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Honda announces “Fit RS” !? The flashy “RS batch & orange” is good! Actually, a series of disappointed people with “April Fool’s Day” .
“No way! Honda announces the “”Fit RS””! The flashy “”RS badge and orange color”” is great! Many people were disappointed by the April Fool’s Day story.
Honda “”Fit RS”” is back! What is the truth in that post…
April 1 is “”April Fool’s Day”” every year, and every year when this day arrives, various interesting posts involving lies are made on social networking sites.
On this day in 2022, we found an interesting tweet on Twitter.
So cool! See 31 images posted of the new Honda Fit RS with a flashy custom look .Mr. Kuruma built the “”Fit RS”” based on the Chinese-spec “”Fit Sport””
It read, “”Honda announces the Fit RS! It has the same 1.5 turbo as the Civic with 6MT. The price is 2.1 million yen”” was posted along with an image.
Replies to this post included, “”Oh, I expected this!””, “”Seriously? Many people have been successfully fooled by this post.
The contributor explains how he made this post as follows.
I thought that if I posted on April Fool’s Day that the Fit RS would be on sale, there might be a lot of people who would fall for it, so I posted this.
The “”RS grade,”” the sporty grade of the Fit, was a specification that was available in the second and third generations, and disappeared from the lineup when the current, fourth-generation model was fully remodeled in 2020.
The Fit RS, with its refined ride and sporty exterior, is actually being mentioned here and there that it may be revived around the summer of 2022.
Many people are very eager to see such a revival of the Fit RS, which is why this post has caught the attention of so many people.
The aforementioned poster also said that after posting this tweet, he realized that the response was more than he had expected, and that he did not expect to receive such a response from so many people.
On the other hand, in the messages in the quoted retweets and replies, there were so many people who said, “”I was happy because I thought the Fit RS was really going to be released, and then I was disappointed when I realized it was April Fool’s Day.”” The poster said that while he was happy that people were happy, he was also sorry for the amount of response he had received. I felt so bad,”” he says.
The reason so many people were fooled by the post probably has a lot to do with the clever image the contributor created.
The image was created by compositing the RS emblem, a Japanese-spec cosmetic license plate, and the wheels used on the RS grade of the N-ONE, also by Honda, onto a Honda Fit Sport sold for the Chinese market.
The Fit Sport went on sale in China in August 2020, but this model is not available in Japan.
The fact that the Fit Sport is not well known in Japan is one of the reasons why many people have been fooled.
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The poster who posted this tweet said, “”Hopefully Honda will build on this response and come out with a Fit RS!”” said, once again, that many people are looking forward to the return of the Fit RS.”
Toyota bZ4X Lease in Europe: 5 Key Reasons It’s Only Available Through KINTO
bZ4X Toyota bZ4X Lease in Europe Starts Through KINTO Toyota bZ4X lease in Europe is now part of Toyota’s wider electric vehicle rollout strategy. On June 28, Toyota’s European division announced that the new bZ4X EV would only be available in Europe through KINTO, the company’s subscription and mobility service provider. This move mirrors…
Honda made a “minivezel”!How did the new SUV “WR-V” evolve? What is the difference from the “Fit SUV”?
“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)”
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Seriously! End of production of Honda’s representative “SUV”… The next “CR-V” has already been announced!? Will it be released in Japan? How is the reaction.
“Really? ! Production of Honda’s leading “”SUV”” ends… The next “”CR-V”” has already been announced! When will it go on sale in Japan? What is the reaction?
Honda’s Fifth-Generation CR-V Ends Production! What is the reaction at dealerships?
Production of Honda’s fifth-generation CR-V has ended at the end of August 2022.
The CR-V was first introduced in 1995 as a crossover SUV, but what kind of response can be seen at dealerships following the end of production of the current model?So cool! Honda’s New SUV”” What’s likely to sell in Japan? See the old and new CR-V .
Also, the new CR-V, the 6th generation, which has undergone a full model change overseas, has already been announced, but will it be released in Japan?
Production of the fifth-generation CR-V has been discontinued…what will happen to the next model?
Since the first generation CR-V was introduced in 1995, it has gained tremendous support in Japan and abroad as a crossover SUV with excellent rough road drivability.
The current model, the fifth generation, was introduced overseas in 2016 and launched in Japan in 2018 after a delay.
All models, including the hybrid model, are available in FF and 4WD, and it is also important to note that the gasoline model is also available in a 7-seat, 3-row model.
