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    Cool special edition car for Toyota C-HR, black tone “Mode-Nero” to be released .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Toyota C-HR to Launch Cool Special Edition “”Mode-Nero”” with Black Tone Friday, August 5, 2022, 3:00 PM

    Toyota C-HR G-T Mode-Nero Safety Plus III (2WD) (Inazuma Sparking Black Glass Flake) black)Exclusive seat covers (high-grade fabric [black] + genuine leather [black + brown] & exclusive stitching [beige])
    Toyota Motor Corporation has added a special edition version of its C-HR compact SUV, the “”Mode-Nero Safety Plus III,”” which goes on sale August 29.

    The special edition model is based on the “”G”” and “”G-T”” grades and comes with a special body color, “”Inazuma Sparking Black Glass Flake. It is equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels painted in matte black with dark smoke plated nuts and Bi-Beam LED headlamps with black extensions.

    The interior features exclusive seat upholstery with brown inserts and beige stitching. Other special features include a panoramic view monitor and parking support brake (for vehicles approaching from the rear or stationary objects).

    Prices range from 2,725,000 to 3,055,000 yen.”

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    Orders for 12,000 units of the new SUV “X-Trail” exploded! Achieved a new record two weeks after release.

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “New “”EXTRAIL”” SUV Blasts Off with a Boom of 12,000 Orders! A new record is achieved in the first two weeks after the launch!

    Nissan “”e-POWER”” Vehicle Also Sets Record as Shortest Time to Exceed 10,000 Units
    　On August 8, 2022, Nissan announced that orders for the new EXTRAIL surpassed 12,000 units in the first two weeks after its launch on July 25.
    　
    　This is the fastest time in the history of the EXTRAIL and the shortest time for an e-POWER vehicle in terms of the number of days it took to receive 10,000 orders.

    New SUV “”Popular 12 Color Variations! See the latest photos of the EXTRAIL .

    The 4th generation Nissan EXTRAIL, which went on sale on July 25, 2022

    　The all-new, fourth-generation EXTRAIL is an SUV equipped with the evolved second-generation e-POWER and VC Turbo variable compression ratio engine, as well as the e-4ORCE electric drive four-wheel control technology.

    　According to Nissan, orders received as of August 7 totaled 12,213 units, with over 90% of buyers choosing 4WD (e-4ORCE) and over 60% choosing the top grade “”G”” by grade.

    　By body color, in order of popularity, Brilliant White Pearl (29%), Diamond Black (21%), Brilliant White Pearl/Super Black 2-tone (14%), Shell Blonde/Super Black 2-tone (11%), Stealth Gray/Super Black 2-tone (5%), and Cardy Gray/Super Black 2-tone (5%). tone”” 5%, and “”Cardinal Red”” 5%.

    　As for factory-installed options, 73% of buyers selected the Nissan Connect navigation system (standard on the G, available only on the X), 29% selected the BOSE Premium Sound System + panoramic glass roof (G only), 55% selected the waterproof seats ( X only), and Nappa leather seats 30% (G only).”

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    Honda revives “RS specification”! The new “Fit RS” will debut in the fall of 2022! What is the appearance of adopting a special grill?

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Honda is bringing back the “”RS Spec””! New “”Fit RS”” to Debut in Autumn 2022! What does it look like with an exclusive grille?

    The “”RS”” version is coming back!
    　Honda plans to make minor changes to its Fit compact car in the fall of 2022. Advance information was released on August 5 of the same year, announcing the setting of a new “”RS”” type. What kind of sporty model will it be?

    Sporty with a fearless black face! What does the new Honda Fit RS look like? See the actual car .

    RS”” set for the new Honda Fit, a minor-changed model

    　The current Fit, the fourth generation, was launched on February 14, 2020.

    　While inheriting the spacious interior that has been a virtue of previous generations, the new Fit features five types to fit the user’s lifestyle, the “”e:HEV”” two-motor hybrid system, and excellent forward visibility thanks to the newly designed A-pillar structure.

    　In addition, the manual transmission version, which was available until the third-generation Fit, has been discontinued, and all models now feature a two-pedal transmission.

    　The fourth-generation Fit underwent its first minor change, with the “”BASIC,”” “”HOME,”” and “”LUXE”” models, which are among the five models available, receiving a new, more elegant design.

