The 2025 Dongfeng Honda Inspire PHEV has recently been launched as a facelift, with an official guide price of 268,800 yuan. Compared with the 2023 model, the price has increased by 10,000 yuan, and the entry-level configuration has been discontinued, making the Zhiyao Edition the starting configuration of the current lineup. As an annual facelift, the new car continues the existing exterior and interior design, with the key changes lying in configuration upgrades. The front face still features the highly recognizable polygonal vertical waterfall grille paired with smoked sharp headlights, the side profile has slender lines combined with a fastback design and 18-inch wheels, and the rear small spoiler and smoked taillights have also been retained, giving the overall style a steady and enduring look. A vehicle length approaching 5 meters and a wheelbase of 2830mm ensure the spaciousness expected of a mid-size sedan.
The interior continues Honda's family layout, with the floating central control screen, full digital instrument cluster, and push-button gear selector all unchanged. The core of this facelift lies in the improvement of the intelligent driver assistance system, with the Zhiyao Edition equipped with the upgraded Honda SENSING 360+ system. New functions include front cross traffic warning, automatic ramp entry/exit in highway and ring road scenarios, and navigation-assisted driving capability, aimed at reducing the operational burden of long-distance driving.
The powertrain remains unchanged, still the plug-in hybrid system composed of a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine and an electric motor. Under WLTC conditions, the pure electric range is 82 kilometers, the combined range with a full tank and full charge can reach 963 kilometers, and the official fuel consumption in a low-battery state is 4.88L/100km.
Overall, the main changes to the 2025 Inspire PHEV Zhiyao Edition are the upgrade of the intelligent driving assistance system and the resulting price increase. Its core value still lies in the ultra-low fuel consumption and ultra-long combined range provided by the efficient and reliable plug-in hybrid system, as well as the advantages of a mid-size sedan in spatial practicality. If you have a favorable impression of the Honda brand, or have a clear need for low fuel consumption and no range anxiety, and are also interested in the newly added highway assistance functions, this car can be included in your comparison list.
