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    Suzuki is selling a two-seater Jimny truck in Fukushima

    ByChathura Chanuka

    Suzuki is selling a two-seater Jimny truck in Fukushima, which has gained attention due to its innovative design. The Jimny is a popular compact SUV model, known for its cross-country capabilities and has been in high demand since its 2018 full model change. While the current model is only available in Japan as a three-door version, a five-door version was released in India in June 2023. Suzuki has also showcased a Jimny Sierra Pickup Style at the Tokyo Auto Salon in 2019, which garnered interest from users hoping for its commercial release. However, the official sale of the five-door or pickup truck versions has not been made in Japan. Nonetheless, a similar model to the Jimny Sierra Pickup Style is being sold by Ishihata Automobile in Fukushima, which has been meticulously crafted and is gaining popularity.
    Suzuki has released a two-seater Jimny truck, which has a unique and innovative design that has received a lot of attention. The Jimny truck is produced by Ishibata Automobile and was originally used by the company for their own purposes. The truck gained attention when a local resident posted about it on Twitter, leading to media coverage and numerous inquiries from interested customers. However, due to the time-consuming nature of the modifications and the limited availability of Jimny vehicles, only one or two trucks can be produced per year. The popularity of the Jimny truck reflects the high demand for Jimny vehicles, both new and used.

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    The Prius is known for being the world’s first mass-produced hybrid car

    ByChathura Chanuka

    Car parts company, M’s Speed, has released a computer-generated image of their anticipated aerodynamic design for the new Toyota Prius. The Prius is known for being the world’s first mass-produced hybrid car, with the current model being the 5th generation. The new model boasts a sleek and sporty design, with a low center of gravity and 19-inch wheels. The interior is also advanced and sporty. The new Prius will come with three powertrain options, including a 2.0-liter engine with a hybrid system that can produce 193 horsepower and a plug-in hybrid system that can achieve 223 horsepower and accelerate from 0-100km/h in 6.7 seconds.

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    Toyota’s new Prius makes its first run on public roads

    ByChathura Chanuka

    Toyota’s new Prius makes its first run on public roads! “Was there more attention than the athletes?” What a Surprise at the Hakone Ekiden!

    A Surprise at the Hakone Ekiden, First Run of the New Prius!
    　Every year, the Hakone Ekiden (relay race) is held from January 2nd to 3rd.
    　
    　In 2023, the Hakone Ekiden was again hotly contested by universities from all over the country, and the new Toyota Prius was “in a way, more conspicuous than the competitors.

    The new Prius with numbers is amazing! See it in action!

    The whole of Japan took notice! Toyota’s New “Prius” Makes a Surprise Appearance at the Hakone Ekiden

    　The official name of the Hakone Ekiden, a New Year’s tradition, is the “Tokyo-Hakone Round Trip University Ekiden Race,” and the 2023 event marked the 99th time the event has been held, with Komazawa University winning the overall championship for the eighth time in two years.

    　The Hakone Ekiden is the longest long-distance relay race in the student long-distance race, covering a total of 10 sections (217.1 km), 5 sections (107.5 km) on the outward leg and 5 sections (109.6 km) on the return leg, from the Yomiuri Shimbun in Tokyo to Hakone and Lake Ashinoko.

    　Since 2003, Toyota has provided a variety of compact cars, minivans, sedans, SUVs, and other models for use in the event.

    　In the past, there have been surprises such as the Century GRMN and Gran Ace FCV, and in 2022, the pre-launch bZ4X.

    　In the midst of all this, the focus of attention at the 2023 event was the appearance of the new “Prius,” the fifth generation of the model, which was unveiled for the first time in the world on November 16, 2022.

    　In fact, after the TV broadcast began on January 2, 2023, the new Prius was shown in glimpses, and users commented, “A new Prius has been spotted! This year it’s the new Prius!” and “It’s the new Prius this year!

