Author: Chathura Chanuka

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    Nissan made a “retro wood grain SUV”! Light blue squishy fashionable specification The new “Aria Surf Wagon” explodes with individuality.

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Nissan has created a “”retro wood-grain SUV””! New “”Aria Surf Wagon”” in light blue with cool and stylish specifications explodes with individuality!

    Nice wood paneling on the sides of the body!
    　On October 28, 2022, Nissan of America announced the outline of its exhibit at the SEMA Show 2022, the world’s largest customized car show, announcing that it will exhibit six concept cars and a racing car, the Nissan Z GT4, among others.

    Retro and stylish with wood-grain panels! Full view of the Nissan Aria Surf Wagon Concept SUV
    　Among the concept cars, the Aria Surf Wagon Concept is a model finished in a retro surf wagon style. This fully customized model is based on the Aria, a familiar model in Japan, but what features does it have?

    Aria Surf Wagon Concept, a custom version of Nissan’s Aria (concept car)

    　Aria is a new SUV-type EV that Nissan unveiled for the first time in the world on July 15, 2020.

    　It adopts the silhouette of a coupe SUV with the C-pillar laid wide, and also achieves surprisingly short overhangs thanks to a newly developed EV-specific platform. The exterior is simple, yet expresses power and modernity.

    　This is the Nissan EV of the new era, to be rolled out not only in the Japanese and U.S. markets, but also globally.

    　In this context, the Aria Surf Wagon Concept is based on the Aria (US specifications, 2023 model year) and tailored to surfer specifications.

    　The sides of the body are covered with wood panels, and the 20-inch wheels, painted in light blue, are eye-catching.

    　It is also equipped with a lowered suspension, and the roof rack can carry two 7-foot (2.1 m) surfboards.

    　The Aria Surf Wagon Concept’s appeal lies in the fact that it is based on the latest EV and has been converted to specifications with nostalgic side wood panels.

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    　The Aria is not only an EV with zero emissions, but also a high-performance vehicle that is described as a “”monster that possesses wisdom.

    　The four-wheel control system installed in the 4WD version is a system that can control the torque of each of the two electric motors mounted on the front and rear wheels separately.

    　Now here’s a quiz.

    　Which of the following is the correct name of the four-wheel control technology installed in the 4WD version of Aria?

    1] e-4WD

    2] ATTESA E-TS

    3] e-4ORCE

    4] Intelligent 4×4

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    　The correct answer is [3] e-4ORCE.

    　e-4ORCE contributes not only to excellent traction performance by controlling the torque of the front and rear motors, but also to improved ride comfort by adjusting the amount of regeneration to reduce the vehicle’s sink rate during deceleration.

    　It is also mounted on the new 4th generation “”EXTRAIL”” 4WD version for Japan.”

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    “Almost silent” and spacious inside! Toyota’s new electric SUV “bZ4X” is perfect for taxis!

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Almost silent and spacious! Toyota’s new electric SUV “”bZ4X”” is ideal for cabs! First public showing in Germany

    The new bZ4X is now a cab!
    　Toyota’s German subsidiary will unveil the new bZ4X cab for the first time at the European Taxi Fair to be held in Essen (Germany) on November 4 and 5, 2022.

    Ivory that is not found on production vehicles is good! The bZ4X & Prius+ with a cool cab spec!

    Toyota’s new “”bZ4X”” as a cab

    　The new bZ4X cab in ivory body color consumes 14.4 kWh/100 km of electricity and has a high speed range of 436 km when fully charged. It features excellent environmental performance with no carbon dioxide emissions.

    　In addition to the spacious interior, the BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) has a quiet and “”almost silent”” cabin.

    　Jörg Zubiera, General Manager of Toyota Business Customer Service at Toyota Deutschland GmbH, said, “”Toyota has always been committed to hybrid vehicles.

    Toyota has always been a pioneer in the field of hybrid cabs. In Germany, we shook up the industry with the Prius+ (Japanese name: Prius Alpha) cab, and we are taking the next step.

    　The new BEV bZ4X takes comfort and efficiency to a new level and will be the central model for the new electrified cabs.