    　The “”NESS”” model, which was a sporty type, will be discontinued, while the new “”RS”” model, which features an exclusive front grille, front and rear bumpers, and rear spoiler, will be added as mentioned above. e: The HEV model will also have a deceleration selector and drive mode switch as exclusive equipment. The e:HEV model will also feature a deceleration selector and a drive mode switch as exclusive equipment.

    　All e:HEV models will also feature increased motor output for improved acceleration response. This provides a more exhilarating driving experience.

    　The new information that will be released in preparation for the launch of the minor-change model will also attract attention.

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    　The “”RS”” model, which will return to the Fit lineup for the first time in two and a half years, is a sporty type that was previously available on the 2nd and 3rd generation models. The “”RS”” is said to mean “”road-sailing.

    　The second-generation Fit was differentiated from the other models by the addition of a 1.5-liter engine, exclusive damping and soundproofing materials, VSA, and other features that made it a higher quality and sportier model.

    　The second-generation Fit was also the first model in the lineup to be equipped with a hybrid vehicle, and the sporty and eco-friendly Hybrid RS type was also a feature of the second-generation Fit.

    　Now here is a quiz.

    　Which of the following is the transmission configuration of the second-generation Fit RS at the time of its launch on October 26, 2007?

    1] CVT only

    2] 5-speed MT/CVT

    3] 5-speed MT/4-speed AT/CVT

    4] 5-speed MT/5-speed AT/CVT

    Correct answer is “”5-speed MT/CVT only”” in 【4】.

    　The correct answer is [4] “”5-speed MT/5-speed AT/CVT.

    　Note that the MT in the 2nd generation Fit is multistep to 6-speed MT in later models.

    Source of the quiz: Car Days

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

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    Revival confirmed! Does Honda’s new “Fit RS” have an MT setting?

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Revival Confirmed! Will the new Honda Fit RS have a manual transmission? Will the black face be “”reimported from China”” as expected?

    　On August 5, 2022, Honda released preliminary information on its website about the Fit, which is scheduled to undergo minor changes in the fall of 2022, and revealed that the RS will return as a sporty type.

    Sporty with black face emphasis! What does the new Honda Fit RS look like? See the actual car in 21 images.

    　Some information about the interior, exterior, equipment, and body color has been released, though. What kind of specifications will the new Fit RS have?

    The new Fit RS to be launched in the fall of 2022

    　The current Fit model is the fourth generation and was introduced in February 2020. The minor changes include an increase in the motor output of the two-motor hybrid system “”e:HEV”” to improve gas pedal response and, as mentioned above, the addition of a new type, the RS.

    　The “”LUXE”” model, which is tailored with a luxurious feel, will have a new look, while the “”NESS”” sporty model, which has been available since the fourth generation, will be discontinued and replaced by the RS.

    　As for information currently available on the new RS type, a deceleration selector and a drive mode switch that allows the driver to select a driving mode from NORMAL, SPORT, and ECON modes will be exclusively equipped for the e:HEV model. It can be said that the driver can now enjoy driving more actively.

    　On the other hand, from the viewpoint of active enjoyment of driving, it is also interesting to see if the new Fit RS will be available with a manual transmission.

    　The new Fit RS will be equipped with the same two powertrains as the other models: e:HEV and gasoline.

    　The photos of the interior of the new Fit RS that have been released to the public show a straight shift lever, but since a drive mode switch can be seen in the image, it is believed to be an e:HEV model.

    　It will be interesting to see what kind of transmission will be used for the gasoline model of the new Fit RS that will be announced in the future.

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    　The new Fit RS also features a front face with a mesh-shaped black front grille. It is similar to the “”ModuloX,”” a genuine custom-completed car that differs from the five other types.

    　In fact, the grille design is similar to that of the Chinese version of the Fit (sold by the joint venture Guangqi Honda Automobile) and its sister model in the Chinese market, the Life (sold by another joint venture, Dongfeng Honda Automobile).

    　The new Fit RS may be attractive because of its different look from the previous models, and some users may have a favorable impression of the new Fit RS.”

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    Toyota’s smallest pickup truck explosion? The rendering of the RAV4 pickup specification that is just right for Japan is amazing .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “The birth of Toyota’s smallest pickup truck? Amazing rendering of the RAV4 pickup specification, just right for Japan!

