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The Suzuki new model Jimny 5-door will soon be released in June
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.
[Toyota Aqua new test drive] The reason why “Note” is popular even in Korona-ka .
“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.
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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.”Mitsubishi Motors Outlander Strong Domestic Sales Increase for Second Consecutive Year First Half of 2022
“Mitsubishi Motors Posts Second Consecutive Year of Sales Growth in Japan on Strong Outlander Sales July 29, 2022 (Fri.) 14:00
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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced on July 28 its preliminary production, domestic sales, and export results for the first half (January-June) of 2022. Domestic sales increased 2.9% to 45,178 units, marking the second consecutive year of positive growth.Registered vehicle sales were up sharply, rising 30.2% to 25,350 units, due in part to strong sales of the Outlander PHEV. Sales of mini vehicles were down 18.8% to 19,828 units. Domestic market share was 2.4%, up 0.4 points from the same period last year.
Global production was 469,940 units, down 8.8% from the same period last year and the first year-on-year decline in two years. Domestic production was down 11.8% to 197,666 units, and overseas production fell 6.4% to 272,274 units. This was the first year-on-year decline in both categories in two years.
Exports were down 17.4% to 95,863 units, the fourth consecutive year of negative growth.”
A compact SUV similar to the new Prius.
A compact SUV similar to the new Prius? Toyota’s “bZ Compact SUV” with high “eco-friendliness” may be more affordable than “Prius”?
Following the renewal of the Prius, the leading hybrid vehicle, Toyota has announced an EV compact SUV
On November 17, 2022, Toyota unveiled the bZ Compact SUV Concept (“”bZ Compact SUV””) in the United States for the first time. It is a battery electric vehicle (BEV: electric vehicle) concept car.
Its form is similar to that of the new “Prius,” which underwent a full model change on November 16, the day before, but many people seem to think that the bZ Compact SUV, which looks more practical, is better than the new Prius, which is too sporty.Which do you like better, the new Prius or the bZ Compact SUV Concept? Photos (25 photos)
Toyota’s new BEV (electric vehicle) concept car, the bZ Compact SUV Concept, premiered in the United States on November 17, 2022.
The new Prius, the first hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) to undergo a full model change in almost seven years, was created as a new-generation Prius under the “Hybrid Reborn” concept.
Symbolizing rebirth, the new exterior design features a “wide and low”emotional form.
Compared to the previous-generation Prius, the overall height has been reduced by 40 mm, while the overall length and width have been increased by 25 mm and 20 mm, respectively, and the tires have been enlarged in diameter, giving the car a noticeably sporty appearance, almost like a sports car.
In order to create a packaging that can accommodate four adults, the new Prius has lowered the seat positions, and it seems that the ease of getting in and out of the car has been slightly sacrificed.
Even on social networking sites, there were concerns early on in its debut that “it will be hard for older users to get in and out of the car” and “it may not be suitable for users who frequently carry people in the back seat.
The new bZ compact SUV, which has appeared on the market in this context, has a similar atmosphere to the new Prius, with its “U” shaped headlights and emotional form, despite the difference between the HEV and BEV models.
On the other hand, the SUV is taller than the Prius and has a larger cabin, so there is no doubt that it will be more practical with more interior and cargo space.
Detailed specifications have not yet been announced, but Toyota says that it is positioned as a compact and lightweight entry model that is more compact and lighter than the bZ4X, the BEV SUV model that preceded it on the market.
Therefore, the selling price is also expected to be kept low.
This may be the reason why people are saying “Prius SUV? I have a feeling it’s going to sell well,” and “Looks like it would be perfect for driving in Japan.
The new bZ compact SUV, which Toyota describes as a “concept” at this stage, is “a model under development as a compact SUV that is easy to use in everyday life.
The timing has not yet been disclosed, but Toyota says it plans to release more information after 2023, and a production version is likely to be unveiled in the near future.
The new bZ compact SUV, which is even more eco-friendly than the new Prius, which has been reborn as a sports car, and yet seems to be highly practical, seems to be one of the most highly anticipated models of the next generation of eco-cars.
Honda Vezel new model equipped with a large screen 9-inch commercial navigation system, Kanak releases installation kit
“Canac Releases Installation Kit for New Honda Vezel with Large-Screen 9-Inch Commercial Navigation System2022/8/3 (Wed.) 21:30
Image after installation.Image after installationInstallable sizeParts configurationHONDA VESEL
Canac Planning has released the “”TBX-H012″” installation set that enables installation of an after-market 9-inch car navigation system on the new Honda Vezel at dealers and car accessory stores nationwide.The new Vezel has been transformed into a next-generation model. This product allows users to select and install a 9-inch car navigation system of their choice. The included panel has a grained matte finish to minimize reflection on the windshield. In addition, by using a commercially available steering wheel remote control adapter, steering wheel switches can also be used with some car AV systems (confirmation required).
The new product consists of a panel, bracket, sub-bracket, connector (24P), antenna conversion cord, etc. Applicable to VWZEL audio-less models (including models with the special package for navigation system installation) from April 2021 onward. The price is 26,400 yen.
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The Honda Fit is a popular compact car known for its spacious interior and versatile seating arrangements
Honda has added a “luxury interior” option to its high-quality compact cars, with beige leather and high-quality materials available as optional extras. The Honda Fit is a popular compact car known for its spacious interior and versatile seating arrangements, and has been a mainstay of the Honda lineup since its introduction in 2001. The current model, released in 2020, features improved driving performance and safety features, including the e:HEV hybrid system and Honda Sensing. The Fit underwent a minor update in October 2022, with improvements to both the interior and exterior, as well as upgrades to the engine and Honda Sensing system. The Fit is available in five different grades, including Basic, Home, RS, Crosstar, and Luxe.