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    The long-awaited “e-POWER 4WD” is now available on Nissan “Kicks”! With the evolved driving and interior, will it be rolled up?

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “The long-awaited “”e-POWER 4WD”” is now available in Nissan’s “”KIX””! Will the improved driving and interior make a comeback?

    Nissan Kicks X FOUR 4WD model (photo: Two Tone Interior Edition)Nissan Kicks X FOUR 4WD model (photo: Two Tone Interior Edition)Nissan Kicks X FOUR 4WD model (photo: Two Tone Interior Edition) added to the upgraded model range.
    On July 19, 2022, Nissan announced minor changes to its KIX compact SUV, adding a long-awaited 4WD model to the lineup, which goes on sale the same day.

    The Kicks, which was introduced about two years ago, is an SUV, but all models in the lineup are FWD-only. Since the Kicks was manufactured for South America from 2016, 4WD was not needed as much as in Japan. The reason why 4WD was not available for the Japanese introduction was that there was no suitable 4WD system that could be combined with the e-POWER (e-4WD for compact cars was The reason for this may be that there was no suitable 4WD system to combine with e-POWER (e-4WD for compact cars is insufficient).

    e-POWER 4WD with two motors in the front and rear

    Nissan KIX X FOUR 4WD model (photo: Two Tone Interior Edition), newly added to the upgraded KIX lineup.
    With the recent renewal, the KIX’s e-POWER system is now the second-generation e-POWER system, the same as that of the Note series. Of course, the 4WD model added to the lineup is also the same. It is an e-POWER 4WD model that uses the 1.2-liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine (maximum output 60 kW, maximum torque 103 Nm) for power generation and has two motors: a front motor (100 kW, 280 Nm) and a rear motor (50 kW, 100 Nm). The system output of the front and rear motors is 150 kW and 280 Nm, respectively. The system output of the front and rear motors is 150 kW and 380 Nm, respectively, and with such a large amount of torque, powerful acceleration is achieved despite the vehicle’s 1480 kg weight (1360 kg for FWD).

    The cabin is quiet during normal driving, with only a slight electronic “”hiss”” coming from the front. When the driver accelerates by stepping on the accelerator pedal more, the engine finally starts and accelerates at once. The response to acceleration is exceptionally good, depending on how hard you step on the accelerator pedal. Also, when decelerating, regenerative braking is applied to the front and rear wheels, so it is easy to see that forward pitching is suppressed.

    During gentle acceleration while turning a gentle corner, the car turns quickly and smoothly along the corner. According to Ryozo Hirakou, expert leader of the Powertrain EV Technical Development Division and manager of the Technical Planning Department of the Planning and Advanced Technology Development Division, “”This is one of the scenes where e-POWER 4WD excels. Even when turning downhill, the vehicle traces the corner with little corrective steering, so there is no sense of fear. It is a very reassuring driving experience.

    According to Hiroyuki Togashi, Vehicle Planning & Performance Planning Department, Vehicle Planning & Performance Planning Division, Vehicle Planning & Elemental Technology Development Group, Nissan aims for “”Confidence Drive”” in dynamic performance, and with the Kicks, the driver can accelerate and turn in any situation. The goal was to create a car that is reliable in both snow and wet conditions. The limiting performance is the same for any car, as the anti-skid system intervenes to ensure the same behavior. The driver wanted to deliver comfort and ease of driving that would be recognized when driving in the city.

    Notebook-style electric shift and center console

    Nissan KIX X FOUR 4WD model (photo: Two Tone Interior Edition), added to the upgraded KIX lineup.
    With this facelift, the Kicks, like the Note series, now has a floating center console and an electric shift type. A pocket is also provided on the underside of the floating center console.

    Other than that, however, the interior design remained unchanged from the previous Kicks, and key items such as the 12.3-inch digital meters and infomonitor, similar to the new generation Note, Note Aura, and Aria, were not adopted. Since the timing of the product improvement was so opportune, we had hoped that the Kicks would also incorporate these features, but unfortunately, it seems that this was difficult to achieve.

    The top-of-the-line “”Style Edition”” grade, with brown interior and major factory-installed options as standard equipment, has been added to both the 2WD and 4WD models. The chic brown color gives the impression of a sophisticated and mature interior.

    4WD model starts at 3,060,000 yen
    Nissan KIX X FOUR 4WD model (photo: Two Tone Interior Edition), newly added to the upgraded Nissan KIX lineup.
    Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (including tax) range from 2,790,000 to 3,010,000 yen for the FWD version and from 3,060,000 to 3,280,000 yen for the 4WD version, with a difference of approximately 250,000 yen between the FWD and 4WD grades.

