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Eclipse Cross, Mitsubishi original “S-AWC” standard equipment , US 2023 model .
“Eclipse Cross with Mitsubishi’s unique S-AWC as standard equipment…U.S. 2023 model year [Detailed Photos] 12:30, April 8, 2022
On April 5, the U.S. division of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced the 2023 model year of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross).All models for the 2023 model year are 4WD and come standard with S-AWC, which is based on electronically controlled 4WD that distributes torque optimally to the front and rear wheels, Active Yaw Control (AYC), which enhances turning performance by adjusting the braking force of the front left and right wheels, and ABS & It is Mitsubishi’s unique technology that coordinates Active Stability Control (ASC).
For the 2023 model year, the LE, SE, and SEL grades feature newly designed 18-inch aluminum wheels. The top-of-the-line SEL grade upgrades the side under-trim to a body-color finish, while the SE grade adds a silver front bumper garnish.”
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, “S-AWC” standard equipment on all 4WD models , US 2023 model .
“Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, all models with 4WD and “”S-AWC”” as standard equipment…US 2023 model year
S-AWC”” for enhanced cornering performance based on electronically controlled 4WD
U.S. version is 1.5-liter turbo only
Tomtom Connected NavigationOn April 5, Mitsubishi Motors’ U.S. division announced the 2023 model year of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross). The local base price is $25,795 (approximately 3.2 million yen).
◆S-AWC, which enhances cornering performance based on electronically controlled 4WD
For the 2023 model year, all models are 4WD, with S-AWC as standard equipment. The 2WD (FWD) model available for the Japanese version will not be offered for the U.S. market.S-AWC is based on electronically controlled 4WD that distributes torque optimally to the front and rear wheels. It is Mitsubishi’s proprietary technology that coordinates Active Yaw Control (AYC), which enhances turning performance by adjusting the braking force of the front left and right wheels, with ABS and Active Stability Control (ASC), which control braking force.
For the 2023 model year, the LE, SE, and SEL grades feature newly designed 18-inch aluminum wheels. The top-of-the-line SEL grade upgrades the side under-trim to a body-color finish, while the SE grade adds a silver front bumper garnish.
◆The U.S. version is only available with the 1.5-liter turbocharged engine.
The U.S.-spec model is equipped only with a direct-injection 1.5-liter inline 4-cylinder gasoline turbo engine. The Eclipse Cross PHEV, an electric model available in the Japanese version, is not available in the U.S.The suspension features a larger rear damper shaft to improve ride comfort. The rear suspension crossmember has a double vibration-isolating structure. The suspension has been optimized for more precise and stable handling in everyday situations and maneuverability on slippery surfaces.
On the safety front, all models are equipped with the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) with pedestrian detection and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) as standard equipment. Automatic High Beam (AHB) assist headlamps and rain-drop sensitive wipers are now available on the LE, SE, and SEL grades, while Blind Spot Warning (BSW) with Lane Change Assist (LCA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are standard on the SE grade and above. The company is also offering a new product, the “”Mazda Mazda RX-8″”.
◆TomTom Connected Navigation
The “”Smartphone Connected Navigation”” system allows the use of Google’s Android Auto and Apple’s CarPlay simply by connecting an Android smartphone or iPhone to the USB port, in addition to route guidance and other functions using the built-in map. The display screen has been enlarged to 8 inches for ease of viewing and operation.The “”connected navigation”” system includes TomTom maps and real-time traffic services. TomTom’s Connected Navigation is the first in-car navigation system in the automotive industry. TomTom is working with “”what3words”” to provide drivers with innovative addressing technology, even when offline.
what3words is a very simple way to communicate location information. The world is divided into 3 meter squares and each is assigned a unique 3-word address. what3words No app, data, or smartphone connection is required to enter or navigate a what3words address. what3words complements TomTom’s navigation and helps users get where they are going. Apple “”CarPlay”” and Google “”Android Auto”” are standard on LE and higher grades.”
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Front strut tower bar for Nissan Kicks from Blitz .
“BLITZ Adds Front Strut Tower Bar for NISSAN KIX
Tuning parts manufacturer BLITZ has added a model for the front of NISSAN KIX to its BLITZ STRUT TOWER BAR series currently on sale.
Customized New Product Information Wednesday, April 6, 2022
BLITZ STRUT TOWER BAR for NISSAN KIX Front
Tuning parts manufacturer BLITZ has added a front model for NISSAN KIX to its “”BLITZ STRUT TOWER BAR”” series currently on sale.This product uses a 50mm wide, 15mm thick hollow structure aluminum shaft to achieve lightweight and high rigidity strut tower bar. It improves the vehicle’s dynamic performance by reducing body distortion during cornering and braking and allowing the suspension to perform at its full potential.