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    　The bZ4X is the first model in Toyota’s bZ Series of electrically powered vehicles, which has been jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru (sold by Subaru as the Solterra).

    　In Japan, the model was released on May 12, 2022 as an exclusive model for Toyota’s subscription service “”KINTO,”” but a recall was reported on June 23 due to a trouble caused by a hub bolt. KINTO resumed accepting applications on October 26.”

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    Unexpected Nissan “Hakosuka Truck” world premiere!

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Nissan “”Hakosuka Truck”” Unveiled for the First Time in the World! The “”Sanitra”” with a powerful face is actually a “”LEAF”” in the U.S.

    Sema is on the way! World premiere of “”Hakoska Truck””-like Sanitra to be unveiled
    　At the SEMA Show 2022, to be held November 1-4, 2022 in Las Vegas, USA, Nissan USA will unveil several custom vehicles.
    　
    　One of these vehicles will be a special “”Sunny Truck”” (hereinafter referred to as “”Sanitra””), which is rare in the world, and what features does it have?

    This…is a Hakosuka truck! See the actual racing-spec “”Sanitra,”” which looks so different!

    Is this a Hakosuka? But something different? It’s really a “”Sunny Truck,”” but it’s got a big secret!

    　This Sanitra is a custom car built by Tommy Pike Customs (TPC) based in South Carolina, U.S.A., which installed the power unit of Nissan’s electric vehicle “”Leaf”” into a 1987 Sanitra.

    　The front face of the car is fitted with a widebody kit of the Skyline GT-R (C10), commonly known as the “”Hakosuka,”” which is one of Nissan’s most famous cars.

    　The body color is a custom “”46″” livery by Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE), a collaboration between Tommy Pike and Peter Brock.

    　At the heart of the vehicle is an electric motor and 40 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which delivers approximately twice the power and more than three times the torque of the gasoline engine used in the Sanitra. This custom car can truly be called a Sanitra EV.

    　In addition, in order to accommodate these components, a Nissan “”240SX (180SX North American spec)”” suspension (including front coilovers, disc brakes, and lower control arms) and rear suspension and springs for a LEAF are installed in the front.

    　Inside, the interior has been tweaked down to the smallest detail, with handmade interior panels and a custom user interface display designed by Clemson University.

    　Tommy Pike had this to say about the new Sanitra EV: “”I’m very excited about the new Sunny EV.

    We bought the Sunny because we thought it was a great piece of Nissan history and heritage, especially being right-hand drive.

    　Converting the Sunny to an electric car and doing the unexpected by giving it the Brock Racing Enterprises livery felt like the perfect way to honor Nissan’s heritage and modern innovation.

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    　Nissan’s booth at the SEMA Show 2022 will feature six concept cars and the new Z racing car for the first time. In addition, Nissan will showcase models that symbolize Nissan’s past and present, including street/track performance and off-road-focused concept cars.”

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    No way Toyota’s new SUV!What is a face kit tailored to “Corolla cross like RAV4” .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Toyota’s new SUV? What is the “”LOVECROSS”” with the powerful hexagonal grille and Obafen? What is the face kit that makes it “”Corolla Cross like RAV4″”?

    Is this the “”Corolla Cross,”” a cool face kit reminiscent of the RAV4!
    　Toyota has a number of urban SUVs that are being marketed globally, including the Yaris Cross, C-HR, Corolla Cross, and Harrier.
    　
    　Among them, a face kit that looks like a fusion of “”Corolla Cross”” and “”RAV4″” has appeared.

    What’s this? Is this the new Toyota SUV?”” Images of the actual “”Lovecross”” with a nice, powerful grille!

    What the heck is this? Could this be “”Toyota’s new SUV?”” No, this is a kit of the “”Corolla Cross”” with a “”RAV4″” face!

    　The Corolla Cross made its world premiere in Thailand on July 9, 2020.

    　It is being rolled out globally in Asia, South America, and North America, and was launched in Japan on September 14, 2021.

    　There are two major front faces of the Corolla Cross depending on the country or region, and the “”RAV CROSS Face Kit”” dares to make the design “”RAV4-like””.

