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After being unveiled in concept form late last year, the first production vehicle from Honda's newly formed Lingxi electric brand for China has been revealed in its final form, thanks to disclosures made to China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). With crisp, angular lines, the EV is designed to appeal to young buyers.
Built as part of Honda's joint venture with Dongfeng, the Lingxi L is very similar to the concept car that previewed it, although the design has been toned down considerably. Expressive design lines and intricate lighting elements help to make this otherwise ordinary compact sedan a little more captivating, much as Hyundai has done with some of its more recent offerings.
Lingxi L EV
With a wheelbase of 2,731 mm, the Lingxi L is almost identical in size to the Honda Civic, with only a 4 mm difference in wheelbase length. Unlike the Civic, the L model houses a lithium iron phosphate battery pack, contributing to a kerb weight of up to 1,702kg.
While details on the size of the battery pack and its range remain undisclosed, it is confirmed that the vehicle will be equipped with a single electric motor capable of delivering up to 218bhp (160kW) to the wheels.
In addition, the documents filed with the MIIT show that the model will be equipped with radar. This suggests that the L will get some fancy technology, including advanced driver assistance features. Unfortunately, we have yet to see the interior.
When the first Sino-foreign joint venture introduced the Lingxi brand, Honda and Dongfeng said that the vehicles it produced would be aimed at a different audience to the e:NS range of EVs, and would therefore be priced differently. While no recommended retail prices have yet been announced, CNEV Post has previously reported that the brand is aimed at younger Chinese buyers, suggesting that it will work to offer affordable vehicles.
Source: Carscoops
