Author: Chathura Chanuka

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    Cyber sense is amazing! Pop and cute “2-seater EV” explosion! Renault brand Mobilize Duo unveiled in Europe .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Cyber-inspired! Pop and cute “”2-seater EV”” is born! Renault Brand Mobilization “”Duo”” Unveiled in Europe

    Eco-friendly small EV that anyone can drive has an 80’s-90’s pop feel
    　Mobirise, a Renault Group company, announced on October 10, 2022 the launch of the Duo, a small EV with front and rear seating for two, which will be offered by the end of 2023 on a subscription or long-term lease basis.
    　

    The “”futuristic”” feeling that overflows from this car is unbearable! Check out the cyber but somehow cute “”duo”” in these 18 images.

    Do they have the cyber feel of the 80’s? Mobilize “”Duo”” with pop orange color

    　Mobilize Duo is a newly developed compact EV with two seats lined up vertically and a compact body measuring 2,430 mm (length) x 1,300 mm (width) x 1,460 mm (height).

    　The exterior design is based on a base color of gray, with orange used as an accent color throughout, and the side doors on the body open upward, featuring large windows divided into three sections.

    　The front and rear wheel houses protrude widely, and the large tires are positioned at the four corners of the body, designed to allow the car to turn in a small radius.

    　The interior is designed to combine the atmosphere of the 1980s and 1990s with the world of video games. The dashboard is shaped like a boom box, giving it a hip-hop image.

    　The design is simple and intuitive so that many users can operate it easily, and the seat is padded to retain comfort. It is also built to accommodate a folding wheelchair.

    　Meanwhile, the Duo has been designed with a full range of connected services, not only for personal use, but also for use by businesses and sharing services, and will be expandable in the future.

    　The vehicle is equipped with a keyless and ignition system that can be shared by multiple users, and real-time data transmitted from the vehicle allows for easy management of the vehicle.

    　Two types of powertrains are available. Two types of powertrains are available, with a maximum speed of 45 km/h and 80 km/h, to comply with the laws of each country.

    　It has a range of 140 km (nominal, WMTC certification pending) and is equipped with two types of connectors that allow charging at home as well as at public charging stations.

    　The DUO is designed to be environmentally friendly, in line with the Renault Group’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040. At least 50% of the materials used are recycled, and 95% are recyclable when the vehicle is scrapped.

    　In addition, the front and rear bumpers are of the same design to reduce production and repair costs, and the body panels are made of plastic material based on a thorough eco-design.

    　The Duo will be offered for private use through a subscription contract with a minimum term of three months.

    　Long-term leases will be available for companies such as car-sharing companies, and packages integrating services such as insurance and recharging will be offered.

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    　The lineup also includes the Bento, a single-seat cargo vehicle, which is a duo with a rear seat that has been converted into a trunk with a capacity of nearly 700 liters.

    　The Bento is scheduled to be offered on a long-term lease basis for corporate customers starting in 2024.

    　No mention has been made of the introduction of either the Duo or Bento in Japan.

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

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    Over 60 million yen? The last “Skyline GT-R” is here! Pay attention to the “V-spec II Nur”, which uses a limited number of hundreds of millennium body colors! Will it be expensive at overseas auctions .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Over 60 million yen? The last “”Skyline GT-R”” is now available! Limited edition of a few hundred “”V-spec II Nur”” with millennium body color! Will it fetch a high price at overseas auctions?

    The last “”Skyline GT-R”” appears! V-spec II Nur”” is the last of the “”Skyline GT-Rs””! Will it fetch a high price at overseas auctions?
    　Among Nissan cars, the “”Skyline GT-R (BNR34)”” (hereafter referred to as “”R34″”) is one of the most popular models.
    　
    　Among them, the V-spec II Nur, which was set up to commemorate the last R34, is scheduled to be offered at an auction to be held on November 5, 2022. What price will it be priced at?

    Will the 60 million yen class GT-R be born? See the awesome actual car with extreme specifications!

    The Nissan “”Skyline GT-R V-SPEC II Nur (BNR34)”” was priced at 60 million yen in the past, but will it be able to exceed that price this time? (Photo: RM SOTHEBY’S)

    　The R34 was introduced in January 1999. It was smaller in body size than its predecessor, the R33, and offered improved driving performance.