    　Also, the moment the race started in front of the Yomiuri Shimbun in Tokyo at 8:00 a.m. on the same day, a new ASH-colored Prius followed the competitors on public roads for the first time in Japan as a vehicle with a license plate number.

    　The new Prius was painted in the new “ASH” body color, and its tires were decorated with white “GOOD YEAR” lettering.

    　In addition, a white license plate reading “”Toyota 300 Mutsu 65-78″” was mounted to support the operation of the event.

    　Users who saw this scene commented, “A new Prius is running! I reserved a new Prius in this color the other day,” and “This is so cool, it’s going to sell well.

    　It’s a Toyota license plate number! In a sense, they stood out more than the players.

    　The Hakone Ekiden is a New Year’s tradition for Japanese people, and it seems that “Toyota’s surprise” is becoming a tradition for car lovers as well.

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    Tokyo Auto Salon 2023 looks amazing Toyota

    ByChathura Chanuka

    Why is the “AE86” hiding? Toyota is making a surprise announcement? Tokyo Auto Salon 2023 looks amazing!

    Expect surprises from Toyota! Ola, we’re excited!
    　TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and LEXUS will exhibit at Tokyo Auto Salon 2023, which will be held from January 13 to 15, 2023. LEXUS and TOYOTA will also exhibit at TOKYO OUTDOOR SHOW 2023, which will be held on the same day at the same venue.
    　
    　The outline of the concept and booth image were revealed on the 6th of the same month.

    Is this really a live-action photo? More Triple Drift of All-Generation Hachi Roku

    Will there be a surprise announcement at Tokyo Auto Salon 2023? I can’t stop getting excited! By the way, why is the AE86 on display?

    　Under the common theme of “”Toyota will not leave any car enthusiast behind,”” vehicles and parts will be exhibited in line with the three concepts of “”carbon neutrality to protect your car,”” “”creating better cars with motor sports as the starting point,”” and “”a variety of lifestyles to enjoy with your car. The “”Carbon Neutral”” exhibit will be held in the center of the exhibition.

    With “”Carbon Neutral to Protect Your Car,”” Toyota aims to provide users with more choices by offering a full lineup of products to achieve carbon neutrality.

    　On the other hand, it is expected to take some time before all new cars become carbon neutral, so it is very important to simultaneously promote the carbon neutralization of not only newly sold cars, but also cars that users can already drive.

    　In this context, TGR and LEXUS plan to exhibit a concept car that proposes that users can continue to drive their beloved cars indefinitely while facing the issue of CO2 emission reduction.

    In the “”Better Cars with Motorsports as the Starting Point,”” TGR has been practicing “”Better Cars with Motorsports as the Starting Point,”” in which cars trained to win races are made commercially available.

    　At the Tokyo Auto Salon 2023, TGR will unveil products commemorating its WRC drivers’ title win and products that utilize the knowledge gained through WRC participation, and will hold demonstration runs on January 14 and 15.

    In the “”Various Lifestyles to Enjoy with Your Car”” section, vehicles that have been customized and supervised by professional drivers will be exhibited, as well as GR parts and GR Heritage parts that are scheduled to be newly released from 2023.

    　In addition, LEXUS and TOYOTA will exhibit at TOKYO OUTDOOR SHOW 2023 for the first time.

    　LEXUS is promoting the “”OVERTRAIL PROJECT”” to provide various experiences and the enjoyment of vehicles that color outdoor lifestyles while living in harmony with the great outdoors, based on the desire to “”deliver outdoor experiences that help people understand, enjoy and protect nature”” toward the realization of a carbon-neutral society. The OVERTRAIL PROJECT”” will provide a variety of experiences and the enjoyment of a car that can add color to an outdoor lifestyle while living in harmony with nature.

    Why is the “”AE86″” hiding? Toyota is making a surprise announcement? Tokyo Auto Salon 2023 looks amazing!