In addition, the CR-V is attractive for its versatile seating arrangements, which reflect Honda’s philosophy of “”minimizing mechanical space and maximizing human space,”” and for its excellent quietness despite its powerful driving performance.
Many people on social networking sites expressed their sadness over the CR-V’s discontinuation, saying, “”CR-V is finally discontinued…,”” “”I had a feeling it was going to be discontinued, but it’s too bad,”” and “”CR-V was such a great car, I loved it so much.
In addition, a Honda dealer in the Tokyo metropolitan area commented on the reaction to the end of production as follows: “”The CR-V was originally designed to have a high production volume, but it has been discontinued.The CR-V was not produced in large numbers to begin with, but we have received a lot of feedback from customers about the end of production.
The new model, the ZR-V, will be introduced in the future, but there were people who couldn’t wait to take delivery and others who still liked the CR-V and rushed out to purchase one.””
However, as of September 8, 2022, it is already difficult to purchase a new CR-V.
We don’t have any CR-Vs in stock.
There is a possibility that we can order one from other dealers, but basically it will be difficult to get a new car,”” said the person in charge.
The CR-V is said to have attracted rush purchases due to the end of production, but sales have been slow so far.
In fact, the CR-V in recent years has been a model with a strong overseas orientation, with its main markets being North America, Europe, and China.
Some say that the overall width of 1855 mm is a bit large for the Japanese market.
A dealer representative analyzes the situation as follows.
The CR-V is a relatively large SUV developed mainly for the U.S. market, so it may have been difficult for it to be accepted in Japan, despite its excellent stability on highways for long periods of time and over long distances.
However, it would not be a good thing for users to reduce the lineup of SUVs, which are a popular category.
Therefore, Honda is planning to introduce a new SUV, the ZR-V, to meet the demand for the CR-V.
The new ZR-V is positioned between the CR-V and the compact SUV “”Vezel,”” and its body size for overseas specifications is 179.8 inches (about 4567 mm) long x 72.4 inches (about 1839 mm) wide x 63.4 inches (about 1610 mm) tall.
Slightly larger than the Toyota Corolla Cross and slightly smaller than the Mazda CX-5, it is likely to be a good match for Japanese road conditions.
The new ZR-V is just the right size, but with improved power performance and fuel economy, and a more affordable price than the CR-V, it is expected to become even more popular than the CR-V as a very well balanced car that is even easier to handle than the CR-V.
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Meanwhile, in the North American market, the new CR-V, which will be the 6th generation, was preliminarily unveiled on May 24, 2022, with details revealed on July 12, and is also being announced and launched in the Chinese market to follow suit.
The CR-V is now undergoing a full model change overseas, but is there any possibility that it will be introduced to the Japanese market?A representative of a Honda-affiliated sales company, who is different from the aforementioned, said as follows: “”Overseas, the new CR-V is being introduced to the Japanese market.
The new CR-V has been announced overseas. Some customers have asked us, ‘When will the next CR-V go on sale? Some customers have asked us, ‘When will the next CR-V go on sale?
At the moment, the possibility of the new ZR-V entering the Japanese market is low, given the pending introduction of the new ZR-V in Japan and the CR-V’s sales performance to date.
However, the fifth generation, which is no longer in production, was introduced two years after its overseas counterpart, so we cannot deny the possibility that it will be launched in Japan a few years down the road.””
Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)”
Will EVs replace gasoline cars? Possibility and issues found in “bZ4X” and “Solterra” long-distance test drive
“Will gasoline-powered cars be replaced by EVs? Possibilities and Challenges Discovered in a Long-Distance Test Drive of the bZ4X and Solterra
First, the “”Solterra”” surprised us with its straightforward handling.
Switching to the “”bZ4X””, we realized the difference in character.
BEVs and subs are a perfect match! What are the possibilities of “”GR”” and “”STI””?About 30,000 fast-charging units to be installed by 2030
Monday, June 6, 2022 12:19 PM
drivingToyota bZ4XDaisuke Ido, Toyota ZEV Factory, chief development officer of Toyota bZ4X
Driving 250km in the bZ4X and Solterra
The shift to electric vehicles (BEVs) has finally begun in earnest. Although automakers are working frantically to develop BEVs in order to realize a shift away from fossil fuels, I suspect that many people are honestly concerned about whether they can actually be used in the same way as vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, which have been used up to now. I myself am one of them. Even though I have been thinking in my heart that electric cars will be next, when I see cars waiting to be recharged at service areas on weekends and holidays, it makes me think to myself, “”This is not realistic.It was during this time that I had the opportunity to drive the “”bZ4X”” and “”Solterra,”” which were jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru. Personally, I was intrigued by these two cars, and although I cannot deny the impression that Nissan, in addition to Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, and other German automakers, has beaten us to the punch, I have high expectations for Toyota because of the remarkable level of perfection it has achieved in recent years. I was looking forward to this test drive to see if I could dispel my concerns and doubts. And the fact that it would be a long drive made me even more eager for this test drive.