    Toyota’s smallest pickup truck if it exists?
    　The Toyota RAV4 (RAV4) is a popular full-fledged crossover SUV. The current model is the fifth generation model, which was introduced in 2019.

    Toyota’s Smallest Pickup Truck? View renderings of the Toyota RAV4 Pickup Truck in 48 images.

    　Indian designer SRK Designs has created a rendering of the “”RAV4 Pickup Truck,”” a pickup truck version of the RAV4, and posted it on social networking sites.

    Just the right pickup truck for Japan? The “”RAV4 Pickup Truck,”” a pickup truck version of the Toyota RAV4 (photo: SRK Designs)

    　SRK Designs creates renderings of all kinds of “”what if”” vehicles that do not yet exist in reality, such as a station wagon version of the Toyota Avalon TRD and a Dubai Police version of the EQG, and posts them on their social networking sites.

    　The RAV4 has been popular as a full-fledged crossover SUV since its first generation launch in 1994. The current model is the fifth generation, which was introduced in 2019. On June 22, 2022, a partially improved model with larger LCD meters and other improvements will be announced in Europe, but has not yet been announced in Japan.

    　Toyota’s pickup truck lineup includes the Tundra, Tacoma, and Hilux, all of which are large vehicles with overall lengths exceeding 5 meters. The RAV4, on the other hand, measures 4600-4610 mm (overall length) x 1855-1865 mm (overall width) x 16855-1865 mm (overall height) x 1685-1690 mm (overall height), and has a smaller body than the aforementioned pickup trucks.

    　Currently (as of August 2022), there are no pickup trucks using the RAV4 body, but now SRK Designs has released a rendering of a “”RAV4 Pickup Truck,”” which is a pickup truck version of such a RAV4.

    　The basic overall feel of the RAV4, including the front, remains the same, but the body of the SUV, which would normally have a cargo area, has been cut away like a pickup truck and turned into a cargo bed. The roof area has been narrowed and the roof rails have been shortened.

    　Also, compared to the regular RAV4, the area of the lower front bumper where it meets the skid plate has increased, and the plastic portion of the intake has increased, giving the vehicle a more off-roader feel.

    　The rendering produced by SRK Designs is, of course, a fantasy design unauthorized by the manufacturer, but it is well detailed and shows the seriousness of the design.”

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    Shibu-colored Toyota “small SUV” unveiled! Special “C-HR” with black headlights and wheels announced! To be released on August 29th.

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Unveiling of the shibu-colored Toyota “”Small SUV””! Special “”C-HR”” with black headlights and wheels unveiled! To be released on August 29
    8/6 (Sat.) 8:10am

    Toyota Adds Special Edition to C-HR Compact SUV
    　On August 5, 2022, Toyota announced the addition of a special edition to its C-HR compact SUV.

    This is… shhhh! A special edition of Toyota’s compact SUV is here! See the C-HR in action! (11 pictures)

    Special “”C-HR “”Mode-Nero Safety Plus III”” with a shibu body color is here! What features does it have?

    　There are two types of special edition models that have been added to the lineup: the “”G “”Mode-Nero Safety PlusIII”” and “”G-T “”Mode-Nero Safety PlusIII The “”G””-T “”Mode-Nero Safety PlusIII”” is a cool style with a black base.

    　The “”Nero”” in “”Mode-Nero”” means “”black”” in Italian.

    　Each is based on the standard “”G”” and “”G-T”” models, with the “”Inazuma Sparkling Black Glass Flake”” body color as an exclusive feature, expressing a cool personality that stands out in urban areas.

    　The front section features “”Bi-Beam LED headlamps”” with black extension decorations, and 18-inch aluminum wheels with matte black paint and dark smoke plated nuts for the feet.

    　The interior features exclusive seat upholstery with brown inserts and beige stitching.

    　On the safety front, a “”panoramic view monitor”” helps the driver to confirm the safety of his or her surroundings at parking lots and intersections.

    　In addition, the “”Parking Support Brake”” function. Front and Rear Stationary Objects”” which detects stationary objects such as glass and walls to help mitigate damage from collisions.

    　The “”Rear Approaching Vehicle”” function detects vehicles approaching from the left or right rear and helps mitigate damage from a collision.