    　Initially, the R34 was offered in the “”V-spec I”” model, which featured exclusive aero parts and suspension, active LSD, and other features.

    　The “”V-spec II”” model, which was introduced with a minor change in August 2000, further featured a carbon engine hood with NACA ducts and aluminum pedals for the first time on a mass-produced vehicle.

    　Then, in January 2002, the “”V-spec II Nur”” was launched to commemorate the last R34.

    　The V-spec II Nur is a highly rare model, with only about 750 units produced, and is named after the Nürburgring in Germany.

    　The specifications are based on the N1-spec engine used as the base engine for the Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race and the Super Taikyu race in Japan.

    　In addition, the pistons and connecting rods, which are the core components of the engine, are precision-balanced to achieve a uniform weight balance, which has resulted in a more exhilarating feeling at high engine speeds. The V-spec II Nur also features an exclusive full-scale 300 km/h speedometer and a three-dimensionally molded grade name emblem.

    　The price of the V-spec II Nur at the time (excluding consumption tax) was 6.1 million yen.

    　The V-spec II Nur on display in the UK this time is said to be one of 156 cars finished in Millennium Jade Metallic, with a mileage of 61,234 km.

    　The side steps, rear underbody, and rear wing flaps have been replaced with NISMO aero parts, and a lightweight carbon fiber hood is standard equipment.

    　As seen in the photos, there are no noticeable scratches on the interior or exterior, and with the exception of the car phone kit, the car also retains its completely original condition and appears to be in good condition.

    　The underbody and engine compartment are also kept in good condition, and the engine compartment has been given a special gold paint job, which is symbolic of the N1-spec engine.

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    　V-spec II Nur was listed on Yahoo! Auctions in 2021 as a new unregistered car and sold for 60,501,000.1 yen from a result of 1,391 bids.

    　Although the unit to be auctioned in the UK this time has a certain mileage, it may fetch more than 60 million yen due to the auction being held worldwide.”

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    The current “GT-R” engine is installed in the “Showa” Nissan “Skyline” more than 35 years ago!

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “35+ year old “”Showa”” Nissan “”Skyline”” with current “”GT-R”” engine! The rendering of the “”R31-type”” restomod specification is amazing!

    R31 Skyline with GT-R engine
    　The Nissan “”Skyline”” has a long history of 65 years. In this history, many memorable models and famous cars have been born, and among them, the 7th generation “”R31″” model was a major milestone.

    Nissan “”R31 Skyline”” with the engine of the current “”GT-R””! See 47 images of the Skyline lowered to a powerful wide tread.

    　Andreas Richter, a German 3D artist, has created and posted a rendering of a custom version of the R31 Skyline that has been customized with the engine from the current Nissan GT-R model.

    Custom rendering of Nissan’s R31 Skyline with a GT-R engine (photo: richter.cgi)

    　The “”Skyline”” is the model with the longest history in Nissan’s current lineup. Its first generation model was launched by Prince Motors in 1957, and the current model is the 13th generation.

    　The R31, the seventh generation model, was introduced in 1985 and is still loved by many users with nicknames such as “”7th”” and “”R Sanichi.

    　While the 4-door hardtop luxury version and the station wagon model were set up to incorporate the trends of the time, the “”GTS-R”” homologation model for Group A racing, which led to the next R32 “”Skyline GT-R,”” was set up and played a role in the subsequent development of ultra-high performance. The GTS-R is a model with many faces.

    　Andreas Richter has created a rendering of the GTS Sports Coupe, a two-door model added to the R31 lineup in 1986, with a number of out-of-the-box customizations, including engine transfers and a wider tread.

    　In Andreas Richter’s custom rendering, the engine has been replaced with a 3.8-liter V6 VR38DETT, the engine of the current GT-R model.

    　As an indication of this, the GT-R emblem is placed in the center of the grille, and the center portion of the hood has been hollowed out and replaced with a clear material so that the red head cover of the V6 engine and other parts can be seen.

    　In addition, the front section has been lowered to the extreme, and perhaps due to the redesigned bumper, there is almost no space between the car and the ground.

    　The fenders have been cut off, and the slick tires, which are too wide, completely protrude from the body. There is no doubt that the car is not compliant with vehicle inspections in Japan, at least.

    The car is definitely not inspection compliant, at least not in Japan.

