Bitauto Original In the home MPV market with a price range of 200,000-300,000 yuan, it was basically "monopolized" by Honda Odyssey. However, with the rapid development of the domestic automobile industry, many new forces have been born at this price, including the SAIC MAXUS G90. As an independent mid-to-large luxury MPV model, the new car can be said to be one of the few affordable flagship MPVs in the current independent MPV market, and even surpasses Alfa in terms of luxury. However, it is not out of reach in terms of price, but directly aimed at the Odyssey. So under the same budget, how to choose between the two cars? Today we will bring these two cars out and compete with each other to see who is stronger.

SAIC MAXUS G90 was officially launched on April 29 this year. The new car has launched a total of 8 models, priced from 219,900 to 329,900 yuan. Powerfully, all series are equipped with 2.0T+48V mild hybrid engines. Matched with the Aisin 8AT gearbox, the Honda Odyssey was facelifted and upgraded at the end of last year. The new car brings 8 models to choose from, with a price range of 235,800-354,800 yuan. In terms of power, all series are equipped with a 2.0L hybrid system.

This time we selected their respective high-end versions for comparison, namely the SAIC Maxus G90 2022 2.0T Interstellar flagship version (hereinafter referred to as G90), with a guide price of 329,900 yuan; the Guangqi Honda Odyssey is the 2022 2.0L e :HEV Rui Extreme Edition (hereinafter referred to as Odyssey), the guide price is 328,800 yuan. The prices of the two cars are almost the same and are very comparable (Note: This time the SAIC MAXUS G90 is an engineering prototype, please refer to the final version for some functions!)

Appearance game: Different styles, Chase G90 has more momentum

Before the comparison, I thought the two cars would be about the same size together, but what I didn’t expect was that when the Maxus G90 was parked next to the Odyssey, the Odyssey was instantly much shorter, giving the impression of a big brother and a little brother. This is mainly because the Maxus G90 adopts the design essence of today's mainstream luxury MPVs, revealing its solemn and calm temperament, giving people a strong sense of domineering, and can support you in business situations. This is the Odyssey's home-oriented attribute. Incomparable.

Let’s take a look at the details. Both cars at this level naturally use high and low beam LED headlights, and both have functions such as automatic headlights and LED daytime running lights. However, the Maxus G90 also has an adaptive far and near beam function, and the configuration is more complete. In addition, the split headlight design of the Maxus G90 is relatively rare in its class, and the outline of the LED daytime running lights is integrated with the air intake grille, making it highly recognizable.

From the perspective of body size, G90The car is more than 5.2m long and has a wheelbase of 3.2m. Compared with the Odyssey, which is more than 4.8m long and has a wheelbase of 2.9m, it is a full circle larger than the Odyssey. The larger car does not appear too bloated. On the contrary, it looks very impressive and eye-catching.

Both vehicles are equipped with double-sided electric sliding doors, which improves convenience to a certain extent. At the same time, the entire G90 is equipped with keyless entry function, while the Odyssey only supports the front door. In addition, the front door handles and rear door handles of the G90 adopt an integrated shape and are decorated with chrome plating, which makes them look more beautiful. The Odyssey adopts a more traditional style. Although there is no problem in daily use, on some important occasions, such detailed design can leave a better impression on VIPs.

In terms of side shape, the size advantage of G90 is obvious, making the side visual effect very slender and the line design more smooth. And the high posture is more domineering than the Odyssey. Not only that, the G90 also adopts a hidden design at the D-pillar, creating a suspended roof effect, which looks very fashionable. At the same time, both cars use rear privacy glass. This configuration is extremely important for MPV models. It can not only improve the privacy of passengers in the car, but also play a role in sunshade.

At the rear, the G90 adopts a through-type taillight design, and the edges of the taillights extend downward, giving people a strong sense of tension and making them highly recognizable when lit. At the same time, a chrome trim strip is added to the rear surround, which further enhances the look of the vehicle. texture. Even though the Odyssey has been facelifted and upgraded, the main changes are in the front part of the car, while the rear part still looks familiar. In today's youth trend, it is inevitable that the design is somewhat backward.

As the saying goes, "a good horse deserves a good saddle", and the same is true for MPV. After all, a tall and powerful figure needs big shoes to match. The G90 is equipped with 19-inch wheels, which are more imposing than the 18-inch wheels on the Odyssey. At the same time, the two-color wheel shape also enhances the sporty atmosphere.

In addition, like many models in the family, Maxus G90 also supports the "Spider Customization" function, including seats, appearance, wheels, and interiors, which can be freely customized through the Spider customization platform. You can create it according to your own preferences. Dream Car, this is an advantage that Odyssey does not have.