The shaft portion is blasted and then coated with a special black coating to achieve a textured look that is more scratch-resistant than normal black. In addition, the 50mm wide shaft makes its presence felt in the engine compartment. In addition, the shaft center section is laser-engraved with the BLITZ logo for durability and high quality feel.
The bracket part is designed exclusively for each car model with BLITZ’s know-how to achieve high strength. The red metallic paint contributes not only to strength but also to dress up the engine compartment.
It is also compatible with BLITZ’s electronically controlled coilover kit “”DAMPER ZZ-R SpecDSC PLUS”” to prevent interference with the motor, and can be installed at the same time.
BLITZ STRUT TOWER BAR for Front
Applicable model: NISSAN KIX (P15, 2020/06-)
Price: ¥17,050 (tax included)Inquiries: Blitz Support Center tel. 0422-60-2277 (10:00-17:00 Mon-Fri)
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kuruma | autonews | Honda HR-V
Honda HR-V new model is Civic base, larger than Japanese Vezel .
“The new Honda HR-V is based on the Civic and larger than Japan’s Vezel…North American specifications
Exclusive exterior that differs from the VezelLarge glass area for driver visibility
Responsive engine and newly designed independent rear suspension
Latest “”Honda Sensing”” as standard equipment
Honda HR-V new model (North American specifications)
On April 4, American Honda Motor, Honda’s U.S. division, unveiled photos of the new HR-V (equivalent to the Vezel in Japan). It is scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. market this summer.◆ Exclusive exterior that differs from the Vezel
The HR-V was unveiled at the New York Motor Show 2014 in the spring of 2014 as a North American version of the Vezel. As for the Vezel, a new model has already been launched in Japan and other markets, but the conventional model is sold in the United States.The new HR-V for North America differs significantly in appearance from the Japanese version of the new Vezel. The front mask of the new HR-V has a honeycomb grille with a large opening in the center. The rear is not equipped with the new Vezel’s distinctive garnish, and the tail lamps are also exclusively designed.
Wide LED headlights and taillights emphasize the new model’s athletic stance. The sculpted surface of the rear hatch and functional tailgate spoiler are said to accentuate the sporty proportions.
◆Large glass area for driver visibility
The new second-generation HR-V will feature a low, horizontal beltline, long hood hood, large grille, wide tread, and smooth roofline.Large glass areas provide excellent visibility for the driver, thanks in part to door-mounted side mirrors and low fenders. To achieve a cleaner, more luxurious exterior, the roof sides are joined using “”laser braze”” technology, a type of brazing, eliminating black molding components. In addition, the windshield wipers are now hidden under the hoodline when normal
The new HR-V boasts a level of sophistication that is enhanced by significantly improved dynamics and powertrain responsiveness, allowing it to be driven with confidence.
◆Independent rear suspension with newly designed engine that excels in response
The new HR-V is based on the new Civic, the 11th generation model. In this respect, it is also different from the new Vesel for the Japanese market. The new Vezel is based on the platform of the Fit.The new HR-V has a larger body size, longer wheelbase, and wider tread than the previous model. According to American Honda, it is sporty and distinctive, yet agile in urban handling, while having the interior space and practicality for weekend driving. It is also said to be a compact SUV with a more responsive engine and a newly designed independent rear suspension.
The new HR-V aims to capture younger customers who are buying their first personal vehicle and customers who are driving a Honda-branded vehicle for the first time, and to once again improve its position as a segment leader.
◆The latest “”Honda Sensing”” as standard equipment
The new HR-V will be equipped with the latest Honda Sensing as standard equipment. Honda Sensing for the new Civic features Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Keeping Assist, and other functions, as well as Traffic Jam Assist. The new HR-V is expected to adopt a similar Honda Sensing system.Among them, Traffic Jam Assist is a function that assists driving in traffic jams. When driving at low speeds on highways, the system reduces the driver’s driving load by maintaining the distance between vehicles while adjusting to changes in speed of the vehicle in front and assisting the driver’s steering operation to keep the vehicle near the center of the lane. Cameras and millimeter-wave radar are used to detect the lane and the vehicle in front.
The new HR-V will be available in grades such as Sport and EX-L. Body colors will include Urban Gray Pearl, Milano Red, and Nordic Forest Pearl.
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Two types of harmonic drive kits for Subaru Levorg from Blitz .
“Blitz Introduces Two Kinds of Ride Height Adjustment Kit for Subaru LevorgWednesday, April 6, 2022 9:30 PM
Front: 31mm down / Rear: 33mm downBritz DAMPER ZZ-R SpecDSC PlusBritz DAMPER ZZ-R SpecDSC Plus
On April 5, BLITZ, a tuning parts manufacturer, started selling the “”DAMPER ZZ-R”” and “”DAMPER ZZ-R SpecDSC Plus”” coilover kits for the Subaru “”Levorg”” (VN5/VNH, from November 2021).The DAMPER ZZ-R is a mono-tube coilover kit with full-length adjustment and 32-level damping force adjustment. It balances driving performance and ride comfort, and can be used in various driving situations from street to circuit.