    　Andreas Richter has created custom renderings of various cars with flashy aero parts, including Toyota and Porsche, and posted them on his social networking site. In the past, his aero parts for the Volvo S60 became a reality and were sold.

    　The rendering created by Andreas Richter is, of course, unrealistic, but “”restomods,”” in which an older car is modernized by replacing the engine of a relatively newer car with a newer one, do exist in the real world. It may be difficult to completely reproduce this R31 model, but it may be possible to find a car with a transplanted engine.”

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    Bigger than Alphard! A special model of the 7-seater Toyota new “Sienna 25th anniversary car” is now available! About 5.67 million yen .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Huge than the Alphard! The new 7-seat Toyota Sienna 25th Anniversary special model is now available in Ka! About 5,670,000 yen

    Sienna”” Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Birth
    　Toyota’s Canadian subsidiary has announced pricing for the 2023 Sienna on October 4, 2022. The 25th anniversary car, which is already available in the U.S., will be sold exclusively for Canada.

    Toyota’s 5-meter-long minivan “”Sienna”” has an amazing presence! View in pictures

    What is the “”Sienna,”” for which a 25-year commemorative model will also be offered?

    　The Sienna, a minivan sold by Toyota mainly in North America for overseas markets, has a body size of 5184 mm (overall length) x 1993 mm (overall width) x 1770 mm (overall height), compared to the Toyota Alphard, a luxury minivan sold in Japan, which measures 4945-4950 mm (overall length) x 1935-1950 mm (overall width) x 1935-1950 mm (overall height). and therefore exceeds the Alphard in overall length and width.

    　The first generation was introduced in 1998, and the current model, the fourth generation, was released in 2020. It is the Sienna’s first hybrid-only vehicle (2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine + motor).

    　The 25th anniversary model is only available in a 7-seat version, although both 7-seat and 8-seat versions are available.

    　Comfort features include exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels, leather seats with silver stitching, a 12-speaker JBL audio system, a wireless smartphone charging tray, heated and ventilated front seats, and a second-row ottoman seat.

    　It will also feature an exclusive emblem celebrating the 25th anniversary of its birth.

    　The Sienna 2023 model for Canada will start at $41,650 Cdn ($4.39 million), while the 25th anniversary car will cost $53,860 Cdn ($5.67 million).”

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    Future feeling up! Toyota’s new “Corolla Cross” equipped with an advanced digital meter! Released in Italy.

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Up the futuristic look! Toyota’s new “”Corolla Cross”” with advanced digital meters! Launched in Italy

    Aggressive-looking Corolla Cross
    　Toyota’s Italian subsidiary announced on October 7, 2022 that it will launch the new Corolla Cross in the same month.

    Dynamic with a large grille! European Corolla Cross is so cool, so different from its Japanese counterpart!

    　The new Corolla Cross will be introduced as a model positioned between the C-HR and RAV4. In the highly competitive European C-segment SUV market, it will be launched as a model with the comfort, practicality and versatility demanded by active families.

    Toyota Corolla Cross with a different design from the Japanese version (European specifications)

    　The new Corolla Cross is the first Toyota vehicle to feature the new fifth-generation hybrid system. Based on the conventional hybrid system, it delivers more torque, more power from the electric motor, and higher driving efficiency.

    　The powertrain design has been redesigned and a new lubrication and oil distribution system using low-viscosity oil has been adopted. Efficiency and power have been improved by reducing electrical and mechanical losses.

    　In addition, the latest technological developments in lithium-ion batteries have made the new battery system more powerful and 40% lighter than before.

    　This has increased total system output by more than 8%: the 2-liter hybrid (2WD) produces 145 kW/97 hp and achieves 0-100 km/h acceleration in 7.7 seconds, while the AWD features a powerful 30.6 kW electric motor at the rear wheels for increased traction in low-grip situations and safe and This provides safe and reassuring driving.

    　In addition, the new model is the first to adopt Toyota’s latest active safety system, Toyota Safety Sense 3. Numerous improvements have been made to the system, which can now be upgraded over-the-air.

    　The Italian version of the new Corolla Cross has a different design than the Japanese version, featuring a dynamic front face with a large grille, similar to the model sold in Thailand and other countries.

    　The interior features a new 12.3-inch digital meter as standard equipment and an advanced cockpit.

    　Three grades are available: Trend, Lounge, and Lounge Lite.

