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Nissan released a new SUV “Kicks” with “increased power and 4WD”! How did you evolve with your first MC?
“Nissan’s new Kicks SUV with “”more power and 4WD””! How has it evolved in the first MC?
New “”Style Edition”” Grade Now Available
Nissan launched the all-new KIX with minor changes on July 19, 2022. This will be the first minor change for the KIX, but what aspects have evolved?Nissan has launched the new “”KIX””! What is the evolution of the SUV with 4WD setting? View in pictures .
Nissan’s KIX, a Compact SUV with Minor Changes
The KIX retains its active design, but the center console and shift lever have been redesigned. The center console is now a floating type, emphasizing a more advanced atmosphere.
The Two Tone Interior Edition has a new beige interior color in addition to the current orange tan.
The new Style Edition grade also features a rear combination light integrated finisher and a dark chrome grille finisher, while the interior color is a subdued brown.
As advanced equipment, the “”Intelligent FCW (Forward Collision Warning),”” the first of its kind for a compact SUV, is standard on all grades. Millimeter wave radar mounted in front of the vehicle detects the distance and relative speed of vehicles in front of two vehicles and alerts the driver with a display and alarm if the vehicle is deemed dangerous.
In addition, the “”Intelligent Around View Monitor”” and “”Intelligent Room Mirror”” are standard equipment on the higher grades.
The e-POWER electric powertrain installed has evolved to the second-generation version with approximately 5% higher motor output and 7% higher maximum torque.
The e-POWER is not only more powerful, but also quieter with less frequent engine starts at low speeds and smoother operation of the e-Pedal Step, which allows acceleration and deceleration to be controlled simply by accelerating the gas pedal. The new “”e-Pedal Step”” is equipped with a 2WD transmission.
In addition to the 2WD model, the e-POWER 4WD model, an electric 4-wheel drive system, is newly available. The system not only improves driving performance by precisely controlling the driving force with electric power, but also enables cornering as desired on winding roads and improves ride comfort in urban areas.
Prices for the minor-changed Kicks (including consumption tax) start at 2,798,400 yen for the 2WD model and 3,061,300 yen for the 4WD model.
Now here’s a quiz.
Which genre of electric vehicle is the aforementioned e-POWER electric powertrain generally classified as?
1] Series hybrid
2] Parallel-type hybrid
3] Electric vehicle (BEV)
3] BEV (BEV) * * *
The correct answer is [1], “”series-type hybrid.
The series hybrid refers to a hybrid system in which the engine generates electricity and the motor drives the tires.
In addition to e-POWER, Daihatsu’s “”e-SMART HYBRID”” mounted on the “”Rocky”” also falls under the series-type hybrid.
*Quiz source: Kuruma Meister Test”
Suzuki’s new SUV “Across” is on sale! From about 7.5 million yen, the Suzuki version RAV4 with an explosive face is now available in the UK with enhanced charging capacity .
“New Suzuki Across SUV on Sale! From approx. 7.5 million yen, the good-looking Suzuki version of the RAV4 is now available in the U.K. with enhanced recharging capabilities.
Suzuki’s UK subsidiary announced on April 4, 2022 that it has upgraded its Across plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV. The main improvement is in the convenience of the charging function.Bakugai SUV with twinkle lights! Suzuki “”Across”” with a fresh face is very cool!
UK-spec Suzuki AcrossThe Across is a sister model based on the Toyota RAV4 PHV, which is also sold in Japan. It is the first model supplied by Toyota under the joint venture agreement between Toyota and Suzuki.The exterior design is bold and sporty. The grille opening and bezels on either side of the bumper are larger than those on the base RAV4 PHV, and the headlights are elongated.Inside, a 9-inch display audio system compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is mounted in the center of the instrument panel.
In this improvement, the on-board charger has been strengthened from 3kW-compatible to 6kW-compatible.As a result, the charging time for the drive battery has been reduced from approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes to approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, half the time required through a 32A charging facility.