Interior and configuration analysis: G90 has a stronger sense of technology and luxury

Coming to the interior, the two cars can be said to be a collision of tradition and modernity, presenting completely different atmospheres. Sitting in the G90 car, you will be attracted by the large-scale integrated screen composed of a full LCD instrument and dual 12.3-inch high-definition touch screen central control screen. The central control area is a silver brushed decorative panel, and some functions are integrated on the surface. button. At the same time, the leather wrapping in Tianshui Blue color is used, making the interior visual effect very elegant and the touch extremely luxurious. The Odyssey still has a traditional style.The overall design is not attractive enough, but fortunately, the addition of wood grain decoration makes up for some design deficiencies.

The mass-produced steering wheels have different shapes. The Odyssey uses a common three-spoke design steering wheel, while the G90 uses a double-spoke design. In addition, the surface of the G90 steering wheel is also wrapped in leather, which makes it comfortable to hold. At the same time, compared to the Odyssey, it has a steering wheel heating function.

G90 also keeps up with the mainstream trends in smart technology that young people now like. It is equipped with an all-in-one roll-out Yunshu "triple screen" with a strong sense of technology. Among them, the 10.25-inch full LCD instrument has a richer display effect than the traditional double circle shape of the Odyssey, and it also has a HUD head-up display function that is rare in its class, making daily operation more intuitive and convenient.

The central control is equipped with a 12.3-inch screen, equipped with the Qualcomm 8155 chip currently mainstream in the high-end new energy market, and uses the Spider Intelligent Connect 2.0 system, which has relatively good touch smoothness and logic. At the same time, navigation, audio-visual entertainment and air-conditioning panels can all be awakened through voice recognition.

There are also multiple entertainment screens in the cockpit, supporting intelligent interconnection and multi-screen linkage throughout the vehicle. On the other hand, the Odyssey is basically a product of a different era, with lagging performance and even no navigation function.

As for the audio system, the G90 uses the JBL audio brand, a flagship audio system with 12 speakers. The Odyssey is equipped with ordinary audio, and it is only equipped with 6 speakers.

Space and ride experience:

As for the seats, the G90 seats are wrapped in genuine leather, and the surface has diamond-shaped texture and perforation processing, which makes it feel very high-end. When riding, the leg support is very good, the length of the seat cushion is also suitable, and the comfort is satisfactory.

The G90 has everything you need in terms of luxury configurations. The front and rear seats not only support electric adjustment, but also provide seat ventilation/heating/massage functions. At the same time, the second row of seats is equipped with aviation headrests, LCD seat back screens, wooden small tables, and power interfaces to meet the needs of business and light office work, which is something that the Odyssey cannot do.

Both cars are equipped with dual independent seats in the second row, and both have electric leg rest functions. It is worth mentioning that the two independent seats in the second row of the G90 also support the intelligent network connection system, which can not only control multiple options such as the entire vehicle's air conditioning, lighting, ambient lighting, and sunroof, but also integrates one button into the seatback screen. Linked scene modes allow you to easily switch to the scene mode that suits you anytime, anywhere.

In addition, the third row of the G90 is also equipped with two independent seats, withIt has a leg rest function, and this configuration is simply "unparalleled" in its class. That is to say, both the second row and the third row can give you an excellent riding experience, and the whole family can meet the comfort requirements when traveling.

In terms of storage, Odyssey has naturally been well received in the home MPV market, and space utilization is its strong point. However, as the G90 is the "big brother" in size among MPVs, there is not much storage space. Not only that, it also has a large storage space in the center console armrest box and is equipped with removable partitions to facilitate the daily placement of some odds and ends.

In terms of seating space, an experiencer with a height of 180cm sat in the front and rear rows of the two cars. The two cars had similar front-row space performance, but in terms of second-row space, the G90 was slightly better than the Odyssey. Of course, if you don't consider the seating space of the third row of the Odyssey and fold it flat, then the second row of the Odyssey will gain a considerable amount of space. However, under normal full capacity conditions, the G90 will not worry about not having enough seats for daily family outings.

G90 second row and third row space demonstration

Odyssey second-row and third-row space demonstration

In addition, even if it is full, the G90 can still provide a conventional trunk volume of 1010.5L, which can accommodate one 32-inch, two 26-inch, and one 20-inch suitcases, which is enough for the whole family's travel luggage. Moreover, the seats support sliding forward and backward, further enhancing the expandability of the trunk space. If only 4 people ride, the storage space will be as high as 2179L.