    　The Trend comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, full LED headlights, automatic climate control, Toyota Safety Sense 3, 10.5-inch touchscreen, Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity, power tailgate, and privacy rear window. specifications.

    　The Lounge adds heated seats, blind-spot monitors, a panoramic roof, a JBL hi-fi system, and a map-integrated navigation system to the leather and fabric interior.

    　Lounge Lite has the same features as Lounge except for the JBL hi-fi system and the map-integrated navigation system.

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    　The price of the new Corolla Cross in Italy ranges from 38,000 to 43,500 euros, or about 5,360,000 to 6,130,000 Japanese yen.

    　The new Corolla Cross with the same specifications will be launched in Germany on November 25, 2022, and in addition to the 2-liter hybrid, a 1.8-liter hybrid will also be available.”

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    Why did you make the Toyota “Alphard truck”? The “monster truck” with a total length of nearly 6m looks amazing! What is the identity of the astonishing custom car that students work on .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Why did you produce the Toyota “”Alphard Truck””? The nearly 6-meter-long “”Monster Truck”” looks amazing! What is the true nature of the astonishing custom car created by students?

    Why an Alphard Truck? A luxury minivan turned into a monster truck!
    　The Alphard is one of Toyota’s most popular models. Recently, it has become synonymous with luxury minivans.
    　
    　The Alphard has been converted into a monster truck, but what kind of vehicle is it?

    This is amazing! The finished version of the powerful “”Alphard Truck””! And look at the past “”LM style””!

    Alphard Super Duty Truck”” to be built for Tokyo Auto Salon 2023 (Image courtesy of Japan Automobile College)

    　Every year, the Tokyo Auto Salon showcases a variety of custom and tuning cars.

    　Among them, the customization department of the Nihon Automobile College (commonly known as NATS) in Chiba Prefecture has become the talk of the town for the custom cars created by its students each time.

    　In the past, the “”NATS R35 Road Star”” based on the Nissan “”Fairlady Z Roadster (Z33)”” was made to look like a “”GT-R (R35),”” and the “”COSMO VISION”” based on the Mazda “”Roadster”” was a modern revival of the “”Cosmo Sport.

    　Furthermore, a variety of custom cars will be produced, including the “”LM800T,”” which is based on the design of the Lexus “”LM300h,”” and an American lowrider version of Toyota’s third-generation “”Crown (MS50 model).

    　Among these, a super duty truck based on the Alphard will be produced for the Tokyo Auto Salon 2023, and it has been named the “”Alphard Super Dury Truck.

    　The term “”duty truck”” refers to a pickup truck with two rear wheels on each side for a total of four wheels, a customization seen in North America and elsewhere.

    　The truck was built by extending the rear end of the Alphard’s body and joining the cargo area, and although the overall length has not been measured, it is expected to be close to 6 meters.

    　So why did they decide to convert the Alphard, a luxury minivan, into a super-duty truck?

    　The student in charge of the production had the following to say.

    The idea to build a duty truck came from a group of members interested in truckin’ (sporty truck customization) and American cars.

    　When choosing a base vehicle, we decided on the Toyota Alphard because we wanted to draw attention to the unexpectedness of using a familiar Japanese vehicle as a base.

    　I am certain that this will be a one-of-a-kind custom car.

    　With such a production background, what were some of the difficulties involved in creating a custom car that had never been done before?

    First of all, we had a hard time finding the right combination of strength and weight (in order to obtain official approval) by extending the body of the car, so we had to make sure that it was sturdy.

    　The cargo bed was made from panels of the current Hilux with the support of the local Chiba Toyota Group.

    　We are aiming to complete the production with the support of many other parts makers as well.

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    　As of October 2022, the Alphard Super Duty Truck has been completed with the Alphard and Hilux welded together.

    　After further processing, the completed version is scheduled to be unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon to be held in January 2023.

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

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    Honda, “HV Fit RS” revival for the first time in 9 years!? New “Fit RS” released! What is the ultimate performance?

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Honda revives the “”HV Fit RS”” after 9 years! The new “”Fit RS”” is now on sale! What is the new “”Fit RS””?

    Equipped with an exclusive suspension system
    　Honda launched a minor-changed new Fit model on October 7, 2022. The sporty type “”RS”” is said to be back after an absence of about two and a half years, but what kind of specifications did the fourth-generation Fit come with?