    As the smallest compact SUV in Nissan’s domestic lineup and a model that we hope will become a hot seller, the high entry price may be a bottleneck. However, with ProPilot as standard equipment on all grades, 17-inch tire wheels, six speakers, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, the price is not too high. This SUV is recommended for those who want a compact SUV with a hybrid engine.”

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    Nissan announces new SUV !! … “Kicks” popular article ranking

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Nissan Teases New SUV!!!! … “”KIX”” Popularity Ranking on Monday, July 18, 2022, 3:30 p.m.

    Nissan Motor Co. has announced that it will unveil a new SUV on July 20. There are two SUVs in Nissan’s lineup: the Kicks and the Extrail. The Extrail has been redesigned more than eight years ago, and the Kicks has been in Japan for two years, so the timing is right for a product upgrade.

    It is not clear from Nissan’s announcement whether the new model will be the Kicks or the X-Trail. The name of the car has not been revealed, so it could be a brand new model. Here is a ranking of popular Kicks articles based on the number of accesses from July 16, 2021 to July 15, 2022.

    ◆KIX popular articles ranking
    (No.1) Tail end makeover without changing the factory muffler…Now on sale for the Note and KIX, Blitz
    https://response.jp/article/2021/08/31/349030.html

    (No.2) [Nissan e-POWER 4WD Test Drive] Perhaps it is better to say that “”Nissan with technology”” is back… Yu Noguchi
    https://response.jp/article/2022/02/08/354015.html

    It is no exaggeration to say that Nissan, which has been an early proponent of electrification, has achieved better dynamic performance than conventional internal combustion engine vehicles, while at the same time working toward the realization of a decarbonized society.

    (#3) Nissan Kicks launches outdoor-spec Columbia Edition… limited to 500 units.
    https://response.jp/article/2021/11/02/350973.html

    (No.4) Nissan Kicks receives the highest “”Five Star Award”” for safety performance…JNCAP
    https://response.jp/article/2022/03/16/355239.html

    (No.5) [Nissan KIX new model test drive] The e-POWER drive has become very comfortable…Makoto Maruyama
    https://response.jp/article/2021/05/07/345597.html

    The KIX is the first brand new model in the Japanese market in 10 years. The compact SUV, available only with e-POWER hybrid power, made a solid start with 32,863 units sold in FY2020.

    (No.6) [The new Nissan KIX] A major change in image! Recommended 5 aluminum wheels
    https://response.jp/article/2020/09/28/338804.html

    (No.7) [Nissan KIX Test-drive] To save fuel, use “”S/Eco mode””…Yoichiro Watanabe
    https://response.jp/article/2021/03/25/344288.html

    The “”Kicks”” is a compact SUV that is essentially the successor to the “”Juke”” in Japan, and is a Thai-made import. It is equipped only with e-POWER, a hybrid based on an inline 3-cylinder 1.2-liter engine, and no normal engine is offered.

    (No. 8) [New Nissan Kicks] ProPilot is combined with millimeter wave radar… and “”SOS call”” to help deal with bluffing drivers.
    https://response.jp/article/2020/06/25/335943.html

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    Honda CR-V new model, the most powerful hybrid in history .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “New Honda CR-V, the Most Powerful Hybrid Ever…Announced in the U.S.
    Tough and refined styling is pursued

    Sporty, modern and spacious interior

    204hp of power from the entire hybrid system

    Friday, July 15, 2022 4:30 p.m.
    Honda CR-V new model (U.S. specifications)

    On July 12, Honda’s U.S. division unveiled the new CR-V SUV.

    ◆Tough and refined styling
    New Honda CR-V (U.S. model)
    Honda CR-V (new model) (U.S. specifications)
    The new CR-V pursues a tough exterior design inspired by the “”Trail Sport”” of the high-end Passport SUV and other models. It features a large, upright front grille, a long hood hood, and LED headlights. A powerful horizontal beltline emphasizes the overall length, which is approximately 70 mm longer than the previous model. The overall width and wheelbase have also been extended by approximately 10 mm and 40 mm, respectively, for a stronger and more aggressive presence.

    The windshield pillars have been repositioned for sportier proportions and improved visibility; the base of the A-pillar has been moved backward about 120 mm, outward about 70 mm, and downward about 35 mm compared to the previous model. The company is proud to say that these changes, along with side mirrors mounted on the doors, have greatly improved visibility.

