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“What a great car!” Professional racers are amazed by the ultra-sporty Toyota’s new SUV “Harrier PHEV”!
“A car that looks great! Pro Racers are amazed by Toyota’s new super sporty SUV, the Harrier PHEV!
The first thing that comes out of my mouth is, “”Cool!
A plug-in hybrid vehicle has been added as the highest grade of Toyota’s luxury SUV, Harrier, and will go on sale on October 31, 2022.This is so cool! A look at the interior and exterior of the new Harrier PHEV, which is highly acclaimed for its sporty driving performance.
The new Harrier PHEV is differentiated from the gasoline and hybrid models both inside and out, with a mesh-type exclusive front grille and black door mirrors on the exterior and dark red piping ornaments with a metal mesh texture from the instrument panel to the door trim on the interior. The interior also features dark red piping ornamentation with a metal mesh texture from the instrument panel to the door trim, giving the impression of high quality.
The new Harrier PHEV’s mesh grille, which is not too glaring, gives a favorable impression.
The powertrain consists of a 2.5-liter engine and a plug-in hybrid system with a total power output of 18.1 kWh. 93 km of EV driving range is achieved, with the motor enhancing driving performance and the low center of gravity providing excellent handling stability.
The drive system is E-Four (four-wheel drive), with drive motors mounted in the front and rear respectively.
As the highest grade of the Harrier lineup, the new Harrier PHEV is also equipped with a maximum 1500W (100V AC) external power supply system, heated rear seats, and a panoramic view monitor with under-floor transparency display function as standard equipment.
A video of racing driver Kamui Kobayashi test-driving the new Harrier PHEV has been posted on the Toyota YouTube Showroom.
Kamui Kobayashi said he was looking forward to driving the new Harrier PHEV, but when he first saw the exterior design, he said it was “”cool. He also praised the mesh grille, which is not too glaring and is a key design feature, creating an elegant and high-quality front mask.
Kamui also likes the “”gray metallic”” color, which is exclusive to PHEVs. Combined with the elegant wheel design, it creates a high-quality atmosphere.
When he got into the new Harrier PHEV, his first impression was, “”It looks mature and high quality.
Among other things, the dark red stitching on the seats is an elegant finish, and the red piping on the door panels is also a good color, although it is by no means conspicuous.
Sitting in the back seat, he said, “”It’s spacious and roomy. The height of the armrests is just right, and he was also interested in the heated rear seats, which can be activated at the touch of a button.
Finally, Kamui took the wheel of the new Harrier PHEV and said that driving in EV mode was “”incredibly smooth. The acceleration follows the response of the accelerator pedal, and when the accelerator pedal is released, the car decelerates and moves smoothly.
The smoothness of the steering wheel and the lack of vibration give the new Harrier PHEV a high quality feel in the 30 to 40 km/h speed range.
When tested to see how far the car can go in EV mode, it was found that even when accelerating to 80 km/h, the engine does not start and the car can continue in EV mode. We also found that the car is so quiet that wind noise can hardly be felt even when accelerating.
Next, we set the drive mode to “”Sport”” and switched from EV mode to hybrid mode to try a sporty drive.
It was totally different! I was surprised at how much power this car has. I didn’t know it was possible to drive like this,”” said Kamui, who was surprised by the new Harrier PHEV’s maximum system output of 225 kW (306 hp).
He also praised the car’s controlled movement even when cornering, and its smooth movement even when steering sharply, which gives him a sense of security and elegance without head bobbing.
Finally, he experienced the 0km/h-100km/h acceleration in Sport mode and Hybrid mode, and commented on the acceleration of the new Harrier PHEV, which reaches 100km/h in 6.10 seconds (reference value), saying, “”It goes to 100km/h very easily.
Instead of switching from EV start to engine, the driver can feel a sense of power as if the motor and engine are fused together.
He also mentioned the advantages of the E-Four. He commented that even on rainy or snowy days when road conditions are poor, the car does not slide sideways, which is outstanding.
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He said that the car’s movements and controls, such as accelerating and braking, are well built and secure, which makes it fun and comfortable for the driver to drive.
