, there can be eight seats) with two separate seats in the second row. Apart from the differences in trim colors, the button selector of the “automatic machine” catches the eye: a conventional lever is used in a Japanese car.
In the Celestial Empire, this model is only available in the e: HEV rechargeable hybrid variant with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor. The total power of the tandem is 215 hp. The drive can only be front.
By the way, Honda Odyssey is also sold in China, but it is produced by another joint venture – GAC-Honda. Sales of the updated version will also begin at the end of December. In appearance, this Odyssey is similar to the Japanese one. Like the Elysion, the car will only be available as a hybrid.
Prices for a Honda Odyssey in China start at 229,800 yuan (= 36,044.80 usd). This car is noticeably more expensive due to the richer equipment – from 294,800 yuan (= 46,240.23 usd).
Recall that the release of the current generation RC Honda Odyssey began in Japan in 2013.