    New “”Fit”” model with a new face is launched! More horsepower and more powerful! See the rapid “”RS”” in 29 images.

    The new “”Fit”” with minor changes (image: Fit RS)

    　The RS type of Fit has been available since the second generation model launched on October 26, 2007.

    　In addition to the special suspension, 1.5-liter engine, and 5-speed MT (CVT and 5-speed AT versions also exist), a sportier and higher quality character was pursued.

    　In addition, the second-generation Fit was additionally launched on May 24, 2012 as the “”Hybrid RS,”” offering a wider range of variations.

    　Subsequently, the third-generation Fit (launched on September 6, 2013) also featured the RS type as a gasoline model, but when the current fourth-generation Fit (launched on February 14, 2020) was introduced, the RS type disappeared from the lineup.

    　The Fit RS, which will be revived for the first time in two and a half years, will be available in two versions: a gasoline version (to be announced on November 10) and a hybrid version. This will be the first time in about nine years that the hybrid RS type has been revived.

    　The RS RS features an exclusive front grille, front bumper, side sill garnish, rear bumper, rear spoiler, and aluminum wheels to emphasize its sporty appearance.

    　The RS’s exclusive suspension, which has been thoroughly refined for performance, has been adopted to achieve both a fun-to-drive and a high quality, exhilarating ride.

    　The hybrid version also features a deceleration selector with four levels of deceleration force when the gas pedal is released, and three drive mode switches (NORMAL, SPORT, and ECON) exclusively for the hybrid version.

    　The overall powertrain of the fourth-generation Fit has also been enhanced with these improvements.

    　The hybrid version achieves a maximum output of 123 hp with a 14 hp increase in the drive motor.

    　The gasoline version uses a 1.5-liter engine with a 0.2-liter larger displacement. The maximum output is 118 hp, up 20 hp from the previous 1.3-liter engine.

    　The price (including consumption tax) of the minor-changed new Fit is set at 1,997,600 yen for the hybrid version and 1,592,800 yen for the gasoline version.

    　As for the RS type, the hybrid version will be priced at 2,346,300 yen, and the gasoline version will be announced on November 10, 2022, with no price announcement at this time.

    　Now here is a quiz.

    　The new Fit, which underwent a minor change, is now available in new exclusive body colors for the RS type and the SUV-look CROSSTAR. Which of the following colors is it?

    Slate Gray Pearl

    Premium Crystal Red Metallic

    Fjord Mist Pearl

    Rose Gold Metallic

    The correct answer is “”Slate Gray Pearl”” for [1].

    　The correct answer is [1] Slate Gray Pearl.

    　Honda describes the new Honda color, Slate Gray Pearl, which is exclusively available for the RS and CROSSTAR, as “”a modern gray that evokes the image of an early morning city with soft light shining through.
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    Suzuki’s new “Jimny 5-door” will finally be announced in early 2023. What is the truth about the rumored “long body & hybrid”? Japan’s shortest introduction is 2024?

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Suzuki’s new “”Jimny 5-door”” to be unveiled in early 2011? What is the truth behind the rumored “”long body and hybrid””? The earliest introduction in Japan is 2024?

    Hybrid also available? Jimny Long is finally nearing its debut!
    　While the Jimny continues to have long delivery times in Japan, we are receiving information from overseas about road tests of the Jimny 5-door and 3-door Long.
    　
    　The current JB64 & 74 made its world debut about 6 months after the road test started to be scooped, so we believe that the long model will be unveiled soon.

    Jimny “”5-door”” will look like this? See the too cool appearance of the long version in the past.

    Is the rumored “”Jimny 5-door”” or “”3-door long”” finally becoming a reality? Announced in early 2023? Japan in 2024 at the earliest?

    　This time, however, it seems to be a little different from the JB64 & 74.

    　To begin with, the long version of the Jimny Sierra will be delivered to the Indian Army ahead of the civilian version.

    　The schedule seems to have been shifted due to the Corona disaster, but the first deliveries are expected to be completed by the end of 2022.

    　Perhaps in anticipation of this, Maruti Suzuki India will launch the Jimny 5-door for the domestic market in late January 2023, according to most of the local media.

    　The local model name is likely to follow the “”Gypsy”” after the older, longer model.