Another feature of the new Harrier PHEV is that it is both elegant and sporty. Kamui also praised the new Harrier PHEV, saying, “”It’s a very nice car.””
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Subaru announces full model change of “XV” as new “Crosstrek” on September 15, 2022 .
Subaru Fully Remodels the XV as the New Crosstrek Announced for September 15, 2022
SubaruSubaru unveiled the Japan-specification prototype of the new CROSSTREK for the first time in the world on September 15, 2022. The new model, the third generation of the CROSSTREK, unifies the names “CROSSTREK” and “SUBARU XV,” which were previously used differently depending on the market, into “CROSSTREK” globally. Starting with the introduction in the Japanese market (scheduled for 2023 or later), the new model will be gradually introduced in markets around the world.
About the Full Model Change of the All-New Subaru Crosstrek
The new “CROSSTREK” is the successor to the “SUBARU XV” and its name has been globally unified as “CROSSTREK”. The new “CROSSTREK” SUV has a more distinctive design and more refined dynamic quality. In addition to the new-generation EyeSight system, a wide-angle monocular camera has been adopted for the first time in a Japanese version to achieve high safety performance. The collision safety potential of the Subaru Global Platform, which has been highly acclaimed in the previous model, has been further enhanced by incorporating the latest knowledge and technologies, such as a full inner frame structure, expanded application of structural adhesives, and increased rigidity of suspension mounting points. For frontal collisions, a collision sub-frame has been added that extends the bumper beam to the outside of the vehicle. In a collision against a vehicle, not only the collision safety of the own vehicle but also the performance to protect the occupants on the other side (compatibility) has been improved. As with the Legacy Outback, a new frontal collision test, MPDB (Mobile Progressive Deformable Barrier), has been introduced to evaluate compatibility based on the assumption of an actual frontal collision. The Subaru STARLINK, a connected function not found on the previous generation XV, is adopted.Exterior Design
The high hood position gives a sense of thickness and expresses muscularity. Sharp front grille bars and LED headlamps give the front mask a nimble and intrepid image. Full LED high and low beam lamps and LED cornering lamps are adopted for the first time on a Subaru. 18-inch alloy wheels are adopted on the high-end grades. A total of nine exterior colors are available, including the new Offshore Blue Metallic and Oasis Blue.Interior Design
The instrument panel design is simple yet expressive, with a multi-layered, multi-material structure that makes the most of the textures of each material. The center console’s upper surface has been raised to express a sense of envelopment and quality, and its operability has been improved. In addition, the interior is designed to be user-friendly, with a full range of storage space. The higher grade comes with fabric (silver stitching). The standard grade has tricot (silver stitching). Leather seats are available as a factory-installed option. A new 11.6-inch center information display with a large screen has been adopted to greatly enhance smartphone connectivity. Subaru’s first “Digital Multi-View Monitor” that synthesizes images from four cameras and displays a 360° view of the vehicle’s surroundings.Adoption of new-generation EyeSight
Triple camera (stereo camera unit + wide-angle monocular camera) is adopted for improved performance. The new stereo camera unit significantly increases the angle of view to approximately twice that of the previous model. The image recognition software and control software have been improved to enable recognition of a wider and more distant range. In addition to the windshield-mounted type, a lens hood was adopted to prevent accidental contact with the lens. A wide-angle monocular camera (a first in the Subaru Japanese market) is newly adopted to recognize motorcycles/pedestrians with a wider angle than the new stereo camera when driving at low speeds. It expands the situations that can be handled by the pre-crash brake and achieves the best performance as the previous generation EyeSight.Specifications of the new Subaru Crosstrek
The gasoline model 1.6L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC engine used until the XV has been eliminated in favor of the 2.0L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder DOHC direct injection “FB20” engine and the motor-assisted “e-BOXER” model.Specifications Crosstrek
Overall length 4,480mm
Overall width 1,800mm
Overall height 1,580mm
Wheelbase 2,670mm
Model Advance
Engine 2.0L Horizontally-Opposed 4-Cylinder DOHC
FB20 direct injection engine
+Motor-assisted “e-BOXER
Maximum output 107kW (145ps) /
6,000rpm
Maximum torque 188Nm (19.2kgm)
4,000rpm
Maximum motor output 10kW (13.6ps)
Maximum motor torque 65Nm (6.6kgm)
Transmission CVT (Lineartronic)
Drivetrain AWD
Battery Lithium-ion battery
(4.8Ah)
WLTC mode fuel consumption 15.0km/L
Price 2,662,000 yen～
3,289,000 yenPrice of the new Subaru Crosstrek About the grade
Model Engine Transmission
Transmission Drive
Type Price (10%)
TOURING 2.0L Horizontally-Opposed 4-cylinder
DOHC direct injection
FB20 engine
+Motor assist “e-BOXER” CVT
(Lineartronic) 2WD 2,662,000 yen
AWD 2,882,000 yen
Limited 2WD 3,069,000 yen
AWD 3,289,000 yenTranslated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
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Nissan emphasizes red! New SUV “Xplay” specification announced! Kicks limited model to be released in the Brazilian market at the end of November
“Nissan emphasizes red! Announces New SUV “”Xplay”” Specs! Limited “”Kicks”” model to go on sale in the Brazilian market at the end of November
Sporty with red insert color!
