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    Fuji 24-hour race: Trouble with the top-running DAISHIN GT-R, HELM GT-R reverses … Super Taikyu Round 2

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Fuji 24 Hour Race: DAISHIN GT3 GT-R on Top after 12 Hours…Super Taikyu Round 2, June 5, 2022 (Sun.) 11:30 a.m.

    Race2022Super Taikyu 24 Hours of Fuji
    Twelve hours have passed since the start of the second round of the 2022 ENEOS Super Taikyu Series Powered by Hankook “”NAPAC Fuji SUPER TEC 24 Hour Race”” and the No. 81 DAISHIN GT3 GT-R in ST-X class is leading the race overall.

    The No. 888 Grid Motorsport AMG GT3 had been leading the race from the beginning, and at the five-hour mark of the race, it took the lead, but the timing of the pit stop allowed the No. 888 car to regain the top position, and a close battle continued.

    Meanwhile, a number of cars encountered problems as the night hours wore on. Six hours into the race, the No. 230 Nissan Z Racing Concept stopped due to machine trouble. The car was first taken to the repair area for first aid, then returned to the pits for extensive repair work. In the end, the work took 1 hour and 55 minutes, and the car returned to the course. However, the team returned to the pits again just before 2:00 a.m. when the date changed, to deal with the trouble.

    The No. 32 ORC ROOKIE GR Collora H2 concept, in which Toyota President Akio Toyoda, aka MORIZO, participates, also spent a long time in the pits to replace injectors, and at around 2:20 am, the No. 28 ORC ROOKIE GR86 CNF At around 2:20AM, the No. 28 ORC ROOKIE GR86 CNF condept stopped as it exited the final corner due to transmission trouble. The transmission was being replaced in the repair area.

    While troubles were spotted in various areas, car 62 was running smoothly at the top overall, but it exceeded the maximum time limit for one driver to ride in a row and received a 180-second penalty stop at the 9-hour mark of the race. As a result, he dropped to 4th overall, two laps behind the leader.

    Replacing him in the top position was No. 81 Nissan “”GT-R””. In the early stages of the race, the team was just waiting to see what would happen from the rear of the ST-X class, but after entering night driving, the team gradually improved its position and took the opportunity of No. 62’s penalty stop to move up to the top position. He continued to make well-timed pit stops, and at the end of 12 hours, he was one lap ahead of the No. 888 Grid Motorsport AMG GT3 in 2nd position.

    No. 9 MP Racing GT-R was in third position, but it too had to pit for repair work due to transmission trouble, and No. 62 moved up to third.

    Also in ST-Z class was No. 22 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4RS CS, No. 75 Team Noah HONDA CIVIC TCR in ST-TCR class, No. 2 Syntium Apple KTM in ST-1 class, No. 13 ENDLESS GR Yaris in ST-2 class, No. No. 52 Saitama Toyopet GB Crown RS in ST-3 class, No. 86 TOM’S SPIRIT GR86 in ST-4 class, and No. 17 DXL Aragosta NOPRO Demio in ST-5 class.

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    How good is Toyota’s BEV? Ecosystem created with “bZ4X” .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “How serious is Toyota about BEVs? Ecosystem created by “”bZ4X”” [Shinji Fujii’s Focus On] (Japanese only)
    bZ4X”” is highly evaluated as a product.

    Have governments and capitalists spread BEVs around the world by force? Toyota is

    Serious Toyota’s “”Koto”” Start. What is the future development?

    Friday, June 3, 2022 11:00 AM

    The “”bZ4X”” as a product has been well received
    Toyota, which the rest of the world has been saying is behind the curve, has finally launched its first dedicated electric vehicle (BEV). The “”bZ4X”” was jointly developed with Subaru, and its body, which rides on an EV-specific platform, has a beautiful form with a design typical of SUV-type Toyotas.

    It is fully loaded with safety equipment and connected functions. The price of 6 million yen, including subsidies, is a reasonable estimate. Efforts are being made to eliminate concerns about the battery, which is the source of power, in terms of driving range, deterioration over time, and lengthy recharging time. The newsletters also show that the development team worked hard on “”seasoning the driving experience”” in consideration of Morizo’s (President Akio Toyoda) comment that “”EVs are fast, but the driving feel is boring.

    The BEV has also been well received by automotive journalists as a “”product””.

    Did governments and capitalists popularize BEVs around the world by force? Toyota is the first company to offer a
    However, Toyota’s seriousness about this car seems to be more in the “”Koto”” part.