In the case of a 16A charging facility, the time is also reduced by 36 minutes to less than 5 hours.In the lighting area, the front fog lamps and luggage lights have been redesigned to LED type.The USB port has also been changed from Type A to Type C, and other minor changes have been implemented.
The price of the Across in the UK will be set at 46,629 pounds (approximately 7.5 million yen).”
Toyota’s new cars have changed their keyless sounds to a cuter more musical tone including the popular Prius model.
Toyota’s new cars have changed their “keyless sounds” to a cuter, more musical tone, including the popular Prius model. Many cars have a feature that emits an alarm sound when unlocking or locking the doors through keyless entry, often accompanied by flashing lights. Toyota has changed the tone of this sound from a sharp “beep beep” to a softer, piano-like sound in newer models such as the Aqua and Prius. The reason for this change is not clear, but it may be to create a more pleasant user experience.
Hot selling even in the high price range! Why is the Toyota Alphard so popular? Has your desire for luxury increased? The reason why it is widely supported .
“High price range, but selling like hotcakes! Why is Toyota’s “”Alphard”” so popular? Is there
Why is it widely supported?Why is the luxury minivan “”Alphard”” so popular?
Toyota’s luxury minivan “”Alphard”” is not only one of the most popular minivans in the Japanese new car market, but it is also one of the top-selling minivans in Japan in terms of new car sales volume.
But what is the reason for its strong sales volume, despite being priced higher than other top-selling vehicles?
Super luxurious! Like first class! A look at the interior of the 15 million yen AlphardWhy is the high-priced Toyota “”Alphard”” so popular?
The current model, the third generation, was introduced in 2015.
The front mask features a large front grille with chrome trim, and the interior has a high-quality design that emphasizes wooden grain.
In addition, a double wishbone suspension system has been adopted in the rear to further improve vibration control and driving stability.
The price of the entry-level Alphard ranges from 3,597,000 yen to 7,752,000 yen, which is not an inexpensive price range for a Japanese car.
However, why is it able to rank at the top of the sales volume among many new cars?
A representative of a Toyota dealership in the Tokyo metropolitan area explains what users actually think of the Alphard as follows.
One of the reasons for the Alphard’s popularity is its comfortable interior space.
The vast interior space of the minivan body type allows for ample room for the second and third rows of passengers.
The luxurious interior and exterior can also be used for formal occasions, making it a truly versatile vehicle that attracts many inquiries from corporate customers.
The most popular grade is the “”S “”C Package,”” which offers a good balance of equipment and price for individual customers, and the top grade “”Executive Lounge”” for corporate customers.
Although hybrid models seem to be more popular for both, gasoline models are also popular due to delivery time and cost performance.
A Toyota sales representative in the Kansai region also commented as follows: “”The current popularity of the Alphard is due to the fact that it is the most popular model in the market.
The current popularity of the Alphard is largely due to the establishment of the Alphard brand.
Just as there used to be a catchphrase, ‘Someday a Crown,’ I have the impression that many customers nowadays are thinking, ‘I want to drive an Alphard.
In fact, some customers switch from Crown to Alphard, Noah to Alphard, and so on.
A person in charge at a Toyota dealership in the Chubu region explained as follows.
The tendency of customers who buy new cars is that they want something good if they are going to buy it,”” he said.
Therefore, even within the same car, the specifications with better equipment (higher grade) tend to be popular, and I think that the popularity of the luxury-oriented Alphard is the best example of this.
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Currently, there are few models that are direct competitors to the Alphard.
Nissan’s Elgrand, a long-time rival, is now far below the Alphard in terms of sales volume, and with the Honda Odyssey also no longer in production, the Alphard has become a dominant force.
High price range, but selling like hotcakes! Why is Toyota’s “”Alphard”” so popular? Is there an increase in the luxury market? Why is it widely supported?Why does a price difference of about 4 million yen exist for the Alphard?
The price range for such an Alphard is from 3,597,000 yen to 7,752,000 yen, with a price difference of 415,000 yen depending on the grade.It is rare for a domestic car to have such a price difference in a single model, and this is one of the features of the Alphard.