Nissan’s Brazilian subsidiary has announced that it will release a limited edition model of the compact SUV “”Kicks”” called “”X Play”” (X-Play) at the end of November 2022.Red coloring is very hot! What kind of model is the Nissan SUV “”Kicks X Play””?
The first Kicks Xplay model went on sale in Brazil in October 2021 on a limited basis, and this will be the second model to appear on the market.
The limited edition KIX XPlay, the second model to be released in Brazil
The KIX XPlay is characterized by the addition of red inserts throughout, including the roof, door mirror covers, front spoiler, and front grille, which emphasize the active impression.
The interior also incorporates red on the steering wheel and seats, and red stitching will be used on the dashboard.
It will also feature a contactless phone charging function and gloss black 17-inch wheels as standard equipment.
The Kicks Xplay will be produced at the Resende plant (Rio de Janeiro state) and will be sold in a limited edition of 1,000 units for Brazil. The price is R$137,490 (approximately ¥3.94 million).
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Honda New CR-V Full Model Change US Spec Price $32,355 (approximately 4.62 million yen) Released on September 22, 2022
Honda’s new CR-V fully remodeled, U.S.-specification, priced from $32,355 (approx. 4.62 million yen), to be released on September 22, 2022
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Honda of the U.S. announced on September 13, 2022 that it will begin selling the new CR-V on September 22, 2022 for the turbocharged model and in October 2022 for the hybrid model. The price is set at $32,355 (approximately 4.62 million yen) to $39,845 (approximately 5.7 million yen).
About Honda new CR-V full model change 2023
The exterior of the new CR-V is sportier and more refined, previewing the SUV’s front end and overhauled headlights with LED daytime running lights. It features a more prominent, larger grille. At least on this hybrid trim, the lower air intakes have silver shrouds and are finished in black. The shape and curve of the front fascia is also quite different from the previous model. At the rear, the L-shaped taillights that extend the D-pillar remain, but are more refined and sport a revised LED signature. Other parts of the eye-catching new CR-V include faux silver tailpipes and various tailgates. Overall length, width, and height are 4,694 mm, 1,864 mm, and 1,681 mm, respectively, with a wheelbase of 2,700 mm.Based on Honda’s enhanced global architecture, the CR-V’s wheelbase has been extended to provide a smoother ride and better stability. Significantly wider tracks also improve stability, while a 15% more torsionally rigid body further supports improved ride, handling, and overall refinement.
Interior panels will be designed with horizontal and straight lines to reduce eye movement based on the concept of HMI (Human Machine Interface), and controls will be placed along the line of flow to improve visibility. A “sleek and long cabin” is adopted. The instrument cluster is the same 7.0-inch instrument cluster used in the new Accord, Insight, Vezel, and other models.
The “Auto Brake Hold” function keeps the vehicle stationary even when the driver takes his/her foot off the brake pedal, and releases the function when the driver presses the accelerator pedal, making it useful in traffic jams and other situations. The “telescopic and tilt steering mechanism” allows both large and small drivers to drive in the best position. The “parking brake system” is adopted.