    LEXUS to Exhibit at TOKYO OUTDOOR SHOW 2023 for the First Time

    　In recent years, TGR has taken the lead in exhibiting at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

    　The world premiere of the GR Yaris in 2020, the world premiere of the GR GT3 Concept and the unveiling of the GR Yaris GRMN in 2022, and other surprises are a regular feature of the show every year.

    　If you look closely at the image of the booth unveiled this time, you can see the “”AE86″” in the back of the image.

    　The AE86 is the model name for the Corolla Levin/Sprinter Treno that Toyota used to sell.

    　Later, the first generation “”86″” appeared in 2012, inheriting the DNA of the “”86 = Hachi Roku,”” and in 2021, it evolved into the second generation and was renamed the “”GR86.

    　It is unclear at this stage why the AE86, which symbolizes Toyota’s sports car, is being displayed at the booth, but we can expect a lot from GR, which likes surprises.

    　In addition, a “”Virtual Garage by TGR/LEXUS”” will be held on cluster, Japan’s largest metaverse platform to further enjoy Tokyo Auto Salon 2023.

    　Visitors will be able to freely enjoy the exterior, interior structure, and video images of some of the exhibited vehicles without worrying about time or congestion, and a “”Customer Participation Motor Sports Future Conference”” will also be held.

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    Toyota’s representative hybrid car the Prius underwent a full model change in November 2022 for its fifth generation

    ByChathura Chanuka

    Toyota’s representative hybrid car, the Prius, underwent a full model change in November 2022 for its fifth generation. The new model has a more aggressive and lower design compared to its predecessor, which has garnered attention. There is speculation about whether it is possible to sleep in the sporty new Prius during a car camping trip. Toyota provides detailed information about the cargo space dimensions on its official website, which vary depending on the powertrain type and optional spare tire. For the plug-in hybrid model, the cargo length is 815mm with five passengers, and it expands to 1640mm with the rear seats folded and the front seats slid to the back. The cargo width is a maximum of 1170mm and a minimum of 940mm due to the protrusion of the rear wheelhouse, while the cargo height is 585mm from the deck board to the roof. Toyota explains that these are all internal measurement values and should be viewed as reference values. The news editor of Kuruma no News tried sleeping in the cargo space of the new Prius and found that it was possible but not entirely comfortable due to the limited space.

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    Nissan’s European division has unveiled the Black Edition a special edition of the Qashqai e-POWER crossover SUV

    ByChathura Chanuka

    Nissan’s European division has unveiled the Black Edition, a special edition of the Qashqai e-POWER crossover SUV. This special edition incorporates black parts, with the exterior paired with a black roof on the Pearl White or Ceramic Gray body colors and a gray roof on the Black body color. In addition, black five-spoke wheels are fitted on all models to give the car a darker look underfoot. The front doors feature a kick plate with the QASHQAI logo, and the windshield is equipped with a heads-up display. Also optional is the Tech & Connect Pack, which includes full LED lights, adaptive driving beams, and a wireless charging pad for smartphones; an option pack that includes a panoramic roof and roof rails; heated front seats and heated steering wheel, Cold Pack, a cold-weather version with a heated windscreen, is available. The e-POWER in the Qashqai is powered by a 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine with a variable compression ratio mechanism that produces 156 horsepower and feeds power to a high-output battery pack via an inverter to drive an electric motor.