    The bZ4X is sold on a lease basis, with personal use limited to a subscription system called KINTO. Corporate users are also limited to leasing from the Toyota Rent-A-Lease network of nationwide dealers under the Toyota umbrella (in the Tokyo area, Toyota Mobility Service Tokyo Corporation, which is directly managed by Toyota). In other words, Toyota’s distribution system is designed to keep the ownership of the bZ4X firmly in place. Even users who fall in love with the bZ4X will not be able to own it privately.

    Even though new EV sales have increased to approximately 4.6 million units worldwide, the reality is that the entire automobile manufacturing industry and car society as a whole is built and maintained around the engine. The first product to appear in this society, the EV, although in the form of a car, can honestly be said to be unable to fully adapt to this society at the present time. In Japan, where EVs have lagged behind the rest of the world, there are many people who overreact to the inconvenience of EVs, and many pragmatists and sensible people who are taking a wait-and-see attitude, saying that EVs are still a long way off.

    Toyota bZ4X’s fast charging port
    Quick charging port on the Toyota bZ4X
    At the current stage, EVs cannot become a major player in the mobility society unless an ecosystem, including a charging infrastructure, is created. A successful model will not be realized unless a new business model is created with synergies by involving other industries in the surrounding area.

    In doing so, it is important to recognize that battery-powered EVs are still high-priced and underdeveloped products, and to consider the problems that may befall buyers, users, and society, such as battery life, the risk of falling used car prices, underdeveloped infrastructure, maintenance, accident response, recycling, etc. Moreover, the EVs will be used only after they are scrapped. These problems are long-term problems that affect buyers, users, and society as a whole. If not, not only business viability, but even words such as “”carbon-free”” and “”resilience”” will become meaningless.

    In fact, these points, especially medium- and long-term issues, have not been seriously addressed in the global EV market, but have been spread by force by new-fangled users and capitalists who have been carried away by subsidies from wealthy governments and the power of the media. Is it too much to say that future measures should be taken while popularizing it? (Personally, I love to ride on the bandwagon, and I also love the business model of thinking while driving.)

    Serious Toyota’s “”koto”” has begun. What are the future plans?
    With the bZ4X, Toyota’s first EV-only vehicle, the company has started “”koto”” in a very serious way, as is typical of Toyota. Toyota has created its own ecosystem to solve a problem.

    The main players in this ecosystem are Toyota dealers nationwide, their affiliated Toyota Rental & Lease stores, their own finance company affiliate KINTO, and their own peripheral businesses such as KINTO Factory, which can follow the speed of technological innovation in terms of after-sales service. It is essential that Toyota Motor Corporation will also involve its own related players, such as used car-related companies, recycling companies, logistics, and supply parts, which are not mentioned in the newsletter.

    It is believed that a closed system will be adopted to ensure that all vehicles are placed in this eco-system without missing a single vehicle, and that this is the reason for the limited sales through the lease system.”

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    [Toyota Aqua new test drive] The reason why “Note” is popular even in Korona-ka .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Toyota Aqua New Model Test Ride] Reason for its popularity even with the Corona disaster that pushed away the “”Note””…Yoichiro

    Toyota “”Aqua”” registered an average of approximately 8,100 units per month from January to March 2022, despite the Corona disaster. Since the Yaris (excluding the Yaris Cross and GR Yaris), Nissan’s Note, and Nissan’s Note Aura are approximately 6,200, 7,100, and 4,200 units respectively, the Aqua is selling well despite being a hybrid-only vehicle.

    The reason for Aqua’s growing popularity is that it offers a variety of excellent features, design, and comfort at a reasonable price.

    The quality of the instrument panel area is higher than that of the Yaris. In the best-selling grades, the front passenger seat in the Aqua is covered with cloth and has stitching. Storage facilities have also been enhanced with an upper box mounted above the glove box.

    There is also ample interior space. The wheelbase (distance between the front and rear wheels) is 2600 mm long, and when four adults of 170 cm in height are seated in the rear seats, the space between the knees of rear seat passengers is less than two knobs. Although a compact car with an overall height of less than 1550mm, which makes it easy to use multi-level parking lots, the Yaris is comfortable for four passengers. The Yaris, which shares the same platform, has a little less than one kneecap of space at the knee, making it cramped for four passengers, but the Aqua can be used as a family car.