    　A representative of EXIZZLE-LINE, the distributor of the RAV CROSS Face Kit, said, “”The RAV CROSS Face Kit is the first face kit to be developed for the actual Corolla Cross car.

    When I first saw the actual Corolla Cross on the street, I had the impression that it was too mild, and I thought that it could be made even cooler, which was the initial impetus for its production.

    　We also developed it because we thought we could make more use of the base grade’s cosmetic appeal and more user-friendly size than the Toyota RAV4.””

    　The following is a brief description of the special features of the face kit.

    One of the points we focused on was reducing the number of bumps on the lower bumper skid plate to three to balance the narrower width of the Corolla Cross compared to the RAV4.

    　Another is that the size of the grille was also adjusted for volume by making it a little taller compared to the RAV4.

    　Another point of attention was to give the face a slightly edgier shape than the RAV4.

    　We also focused on a design that does not compromise safety features such as Toyota Safety Sense (TSS), pre-crash sensors, and clearance sonar, as well as differentiation with the trendy “”TOYOTA”” logo emblem.

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    　What kind of feedback have you received from users of the RAV CROSS face kit?

    We have received many inquiries since the announcement.

    　Toyota dealers have also approached us and asked us to order them as demo cars for their stores, and we have even received requests to buy a car in the same color and install it.

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    　Incidentally, in addition to the RAV CROSS front face kit at a suggested retail price of 203,500 yen, the RAV CROSS over fender kit is available at a suggested retail price of 49,500 yen.
    　
    　The over fender does not require any modification to the vehicle and can be installed without changing the vehicle dimensions, and can be installed over the stock fenders.”

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    Toyota’s new SUV “bZ4X” to further expand sales!

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Toyota’s new SUV “”bZ4X”” to further expand sales! Application Fee Halved and Fee Revised: Will it Become a Familiar Presence?

    Fees Revised as Applications Reopen
    　KINTO, a Toyota vehicle subscriber service provider, announced on October 26, 2022, that it has revised its rates for the Toyota bZ4X, a dedicated subscriber vehicle.

    The new Toyota bZ4X with novel design.

    　In addition, the company also resumed accepting applications on the same day, which had been suspended due to a recall report.

    　The bZ4X is the first model in Toyota’s “”bZ Series”” of electric vehicles (EVs), but what are its features?

    　The bZ4X concept model made its world premiere at the Shanghai Motor Show 2021 on April 19, 2021, and the details of the Japanese version were revealed on October 29 of the same year.

    　The bZ4X was then released in Japan on May 22, 2022 as a KINTO-exclusive model, but a recall was reported on June 23 due to a problem with a hub bolt, and on October 6, an investigation into the cause and a decision to take countermeasures were made, leading to the resumption of KINTO application acceptance.

    　The initial leasing cost of bZ4X has been significantly reduced with the recent price revision.

    　First, the application fee (including consumption tax, same below) has been halved from 770,000 yen to 385,000 yen.

    　The monthly fee for the first four years of the 10-year contract period was originally 107,800 yen, but has been reduced to 106,700 yen (for FF specifications). The price has been reduced by 13,200 yen per year.

    　The monthly fee will be reduced by an amount equivalent to the subsidy provided by the national and local governments on a monthly basis until the fourth year, making the monthly fee more affordable.

    　Incidentally, while KINTO had previously limited bZ4X users to individuals, the company is now offering bZ4X to corporations in conjunction with the fee revision.

    　It can be said that bZ4X has become more accessible through this service revision.

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    　The bZ4X is a new EV jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru, and is the first model to adopt Toyota’s “”e-TNGA”” EV-specific platform.

    　The model will be introduced in the United States, Europe, China, and other countries around the world, with production taking place in Japan and China.

    　Now here is a quiz.

    　Which of the following is the correct production plant for the bZ4X in Japan?

    1] Motomachi Factory

    2] Tsutsumi Plant

    3] Toyota Motor Kyushu Miyata Plant

    4] Subaru Gunma Manufacturing Main Plant

    The correct answer is [1] Motomachi Plant.

    　The correct answer is [1] Motomachi Plant.

    　Motomachi Plant is located at 1 Motomachi, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture.