The center display features the “9-inch Honda CONNECT Honda Display. It is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Honda CONNECT,” an in-vehicle communication module exclusively for Honda vehicles, is installed. Honda Total Care Premium” is available. This service enables remote operation via smartphone, and in the event of an accident or other emergency, the car itself connects to an emergency support center to provide prompt and accurate support. Automatic Map Update Service” is available. The CR-V Sport Touring is also equipped with a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system. premium audio system.
New CR-V Full Model Change 2023 Engine
A new fourth-generation two-motor hybrid system combining a 2.0L Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder + electric motor. The total output will be a maximum of 204hp and 247lb-ft (335 Nm) of torque/0-2,000rpm. The lineup includes the “1.5L four-cylinder turbo engine VTEC Turbo” maximum output of 190hp/6,000rpm.Full model change of the new CR-V 2023 Safety technologies
The next-generation “Honda SENSING” is standard on all models. A front wide-view camera with a wide horizontal angle of view and eight sonar sensors in the front and rear are installed for the first time on a Honda vehicle. The Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) helps avoid collisions with pedestrians and bicycles during the day and night. The system also features ACC with a traffic jam follow-up function, a rear-end collision avoidance system, and auto high-beam system. The addition of a “close-range collision mitigation brake system. The new CR-V has further evolved the Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS), Off-Road Departure Control, Sign Recognition, and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) functions compared to the previous generation model.System Equipment Old CR-V New CR-V
CMBS Fat
（Daytime/nighttime pedestrian
（Daytime/nighttime pedestrian
(Daytime/nighttime pedestrians) ◯ (Daytime/nighttime pedestrians)
Accident-prevention system ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯
Pedestrian accident mitigation steering
Off-road departure control function
ACC Fat
（Traffic jam follow-on function
（Traffic jam follow-on function)
LKAS
Car ahead departure alert function
Sign recognition function
Rear-end vehicle departure control function
Automatic high beam
Blind spot
Blind spot information
Multi-view camera system
Honda’s new CR-V full model change in 2023 price grade
Grade Drivetrain Drive train US price Japanese Yen price
EX 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo engine 2WD $32,355 approx. 4.62 million yen
EX 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo engine AWD $33,855 approx. 4.84 million yen
Sport 2.0L 4-cylinder + electric motor 2WD $33,695 approx. 4.81 million yen
Sport 2.0L 4-cylinder + electric motor AWD $35,195 approx. 5.03 million yen
EX-L 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo engine 2WD $35,005 approx. 5,000,000 yen
EX-L 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo engine AWD $36,505 approx. 5,220,000 yen
Sport Touring 2.0L 4-cylinder + electric motor AWD $39,845 approx. 5,690,000 yenIs there a Japanese model?
No Japanese model has been announced as of now. In fact, the current CR-V model was launched in the North American market in October 2016, followed by sales in China, Southeast Asia, South America, and Russia from time to time. In Japan, the CR-V was discontinued, so it went on sale on August 31, 2018, about two years late, and the timing is now four years old. Cycle-wise, the Japanese market is likely to see a one to two year delay in the launch of this new CR-V, but the CR-V is well-made this time around, so we hope for a full model change at the earliest possible time. -
Mazda new “CX-60 PHEV” VS Toyota new “Harrier PHV” thorough comparison .
In-Depth Comparison of Mazda’s New CX-60 PHEV vs Toyota’s New Harrier PHEV
Comparison of competing modelsMazda will unveil the new CX-60 crossover SUV, the first model in its new-generation large product lineup, in Japan on April 7, 2022, and will go on sale on September 15, 2022. The new Toyota Harrier, which is a plug-in hybrid SUV and a competitor, will be launched in Japan on October 31, 2022, with the addition of the partially redesigned Harrier PHEV. We compared the competition based on the specifications.