The bZ4X and Solterra have a range of just over 500 km per full charge, which is more than enough to meet the needs of the market, and of course they also meet the requirement to reach 80% in 30 minutes for quick recharging using CHAdeMO. However, the truth is that these are only claims to the contrary. We knew that, depending on the usage and environment, the battery would run out of juice in no time.
The course for this test ride was approximately 256 km from the Nagoya Station area to Kanazawa Station, with instructions to arrive at the vehicle transfer point with at least 200 km of driving distance remaining! The route includes some winding roads, so we had to start off on the right foot. There are some winding roads along the way, so I was anxious even before we started. However, if we were to be conservative and give priority to fuel economy, we would not be able to understand the true nature of the vehicle. Driving in a manner similar to the fuel efficiency tests often seen in the automotive media will not give you a good idea of the practical range of the car, so we decided to take the plunge and drive normally.
First, the “”Solterra”” surprised me with its straightforward handling.
The first car we drove was the Subaru Solterra AWD model. The gross vehicle weight is over 2 tons, so I was concerned about the weight right from the start. In fact, I was more concerned about the weight of the huge battery placed under the floor, which is peculiar to electric vehicles, than the actual weight of the car, which exceeds 2 tons, and I felt more resistance to driving with this mass of battery. However, it is true that the acceleration when starting from zero was more than sufficient, taking advantage of the uniqueness of an electric vehicle. My first impression was, “”It’s heavy, but I guess I can get used to it.The body size, which belongs to the C-segment and is closer to the D-segment, is also very good in terms of visibility and handling, and the packaging is comparable to that of today’s crossover SUVs. I was surprised by the straightforwardness of the handling response. Although the weight under the floor was a concern, the car’s low center of gravity made for a surprisingly enjoyable, if not nimble, driving experience on the winding roads along the way.
The Subaru Solterra’s battery power was rapidly depleting, as one would expect. It is true that the car does not have a sport mode, but thanks to the excellent chassis, it encourages this kind of sporty driving, which I found rather troublesome. This may be something that should be praised, but in the case of BEVs, it was a profound reminder that if the driver enjoys driving, it will have the opposite effect. Hence, by the time we arrived at the transfer point, we were unable to keep our promise, and our remaining driving range was less than 200 km. ……
Oh no, I was going to be scolded! I thought to myself, but when I checked the battery level of the Toyota bZ4X, which I drove next, I found that it was almost the same situation, less than 200km, so it was not the fault of my driving. The fact that the former I had driven so far was also almost the same suggests that the conditions were just barely realistic. The fact that the former driver was also on the edge of the limit of the realistic conditions is a good indication that the conditions were almost the same as those of the former driver.
Switching to the “”bZ4X”” and feeling the difference in character
With this in mind, we drove the bZ4X toward Kanazawa and found it to be more comfortable than the earlier Soltera. We later asked the development team if our impression was different because this is a FWD model, and it turned out that Toyota and Subaru had intentionally changed the settings.
To put it simply, Toyota prioritized ride comfort and other amenities, while Subaru emphasized sportiness. It seems that each brand prioritizes its own characteristics, but in the case of the Toyota bZ4X, perhaps because it is FWD, the impression of “”excellent performance”” precedes the enjoyable driving experience of the Solterra, and it has the effect of making the driver drive in a relatively eco-friendly manner. This may have the effect of encouraging people to drive in a relatively eco-friendly manner.
In terms of electricity costs, the two cars differ slightly, partly due to differences in settings, but if you are serious about purchasing the bZ4X, it is the tire size that you should pay attention to. For example, in the case of the bZ4X, a comparison of the standard 18-inch tires and the optional 20-inch tires shows a difference of 47 km on a full charge in FWD, the most power-efficient mode, and a difference of 13 Wh/km in electricity consumption rate (both in WLTC mode, values published by the manufacturer). (Both in WLTC mode, values announced by the manufacturer).
Considering the essence of the vehicle, the choice between the two is obvious, but it is clear that the AWD model has its own charms that are hard to discard. The breakdown of these modes is “”SNOW/DIRT,”” “”DEEP SNOW/MAD,”” and “”Grip Control. Of course, some people may need AWD in certain areas. Also, the Solterra’s AWD is the only model with paddle shifters that can adjust the effect of regenerative braking, so if you want to enjoy driving more, the Solterra may be your choice.