    The hybrid, based on an inline 3-cylinder 1.5-liter engine, accelerates more powerfully than the Yaris Hybrid, partly due to the use of bipolar nickel-metal hydride batteries in the best-selling grades. The Aqua’s longer wheelbase gives it a gentler steering feel than the Yaris, but its driving stability and ride comfort are superior.

    The Aqua is also less expensive. The Z model is priced at 2.4 million yen, which is 76,000 yen more than the Yaris Hybrid Z. However, it comes standard with aluminum wheels and a 100V, 1500W power outlet. If these two features are installed as options on the Yaris Hybrid Z, they add 126,500 yen to the price, making the Aqua Z approximately 50,000 yen cheaper in total.

    In this way, the Aqua has become a popular car because it offers a wide range of features and is relatively inexpensive.

    ■5-star rating
    Packaging: ★★★★★
    Interior/Comfort: ★★★★
    Power Source: ★★★★
    Footwork: ★★★★
    Recommendation: ★★★★

    Yoichiro Watanabe｜Car Life Journalist
    Born in 1961, Watanabe joined a publishing company dealing with car magazines in 1985. As an editor, he worked on buying guide magazines, 4WD magazines, and camper magazines, and served as editor-in-chief for about 10 years before turning freelance car-life journalist in 2001. He believes that the most important thing is “”not to cause injury or loss to readers,”” and tries to write articles that raise issues from the viewpoints of people who use cars.”

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    Is the interior of Porsche “Macan EV” different from “Taikan”? A close-up of the prototype .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Is the interior of the Porsche Macan EV different from that of the Taikan? Prototype Shown in Intense Photos2022, Thursday, June 2, 2022, 8:00 p.m.

    Porsche Macan EV Prototype (Scoop photo)
    The Macan crossover SUV has long been Porsche’s flagship model. It has already been reported that an EV will appear in the next model year, and now the scoop site Spyder7 has succeeded in taking intense photos of the cockpit of the prototype vehicle. What is the interior of the new generation Porsche…

    The camouflage of the caught prototype is not much different from the previous ones, with a dummy grille, and while the outlines of the headlights are recognizable, the interior is fake. Also, the rough design of the bumper including the corner air intakes can be seen, but it is not the final design, which is expected to be modified in the future.

    Of note is a photo of the cockpit, which captures parts of the instrument panel and center console. The cluster has three circular gauges, with the speedometer in the center and the left display currently showing tire pressure. The right side shows some kind of error, which is common in development vehicles. The gear selector is not a small switch on the dashboard, as on the “”Taikan”” and the next-generation “”Panamera””. Until now, it was thought that the next-generation Macan would inherit the cockpit design of the Taican, but it appears that it will be differentiated.

    Other features include a multi-function console in the horizontal section of the three-spoke steering wheel. The circular drive mode is located in the lower right corner. Also notice the Porsche emblem “”H”” and “”E”” on the infotainment display.

    The top of the center console features a digital display for HVAC controls and heating/ventilation seat settings. Buttons for the defogger and air circulation in the cabin are located in the lower row.

    The next-generation Macan will use VW Group’s new premium platform, the PPE architecture, which will be shared with the Audi Q6 e-tron and A6 e-tron. Two battery sizes will be available, both equipped with 800V technology for fast charging. The higher-end model will have all-wheel drive.

    The Macan EV is expected to be available within 2022 and will be sold alongside the ICE Macan for several years, but the ICE model will be phased out starting in 2024.”

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    Suzuki SUV “Jimny” special custom demo car to exhibit at “Jimny Festival” .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Black Suzuki”” face and fearless? Suzuki SUV “”Jimny”” Special Custom Demo Car to be Exhibited at “”Jimny Festival

    Jimny’s most powerful outdoor specs are here!
    　Car Mate, Inc. will be exhibiting for the first time at the Car-Ma-Asobi Fest “”Jimmy Festival 20″” to be held at the Iwate Industrial Culture Center on June 4 and 5, 2022.

    “”Black Suzuki Face”” is too cool! Suzuki “”Jimny”” Special Custom Demo Car in 37 Images

    An outdoor-spec Suzuki “”Jimny”” custom demo car will make its debut at the Jimny Festival!

    　Carmate, which has been developing specially designed accessories for the Jimny, will be exhibiting with the automotive light brand “”GIGA”” at this year’s event.

    　On the day of the event, the company will exhibit the best equipment for the Jimny in its “”JIMNY Carmate Style”” demo car, which is designed for outdoor use.