    　The Motomachi Plant is also responsible for the production of the “”Soltera,”” a Subaru version of the bZ4X, as well as the “”MIRAI,”” a fuel cell vehicle, and the “”GR Yaris,”” a full-scale 4WD hot hatch.

    *Source of quiz: Car Days”

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    Is it similar to Toyota “Alphard” & Lexus “LM”? Pros and cons for the appearance of the new “M8” minivan with a powerful grill in “China”! Could it be a threat to Japanese manufacturers?

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Similar to Toyota’s Alphard & Lexus’ LM? Pros and cons for the new “”Chinese”” minivan “”M8″” with a powerful grille! Could it be a threat to Japanese automakers?

    Does it still resemble the Lexus “”LM””? New Large Minivan “”M8
    　On August 23, 2022, Guangzhou Automobile (GAC) announced the new large minivan “”M8″” of its own brand “”Trumpchi”” in China.

    Similar to Toyota “”Alphard”” & Lexus “”LM””? Compare with the new “”M8″” in 68 images.

    　This huge minivan with an overall length of over 5 meters and a luxurious large front grille like the Lexus “”LM”” has attracted a variety of responses on social networking sites.

    The new Trumpchi “”M8″” (left) with the Lexus “”LM”” (middle) and Toyota “”Alphard”” (right)

    　GAC is an automobile manufacturer based in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, with its origins in Guangzhou Public Automobile Repair Factory, a bus repair shop established in 1954. It is the fifth-largest seller in China in terms of sales volume.

    　And the M8 is a large minivan developed by GAC under its own Trumpchi brand, which was introduced in 2017. It is the brand’s largest three-row, seven-passenger minivan, and was originally named GM8 when it was first released, but was renamed M8 starting with the 2021 model year, which was unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show in September 2020.

    　With the first full model change, the M8 is now in its second generation.

    　The M8 is available with a choice of three powertrains: a 2-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine, a hybrid, or a plug-in hybrid.

    　The hybrid model is equipped with a special Toyota 4th generation THS-II optimized for the 4B20J2 2-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine developed by Guangzhou Automobile.

    　With a body size of 5193 mm (length) x 1893 mm (width) x 1832 mm (height) and a wheelbase of 3070 mm (height), it is even larger than the Toyota Alphard (length of less than 5 m), which is similar in appearance.

    　The exterior has an overall luxurious look with extensive use of chrome parts.

    The huge and luxurious front grille, reminiscent of the “”LM,”” the Lexus version of the Alphard sold in China, is eye-catching, and the huge U-shaped rear combination lights at the rear are distinctive.

    The interior is just as luxurious as the exterior, with a huge LCD monitor placed in the center of the dashboard and ambient lights that give the impression of advanced technology.

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    　Various opinions about the new M8 have developed on social networking sites.

    　The most common opinions are that it resembles the Alphard and LM, such as “”It looks like the Alphard and LM added and divided by two,”” “”It is strongly influenced by the LM,”” and “”It looks so similar that you would think it is the sister car of the Alphard.

    　It is also apparent that there is a segment of the population that is tired of the huge grille design of today’s minivans, with comments such as, “”The front design of recent minivans makes me sick to my stomach,”” and “”There are too many cars that are too ornate.

    　Some respondents also commented, “”People in Japan and China both like the glitz and glamour,”” inferring that the tastes of minivans sold in Japan and China are the same because many minivans have similar designs.

    　On the other hand, there are a certain number of people who prefer the design of the M8, such as “”Well, I like the design”” and “”It’s honestly cool.

    　There are also those who feel threatened by the M8, such as “”If it is cheaper than the Alphard in Japan, its position may be turned upside down.

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    　While a variety of opinions about the M8 were expressed, there were also some who said that the M8 would be acceptable as long as its durability could be cleared: “”If it doesn’t break down, then it’s an option.

    　As for Chinese cars, FAW’s luxury car brand “”Red Flag”” is currently being officially imported to Japan, and BYD has begun to develop EVs, and more recently, the “”Hongguang MINI EV,”” the best-selling electric car in China, is expected to be introduced to Japan, according to some In addition, it has been reported in some newspapers that the Hong Kong MINI EV, China’s best-selling electric vehicle, may be introduced to Japan.