    The hybrid model has aggressive styling. The front grille is a mesh design, highlighted by gloss black accents. The rear features a rectangular exhaust finisher. The exclusive lower bumper design is gloss black for the Sport grade and platinum finish for the Sport Touring. The underside of the rear spoiler is matte black for the Sport and gloss black for the Sport Touring. The aluminum wheels are 18-inch 10-spoke with Berlina Black paint on the Sport. The Sport Touring is equipped with 19-inch 5-spoke wheels painted black.

    ◆Sporty, modern and spacious interior

    The interior reflects Honda’s new design direction of sporty and modern while using high quality materials. The new model has a longer distance between the front and rear seats, and the rear seat legroom is approximately 15 mm larger than the previous model. The rear seats have an eight-stage reclining adjustment function for enhanced comfort.

    The front seats feature newly developed body stabilizer seats. This reduces fatigue on long drives. The steering wheel angle has been made sedan-like to pursue a more comfortable and sporty driving position. The center console between the front seats features the largest cup holder in its class with a 9-liter capacity.

    The Sport features exclusive black moquette seats and black trim panels. The Sport Touring, on the other hand, has black or gray leather seats and piano black trim trim. The Sport and Sport Touring have a black-finished headliner and orange contrast stitching on the seats, console, steering wheel, and shift lever.

    ◆204hp power throughout the hybrid system
    The new CR-V uses a fourth-generation two-motor hybrid system. The engine is an Atkinson-cycle direct-injection 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder gasoline. The motor draws maximum torque of 34.2kgm, 2kgm stronger than the conventional model. The entire hybrid system, engine and motor combined, achieves 204hp of power. This is an improvement of 3hp over the previous model and, according to Honda, is the most powerful in the CR-V’s history.

    The hybrid system offers greater refinement at highway speeds, and for the first time, the towing capacity, which is important for SUVs in the U.S. market, is up to 0.45 tons. Linear Shift Control is said to elevate the driving experience by pursuing an engine rev feel linked to vehicle speed when the throttle is fully open. The new hybrid system also improves acceleration performance in the speed range from approximately 140 km/h and up, according to the company.”

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    DS 7 Crossback Improved New, Refreshed with New Mask … Orders start in Europe .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “DS 7 Crossback Refreshed with New Mask…Orders Now Available in Europe
    Larger grille and newly designed daytime running lights

    New “”OPERA”” interior

    DS Performance Line”” version available

    Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 7:45 p.m.
    DS 7 Upgraded

    On July 12, DS began accepting orders for the all-new DS 7 CROSSBACK in Europe. The base price in France is announced to be 44,700 euros (approximately 6,150,000 yen).

    The DS 7 Crossback is the DS brand’s top-of-the-line SUV, and has undergone its first major upgrade since its debut in 2017. The car’s name has been changed to DS7 following the major improvement.

    ◆ Larger grille and newly designed daytime running lights

    The front mask of the new model has been changed. The new front mask features a larger grille and newly designed “”DS LIGHT VEIL”” daytime running lights. The headlights use the latest version of the DS Pixel LED, 3.0.

    Also new are the LED taillights with a swirl design inside the lens. These LED tail lamps have a dark metallic finish. The trunk lid and emblem have been changed to sharper lines. The “”DS AUTOMOBILES”” logo replaces the traditional “”CROSSBACK”” to visually emphasize the stretched rear design.

    The aluminum wheels also have a new design. The new 19-inch “”EDINBURGH”” and “”SILVERSTONE”” wheels with inserts improve aerodynamic performance, while the new design gives the wheels a larger diameter appearance.

    ◆New “”OPERA”” interior

    The “”OPERA”” interior, which is unique to DS, is available in Basalt Black or Pearl Gray Nappa leather. The Nappa leather trim has a new drape-effect finish on the dashboard and door panels. The leather is said to feel and look like natural leather without seams or seams, and the quality of the leather is further enhanced by embossed lines reminiscent of the DS LIGHT VEIL signature.

    The attention to detail in the interior is also expressed in the pearl stitching on the new White and Zephyr interior colors, the full-grain leather steering wheel with leather-covered airbags, and the unique DS “”Clous de Paris”” embossed inserts. For the first time, a watch strap pattern is available in the Pearl Gray interior color.

    A new interior color called “”RIVOLI”” Black was introduced. The RIVOLI interior with stitch pad trim combined with a more prominent Claudia leather version is also available.