    　The demo car has a blacked-out design, even the Suzuki emblem is blacked out for an intrepid impression, and is equipped with the “”Just Like Genuine”” series of accessories developed by Suzuki Motor Corporation. It is also equipped with accessories developed by the company, such as a Jimny-specific drink holder and an additional power supply unit.

    　It is also equipped with “”GIGA Lighting,”” including LED head bulbs and back-up lamps, and pedals from RAZO.

    　In addition, a roof carrier brand “”INNO”” has been installed.

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    　The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both days, and special sales will be available only at the event.”

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    Nobukobu Yoshimura presents his car’s luxury BMW “i8” to a “right arm” junior entertainer.

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Nobukob Yoshimura presents his favorite luxury BMW “”i8″” as a gift to his “”right-hand man””, a junior comedian.

    Presenting my car “”i8″” to Shinichi, a junior comedian who is sending off his junior comedian.
    　On May 28, 2022, Takashi Yoshimura of “”Heisei Nobushi Kobushi”” appeared on the TV Asahi variety show “”Shikujiri Sensei: Don’t be like me! Heisei Nobushi Kobushi’s Takashi Yoshimura appeared on the May 28, 2022 broadcast of the TV Asahi variety program “”Shikujiri Sensei: Watashi ni Narunaruna! He showed his manly spirit by presenting his favorite car, a BMW “”i8″” as a gift to his junior comedian, Shinichi, who was a guest on the program.

    (Image) Mr. Yoshimura’s favorite car, a luxury BMW, also appeared on the TV program. What kind of car is Mr. Yoshimura’s favorite luxury BMW “”i8″”? See in pictures (15 pictures)

    BMW “”i8

    Shinichi says, “”Mr. Yoshimura is my favorite person in the entertainment industry.”” More than anything else, he thinks Mr. Yoshimura’s unprecedented lifestyle is cool.

    　In order to be Mr. Yoshimura’s “”right hand man,”” Shinichi made a list of 13 things he would like to do with Mr. Yoshimura. One of them was “”I want to buy Takashi Yoshimura’s car.

    　Shinichi-san says that he would really like to have a car owned by Mr. Yoshimura, whom he respects. Then Masayasu Wakabayashi of Audrey said, “”But if Shinichi buys Yoshimura’s car, won’t people think that he sold it? He says something disturbing.

    　Mr. Yoshimura was perplexed by this sudden turn of events, but as Shinichi passionately argued, “”I wonder if it is right to give away a car that has been kicked and bashed at every time it appears on TV,”” “”Then I think Shinichi, my right-hand man, should drive it,”” Yoshimura’s excitement increased. I thought that Shinichi, his right-hand man, should be the one to ride in the car. I’ll give it to you! He shouted in a loud voice, “”You’ve said it!

    　In the midst of the noisy studio, Mr. Yoshimura shouted, “”Congratulations, champion! and exited backstage to retrieve the keys to the i8.

    　Wakabayashi praised Yoshimura, saying, “”That’s Yoshimura,”” and “”When he says he’ll do something, he does it,”” but then suddenly blurted out, “”I’m in the wrong order. I’m supposed to do this last.

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

    　It was introduced in 2014 with a coupe version, then a convertible version was added in 2018, and was produced until 2020. It also features elegant butterfly doors.

    　The used purchase price is around 10 million yen.”

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    The black spokes are cool! Nissan “Aura NISMO” new wheels are now available. Engine sports tuning is also on sale.

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Black spokes are hot! New Nissan “”Aura NISMO”” Wheels Now Available with Sports Tuning for the Engine

    Lightweight Forged Wheels Improve Handling Performance
    　On May 30, 2022, Nissan Motorsports & Customization announced the release of the LM GT4S aluminum road wheels for the Note Aura NISMO in a limited edition of 100 (reference tire size: 205/50R17) as a new NISMO brand product.

    NISMO’s red is kicking ass! Gutsy driving Nissan “”Note Aura NISMO”” is so cool!

    LM GT4S is a 6-spoke wheel made of lightweight, rigid and strong forged 1-piece. Compared to the factory wheels, each wheel is approximately 15 kg lighter, resulting in improved handling performance.

    　In an exclusive black color, the “”NISMO”” logo is machined and placed on the spokes.

    　Knurling has also been applied to the areas where the tire bead comes into contact with the wheel to prevent misalignment between the tire and wheel, which can easily occur under high-g driving conditions.

