Toyota’s C-HR compact SUV will be discontinued in late July 2023. the C-HR was launched in 2016 and had a strong start in its first year, but Toyota’s expanded SUV lineup has led to an increase in competition. the C-HR’s successor No announcement has been made about the model, but some core fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new model.
Toyota has announced and released the new Yaris GR Sport. The “Yaris” in Japan has a compact image, but some models for overseas markets have a large body. The “Yaris GR Sport” announced this time has an improved interior and exterior of such a large body, giving it a sporty impression. It is equipped with an inline 4-cylinder engine that delivers maximum output of 107 hp and maximum torque of 140 Nm, and is priced from 326.1 million rupiah (approximately 290,000 yen).
Toyota’s luxury minivan, the Alphard, is known for its comfortable rear seats. The current model, introduced in 2015 and updated in 2017, has become increasingly popular in the crowded minivan market. Despite competition from smaller, compact models and larger, more expensive ones, the Alphard has even topped minivan sales rankings in recent years. A special edition of the Alphard, the S “TYPE GOLD II,” was released in May 2021 with gold accents on the exterior and interior. The author tested out the car’s comfort by sleeping in it overnight, specifically focusing on the second row’s “Relax Captain Seats” with ottomans.
A company called “T Demand” has completed a lowered version of the Toyota Prius, which they announced on their official website. The Prius has been in production for 25 years and has sold over 5 million units globally. The new model features a sportier look with a lower center of gravity and 19-inch tires. The interior is spacious and designed to reduce the feeling of being cramped. The Prius is available with three different powertrain options, including a hybrid system and plug-in hybrid system. T Demand’s lowered version of the new Prius adds to the car’s sporty appeal.
The Suzuki new model “Jimny 5-door” will soon be released in June, with pre-orders already reaching 25,000 units in India. The car was unveiled at the “AUTO EXPO2023” in January and has since received a lot of attention and pre-orders. The official release was delayed to the first week of June due to the high demand. The production capacity in India is different from that of Japan, and the Gurgaon plant will produce both domestic and export versions of the Jimny 5-door.
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is the flagship SUV of Mitsubishi, known for its high off-road capabilities. The current model, which was fully redesigned in December 2021, features a plug-in hybrid system and can seat up to seven people. It has been well-received by consumers, ranking 32nd in overall registration numbers for the 2022 fiscal year and being the best-selling car for the Mitsubishi brand. The Outlander PHEV’s appeal lies in its powerful and smooth driving performance, thanks to its new generation PHEV system and twin-motor 4WD.
Toyota will release a new plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) called the “Crown Sport” in winter 2023. While details about the car have not been revealed, it is expected to have similar specs to Toyota’s PHEV SUVs, the RAV4 and Harrier. The Crown Sport is described as a mid-size SUV with a sporty and creative design that offers easy driving and agile performance. Its body size is 4710mm (length) x 1880mm (width) x 1560mm (height) with a wheelbase of 2770mm. The RAV4’s body size is similar to the Crown Sport, while the Harrier is slightly larger.
The Nissan Skyline GT-R is generally known for its sporty 2-door coupe style, but there were also 4-door sedan versions of the car. These sedan models were actually the original GT-R design, with the 2-door coupe version coming later. The first GT-R model was developed in 1969 for touring car racing and was based on the 4-door sedan version of the Skyline 2000GT. This model was replaced in 1970 by a 2-door hardtop version, and the sedan version was discontinued after only 2 years. The GT-R continued to be produced as a 2-door sports coupe in subsequent generations, with the sedan version making a brief comeback in the R34 model in 1999.
The Nissan “luxury minivan” is impressive, even offering a “4-seat specification” option. However, it faces tough competition and the question remains as to what will happen with the next generation “Elgrand” model. The current model has been around for almost 13 years and while it was once known as the “King of Minivans,” it remains to be seen if it will continue to hold that title. The Elgrand is known for its luxurious interior, powerful engine options, and sporty driving performance. The current model underwent a full model change in 2010, transitioning from rear-wheel drive to front-wheel drive and improving its handling stability. The Elgrand is due for a full model change cycle, which typically occurs every 4-7 years, and it will be interesting to see what Nissan has in store for the next generation.
Toyota’s “Hiace” “overnight car version” is available for approximately 500,000 yen. Toy Factory announces the new “HACO x HACO” shelf unit for manufacturing and selling camping cars. The HACO×HACO is a series of detachable shelf units exclusively for the Hiace, which can be freely combined with storage furniture and bed mats for overnight stays in the car, and can be detached without using tools, eliminating the need for DIY work. No DIY work is required. The examples of use introduced in the report are ideal combinations for camping, mountain climbing, surfing, biking, and other recreational activities, and convey the ease of use, sense of security, and high quality of the product. Three new packages are available: “Package A,” “Package B,” and “Package C.