Aluminum upper mounts, lock seats, and brackets (in some cases) are used to achieve both high performance and light weight. The φ44 large-diameter piston, which is unique to the mono-tube design, is used to suppress the delay in damping force, resulting in supple running comfort and tracking performance. In addition, the cartridge can be overhauled ahead of time, allowing for smooth handling and replacement of consumable parts.
Priced at 259,600 yen including consumption tax.
DAMPER ZZ-R SpecDSC Plus is a coilover kit that combines a full-length adjustable suspension with electronic damping force adjustment. This kit also balances driving performance and ride comfort, and can be used in various driving situations from street to circuit. The high-performance bipolar (2-phase inverted) control motor has achieved a 17% downsizing and 5% speed-up compared to the previous model.
Damping force adjustment can be changed from the interior. The damping force setting is equipped with the industry’s first “”fully automatic”” mode (Blitz Shirabe). This is a fully automatic control function that stabilizes the posture with appropriate damping force based on the number of passengers and driving conditions.
The display is a 2.5-inch VA LCD with a reputation for contrast performance. The display is larger than that of the previous model and can display the damping force of all four wheels at all times. The rotary encoder has been adopted for more intuitive operation, and the UP and DOWN buttons have also been enlarged.
A G-sensor is now standard equipment, and the “”map control mode”” allows fine damping force adjustment according to turning G-force, acceleration/deceleration G-force, and vehicle speed. The display can show G in real time as well as peak G, which may be useful for setting up the system.
Damping force setting modes include 20 sets of pre-determined damping force settings, as well as auto mode and map mode, for a total of 22 modes in memory function.
A GPS sensor kit (sold separately) enables speed-linked control, displaying vehicle speed, time, latitude, longitude, and sea level altitude from GPS.
Price including consumption tax: 336,600 yen
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross standardizes “S-AWC” for all cars,2023 model announced in the United States .
“Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Announces 2023 Model Year in the U.S….S-AWC to be Standard
7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2022 On April 5, the U.S. division of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced the 2023 model year of the Mitsubishi EclipseCross.
For the 2023 model year, all models are now 4WD and equipped with S-AWC as standard. The 2WD (FWD) model available for the Japanese version will not be available for the U.S. market.
S-AWC is based on electronically controlled 4WD that distributes torque optimally to the front and rear wheels. It is Mitsubishi’s proprietary technology that coordinates Active Yaw Control (AYC), which enhances turning performance by adjusting the braking force of the front left and right wheels, with ABS and Active Stability Control (ASC), which control braking force.
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Yaris is the leader for the second consecutive year, Toyota is the top three monopoly for the third consecutive year.
“Yaris tops the list for the second year in a row, Toyota dominates the top 3 for the third year in a row FY2021 New Car Registrations by Vehicle Name2022 Apr 6, 2022 4:30pm
Toyota Yaris Toyota Roomy Toyota Corolla Cross
On April 6, the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) released its passenger car sales ranking by name for fiscal year 2021 (April 2021-March 2022). The Toyota Yaris, which sold 191,414 units despite a 5.5% decline from the previous year, topped the list for the second consecutive year.In second place was the “”Roomy”” with sales of 134,321 units, up 30.3% from the previous year’s fifth place, followed by the “”Corolla”” in third place with 124,224 units, up 10.2% from the previous year, making this the third consecutive year that Toyota has dominated the top three spots.
The Toyota Aqua, which underwent its first full model change in July last year, and the Honda Vezel, whose new model was launched in April of the same year, ranked 5th and 9th, respectively, after being outside the top 10 last year. On the other hand, Honda’s Fit, which ranked 6th last year, and Toyota’s Voxy, which ranked 9th last year, fell outside the top 10.
FY2021 New Passenger Car Sales Ranking
No. 1 [No. 1]: Toyota Yaris, 191,414 units (down 5.5%)
No. 2 [No. 5]: Toyota Roomy, 134,321 units (up 30.3%, fifth consecutive year of growth)
No. 3 [No. 3]: Toyota Corolla 124,224 units (up 10.2%, the first increase in two years)
No. 4 [No. 10]: Nissan Note 95,521 units (up 32.9%, first increase in three years)
No. 5 [No. 15]: Toyota Aqua 84,734 (up 76.1%)
No. 6 [No. 2]: Toyota Rise 84,731 units (down 30.0%)
No. 7 [No. 4]: Toyota Alphard 79,726 units (down 25.2%, first decline in five years)
No. 8 [No. 8]: Honda Fried 73,661 units (up 0.4%, the first increase in two years)
9th [23rd]: Honda Vezel 59,674 units (up 112.3%)
No. 10 [No. 7]: Toyota Harrier 58,989 units (down 32.1%, the first decline in two years)Figures in parentheses indicate the previous year’s ranking, and figures in parentheses indicate the year-on-year change.