    　The price (including consumption tax) is 84,700 yen. Orders and shipments are scheduled to begin in August 2022.

    　In addition, carbon door mirror covers for the “”Note Aura”” and “”Note”” will be additionally released. The price is 49,500 yen (set of two for both sides).

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    　In addition, the release of “”NISMO Sports Resetting TYPE-2″” for the Note Aura NISMO was also announced as a new NISMO brand product.

    　NISMO Sports Resetting is an engine tuning menu, and there are three types of products in the lineup according to different specifications: “”TYPE-1,”” “”TYPE-2,”” and “”TYPE-3.

    　The “”TYPE-2″” engine, which is available for the Note Aura NISMO this time, maximizes performance by changing the speed limiter and resetting various engine controls such as the air-fuel ratio, ignition timing, VTC (variable valve timing), boost pressure, and ETC (electro-tuned throttle) to achieve even sportier engine characteristics. This will maximize the performance and evolve the engine characteristics to a sportier one.

    　VCM tuning has been implemented to further enhance the driving enjoyment of the Note Aura NISMO, which exhibits outstanding performance even in stock form.

    　Five of the six drive modes have been modified to allow the driver to enjoy not only circuit driving and other sports driving, but also driving on public roads and winding roads, in a way that suits the situation.

    The “”NISMO mode”” has been set to meet the needs of sports driving, and at the same time, the power generation power when using the charge mode (quick charge) has been strengthened so that powerful acceleration can be more sustained. It is ideal for driving on winding roads and mini circuits.

    　In D range, a setting that emphasizes gas pedal control has been implemented. It has achieved ease of speed control with gas pedal work.

    　In addition, the B range has been set to emphasize gas pedal response. It responds sensitively to gas pedal work, minimizing the time lag between gas pedal ON and OFF, and enhancing regenerative power during deceleration.

    In “”ECO mode,”” power generation control has been made more efficient, and the gas pedal response and torque generation characteristics have been optimized.

    　In D range, the acceleration force at startup is set to be close to that of the original, but with a gentle acceleration feel overall. In B range, the acceleration characteristics are flatter from startup, and the regenerative power has been enhanced to further promote eco-friendly driving.

    In “”NORMAL mode””, the changes to the original characteristics are kept to a minimum, and only the regenerative power in B range has been enhanced (D range is unchanged).

    　NISMO Sports Resetting TYPE-2 is priced at 143,000 yen (tax included) and is available at NISMO Omori Factory and NISMO Performance Center (NPC).
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    Experience the driving of Toyota “bZ4X” as soon as possible! “More than I expected …”

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “First hands-on experience of Toyota’s “”bZ4X”” driving! More than I expected…”” [Response EV/PHEV Test Ride] June 1, 2022 (Wed.) 12:45 PM

    Toyota bZ4X (Response Readers Only EV/PHEV Test Ride Event)
    The “”Response Readers Only EV/PHEV Test Ride”” was held at Ariake Garden (Koto-ku, Tokyo) on May 14th. The event, where visitors could experience the latest EVs and PHEVs, including the much-talked-about Toyota bZ4X, drew a large crowd despite the rainy weather forecast for the morning of the event.

    Staff members from each manufacturer were on hand to provide test rides and show visitors the appeal of their vehicles. Whether they are actually considering purchasing an EV or are still waiting to see how it goes, visitors had a wide range of reactions. This article reports on the test-drive event.

    Toyota’s first EV “”bZ4X”” to be launched in earnest
    The Toyota bZ4X, which has just been unveiled as a production model, is one of the most talked-about vehicles at this year’s event. Since the event was held before the dealers’ exhibits and test drives were fully underway, participants who had test driven other vehicles were able to observe the exhibits in detail.

    The exhibitor said that 500 orders had been received in the first two days after the announcement, and that the start of dealer test drives would probably spur even more orders. In fact, many people commented that the size of the car was more reasonable than they had expected when they saw it in person, so the response is likely to increase once the car is on store shelves.

    Participants who test drove the bZ4X gave it high marks for its acceleration, responsiveness, and quietness, as well as for its ride comfort. The participants, who were skeptical about the performance of Toyota’s first full-fledged EV, were pleasantly surprised to find that they were able to experience the effects of the thoroughly low center-of-gravity design.

    Is “”purchasing”” at KINTO still unfamiliar to you?

