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    Toyota will release a new plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) called the Crown Sport

    ByChathura Chanuka

    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.

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    The Nissan Skyline GT-R is generally known for its sporty 2-door coupe style

    ByChathura Chanuka

    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.

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    The Nissan luxury minivan is impressive

    ByChathura Chanuka

    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.

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    Toyota’s Hiace overnight car version

    ByChathura Chanuka

    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.

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    The Nissan Skyline (ER34) has finally been released after 25 years

    ByChathura Chanuka

    The high prices of Japanese sports cars in the used car market are due to the “25-year rule”, which exempts cars over 25 years old from certain regulations. This has led to increased interest in the Nissan Skyline (ER34), which will be eligible for import to the US in 2023. The rule allows easier import of right-hand drive cars from Japan, which were previously difficult to certify for US roads. The rule has become popular among Japanese and American car enthusiasts, particularly for sports cars from the 1990s.
    The Nissan Skyline (ER34) has finally been released after 25 years, and its sporty design and wide range of options have attracted attention. The “25-year rule” has caused the prices of used ER34s to increase, with prices ranging from 2-6 million yen. Other cars such as the Nissan Stagea Autech 260RS and the Honda Prelude SiR S-Spec will also celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2023, while the Skyline GT-R (BNR34) will be released in 2024. These models have not been sold in the United States, so their exportation is closely watched.

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    Suzuki exhibited the Jimny Truck at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2019

    ByChathura Chanuka

    Suzuki exhibited the “Jimny Truck” at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2019, which is a compact SUV with four-wheel drive and off-road capabilities that has been popular since its first release in 1970. The Jimny Sierra Pickup Style was a concept car based on the Jimny Sierra, which added a pickup truck bed to the back of the vehicle. The concept car was well-received, and there is anticipation for its potential commercial release. The Japan Mobility Show 2023 will be held in Tokyo in October 2023, replacing the Tokyo Motor Show.

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    Toyota’s Prius has always had aluminum wheels covered with wheel caps

    ByChathura Chanuka

    Toyota’s Prius has always had aluminum wheels covered with wheel caps, which is an unusual design choice.

    Normally, wheel caps are used to improve the appearance of steel wheels, but there is no benefit to covering aluminum wheels. However, this method has been increasingly used in recent years by models such as Nissan’s Note, Ariya, and Sakura EV. The reason for this is to improve aerodynamic performance by flattening the sides of the wheel with the wheel cap. Some may argue that a design with flat sides would achieve the same result.

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    The Strongest Aero Specs for 3 Models Including Toyota’s Hilux

    ByPawani

    Amazing presence! The Strongest Aero Specs for 3 Models Including Toyota’s “Hilux”! Gleaming parts are now available in Tai!

    Gleaming parts are now available for three Toyota models!
    　On November 28, 2022, Toyota’s Thai subsidiary began selling Modelista parts for its Yaris Avive, Hilux, and Fortuner models.

    Gleaming and aggressive! Toyota’s “Hilux,”” “Yaris Atypical,” and “Fortuner” with a strong sense of pushiness .

    What kind of parts are they?

    Toyota “Hilux” with Modellista parts deployed in the Thai market

    　Modellista, which offers customized parts for Toyota and Lexus vehicles, was established in 1997 under the umbrella of Toyota Toyota Customizing & Development (TCD) and has been deployed in Japan as well as in Thailand since 2018 with its premium and creativity-oriented designs.

    　Newly released are customized parts for the Yaris Eighty, a compact sedan, the Hilux pickup truck, and the Fortuner three-row SUV, all of which are offered by Toyota’s Thai subsidiary.

    　The parts for the Yaris Eighty consist of front, rear, and side skirt sets, a rear spoiler, and 17-inch aluminum wheels.

    　Parts for the Hilux include front bumper skirts and 20-inch aluminum wheels with Modellista logo. Parts for the Fortuner include the Modellista emblem at the tip of the hood, front bumper and rear bumper spoiler, newly designed 20-inch aluminum wheels, and front grille.

    　Each of these parts is priced at 48,500 baht (approx. 184,260 yen) for the Yaris Active, 59,500 baht (approx. 226,087 yen) for the Hilux, and 59,500 baht (approx. 226,087 yen) to 69,500 baht (approx. 264,085 yen) for the Fortuner. ).

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    developed a specialized 6-wheel drive vehicle called the HILOAD based on the Toyota Hilux pickup truck

    ByChathura Chanuka

    Prospeed, a British company, has developed a specialized 6-wheel drive vehicle called the HILOAD based on the Toyota Hilux pickup truck. The HILOAD features a longer chassis and an additional third axle to increase its load capacity, mobility, and versatility. It has recently gained attention as a firefighting vehicle equipped with a special extinguishing system developed by Cold Cut Systems to combat the fire hazards posed by electric vehicles (EVs) due to their lithium-ion batteries. The system sprays water mixed with abrasive material at high pressure to extinguish the fire effectively.

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    Nissan’s mid-size sedan the Skyline has a long history as a sporty car with rear-wheel drive

    ByChathura Chanuka

    Nissan’s mid-size sedan, the Skyline, has a long history as a sporty car with rear-wheel drive. However, the market surrounding the Skyline has changed significantly in recent years with the popularity of crossover SUVs and the shrinking of sedan lineups among various manufacturers. The current 13th generation Skyline (V37) is the only sedan model sold by Nissan in Japan, and it retains the characteristics of its predecessors while incorporating advanced driving support systems to enhance its premium sedan value. Despite being released initially as a hybrid model with a 3.5-liter V6 engine and motor combination generating 364 horsepower, Nissan added a 2-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine model called the GT-t, which produces 211 horsepower, the following year.