The price difference of 4 million yen is equivalent to the price of one passenger car or two mini cars, but where does this price difference come from?
The person in charge in the Tokyo metropolitan area as mentioned above says as follows.
One of the reasons for the price difference is the powertrain.
The Alphard is available in three powertrains (2.5-liter gasoline, 3.5-liter gasoline, and 2.5-liter hybrid), each with a price difference of about 500,000 yen.
Other than that, the specification of the second-row seats has a significant impact on the price.
For example, the relatively inexpensive grade has a standard bench seat in the second row, but the top grade “”Executive Lounge”” has captain seats made of premium nappa leather.
These captain’s seats have been highly praised as “”just like first-class seats,”” and it is no exaggeration to say that they are the most distinctive feature of the Alphard.
The Executive Lounge model with captain seats is not only equipped with large armrests, a 100 VAC power outlet, and a reading lamp, but also offers even higher quality interior and exterior furnishings.
In addition, the Executive Lounge comes standard with an advanced driving safety support system and the latest navigation system, which I think makes the price difference between the Executive Lounge and other grades.
In addition, many Toyota models are available in grades with limited equipment for use as rental cars. This may be one of the reasons for the large price difference.
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The second-row captain’s seat in the Alphard Executive Lounge is like a first-class seat.
Thus, the Alphard can be used as both a family car and a show car, with various grades of the same model having different characteristics, and this is reflected in the price difference of more than 4 million yen.
On the other hand, as of November 17, 2022, new orders for the Alphard have been suspended. According to the aforementioned representative, “”The reason is that the current delivery date situation overlaps with the arrival of the next model,”” which suggests that a full model change is planned in the near future.
The Alphard, which has long been a leader in the luxury minivan market, will be the focus of much attention as to what kind of model the full model change will bring.
“Toyota’s new Hiace has a tough design with a huge window that enhances the feeling of openness
Toyota’s “new” Hiace has a tough design with a huge window that enhances the feeling of openness. The current model (200 series) has been on sale for 19 years, and the next-generation model is being boldly predicted by a car designer. The Hiace is a van that is widely recognized as a symbol of commercial vehicles. The next model’s exterior design has been imagined by a car designer and YouTuber, “Jimcoza,” who has released an image CG. The Hiace is a one-box van that is versatile in all applications as a commercial vehicle, and it has gained tremendous support from individual users who enjoy outdoor leisure and car camping due to its design and convenience. The current model, the 200 series Hiace, is the fifth generation and has been on sale for over 19 years. The successor model, the 300 series Hiace, was already introduced in the Philippines in February 2019. The 300 series Hiace is a semi-bonnet type with high safety and maintenance performance, unlike the 200 series cab-over type with high space efficiency.
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177 horsepower VTEC turbo, Honda HR-V new model not found in Japanese Vezel .
“New Honda HR-V with 177 hp VTEC turbo not found in the Japanese Vesel…Indonesian specifications [Detailed Photos] March 30, 2022 (Wed) 12:45 PM
The new Honda HR-V (equivalent to the Vezel) “”RS”” (Indonesian specifications)PT Honda Prospect Motor, Honda’s four-wheel vehicle production and sales company in Indonesia, announced the new HR-V (equivalent to the Vezel in Japan) on March 23.
The new HR-V for Indonesia is equipped with a turbo engine, which is not available on the Japanese version of the new Vezele, in the sporty “”RS”” grade. 1.5-liter inline 4-cylinder gasoline “”VTEC Turbo”” engine delivers maximum output of 177ps at 6000rpm and maximum torque of 24.5kgm/1700～1700kgm. It draws out 4500 rpm. Three modes can be switched: Sport, Normal, and Eco.
The sporty RS is equipped with a stylish aero kit. The front grille and bumper have been exclusively designed. At the rear, two exhausts, one on each side, are fitted. The underside of the bumper is accented with a red line. The interior features black leather seats, red accents, and door upper soft pads.”