    ◆””DS Performance Line”” specification lineup
    The DS Performance Line specification lineup is also available. The chrome DS wing and rear garnish of the standard version are replaced with a matte black finish for the DS Performance Line. The diamond-shaped grille on the front grille and roof rails are finished in glossy black. While keeping the details in black, the aim is to create a rich expression by using a variety of gloss, materials, and textures.

    The dashboard, center console, and door trim covered in Art Finish leather are finished in Alcantara. In addition, carmine red and gold stitching accents the Alcantara seat stitching in a diamond pattern that expresses the originality unique to DS, and a sporty perforated D-shape steering wheel.

    Floor mats and front door step guards exclusive to the Performance Line were also adopted. Exclusive 19-inch wheels are paired with 235/50R19 size tires. These 19-inch aluminum wheels are highlighted by a machined shine. The center caps are accented with carmine red.

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

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    Honda CR-V new model, 4th generation hybrid installed … Announced in the United States .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “New Honda CR-V with 4th generation hybrid…Announced in the U.S. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 07:30

    On July 12, Honda’s U.S. division unveiled the new CR-V SUV.

    The new CR-V features a tough yet refined design and improved utility. It also features the latest hybrid system for sportier driving performance.

    The new CR-V features a fourth-generation two-motor hybrid system. The engine is an Atkinson-cycle direct-injection 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder gasoline. The motor draws maximum torque of 34.2 kgm. The entire hybrid system, including the engine and motor, achieves a power output of 204hp. According to Honda, this is the most powerful CR-V ever.

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

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    Q4 e-tron obtains Audi’s longest one-charge mileage 576km certification .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Q4 e-tron certified with Audi’s longest single-charge range of 576 km on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 11:45 a.m.

    Audi Japan announced that the Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron electric SUVs launched in January this year have received certification from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism with a driving range of 576 km (WLTC mode) on a single charge, the longest for Audi.

    The Q4 e-tron series is the third electric vehicle (EV) “”e-tron”” following the large SUVs “”e-tron”” and “”e-tron Sportback”” and the 4-door Gran Turismo “”e-tron GT. This is the first EV that Audi will introduce in the compact SUV segment.

    The powertrain uses technology with a system voltage of 400 V. The drive battery with a total capacity of 82 kWh (actual capacity 77 kWh) is located under the floor between the front and rear axles. A single electric motor mounted on the rear axle drives the rear wheels. The drive electric motor delivers a maximum output of 150 kW and a maximum torque of 310 Nm. The Q4 e-tron series is certified by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism with a driving range of 576 km (WLTC mode), which is Audi’s longest distance per charge.

    The Q4 e-tron series is scheduled to go on sale in the fall of 2022 or later. The price will range from 5.99 million yen to 7.16 million yen.

    Audi Japan plans to introduce more than 15 EV models by 2024. In line with this plan, the company is also promoting the introduction of quick chargers, and will install 52 150kW quick chargers at Audi dealers nationwide in phases in FY2022. In addition, the company has entered into a business alliance with Porsche Japan and will be able to use 50 of the 150kW quick chargers that Porsche Japan is developing. In addition, Audi is strengthening its support system by launching the “”e-tron Qualification Certification System”” for new car sales staff.

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

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    Honda’s new “CR-V”, which was unveiled for the first time, will be released in the United States with a hexagonal deca grill ?

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “New Honda CR-V to be unveiled in the U.S. with a large hexagonal grille! LEDs to be released in the summer of 2022.

    Sharp LED lights also feature
    　On July 12, 2022, Honda of America unveiled the all-new CR-V for the first time in the world. This model has a particularly long history among Honda SUVs, but what will it look like in its completely redesigned sixth generation?

    World premiere of the new Honda CR-V! Super Cool and Fearless Face! View in pictures .

    New “”CR-V”” unveiled for the first time by Honda in the U.S.

    　The body size of the new CR-V is approximately 4693 mm (length) x 1864 mm (width) x 1681-1691 mm (height) with a wheelbase of approximately 2700 mm.

    　The exterior features sharp LED headlights/tail lamps, a large hexagonal front grille, horizontal character lines, and a body-color roof spoiler.

    　The A-pillar has been repositioned by pulling the base of the A-pillar toward the front, which is said to have greatly improved visibility from the driver’s seat.

    　The design is said to have been inspired by the “”Ridgeline”” and “”Passport Trail Sport”” SUVs sold exclusively overseas by Honda in the United States.

    　The interior features a modern and sporty instrument panel with a horizontal base.