    　It seems that Chinese cars are gradually invading Japan, and it will be interesting to see if minivans like the M8 will also be introduced to Japan in the future.

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

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    A new special edition car added to the popular Toyota “tough system” SUV “RAV4” The feature is “gorigori black” !

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “New Special Edition Added to Popular Toyota “”Tough”” SUV “”RAV4″” Features “”Gory Black””!

    　On October 4, 2022, Toyota has partially upgraded its popular RAV4 SUV with the new Adventure “”OFFROAD package II”” (Adventure “”OFFROAD package II””), which further improves the specifications of the previously popular special edition model. package II,”” which further improves the specifications of the popular special edition model.
    　
    　The differences from other RAV4 series models as well as the base Adventure grade are explained.

    Emphasis on the “”black”” look! Toyota “”RAV4″” Special Edition “”Gorilla Black”” in 16 photos

    Toyota’s popular RAV4 SUV special edition “”Adventure ‘OFFROAD Package II'”” [on sale October 4, 2022].

    　The current RAV4 (5th generation) was born in April 2019.

    　In fact, the model before it (3rd generation) disappeared for almost 3 years in Japan after sales ended in 2016.

    　However, it has grown to be a very popular model globally, and has achieved the No. 1 SUV sales record in North America, among others.

    　The 5th generation, which appeared in the midst of all this, was completely redesigned, starting with the platform that would serve as the foundation for the new model.

    　The newly developed 4WD system “”Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD”” was adopted to improve both on-road and off-road driving performance, making it a full model change with a lot of effort.

    　Toyota explains that the exterior design reflects this duality, combining active strength with urban sophistication.

    　The “”RAV4 Adventure”” grade symbolizes the off-road image emphasized by the fifth-generation model.

    　The Adventure grade features an aggressive front grille, front skid plates, a front bumper that emphasizes the lifted ground clearance, and front fog lamp bezels.

    　Exclusively designed large-diameter 19-inch aluminum wheels and enlarged wheel arch moldings also emphasize the powerful suspension.

    　Exclusive body colors for the Adventure include Urban Khaki, a newly developed color, and Ash Gray Metallic, also a newly developed color, is available on the roof.

    　In this way, the RAV4 Adventure is clearly differentiated from other models.

    　When it debuted in 2019, it was only available with a 2-liter “”Dynamic Force”” gasoline direct injection engine + 4WD, but a 2.5-liter hybrid + E-Four was added in a partial upgrade in December 2021.

    New special edition added to the popular Toyota “”tough”” SUV “”RAV4″” Features “”Gory Black””!

    Expensive? Cheap! Adventure Special Edition “”Off-Package II”” is 200,000 yen more expensive than the base model
    　The Adventure, which symbolizes the current RAV4, has grown into a mainstay grade in sales, supported by its strong character.

    　Due to its popularity, the Adventure special edition “”Adventure “”OFFROAD package”” was already available in October 2020.

    The new Toyota RAV4 special edition “”Adventure ‘OFFROAD package II'”” features exclusive “”GORI GORI BLACK”” paint on the front bumper, door mirrors, front and rear skid plate sets, etc. The most distinctive feature of the Adventure “”OFFROAD Package II”” is the exclusive “”GORI GORI BLACK”” coating on the front bumper, door mirrors, and front and rear skid plates.

    　The Adventure Off-Road Package is equipped with an exclusive suspension system that increases the minimum ground clearance by an additional 10mm.

    　It is paired with 18-inch all-terrain tires suitable for off-road use and special matte black painted aluminum wheels.

    　It also features bridge-type roof rails and an exclusively coordinated interior with synthetic leather seats with red stitching.

    　Sales staff at Toyota dealerships in the Tokyo metropolitan area said, “”Most of the customers who wanted the RAV4 Adventure chose the ‘Off-Road Package,'”” indicating that the model was extremely popular.

    　And on October 4, 2022, the RAV4 underwent a partial upgrade, and the popular Off-Road Package evolved into the new “”Adventure “”OFFROAD package II””. The new package includes

    　The special lift-up suspension, 18-inch all-terrain tires, and exclusive interior design remain unchanged.