Table of Contents
About the new CX-60 PHEV
Exterior
Body Size Comparison
Interior
About the new Toyota Harrier PHEV
Toyota New Harrier Partially Revised 2022 Model
Mazda’s new CX-60 PHEV vs Toyota’s Harrier PHV specs comparisonAbout the new CX-60 PHEV
Exterior
Based on Mazda’s “Kodo-Soul of Motion” design philosophy, the new CX-60 PHEV features a deeply sculpted front fascia with an aggressive rear end. Eye-catching are the vertically stacked headlight lamps and L-shaped daytime running lights Unlike the FWD-based CX-5, the CX-60 has a front-engine, RWD-based platform with a longer hood for sexier proportions The CX -60 is rear-wheel drive and has a minimum turning radius of 5.4 meters, -0.1 mm less than the CX-5. Other details include sporty window lines, LED lights with vertical intakes in the front bumper, side gills, and a more prominent rear overhang. The design is inspired by the Japanese aesthetic principle of the “horse,” a concept called “the serene and dignified beauty of empty space.” For the profile, the designers drew inspiration from Japanese calligraphy, and the new reflective white hue emphasizes the lines of the sculpted body.Body Size Comparison
Wider and lower than the CX-5, with overall length +200mm, overall width +50mm, overall height -15mm, and wheelbase +170mm; compared to the CX-8, with overall length -155mm, overall width +50mm, overall height -55mm, and wheelbase -60mm, just in between as all but the overall width are a touch smaller The CX-60 is rear-wheel drive and has a minimum turning radius of -0.1m less than the CX-5.Specifications Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-60 Mazda CX-8
Overall length 4,545mm 4,745mm 4,900mm
Overall width 1,840mm 1,890mm 1,840mm
Overall height 1,690mm 1,675mm 1,730mm
Wheelbase 2,700mm 2,870mm 2,930mm
Seating capacity 5 persons 5 persons 6 to 8 persons
Minimum turning radius 5.5m 5.4m 5.8mInterior
The interior features a full TFT-LCD digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment display, and a heads-up display three times larger than the CX-30.It features an interesting driver personalization system that uses a camera to detect the driver’s eye position and incorporates an automatic driver position guide that automatically adjusts the seats, steering wheel, head-up display, and door mirrors based on the driver’s eye height input.
The interior of the CX-60, however, has interesting details on fabric embellishments that convey Japanese craftsmanship, with maple wood, nappa leather, woven Japanese fabrics, chrome details, and other high quality materials that distinguish it from its rivals. Mazda has also adopted MUSUBU, a technology for binding textiles that inspired the stitching around the instrument panel.
On the exterior, the “headlights (signature LED lights + daytime running lights)” have been redesigned. The design of the aluminum wheels has been changed.
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Mazda New CX-60, the First of the New Generation Large Product Lineup, Japanese Model to be Launched on September 15, 2022
On April 7, 2022, Mazda announced the Japanese model of the new CX-60 crossover SUV, the first model in its new-generation large product lineup. The model equipped with the e-SKYACTIV D will go on sale on September 15, 2022. In addition…About Toyota’s New Harrier PHEV
Toyota’s new Harrier PHEV, like the new RAV4 PHV (plug-in hybrid model), is equipped with the newly developed “THSⅡ Plug-in” plug-in hybrid system, which combines an inline 4-cylinder 2.5L direct injection engine D-4S + motor (THSⅡ) with a large-capacity The model is equipped with a large-capacity lithium-ion battery (lithium-ion energy capacity: 8.8 kWh) and a powerful motor. The system output is 302 HP (225 kW / 306 PS), 83 HP (62 kW / 84 PS) more than the hybrid model. The EV-only driving range is 93 km/L in WLTC mode fuel economy; the hybrid fuel economy WLTC is 20.5 km/L. Acceleration performance is 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds. The cruising range is 1,300km.The 2.5-liter Dynamic Force engine and E-Four, which increases torque distribution to the rear wheels, give the SUV unparalleled driving performance and drivability. kW and delivers powerful acceleration. Fuel-efficient thanks to the large-capacity lithium-ion battery that delivers a total of 18.1 kWh of electricity. The RAV4 PHV can use the power stored in its high-capacity battery for purposes other than “driving.” In addition to in-vehicle use using the power outlet installed inside the vehicle, the included vehicle power connector can be plugged into a regular charging inlet to provide a 100 V external power supply outlet. Up to 1500W in total is supported.