    　The couple distance from the front seats to the rear seats and the legroom for the rear seats have been greatly expanded, and the rear seats have an eight-stage reclining function for added comfort.

    　Advanced features include digital meters and a large standard touch screen with standard smartphone integration (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto).

    　The car will be available with either a 2-liter inline 4-cylinder engine + 2 motors hybrid version or a 1.5-liter inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine version.

    　Various functions include real-time AWD with intelligent control function, the CR-V’s first hill descent control, and next-generation front airbags.

    　The turbo version of the new CR-V will go on sale locally in the summer of 2022. The hybrid version will be launched locally by the end of the year with a slight delay.

    　With over 20 years of history, all eyes are on the latest CR-V model.

    　Now here is a quiz.

    　In Japan, the CR-V is expected to end its history once and for all in August 2022, when the production of the 5th generation model will be discontinued.

    　The first generation model was introduced in 1995 as the second model in Honda’s lineup of Creative Movers (so-called RVs: lifestyle creation vehicles).

    　Which of the following vehicles was the first Creative Mover?

    1] Lagrate

    2] S-MX

    3] Step Wagon

    4] Odyssey

    　The correct answer is [4], the Odyssey.

    　The first-generation Odyssey was introduced in 1994, the year before the appearance of the first-generation CR-V. While it was a minivan, it had the refined design of a station wagon, and at the same time, it had a spacious interior thanks to its FF layout. It was a big hit.
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    New car price 20 million yen class! R-1 champion shows off his car BMW “i8”! Do you have any “worries” that you inadvertently vomit?

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “New car price: 20 million yen! R-1 champion shows off his favorite car, BMW “”i8″”! What “”troubles”” did he unintentionally reveal?

    New car price of 20 million class! Showing off his beloved BMW on the show!
    　The TBS morning show “”Lavit! (Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.), a luxury sports car BMW “”i8″” appeared on the July 7, 2022 episode.

    The butterfly doors are too cool! The R-1 champion’s favorite car, the new 20-million-yen luxury BMW “”i8″”

    BMW “”i8

    　The guest on the program that day was Shinichi Okimae, a comedian who won the 20th R-1 Grand Prix, a competition to determine the best pin-up comedian in Japan, and who was also the winner of the show.

    In the opening corner, where the theme was “”What I started recently,”” Shinichi said, “”I started driving a luxury car.

    　He continued, “”I drove it again today,”” and moved to the parking lot of TBS to introduce his car.

    　Shinichi then reappeared in his beloved i8.

    　When asked about the price of the car by the program’s MC, Akira Kawashima of Kirin, Shinichi said, “”A new car costs about 20 million yen, but Mr. Yoshimura gave it to me as a gift,”” and confessed that he had received it from Takashi Yoshimura of the comedy duo Heisei Nobushi Kobushi.

    　In fact, Shinichi said that when he appeared on a TV Asahi variety show, he passionately expressed his feelings for Yoshimura, a regular on the show, and was given the car as a gift.

    　Since then, Shinichi has been enjoying the car life of the i8. He says that he “”enjoys driving”” the car, which is numbered “”31-90,”” after his entry number when he won the R-1 Grand Prix.

    　However, because it is a luxury car, he says that he has to spend a lot of money on insurance and parking fees, and he also confides that the monthly maintenance cost of the car is over 80,000 yen.

    The i8 is a 1.5-liter car with a 1.5-liter engine.

    　The i8 is an electric sports car that combines a 1.5-liter inline 3-cylinder turbo engine with a PHEV system.

    　The car was introduced in 2014 with a coupe version, with a convertible version added in 2018, and was in production until 2020.

    　It also features elegant butterfly doors and is priced at around 20 million yen when new.”

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    Honda unveiled “Tough Face New SUV” for the first time in the world! Announcing the new “CR-V” with honeycomb grille in the United States! To be released this summer .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Honda unveils the world premiere of the “”tough-looking new SUV””! New CR-V with honeycomb grille unveiled in the U.S.! To be released this summer
    7/13(Wed) 10:10Distribution

    Honda to Launch All-New CR-V in the U.S. This Summer!
    　On July 12, 2022, Honda’s U.S. subsidiary (American Honda) unveiled the world premiere of the new CR-V.
    　
    　What kind of model is the new CR-V that will be introduced in the U.S.?

    Honda has unveiled a really cool “”tough-looking SUV””! This is the new CR-V!

    How cool is it? World premiere of Honda’s new CR-V! To be unveiled this summer in the U.S.