    　The front bumper, door mirrors, front and rear skid plates, and other parts are painted a special “”GORI GORI BLACK”” color with a unique texture.

    　GORI GORI BLACK is an uneven, matte black color that was created by layering paint.

    　It is a tough paint that is not only visually appealing, but is also resistant to scratches.

    　In addition, an exclusive two-tone body color, Attitude Black Mica, is available on the roof side, emphasizing the black color more than the previous model and creating a tougher off-road style with an even more awesome appearance.

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    　The price (including consumption tax) of the new RAV4 Adventure Off-Road Package II with Gory Gory Black paint ranges from 3,884,000 yen to 4,503,000 yen.

    　The price difference against the base RAV4 Adventure is 200,000 yen higher. If you are attracted by the dress-up effect and differentiation you receive from the exterior, this is a very reasonable price.

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

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    How many do you have in all? Actual vehicle release of Toyota “Hilux Digestion Vehicle”! Responding to fires and nature conservation on roadless roads! Car delivery ceremony held in Spain .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “How many cars are there in all? Toyota “”Hilux Firefighting Vehicle”” in action! Fire & Nature Conservation on Roadless Roads! Delivery Ceremony Held in Spain

    Toyota “”Hilux”” with a fire extinguishing system in the cargo bed
    　On October 26, 2022, Toyota’s Spanish subsidiary (Toyota España) announced that the Aragon State Forest Service has brought in a “”Hilux”” to update its fleet of vehicles for the Forest Fire Prevention and Extinguishing Service.

    Let’s see… how many vehicles? Looks like a Toyota “”Hilux Festival!”” Look at all the wonders!

    How many cars are there in all! Toyota “”Hilux Fire Extinguishing Vehicle”” Great Gathering!　Toyota Spain’s delivery ceremony was breathtaking!

    　The Directorate General of Forest Management in Aragón, Spain, introduced the vehicle for its Forest Fire Prevention and Extinguishing Service (INFOAR).

    　The Hilux is reliable, durable, and off-road capable, and its 4WD system and powerful, efficient engine make it the perfect work tool to overcome any off-road challenge.

    　The Hilux has proven its invincibility time and again, conquering the Arctic, the Icelandic volcanoes, the Antarctic Continent, and even winning the Dakar Rally.

    　All of the new Hiluxes will be available in white body color, with the Aragonese government logo, INFOAR, and the emergency number 112 engraved on both sides of the vehicle.

    　In addition, a fire suppression system with a pump and 400-liter tank in the cargo bed improves the initial firefighting movement.

    　The first 26 Hiluxes will be installed and will be used for fire prevention and suppression in Aragon, as well as for the work of conservation organizations.

    　Another 33 Hiluxes will be delivered by the end of 2022, but these will not be equipped with fire extinguishing systems.

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

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    The latest SUV is a West Coast custom with “fashionable” wood panels!

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Latest SUV gets a West Coast custom with “”Osha”” wood paneling! New Nissan “”Aria”” with “”retro”” surfer specs blasts off in North America!

    Woody Wagon”” tells the story of its owner’s lifestyle
    　October 28, 2022 – Nissan North America, Inc. will exhibit the Aria Surf Wagon Concept concept car at the 2022 SEMA Show, which will be held from November 1 to November 4 in Las Vegas, USA.
    　
    　The Aria, the latest crossover EV, has been customized with wood panels and other features to create a retro atmosphere.

    Retro beach style is too “”fashionable””! Nissan Aria Surf Wagon Concept in 25 Photos

    Nissan’s new crossover EV, Aria Surf Wagon Concept, a concept car customized in a retro woody wagon style [Exhibited at the 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, USA].

    　The Aria Surf Wagon Concept was customized by South Carolina-based Tommy Pike Customs.

    　The first thing that catches the eye are the wood paneling-like decorations wrapped all over the body sides, which give the latest Aria a retro look reminiscent of a West Coast-style woody wagon.

    　The roof is fitted with a custom roof rack that holds two 7-foot surfboards.

    　Underfoot, the ride height is lowered by a lowered suspension, and 20-inch smooth wheels with nicely polished chrome center caps are paired with white ribbon tires.