    On the other hand, the brakes were the main area of concern. Some owners of other EVs pointed out the difference in feel, but what was interesting was that a MT vehicle owner pointed out that “”when not in one-pedal mode, there was not enough deceleration with the throttle off. The paddles to adjust the level of regenerative braking, which are equipped on the Subaru Sortera, might improve this situation somewhat.

    Another question often asked at the show was about the purchasing method: visitors’ comments indicated that not only KINTO, which applies to the bZ4X, but also the leasing method is still unfamiliar to the general public. It is expected that this understanding will deepen as the number of business negotiations increases in the stores.

    In any case, the reaction to being able to see the bZ4X up close just after its debut was generally positive.”

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    The appeal of Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV is not just “the sense of security that there is an engine” .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “The appeal of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is not only the “”peace of mind of having an engine”” [Response EV/PHEV Test Ride] June 1, 2022 (Wed.) 12:24 PM
    Response readers-only EV/PHEV test-ride event”” held at Ariake Garden (Koto-ku, Tokyo)

    “”Response Readers’ Limited EV/PHEV Test Ride”” at Ariake Garden (Koto-ku, Tokyo) Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (Response Readers’ Limited EV/PHEV Test Ride)Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

    The “”Response Readers Only EV/PHEV Test Ride Event”” was held for the first time on May 14 at Ariake Garden (Koto-ku, Tokyo). Among the latest electric vehicles on display, the Mitsubishi Motors Outlander PHEV was the only PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) among the test rides.

    The Outlander PHEV has been a hit model for Mitsubishi for quite some time, and the attention of the participants was no less than that of BEVs such as the Toyota bZ4X, BMW iX, and Tesla Model 3.

    Outlander PHEV””: a sense of security in the presence of an engine
    One of the most common comments we heard at the event was that people are comfortable with the fact that PHEVs are powered by engines. Many people said that even if they will eventually switch to an electric vehicle, they are concerned about the number and capacity of recharging facilities at this time, and are reluctant to purchase an EV, especially when considering long-distance driving.

    In addition, many of them were concerned about the difficulty of installing recharging facilities in housing complexes. The fact that a significant number of visitors who were considering purchasing an electric vehicle cited PHEVs as a realistic option may be a natural consequence of the inadequate recharging infrastructure.

    However, the Outlander PHEV was by no means popular solely on the basis of a process of elimination. Some EV owners among those who test drove the car said it was so quiet that they could not tell the difference between the engine and motor. In addition to the smoothness of the ride and the moist ride, some participants also appreciated the three rows of seats and the luxurious interior that resembles an imported car even though it is a domestic car.

    Many of the general public who passed by the exhibition site were also neighborhood residents walking with their dogs, who found the Outlander, a large SUV with plenty of interior space, attractive. The dog-loving participants cited the ample amount of electricity available even when using the air conditioner when parked as an attractive feature of electric vehicles, and the PHEV’s ability to supplement charging with the engine may be reassuring in this regard as well.”

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    Emphasizing the wild feeling ! Toyota announces the new “RAV4”! Announced in China with a strong fender that emphasizes ruggedness .

    ByChathura Chanuka

    “Emphasis on wildness! Toyota Unveils the New “”RAV4″”! The new “”RAV4″” is unveiled in China, with its rugged fenders emphasizing the ruggedness of the vehicle.

    A wilder RAV4 is also on the way!
    　FAW Toyota, Toyota’s joint venture in China, announced the 2022 RAV4 mid-size SUV on May 28, 2022.

    [Images] I like the rugged SUV! New Toyota RAV4, which also features an off-road kit, in 18 images.

    Chinese-spec Toyota RAV4 2022 model (Image: From the official Weibo of FAW Toyota Motor Co.)

    　The Chinese-spec RAV4 2022 model features an exclusive off-road kit for some grades.

    　In addition to exclusively designed wheels, the RAV4 2022 features more rugged fenders, silver skid plates on the front, sides, and rear of the body, and black Dora mirror covers, all of which emphasize the vehicle’s wildness.

    　The lineup of body colors and seat colors has also been revised, and a hands-free power back door has been added for added convenience. It can be used comfortably for leisure activities with bulky luggage.

    　Prices for the RAV4 2022 model in the Chinese market range from 175,800 yuan to 260,800 yuan (approximately 3.36 million yen to 4.99 million yen).

    　Incidentally, the Chinese version of the RAV4 does not have a front fascia equivalent to the Japanese “”Adventure”” grade, but this difference continues in the 2022 model year.”