    　Now, over the past few years, we have received various information from abroad that the long version of the Jimny Sierra will be prepared in three-door long and five-door versions. Besides, all kinds of users have produced and posted their own projected renderings.

    　The Indian media has predicted that only the 5-door will be sold in India, while the 3-door is destined for the UK and other European markets.

    　However, given that the Gypsy used to be a 3-door long and that police vehicles are 3-doors, it may be sold in India as well.

    　The power unit to be installed will surely be a 1.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine similar to that of the Jimny Sierra.

    　However, although the K15B engine has sufficient power specs for a short body, we have always wondered if it would be sufficient for users with a long body, or even for those who normally carry four passengers.

    　Although there is a variety of information from overseas, we believe that the 1.4-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine from the Suzuki Escudo is a realistic option.

    　With specifications of 136 hp and 21.4 kg-m, this engine is superior to the 1.5-liter engine and is sure to make even a long body run smoothly.

    　Some media have reported that the hybrid system of the Escudo will be used, but I personally think that this is unlikely.

    　The basis for the prediction of adopting a hybrid system is probably the name of Jimny’s 4WD system.

    　In Japan, Jimny’s part-time 4WD does not have a name, but in India it is called “”All Grip Pro””.

    　The 4WD system of the Jimny in the UK also has the name “”All Grip””.

    　In Japan, All Grip is an electronically controlled full-time 4WD system used in the Escudo.

    　However, it is highly unlikely that the Jimny, which is known for its excellent performance over rough roads, will adopt full-time 4WD.

    　If it were to adopt all-grip (in Japan), it would also be difficult to install a low range sub-transfer.

    　It is also unlikely that they will develop something like Mitsubishi’s part time 4WD system with a full time 4WD mode just for the long model.

    　Furthermore, without full-time 4WD, it would be difficult to adopt a hybrid system.

    Finally, the new Suzuki “”Jimny 5-door”” will be announced in early 2011. What is the truth behind the rumored “”long body and hybrid””? The earliest introduction in Japan is 2024?

    When will it debut in Japan? 2024 at the earliest?
    　Incidentally, a close check of the scoop photos taken in Europe revealed no all-grip mode-switching related switches like the Escudo’s on the instrument panel or around the AT selector.

    　From this, it seems certain that the same 4WD system as before will be used.

    　In addition, a large 9-inch monitor audio system can be seen, and we can expect that a more operable one will be available as an option.

    　Among the information from overseas is the adoption of a monitoring system that visualizes 360-degree conditions around the vehicle and a 6-airbag system, which is quite possible.

    　The Jimny 5-door is already confirmed to be produced in India, but according to a source familiar with Suzuki, “”It will probably also be produced at the Mashar Suzuki plant in Hungary.

    The line that used to produce the SX4 S-Cross has been vacated, so it is reasonable to expect that a production line dedicated to the Jimny 5-door may be built here.

    　If and when the Jimny Sierra 5-door goes on sale in Japan, it may be imported from Hungary, just like the Escudo.

    In the UK, a right-hand-drive and two-seat version, the “”Jimmy Lite (LCV),”” is on sale.

    　Now, the Jimny 5-door, which is likely to debut in India in January 2023, is likely to be delayed in Japan for the time being.

    　One of the factors contributing to this is the long delivery time issue that has not been resolved. In the 23 wards of Tokyo, it has already taken more than two years to deliver the car, and even in earlier areas, it has taken more than seven months.

    The Jimny Sierra is manufactured at the Kosai Plant in Shizuoka Prefecture, but less than 30% of the total production is destined for Japan.

    　It is not surprising that the Jimny Sierra is not easily distributed in Japan. With the Sierra’s delivery date being more than a year away, if a 5-door model were to go on sale, it would inevitably draw boos from users who have been waiting for a long time.

    　Such opinions have been expressed by several industry insiders, with one arena store manager asserting, “”The 5-door model will not be released until at least 2024.

    　It seems that many Suzuki dealers have made it a condition that even if they have a contract for a Jimny or Jimny Sierra, they can switch to the 5-door model when it is introduced, and there could be some confusion if it is launched.

    　Temporarily, it is likely that some parallel importers of vehicles sold in India will appear in Japan, but they will be at a premium because of emissions inspections and other factors.

    　Many people must be thinking about purchasing a 5-door Jimny. We are still waiting to see when it will make its debut in Japan.