    　Nissan describes the Aria Surf Wagon Concept as “”a retro design California-style surf ‘woody’ wagon reworked with the latest technology in the electric Aria.

    　Nissan also introduces this customization as a proposal for EV owners to express their own lifestyle.

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    　In addition to the Aria Surf Wagon Concept, Nissan’s booth at the 2022 SEMA Show will also feature an electrified Sunny Truck and two custom Fairlady Z models.”

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    Red badge shining Honda new model “Fit RS” Sporty interior and exterior and running! What is the reason why MT cars are not set?

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “The new Honda Fit RS with shining red badge is sporty inside and out and drives well! Why is a manual transmission model not available?

    Black mesh grille for a fearless front face
    　On October 7, 2022, Honda’s compact car “”Fit”” underwent a minor change, and the sporty “”RS”” grade, which has been available on previous generations of Fit, was newly added.

    The mesh grille is so cool! Photos of the ultra-sporty new “”Fit RS”” interior and exterior

    The “”Fit RS”” Revived after a 2.5 Year Absence

    　The Fit RS, revived after a two-and-a-half-year absence, is now available as a model with even greater attention to design and driving quality.

    　The exterior features an exclusive mesh-type front grille, black front bumper, side sill garnish, and rear bumper. A rear spoiler and 16-inch aluminum wheels exclusively designed for the RS emphasize its sporty appearance.

    　The interior is also specially tailored with a three-spoke steering wheel exclusive to the RS, prime smooth and ultra-suede seats, and yellow stitching throughout the interior.

    　Incidentally, the RS in Fit means “”road-sailing.

    　In terms of driving performance, an RS-specific suspension is adopted. While the performance has been refined to suppress body swaying on rough road surfaces, it also aims to combine the enjoyment of a pleasant connection between the driver’s operation and the car’s behavior in various situations with an exhilarating ride with a high quality feel.

    　In addition, the e:HEV RS hybrid model is exclusively equipped with a deceleration selector that allows the driver to choose from four levels of deceleration force when the accelerator is released and three drive mode switches (NORMAL, SPORT, and ECON).

    　By the way, some people are disappointed that there is no MT model, which was available on the previous Fit RS, so we asked Honda about the reason for the non-installation.

    　According to Honda, it was difficult to offer a manual transmission for the RS because hybrid vehicles (e:HEV) are currently the mainstream in terms of electrification, which is advancing rapidly these days, and the current fourth-generation model originally has only a two-pedal transmission.

    　The “”NES”” grade has been eliminated in exchange for the revival of the RS.

    　The “”Basic”” grade is simple, the “”Home”” grade is standard and comfortable, the “”Luxe”” grade has a high quality feel, and the “”Closter”” grade is active and SUV-like. It seems that the “”Ness”” was a model that was difficult to sell in the market.

    　On the other hand, the RS, which was set as a sporty grade, has been receiving strong orders. It may become a mainstay grade as a new face of the current Fit.

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    　In this minor change, grades other than the RS also underwent design changes.

    　The Luxe’s front nose has been reshaped for a cleaner look. The position of the upper grille has been raised, and the Luxe/Home has evolved a neat design with a chrome decorative line running horizontally across the top of it.

    　In addition, the Kloster’s front, side, and rear garnishes have been changed to a silver color. The design is more Tough Gear-like, emphasizing the crossover-like character of the vehicle.

    　In addition, the motor output of the two-motor hybrid system has been increased by 14 horsepower to 123 horsepower. From the moment the driver depresses the accelerator pedal at low speeds, the car starts powerfully and smoothly like an electric car, and the driver can now enjoy a pleasant sense of acceleration with good extension.

    　The gasoline-powered model has increased its displacement from 1.3 liters to 1.5 liters to provide a spacious driving experience in a variety of everyday situations.

    　In addition, the “”Honda Sensing”” driving safety support system is newly standardized with Traffic Jam Assist (traffic jam driving support function) and Sudden Acceleration Suppression, in addition to the conventional functions. Blind spot information and reverse exit support are also newly added and are available as factory-installed options for each type of model.”