About Toyota’s New Harrier Partially Modified 2022 Model Year
The Z and Z “Leather Package” grades come with a panoramic view monitor as standard equipment. A new interior color lineup. Toyota Safety Sense, the latest preventive safety package with advanced features and improved functionality, has been added to the Harrier’s lineup, including “Low-speed acceleration control,” “Detection of oncoming vehicles and pedestrians when turning right at intersections,” and “Emergency steering avoidance assist. A driver error response system, radar cruise control, and a curve speed control function have been added. A PHV model is newly added to the lineup. The higher grade grades have a 12.3-inch TFT display (full LCD digital meter) instead of the 7.0-inch TFT color multi-information display + Optitron meter. The system has been replaced by the “Connected Navi” used in the new Noah Voxy and other models. An HDMI port and in-car Wi-Fi are available as options, and the USB port has been changed from Type A to Type C.Mazda CX-60 PHEV vs Toyota Harrier PHV specification comparison
Specifications Toyota
Harrier PHV Mazda
CX-60 PHEV
Overall length 4,740mm 4,745mm
Overall width 1,855mm 1,890mm
Overall height 1,666mm 1,675mm
Wheelbase 2,690mm 2,870mm
Engine 2.5L inline 4-cylinder
Direct injection engine D-4S
+ Motor (THSⅡ) 2.5 L Skyactiv-G
In-line 4-cylinder engine
+ Motor (THSⅡ)
Maximum output 130kW (177ps)
6,000rpm 138kW (188ps)
6,600rpm
Maximum torque 219Nm/3,600rpm 250Nm/4,000rpm
Motor
Maximum output Front: 134kW (182ps)
Rear: 40kW (54ps) 175ps/5,500rpm
Motor
Maximum torque Front: 270 Nm
Rear: 121Nm (12.3kgfm) 270Nm/400rpm
System output 225kW (306ps) 241kW (327ps)
500Nm
Transmission
Transmission Electric
Stepless transmission 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain 4WD
（2WD (E-Four)
（2WD (RWD)
Battery Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion battery Lithium-ion
Power 17.8kWh
0-100km/h
Acceleration 6.0 sec. 5.8 sec.
Seating capacity 5 persons 5 persons
Minimum turning radius 5.7m 5.4m
WLTC mode fuel economy 20.5km/L 14.6km/L
WLTC mode
EV driving range 93km 75km
Price (10%) 6,200,000 yen 5,390,000 yen～
6,264,500 yen
We have created a comparison chart with the Harrier PHV, which uses “SUV” and “PHEV” technologies. The “CX-60 PHEV” is longer in overall length, width, and wheelbase, but it is almost in the same class size. However, the “CX-60” has a minimum turning radius of 5.4 m, -0.1 mm more than the other models due to its rear-wheel drive. both companies have different stances, and the “CX-60 PHEV” is considered to be fast and pleasant to drive, and its 0-100 km/h acceleration is the fastest of the two models. It is faster than Porsche’s normal SUV Cayenne and normal Macan. And lastly, the price is from 700,000 to 870,000 yen lower than the Cayenne. Although the Cayenne has the advantage in terms of cost performance, considering the difference in interior quality, the difference as a premium model may not be felt as much as the difference in price. -
Bigger than Alphard! 10 million yen class new high-end luxury minivan “G-Car 009” released in China!
“Huge than an Alphard! New 10 Million Yen Class Luxury Giraffe-Faced Minivan “”Zee Car 009″” Launched in China!
Front face inspired by a large pipe organ
Zeekr, the premium brand of Chinese automaker Geely (Geely Automobile), updated its official social networking site (Weibo) on November 1, 2022. It revealed the launch of the new MPV (minivan in Japan) “”009.It’s bigger than the Alphard! What does the new “”Zicar 009″” look like with half the glare?
It will be a luxury MPV with a BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) powertrain, but what features does it have?
The new “”Zeekr”” MPV “”009
The body size of the new 009 is 5209 mm (overall length) x 2024 mm (overall width) x 1856 mm (overall height), which is larger than Toyota’s popular luxury minivan “”Alphard”” in length (4975 mm) x 1850 mm (overall width) x 1945 mm (overall height) (Guangqi Toyota Motor’s Chinese specifications). The “”Alphard”” is 4975 mm long x 1850 mm wide x 1945 mm high (Guangqi Toyota Motor China specifications).