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Nissan’s US sales, Leaf increased by 50%, first quarter of 2022 .
“Nissan’s U.S. Sales of LEAF Increases 50% in Q1 2022 Tue, Apr 5, 2022 6:00pm
Nissan LEAF (North American specifications)On April 2, Nissan North America, the U.S. division of Nissan Motor (Nissan), announced the results of new vehicle sales in the United States for the first quarter (January-March) of 2022. Total sales volume was 201,081 units. This was a 29.6% decrease compared to the same period last year and the first time in two years that sales fell below the previous year’s level.
Of the total 201,081 units sold, Nissan brand vehicles accounted for 189,835 units. This was the first year-on-year decline in two years, down 28.8%. This includes passenger cars, which turned negative at 75,046 units, down 24.5% year-on-year, and light trucks, including SUVs, which fell 31.3% to 114,789 units, the first year-on-year decline in two years.
Among Nissan-brand passenger cars, sales of the mainstay Altima were 38,295 units. This was a 19.6% increase over the same period last year and a turnaround to positive growth. Sales of the “”Sentra”” were 27,131 units. This was the first year-on-year decline in two years, down 27.1%. Sales of the Vasa were 2,330 units, down 89.6% from the same period last year. Sales of the “”Maxima”” large sedan continued to fall, down 40.3% to 2,869 units, while sales of the “”LEAF”” EV were up 49.4% to 4,371 units, marking the second consecutive year of year-on-year growth.
In the light truck (SUV/pickup truck/minivan) segment, the “”Rogue”” SUV maintained its position as the best-selling Nissan brand vehicle with sales of 45,235 units. However, year-on-year sales were down 47.8%, the first year-on-year decline in two years. Sales of the Titan, a large pickup truck, turned down 14.0% to 6,415 units.
Sales of the Murano SUV were down 18.4% year-on-year to 9,403 units, marking the second consecutive year of year-on-year decline. The “”Pathfinder”” midsize SUV recovered to 8,975 units, up 0.8%. The KIX, a compact SUV, turned negative with a 15.7% decline to 20,577 units.
Nissan’s new vehicle sales in the U.S. in 2021 are 977,639 units. This is an increase of 8.7% over the previous year and the first year-on-year increase in four years. Of the total 977,639 units sold, 919,086 were Nissan brand vehicles. This was a 12.1% increase over the previous year, the first year-on-year increase in four years.
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Honda US sales, old Vezel increased by 60%, first quarter of 2022 .
“Honda U.S. Sales of Older Model Vezel Up 60% in Q1 2022 Tuesday, April 5, 2022 4:30 PM
Honda HR-V 2022 (North American specifications. Equivalent to the old Bezel in Japan)On April 2, American Honda, the U.S. division of Honda, announced the results of new vehicle sales in the U.S. for the first quarter (January-March) of 2022. Total sales volume was 266,418 units. This was a 23.2% decrease compared to the same period last year, the first year-on-year decline in two years.
Of the total 266,418 units sold, 238,182 were Honda brand vehicles. Sales turned negative, down 23% from the same period last year. Passenger car sales fell 27.3% year-on-year to 82,573 units, the third consecutive year of year-on-year decline, while light truck sales, including SUVs, also fell back, down 20.5% to 155,609 units.
Among Honda-brand passenger cars, sales of the Accord were 42,039 units. This is the third consecutive year of year-on-year decline, down 9.8%. Sales of the “”Fit”” were discontinued. Sales of the “”Civic”” continued to decline, down 31.1% to 38,515 units. Sales of the Clarity were down 86.6% to 154 units. Sales of the Insight hybrid sedan were down 51.7% to 1,865 units.
Among light trucks (SUVs, pickup trucks, and minivans), sales of the mainstay “”CR-V”” were 58,579 units. This was the first year-on-year decrease in two years, down 37.5%. The midsize SUV “”Pilot”” was down 23.7% to 23,989 units, the first year-on-year decline in two years. Sales of the Passport turned negative, down 9.8% to 10,474 units.
The Odyssey, a minivan exclusively for North America and different from the Japanese version, fell back 44.1% year-on-year to 11,210 units. The “”HR-V”” (Japanese name: equivalent to the old “”Vezel””), which is at the end of its model life, increased 61.1% to 42,168 units for the second consecutive year.
Honda’s new vehicle sales in the U.S. in 2021 will be 1,466,630 units. This was an increase of 8.9% over the previous year, the first year-on-year increase in two years. Of the total 1,466,630 units sold, 1,309,222 were Honda brand vehicles. This was an 8.2% increase over the previous year, the first year-on-year increase in two years.”