    Tomoki Yamazaki”

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    Domestic old car prices are soaring! To “double” the domestic price! Nissan “Skyline RS Turbo C” in the 80’s is about 6 million yen! “Best Individual” Bid in Australia.

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Old domestic cars are soaring! Double”” the domestic price! Nissan “”Skyline RS Turbo C”” from the 80’s sold for about 6 million yen! Sold in Australia

    A superb R30 Skyline
    　Collecting Cars is an auction site of the same name run by its own company, and is an auctioneer of cars from around the world, including Germany, Australia, and the UK.

    Old Japanese cars are soaring in price? A look at the interior and exterior of a superb Nissan Skyline RS Turbo C sold in Australia.

    　In October 2022, a Nissan “”Skyline”” was put up for auction and sold for A$60,500 (about 5.7 million Japanese yen).

    Nissan “”Skyline 2-door hardtop 2000 turbo intercooler RS-X”” sold at auction

    　The Skyline auctioned this time is a 1984 “”Skyline 2-Door Hardtop 2000 Turbo Intercooler RS-X””, also known as “”Turbo C””.

    　Among the RS series, the highest model of the 6th generation Skyline (R30) released in 1981, this is a later model that underwent a minor change in 1983, and was given the so called “”Iron Mask”” face with thin headlights and a narrow radiator grille.

    　The RS-X Turbo C exhibited here is the last and most powerful version among them.
    It is powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder “”FJ20″” turbo engine. This final version of the series is equipped with an intercooler that cools the air compressed by the turbo to improve efficiency, and boasts a maximum output of 205 hp.

    　A 5-speed manual transmission is used.

    　The exterior color of the exhibited car is white with a decal on the side that reads “”4VALVE DOHC RS-TURBO INTERCOOLER.

    　The interior is black and red fabric. The silver panels in various places are also in very clean condition.

    　Although the car is in almost original condition, the suspension has been replaced with a Blitz coilover suspension, a stainless steel rear exhaust muffler, and a CD player.

    　The exhibit also comes with the original wheels, suspension adjustment wrench, and service note.

    　The mileage is low considering its age at 87,693 km. The exterior and interior are both in very clean condition with no damage, and the car is listed as having no mechanical failures and no warning lights.

    　The listing area is Rochdale, Queensland, Australia.

    　The vehicle is listed on the auction site along with 158 high-resolution images and a video, which shows the vehicle in considerable detail.

    　The unit offered in this auction was sold on October 4, 2022 for A$60,500 (approximately 5.7 million Japanese yen).

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    　The late-model Skyline RS, nicknamed “”Tekkamen,”” can be seen with several used cars for sale in Japan.

    　Depending on the condition, the price is around 1.7 to 3 million yen, which means that this unit is sold for almost double the price in Japan.

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    The “light Alphard” explodes with a glaring face! The new “Tanto Custom” also has a cool “another style”

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “The “”Light Alphard”” with a glamorous face and a sense of style! The new “”Tanto Custom”” has a cool “”other style

    Two colors available: plated and dark black plated
    　On October 3, 2022, Daihatsu released the facelifted Tanto Custom. Dealer options for the model are also available.

    The “”light Alphard”” has a new “”Giraffe”” face with an explosive sense of style! What does the new “”Tanto Custom”” look like in another style?

    　The “”Another Style Package”” is said to be a dealer-installed option, but what kind of appearance will it give?

    The new Tanto Custom with the “”Another Style Package

    　The “”Another Style Package”” for the new Tanto Custom is equipped with carefully selected chrome decorative parts to tastefully upgrade the powerful front face of the car.

    　The package delivers a cool style with a strong presence.

    　On the front, the front grille upper garnish and front bumper lower molding expresses a tightened look.

    　In the rear, back door garnishes and rear bumper lower garnishes are available to give a sophisticated impression to following vehicles.

    　The aforementioned parts are available in two colors, chrome and dark black chrome, to match with the body color or to suit your preference.

    　Incidentally, there is also a recommended set that offers a 30% discount if you purchase all the specified parts at once.

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    　The new Tanto Custom has been redesigned with a minor change, giving it a face so powerful that it even approaches that of the Toyota Alphard, a Japanese luxury minivan.

    　Check out the dealer options as well, and you may find a design that you like even more.

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