G90 security configuration is full

In fact, in addition to these functions, the G90 comes standard with intelligent driving assistance systems, including adaptive cruise, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, lane keeping, collision warning and other functions. It also has a DMS main driver biometric system ( Including fatigue driving warning function) and Pilot high-precision map function, intelligent driving assistance has reached the L2++ level.

In fact, it can be seen from the multiple cameras on the body that the G90 has a lot of "black technology". It is understood that the G90 is equipped with a total of 7 cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars and 5 millimeter wave radars. Coupled with the blessing of smart chips, this driving assistance system is more than one level ahead of the Odyssey.

It is worth mentioning that the G90 has an ultra-high-strength body, with high-strength steel accounting for 80% and super-strength steel accounting for more than 26%. It meets the global three- and five-star crash safety design standards, and is in MPV models.For the first time, 4 airbags + 2 extra-long side curtain airbags + front distal airbags are used. In these invisible places, the generous configuration is even better than that of the same class, ensuring the safety of passengers in the car in all aspects.

Power comparison: 2.0T+8AT+48V mild hybrid and 2.0L hybrid competition

In terms of power, the G90 is equipped with a 2.0T engine and a 48V motor to form a mild hybrid system, with a maximum power of 172kW and a peak torque of 390N·m. It is matched with an Aisin 8-speed automatic transmission. The Odyssey is equipped with a hybrid system composed of a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine and an electric motor, with a combined maximum power of 158kW. In comparison, the G90 has an advantage in terms of data.

In terms of transmission, the G90 uses an electronic gearbox. Compared with the traditional style of the Odyssey, the operation is faster and the space utilization of the central control area is enhanced.

Since the power forms of the two cars are different, the driving feeling is also more obvious. The 2.0T power of the G90 can be described as strong. No matter in the early stage or in the middle and rear stages, the speed increases in just an instant, and the power is on call. Even when fully loaded, there is no need to worry about power.

Some friends may say that the Odyssey starts quieter, but after our experience, when starting, the contribution of the G90's 48V light hybrid is highlighted. The engine does not deliberately come out in advance, and the performance is very smooth.

But I have to say that the hybrid system of the Odyssey is considered good among Honda cars, and its strength is beyond doubt. As long as you are willing to give fuel, the power can be smooth and fast, but it is slightly weak in the middle and rear sections. This is mainly limited by the innate characteristics of the engine. It needs to maintain a high speed to make the engine continue to be excited. However, friends who buy an Odyssey will not drive violently. Its advantages may usually be that it starts smoothly, is fuel-efficient, and has sufficient high-speed power.

In the face of congested urban traffic or highway sections during commuting, the G90 can automatically follow the car in front and adjust the following distance, making driving more worry-free and secure. Although the Odyssey is equipped with an adaptive cruise function, it can only be said to be adequate. If it rises to the level of luxury enjoyment, its intelligent configuration will obviously lag behind.

In terms of control, the G90 is much easier to drive than I expected. It does not feel like driving a big boat like previous MPV models, but has control comparable to that of an SUV. Basically, even novices can quickly control this big guy. During turning, the steering wheel feedback is light and the steering is comfortable.

In addition, the G90 suspension uses a front MacPherson/rear five-link independent suspension, with FAD shock absorbers and high-strength hydraulic bushings. Even better in terms of texture. becauseWhen driving through some large bumpy roads, driving the Odyssey will feel that the filtering between the chassis and the road surface will be more direct, while the G90 will resolve excess vibrations and the filtering will be more comfortable and delicate. In addition, when driving at high speed, the body's support is very good, and it will always give you a stable and comfortable posture when changing lanes or turning.

Full text summary: It is undeniable that Odyssey has accumulated a good reputation advantage in the home MPV market. But at that time, many people suffered from not having many better choices, but now it is different. High-quality MPVs like Maxus G90 have appeared on the market. Its launch has made MPVs of this level "involved". Combining performance, appearance, quality, space and luxury, it is an independent MPV "ceiling" model that is basically unrivaled in its class.

From the comparison models, we can see that the G90 has more intelligent driving assistance functions and comfortable and user-friendly configurations than the Odyssey. In addition, the 6-seater layout is more practical for families with two children, and the front and rear seats provide massage functions. Even the third-row seats are equipped with electric adjustment, ventilation, heating, massage and leg rests, which the Odyssey cannot provide. Therefore, for today's car buyers, not only do they need a lot of space to buy a car, but they also need to spend every penny wisely to enjoy more valuable things. Obviously, in this regard, the G90's leapfrogging strength will stand out in the future market competition, reflecting the qualities that the next IKEA luxury MPV should have in the new era.

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