Day: November 21, 2022

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    Will it appear in 2023! What kind of design is Toyota’s “next model” “C-HR”? Nami designer reveals bold renderings

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Will the next Toyota “”C-HR”” appear in 2023? What is the design of Toyota’s next “”C-HR””? A nun designer reveals a rendering of a bold prediction

    The next C-HR to appear in 2023! What design will it be?
    　Toyota’s compact SUV “”C-HR””. The next model is expected to make its debut in 2023, and some media outlets are talking about it.

    Will it evolve to be more “”unique””? Predicted rendering of the next Toyota C-HR and a look at the current C-HR .

    　Indonesian YouTuber and designer Digimods DESIGN has created and posted a rendering of the next C-HR.

    Rendering of the next Toyota C-HR as predicted by Digimods DESIGN (Photo: Digimods DESIGN)

    　The C-HR concept model, the TOYOTA C-HR Concept, was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September 2014 and later debuted in December 2016 as a compact, coupe-like SUV with a stylish design.

    　In 2019, minor changes were made to the model, including exterior improvements such as enlarged front air intakes and sequential blinkers.

    　A 6-speed manual transmission (iMT) model was also added to grades equipped with the 1.2-liter turbo (2WD) engine. In addition, the sports grade “”GR Sport”” has been added to the lineup.

    　The body size is 4385-4390 mm (overall length) x 1795 mm (overall width) x 1550-1565 mm (overall height), making it easy to maneuver even though it is somewhat wide. The minimum turning radius is 5.2 m, making it as maneuverable as a hatchback.

    　Digimods DESIGN has released a rendering of the next model of the C-HR.

    　The headlights of the predicted next C-HR have a U-shape like the “”Small SUEV”” that appeared at the “”Briefing Session on Battery EV (BEV)”” held in Japan on December 14, 2021, and the lower part of the bumper has a design reminiscent of the Toyota “”Crown Sport””. The lower part of the bumper has a design reminiscent of Toyota’s Crown Sport.

    　In the rear, the taillight area shows the resemblance of Toyota’s “”bZ4X”” EV, especially the large plastic part installed under the rear light.

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    　Regarding the next model of the C-HR, a design that is believed to be the next model of the C-HR was registered with the Australian Patent Office in September 2022.

    　The design appears to be very similar to the design predicted by Digimods DESIGN, with an exterior similar to the aforementioned Small SUEV.

    　The timing of the Small SUEV’s announcement and the filing of the patent strongly suggests that the new C-HR will be unveiled in some form in the fall of 2023.

    　Also, the Small SUEV was designed without the grille, whereas the design submitted to the Australian patent office is more like a gasoline vehicle with a grille. Since the C-HR BEV is already available in China, the next C-HR may be offered in both gasoline and BEV versions.

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    　Digimods DESIGN creates renderings of upcoming Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and other models and posts them on their social networking sites.

    　The renderings created by Digimods DESIGN are, of course, unrealistic, and although there is no official announcement from the manufacturer of the next C-HR at this time, we can expect its appearance.

    Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)”

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    Honda made a “minivezel”!How did the new SUV “WR-V” evolve? What is the difference from the “Fit SUV”?

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Honda has made a “”mini-Vezel””? How is the new SUV “”WR-V”” evolved with nuns? What is the difference from “”Fit SUV””?

    Adopting a “”bezel-like”” design with hidden rear door handles
    　Honda’s Indonesian subsidiary (PT Honda Prospect Motor) unveiled its new compact SUV, the WR-V, on November 2, 2022. The first generation WR-V was a “”Fit SUV”” model, but what will the new WR-V, the second generation model, be like?

    Honda’s “”Mini-Vezel””? World premiere of the new WR-V SUV! What does it look like?

    Honda’s second generation new model “”WR-V

    　The first generation WR-V was first unveiled in Brazil in 2016 and went on sale the following year in 2017.

    　It is characterized by a design that retains the atmosphere of the third-generation “”Fit”” (known overseas as the “”Jazz””) on which it is based, and traces of this design can be seen in the character lines on the body sides.

    　The front and rear were uniquely designed, and the minimum ground clearance was also raised, as was the case with SUVs. In addition to Brazil, it was also sold in India.

    　The new WR-V, the second generation model, measures 4060 mm (overall length) x 1780 mm (overall width) x 1608 mm (overall height), and while the overall height is the same as the first generation model (overall length 4000 mm x 1734 mm x 1599 mm), the overall length and width are slightly larger.

    　In the development of this model, local consumer surveys and driving tests were repeated in order to meet the needs of Indonesian users.

    　On the outside, the rear door handles are designed to be inconspicuous, creating a two-door coupe-like design. Combined with the horizontal character lines, the design shares some similarities with the second-generation “”Vezel”” (known overseas as the “”HR-V””).

    　The minimum ground clearance is 220 mm, which is designed to ensure drivability on rough roads. In addition, advanced equipment includes the Honda SENSING driving safety support system (grade-specific equipment) and a display audio system that is also smartphone-compatible.

    　The Indonesian-specification powertrain is powered by a 1.5-liter inline 4-cylinder i-VTEC DOHC engine mated to a CVT transmission.

    　It delivers a maximum output of 121 hp and maximum torque of 145 Nm. This is said to be one of the highest performance levels among SUVs in the same class in Indonesia.

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    　The second generation new WR-V will be introduced to expand Honda’s SUV lineup in Indonesia (HR-V, BR-V (3-row seat SUV for overseas markets), and CR-V).

    The model will be available in three grades: “”E,”” “”RS,”” and “”RS Honda Sensing,”” with prices ranging from 271.9 million rupiah to 309.9 million rupiah (approximately 2.55 million to 2.91 million yen).

    　It remains to be seen whether the car will be introduced in other Southeast Asian countries, as well as in Brazil and India, where the first generation was sold.

    Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)”