    　The price of the special edition model (including consumption tax) ranges from 2,725,000 yen to 3,055,000 yen and goes on sale on August 29.
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    Toyota announces new rugged Hilux! New SR5 Cruiser with taller and wider ride height announced in New Zealand .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Toyota unveils the rugged new “”Hilux””! New “”SR5 Cruiser”” with Height-Ageing & Wider Ride Height Unveiled in NZ

    Vehicle Height Increased by 20mm
    　On July 28, 2022, Toyota’s New Zealand subsidiary announced the new Hilux SR5 Cruiser, which will be introduced locally in the fourth quarter of that year.

    Beware of Too Much Lumpiness! See the new Toyota “”Hilux SR5 Cruiser”” with its radically powerful body in 15 images.

    New “”Hilux SR5 Cruiser”” unveiled in New Zealand

    　The new Hilux SR5 Cruiser, unveiled in New Zealand, is characterized by a 140mm wider overall width and a 20mm higher ride height.

    　This has improved off-road performance, and changes to the suspension have also increased roll rigidity by 20%. A rear stabilizer has also been added to improve steering feel when cornering.

    　The over fenders and mud flaps have also been widened, and a disc brake has been adopted for the rear brake in place of the conventional drum brake to improve braking power. The front disc brakes are also larger in diameter.

    　Safety equipment includes a blind spot monitor (BSM) and rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA).

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    　Toyota’s Australian subsidiary announced the new Hilux Rogue for the country on July 6, 2022. From the announcement details, it is believed that the specifications will be the same as those announced in New Zealand this time.

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

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    Honda unveils the new “Fit RS”! Revived for the first time in about two and a half years and renewed with a new design! To be announced in fall 2022.

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Honda’s New Fit RS Revealed! Revived after 2.5 years and renewed with a new design! To be unveiled in the fall of 2022

    New Fit Features Design Changes and a New Driving-Focused RS!
    　On August 5, 2022, the new Fit (4th generation) was previewed on our website.
    　
    　The most noteworthy point is the revival of the “”RS”” sports grade, which was available in the 2nd and 3rd generation models, in the current 4th generation model.

    This is what we have been waiting for! Expect “”Driving”” with the revived RS! See the newly designed interior and exterior in person!
    Is this design…good? The “”RS is back”” after an absence of about 2.5 years! All eyes are on the new “”Fit””!

    　In this minor model change, each type such as “”BASIC, HOME, and LUXE”” has been renewed with a neat new design, while maintaining the Fit concept that allows users to choose according to their lifestyles and life stages.

    　The “”CROSSTAR,”” which incorporates a SUV taste, has a design that emphasizes crossover-like features.

    　The “”e:HEV”” two-motor hybrid system, which is installed in the CROSSTAR, delivers increased motor output and improved accelerator response for a more powerful ride.

    　The RS, which returns to the market for the first time in almost two years, features a sporty design and a focus on driving quality.

    　The Fit RS was first introduced in the second generation. The specifications at the time included a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine combined with a CVT/5-speed AT/5-speed MT (6-speed MT for later models), as well as a special suspension.

    　A minor change in 2012 brought the RS lineup with a 1.5-liter i-VTEC + IMA (the hybrid name at the time).

    　The third generation was fully remodeled in 2013. At that time, the RS was available with 1.5-liter direct injection DOHC i-VTEC combined with CVT (with paddle shifters) or 6-speed MT.

    　In the current fourth generation, launched in 2020, the RS was not offered in the initial lineup, and a new sporty type, the NESS, was newly established.

    　However, with this minor change, the NESS type has been discontinued and the RS type is back, featuring a special front grille, front and rear bumpers, rear spoiler, and other design features that give the car a sporty impression.

    　The RS is available in gasoline and hybrid versions, with only 2WD drive system. The e:HEV is exclusively equipped with a deceleration selector and a drive mode switch to meet the user’s “”driving preference.

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    　The new Fit is scheduled for a minor model change in the fall of 2022.

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

  • “Alphard-style SUV” Consecutive throws!The new 5m class 3-row SUV “Palisade” with an amazing face will be released in Australia from about 6.1 million yen .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “A series of “”Alphard-like SUVs””? New “”Palisade,”” a 5-meter class 3-row SUV with an amazing “”ora face,”” to be launched in Australia at a starting price of 6.1 million yen.