Unfortunately, we were not able to drive the AWD version of the bZ4X this time, so we do not know the details of the differences between the two, but through this test drive, we could clearly see that both the bZ4X and Solterra have a high level of perfection. Toyota or Subaru, FWD or AWD, the choice is up to you, but on the other hand, there is actually a more important difference between the two companies. That is exactly what I mean by “”how to buy””.
BEVs and subs go hand in hand! The “”GR”” and “”STI”” possibilities are
While the Subaru Solterra catalog lists the vehicle price as usual, the Toyota bZ4X is KINTO or lease only. In other words, the biggest difference is that Toyota recommends subscriptions. In fact, this is the proof of the essence of BEVs. In addition to a maximum term of 10 years, with no mid-term cancellation fee required after the fifth year, the drive battery is guaranteed for 10 years, 200,000 km, and 70% of capacity during the contract period. In addition, vehicle inspections and statutory inspections are included, as well as tires and other consumable parts.
No matter how good a car is, it will eventually reach the end of its service life. In the case of electric vehicles, the disposal of used lithium-ion batteries is also an issue. If this is the case, it goes without saying that the best way to get a BEV is to purchase a SUV that is designed to be collected in advance for reuse or recycling later on. The fact that we are now in an era that suggests that there will never be a car that will be the favorite of the enthusiast who loves to choose “”a car to share his/her life with”” suggests that we must promote sustainable buying in consideration of the earth’s environment. I can say that KINTO and BEV are a perfect match.
If I asserted that, one might think that the era of “”hobbying cars”” is over, but perhaps we should expect this because there is another form of marginality left to be found in the future. After this test drive, I asked the development team if there was a possibility of a “”GR”” or “”STI”” based on the bZ4X or Solterra, and they replied that it was quite conceivable. Of course, this is only on the assumption that the demand can be anticipated, but at the very least, the key to accelerating the transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to electrification is to create attractive products, and since electrification will be promoted in the world of motorsports, a BEV sports grade is a necessity considering the influence of such a vehicle. It is inevitable.
About 30,000 fast-charging units to be installed by 2030
In order to meet that day, we strongly hope that the infrastructure will be expanded as soon as possible. As mentioned at the beginning of this article, the reality is that charging facilities in Japan are still lacking. In urban areas where there are many apartment complexes, even if one wants to purchase a BEV, it is unrealistic to think about it unless the environment is ready for it. In rural areas, the charging environment is so lousy that it seems out of the question. In fact, during this test drive, there were only about a dozen charging stations along the way during the latter half of the approximately 130-km trip. Moreover, all of them were equipped with only one unit, and about half of them had an output of 20 kW.
Automakers are now desperate. The government’s support is also essential to accept them, and they are planning to install 150,000 units by 2030, of which only about 30,000 will be quick-charging units. Will this really be enough to make BEVs penetrate the market? This is the biggest challenge. Or should we expect the realization of wireless charging systems first?
Not only the author, but the wavering feelings toward BEVs are likely to continue. Even though it is claimed to go just over 500km on a full charge, this distance will not be reached without eco-friendly driving. ……
Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra in Kanazawa, Japan
Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra in Kanazawa, Japan
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Packaging: ★★★★
Interior/Comfort: ★★★★★
Power Source: ★★★★★
Footwork: ★★★★
Recommendation: ★★★★★Masaru Noguchi｜Motor Journalist
Born in Tokyo in 1967, Noguchi began his career in 1993 as an editor of a certain import car magazine. He later moved to Sanei Shobo, where he worked in the GENROQ editorial department and became the magazine’s editor-in-chief in 2008. 2018 saw the launch of GENROQ Web. Later, in 2020, he became an independent motor journalist and producer, bringing over 25 years of experience to his work.”The Toyota JPN TAXI was developed as the next-generation taxi
Toyota’s Thai subsidiary has announced that it is conducting performance tests of carbon-neutral vehicles, including a Thai version of the JPN TAXI, a taxi exclusive to Japan, jointly with Isuzu, Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Hino. The JPN TAXI was developed as the next-generation taxi following the discontinuation of the Crown Sedan/Crown Comfort/Comfort series in 2017. The new taxi is based on the platform of Toyota’s compact minivan, the Sienta, and has a significantly higher roof, spacious interior, and improved accessibility. The body measures 4400mm in length, 1695mm in width, and 1750mm in height.