Autocade is an international car cyclopædia that’s geographically unbiased, carefully edited for enthusiasts and media who want a quick, accurate reference. There is a greater emphasis on models produced after 1970.
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Zhidou Caihong. 2024 to date (prod. n/a). 3-door sedan. R/R, 9·98, 17·18, 17·3 kWh electric. A more car-like effort than its previous microcars, Caihong (which translates to rainbow) marked Zhidou’s return after filing for bankruptcy in 2019. Better quality than before, and plenty of customization options, including the ability to change panels. One-piece injection moulding allowed for easy repairs. Compact body, at 3,224 mm long, 1,515 mm wide and 1,630 mm high, riding 13 in wheels, yet wheelbase a lengthy 2,100 mm, aiding interior space. Turning radius of 4·19 m for manœuvrability. Large glass area. Plenty of storage spaces. High-strength steel in structure, but only a driver’s airbag. Nine-inch touchscreen in centre, and 5 in instrumentation screen. RFID mobile phone key with functions tied to the internet.
Manufacturing location: China
Marque: Zhidou
Honda CR-V (RM1/RM4). 2011–18 (prod. n/a). 5-door SUV. F/F, F/A, 1597, 2199 cm³ diesel, 2354 cm³ petrol (I4 DOHC), 1997 cm³ (I4 OHC). Roomy and economical fourth-generation crossover. Despite smaller body externally, roomier inside. Extra 20 PS from 2·4, thanks to adjusting compression ratio and other areas. Soft suspension tuned for comfort but handled reasonably well, with double wishbones at rear. Plenty of storage space. Launched in Korea 2011, in China 2012. Mid-term facelift 2014. Japanese sales to August 2016, with smaller Vezel temporarily filling the void there.
Manufacturing locations: Sayama, Saitama, Japan; East Liberty, Ohio, USA; Swindon, Wiltshire, England; Ayutthaya, Thailand; Alliston, Ontario, Canada; Wuhan, China; Greater Noida, India
Marque: Honda | Model: Honda CR-V | Predecessor: Honda CR-V (RE1) | Successor: Honda CR-V (RW1)
Ford Galaxy (CD340). 2006–14 (prod. n/a). 5-door MPV. F/F, 1560, 1753, 1997, 2179 cm³ diesel, 1596, 1999 cm³ petrol (I4 DOHC), 2261 cm³ (I5 DOHC). Replacement for Volkswagen Sharan I-based minivans, now on CD345 Mondeo platform. Well built with good chassis dynamics, but less sporty than S-Max.
Manufacturing location: Genk, Belgium
Marque: Ford | Model: Ford Galaxy | Predecessor: Ford Galaxy Mk II | Successor: Ford Galaxy Mk IV
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