    New Palisade to be Introduced to Australian Market
    　On July 27, 2022, Hyundai’s Australian subsidiary announced that the new Palisade (2023 model) will be launched locally in August of the same year.

    A powerful SUV with an “”Alphard face””! New “”Palisade”” with a 5-meter class body, series of pitches! See the actual car in pictures .

    Hyundai’s new “”Palisade”” to be launched in the Australian market

    　Palisade is Hyundai’s large 3-row SUV, and the new model announced this time is a minor-changed model that was previously announced in April 2022 in the United States.

    　Body size is 4980 mm (length) x 1975 mm (width) x 1750 mm (height).

    　The exterior features a powerful front face with a chrome front grille extending to the lower grille section. It has an imposing appearance similar to that of Toyota’s luxury minivan “”Alphard”” and other custom minivan and mini-car models in Japan.

    　Hyundai calls this front design the parametric shield grille, and the vertically stacked LED headlights are also distinctive.

    　The interior of the new Palisade is available in both 7- and 8-passenger versions for all grades, with the 7-passenger version featuring captain’s seats in the second row.

    　The new Palisade is also equipped with a digital center mirror, a wireless phone charging function, and a USB-C charging port, ensuring outstanding convenience.

    　The introduction of the new Palisade will also mark the introduction of the Bluelink Connected Car Service to the Australian market. The service will be provided free of charge for the first five years after the purchase of a new car, and the right to use the service can be transferred to the next owner within that period.

    　The Australian version of the new Palisade will be powered by a 3.8-liter V6 gasoline engine with maximum output of 295 hp and maximum torque of 355 Nm for the 2WD version, and a 2.2-liter diesel turbo engine with maximum output of 200 hp and maximum torque of 440 Nm for the HTRAC (4WD) version.

    　All models are equipped with an 8-speed AT transmission.

    　Safety equipment includes a full range of passive and active safety technologies, including the latest collision damage reduction brakes and front center airbags.

    　The aforementioned Bluelink Connected Car Service also offers features such as automatic collision notification and SOS emergency alert functions.

    　In the Australian market, the new Palisade is available in the lower grade “”Elite”” and the higher grade “”Highlander,”” with prices ranging from $65,900 to $79,900 (approximately 6,130,000 to 7,440,000 yen).

    　Ted Lee, CEO of Hyundai’s Australian subsidiary, said of the car, “”With bold new styling, enhanced luxury, and the addition of segment-leading safety technology, the new Palisade will maintain its position as Hyundai’s flagship SUV “” commented the company.

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

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    RS revives, Honda Fit improved version pre-released on website.

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “RS Returns, Honda Fit Upgraded Model Revealed on Website in Advance Friday, August 5, 2022, 11:30 a.m.

    New Honda Fit e:HEV CROSSTARNew Honda Fit e:HEV RSHonda Fit RSPrevious Honda Fit NESS Conventional model
    The Honda Fit is bringing back the driving-oriented “”RS”” grade!　On August 5, Honda released information on the Fit, which is scheduled to undergo a minor model change this fall, on its website in advance.

    The minor model change maintains the Fit’s concept of allowing customers to choose the model that best suits their lifestyle and life stage, while the “”BASIC,”” “”HOME,”” and “”LUXE”” grades have a more neat design, and the “”CROSSTAR”” grade has a more crossover-like design. The “”CROSSTAR”” version has a more crossover-like design. The conventional “”NESS”” model is dropped.

    In addition, the “”RS”” model is newly available, focusing on sporty design and driving quality. The “”RS”” is the name of a sports grade that has been available on several Honda models, and was also available on the Fit from the beginning of the second generation (October 2007), but was not available with the full model change to the current generation, making its return after a gap of two and a half years.

    The newly available RS features an exclusive front grille, front and rear bumpers, and rear spoiler, giving it a sporty look. The RS e:HEV also features a deceleration selector and a drive mode switch as exclusive equipment, responding to the model’s focus on driving performance.

    With the minor changes, the e:HEV two-motor hybrid system is said to have increased motor output and improved accelerator response.

    Successive generations of the Fit have pursued the necessary safety performance and usability to make the car comfortable to use in a variety of everyday situations. According to Honda, the conventional model has been well received for its Honda SENSING, an advanced driving safety support system that is standard equipment on all models, as well as for its spacious interior, comfortable visibility, and ease of use.

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