While adopting a box-shaped body, it achieves an aerodynamic drag coefficient of 0.27 by optimizing the shape of the glass surface, adopting a rear diffuser, and equipping an angled rear wing.
The exterior is characterized by the front face, which was designed with inspiration from a large pipe organ.
The front grille of the gasoline-powered car has a glaring presence, and 32 vertical lights are built into the grille. These vertical lights can be used as a whole to create a “”fountain of light”” lighting effect.
An air suspension system that sinks in when the doors open has been adopted for ease of entry and exit.
The on-board drive motor delivers a maximum output of 400 kW (approx. 544 hp) and a maximum torque of 686 Nm. The drive system is 4WD only, and the 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 4.5 seconds. The cruising range per charge (CLTC mode) is between 702 km and 822 km.
Two grades are available: the ME grade with a 140 kWh battery and the WE grade with a 116 kWh battery.
The ME grade is priced at 499,000 yuan (approximately 1,010,000 yen) and the WE grade at 588,000 yuan (approximately 11,900,000 yen).”
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Will it appear in 2023! What kind of design is Toyota’s “next model” “C-HR”? Nami designer reveals bold renderings
“Will the next Toyota “”C-HR”” appear in 2023? What is the design of Toyota’s next “”C-HR””? A nun designer reveals a rendering of a bold prediction
The next C-HR to appear in 2023! What design will it be?
Toyota’s compact SUV “”C-HR””. The next model is expected to make its debut in 2023, and some media outlets are talking about it.Will it evolve to be more “”unique””? Predicted rendering of the next Toyota C-HR and a look at the current C-HR .
Indonesian YouTuber and designer Digimods DESIGN has created and posted a rendering of the next C-HR.
Rendering of the next Toyota C-HR as predicted by Digimods DESIGN (Photo: Digimods DESIGN)
The C-HR concept model, the TOYOTA C-HR Concept, was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September 2014 and later debuted in December 2016 as a compact, coupe-like SUV with a stylish design.
In 2019, minor changes were made to the model, including exterior improvements such as enlarged front air intakes and sequential blinkers.
A 6-speed manual transmission (iMT) model was also added to grades equipped with the 1.2-liter turbo (2WD) engine. In addition, the sports grade “”GR Sport”” has been added to the lineup.
The body size is 4385-4390 mm (overall length) x 1795 mm (overall width) x 1550-1565 mm (overall height), making it easy to maneuver even though it is somewhat wide. The minimum turning radius is 5.2 m, making it as maneuverable as a hatchback.
Digimods DESIGN has released a rendering of the next model of the C-HR.
The headlights of the predicted next C-HR have a U-shape like the “”Small SUEV”” that appeared at the “”Briefing Session on Battery EV (BEV)”” held in Japan on December 14, 2021, and the lower part of the bumper has a design reminiscent of the Toyota “”Crown Sport””. The lower part of the bumper has a design reminiscent of Toyota’s Crown Sport.
In the rear, the taillight area shows the resemblance of Toyota’s “”bZ4X”” EV, especially the large plastic part installed under the rear light.
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Regarding the next model of the C-HR, a design that is believed to be the next model of the C-HR was registered with the Australian Patent Office in September 2022.
The design appears to be very similar to the design predicted by Digimods DESIGN, with an exterior similar to the aforementioned Small SUEV.
The timing of the Small SUEV’s announcement and the filing of the patent strongly suggests that the new C-HR will be unveiled in some form in the fall of 2023.
Also, the Small SUEV was designed without the grille, whereas the design submitted to the Australian patent office is more like a gasoline vehicle with a grille. Since the C-HR BEV is already available in China, the next C-HR may be offered in both gasoline and BEV versions.
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Digimods DESIGN creates renderings of upcoming Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and other models and posts them on their social networking sites.
The renderings created by Digimods DESIGN are, of course, unrealistic, and although there is no official announcement from the manufacturer of the next C-HR at this time, we can expect its appearance.
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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.
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