    　In addition to its rugged and refined design, the new CR-V offers a more advanced hybrid system that delivers a fuel-efficient, sporty, and higher-performance driving experience.

    　In the U.S., the CR-V is available in four grades: EX, EX-L, sport, and Sport Touring, with different looks and equipment depending on the grade.

    　The exterior design was inspired by the Ridgeline and Passport Trial Sport models in the U.S. lineup.

    　It evolves a new Honda design direction with premium proportions and a wide, broadened stance, with a low horizontal beltline and a long, powerful front end.

    　Body dimensions are 184.8 inches (4693 mm) long x 73.4 inches (1864 mm) wide x 66.2-66.6 inches (1681- 1691 mm) high with a wheelbase of 106.3 inches (2700 mm).

    　The front face features a large upright grille, long hood, and LED headlights as standard equipment for powerful styling.

    　The EX and EX-L grades come standard with gloss black grille mesh with chrome plating, body-color side mirrors with turn signals, and 18-inch alloy wheels.

    　The rear view is also instantly recognizable as the new CR-V, with a body-color roof spoiler and vertical taillights with LEDs.

    　The hybrid models, Sport and Sport Touring, have even bolder styling.

    　The more aggressive front and rear fascia and grille mesh are highlighted by gloss black accents and a square-shaped exhaust finisher. The lower bumpers are uniquely designed in gloss black on the Sport and platinum on the Sport Touring.

    　The underside of the rear spoiler is matte black on the Sport and gloss black on the Sport Touring, and the Sport Touring comes with 19-inch black aluminum wheels.

    　The interior of the new CR-V features a sporty, modern interior with high-quality materials and upscale touches that showcase Honda’s new design direction.

    　The instrument panel features a metal honeycomb mesh on the dashboard that conceals the air vents for a clean and harmonious design.

    　In addition, the couple distance from the front seats to the rear seats and the legroom for the rear seats have been significantly increased (+0.6 inches). The rear seats can now recline in eight positions for improved comfort.

    　The Sport features black cloth and black dash trim, while the Sport Touring has black or gray leather seats and piano black dash trim.
    　Both Sport and Sport Touring come standard with black headliner, seats (black leather or cloth), console, steering wheel, and shifter with orange contrast stitching.

    　Also included are a digital meter display and a large standard touchscreen with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

    　The new CR-V’s powertrains include a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine in the EX and EX-L models, while the Sport and Sport Touring models feature a state-of-the-art 2-liter inline-4 engine with two motors for a sportier driving feel Sport and Sport Touring are equipped with the latest system that combines a 2-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with two motors for a sportier driving feel.

    　In addition, three drive modes are standard equipment to optimize driving according to various conditions. In addition to Normal and Eco modes, a new Snow mode maximizes traction and performance on snowy roads.

    　The Sport and Sport Touring models now include Sport mode,”” said Mike Kistemaker, assistant vice president of sales for American Honda.

    As America’s best-selling SUV for the past 25 years, the Honda CR-V has played an important role in the past, but the significance of the new CR-V is that the CR-V Hybrid will play an important role in the future, accounting for nearly 50 percent of sales.

    　More stylish, more rugged, more high-tech, and more fun to drive, the sixth-generation CR-V will be best-in-class in a large segment where it really matters.

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    　An important step in Honda’s electrification strategy, the new CR-V will go on sale this summer, with the hybrid model to follow in early 2023.”

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    BMW “i3” discontinued, final model “Home Run Edition” .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “BMW i3s Production Ends, Final “”Home Run Edition”” Model [Detailed Photos] 07:30, Sunday, July 10, 2022

    BMW announced on June 30 that 10 units of the final model of the i3 EV, the “”Home Run Edition,”” have come off the line, ending production of the car. i3, BMW’s first full-scale mass-produced EV, has ended its history after producing approximately 250,000 units after 8.5 years of production since its launch.

    The Home Run Edition is based on the i3s. The motor produces a maximum output of 184hp and maximum torque of 27.5kgm. Dynamic performance is 0-100 km/h acceleration in 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 150 km/h (with the limiter activated).

    New BMW Individual paint finishes include Frozen Dark Gray and Frozen Red 2. Underfoot, the car is complemented by 20-inch aluminum wheels with a double-spoke design.

    An electric glass roof, solar control glazing, and adaptive LED headlights are also included. Also included is a leather interior called Vernasca Dark Truffle, leather instrument panel, leather steering wheel with galvanized trim, Calum Gray roof lining, ambient lighting, and welcome lights.

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