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    Lexus will launch the new LBX in 2023

    ByChathura Chanuka

    Lexus will launch the new LBX in 2023. This small SUV, which Lexus is on a mission to change the hierarchy of luxury cars, made its world premiere in Milan, Italy. Various manufacturers, including Toyota, have proposed small luxury cars in the past, but without success, and Lexus has decided to take the challenge head-on. Akio Toyoda was the key to the creation of this car.
    Lexus has unveiled its new model, the LBX, which is a small luxury car that is quite different from the Yaris Cross. The design team wanted to create a car with good proportions and packaging, and President Sato encouraged them to take risks. The LBX has a compact but emotional design with a low center of gravity and a seamless grill. The car is 4190mm long, 1825mm wide, and 1560mm high in Europe, but in Japan, it is 1550mm high with a shark fin antenna. The LBX has a condensed and bold form with short overhangs and tires placed at the four corners.
    Lexus has unveiled its new model, the LBX, which is a small luxury car with unique proportions. The interior features the TAZUNA cockpit design from the NX model, but with a different concept and design for better visibility. The quality of the materials and design is high, despite the need to balance with the price point of a smaller model. The driving position has been adjusted for a better sense of unity with the car, and while the LBX is technically based on the GA-B platform, it has been heavily customized for this specific model.
    Lexus has unveiled its new model, the LBX, which is a small luxury car that differs greatly from the Yaris Cross. The LBX offers a bespoke build system that allows for 330,000 possible combinations. The luggage space is designed to fit a golf bag, but longer drivers may not fit. The LBX has a hybrid powertrain with a 1.5L engine and bipolar nickel-hydrogen battery, which can produce a system output of 100 kW. The LBX has a focus on electric driving and offers a “rich electric” driving experience.

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    Toyota’s retro-style Hiace with corner headlights has been released

    ByChathura Chanuka

    Toyota’s retro-style “Hiace” with corner headlights has been released, featuring a stylish wood interior for camping. The “Retreat Anniversary 2” by Direct Cars was showcased at the outdoor event “FIELDSTYLE JAPAN 2023” in Aichi Prefecture from May 20 to 21, 2023. The Hiace has a refreshing blue color and a retro feel, and Direct Cars specializes in customizing and creating camping cars based on the Hiace. The Retreat Anniversary 2 was made to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Direct Cars’ Atsugi store and has mostly original exterior and interior designs, including wood panel-like wrapping on the lower sides.

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    A DIY Jimny exhibition is attracting attention from the older generation

    ByChathura Chanuka

    A “DIY Jimny” exhibition is attracting attention from the older generation. The Suzuki Jimny has been popular since the release of the current model in 2018, with an average wait time of one year for delivery. The article explores the various ways that people customize their Jimnys, with many opting for off-road modifications. One particular Jimny, belonging to a user named Koin, is showcased with various customizations.
    Older generations are eagerly awaiting! The “”DIY Jimny”” exhibit! The car that looks like a life-size plastic model is amazing… What are the details that made it so special? Koin’s Jimny Sierra, customized with off-road racing specs, engine, suspension, etc., was the center of attention. The other is Norrie’s military-style custom vehicle based on the concept of a fictional British Special Forces vehicle. What they have in common is the DIY spirit that is unique to Jimny. Since the Jimny can be purchased for less than 2 million yen, it is believed that middle-aged and older drivers can budget more for customization than for other vehicles.”

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    Toyota unveiled the Blazing Speed Prius with a GR Prius-style design at the Japan

    ByChathura Chanuka

    Toyota unveiled the “Prius 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Edition” as a concept car to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Le Mans 24-hour race. The car will be displayed at the “Japan. Endless Discovery.” exhibition at the Manufacturers’ Village during the race week, along with a showcase of Japanese car manufacturers’ technological advancements in motorsports and their efforts towards achieving a carbon-neutral society. The concept car is equipped with vehicle technology honed through various challenges in motorsports.
    Toyota unveiled the “Blazing Speed Prius” with a “GR Prius-style” design at the “Japan. Endless Discovery.” event. The car will also be displayed in a Le Mans 100th anniversary commemorative exhibition. The event also features a booth decorated by manga artist Masato Soda, depicting Japanese culture and the history of Mazda and Toyota at Le Mans through manga. Soda expressed his gratitude to the racing drivers and the two companies for their contributions to the world of motorsports. He also praised their spirit of challenge and commitment to creating a carbon-neutral society and their efforts towards a new future.