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Nissan will never give up on the Skyline
The news of the discontinuation of Nissan’s representative sports sedan, the Skyline, caused a stir in June 2021. However, just three days after the news report, Nissan’s Vice President, Asako Hoshino, stated that “Nissan will never give up on the Skyline,” which calmed the situation. Two years have passed since then, but there has been no further news about the Skyline. The current model, which debuted in 2013 and is the 13th generation, is already 10 years old. The hybrid model, which was the mainstay of the lineup, ended sales in May 2022, leaving only the powerful model with a 3-liter V6 twin-turbo engine. Nissan has discontinued many models that once made history, including the Sunny, Primera, Cedric/Gloria, Cube, and March.
The article discusses the future of Nissan’s “representative sedan,” the Skyline, two years after the statement “Don’t give up on the Skyline!” The author, a longtime Nissan and Skyline fan, suggests that the solution to reviving the brand is to create a new generation Skyline GT-R, which would serve as a special sports car and successor to the R35 GT-R. By combining the prestige of the GT-R name with the Skyline brand, Nissan could potentially justify a high price point for the vehicle. The author proposes using either an e-POWER engine or large capacity battery EV, along with a modified version of the Ariya’s e-4ORCE AWD system. While there are rumors of a project for the next generation Skyline, it is unclear what form it will take. Nonetheless, fans of Nissan can only wait and trust in the company’s commitment to the Skyline.
- kuruma | autonews | Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors sales in the US, new Outlander 3.2 times in the first quarter of 2022 .
“Mitsubishi Motors’ U.S. Sales of the New Outlander Increase 3.2-fold in the First Quarter of 2022Monday, April 4, 2022, 2:30 p.m.
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (equivalent to RVR) (North American specifications)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, the U.S. division of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), announced on April 1 the results of new vehicle sales in the United States for the first quarter (January-March) of 2022. Total sales volume was 26,400 units. Year-on-year sales were down 6.5%, marking the third consecutive year of year-on-year decline.
Among SUVs, the Outlander sold 13,065 units in the first quarter. Thanks to the effect of the new model, sales increased approximately 3.2 times over the same period of the previous year, marking the first positive growth in three years. Sales of the Outlander PHEV were 719 units. Sales of the Outlander PHEV recovered to 719 units, approximately 2.8 times the volume of the same period last year.
The Eclipse Cross, launched in the U.S. market in 2018, sold 3992 units in the first quarter. This was the first increase in three years, thanks to the new and improved model, which grew by roughly 2.5 times compared to the same period last year.
On the other hand, sales of the “”Outlander Sport”” (equivalent to the “”RVR”” in Japan) were only 3707 units in the first quarter. This was the first year-on-year decline in three years, down 75.9% year-on-year. The “”Mirage”” compact car was also down at 4,917 units. This was the first year-on-year decline in two years, down 29.1% year-on-year.
Mitsubishi Motors’ new vehicle sales volume in the U.S. in 2021 is 102,037 units. This is a 16.8% increase over the previous year and the first year-on-year increase in two years.”
Toyota Vellfire Stuns with Fearless Aero and Shakotan Style at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024
ByPawaniIn an exciting revelation, M’s Speed is set to showcase a distinctive demo car featuring unique customizations for the latest Toyota Vellfire at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, scheduled from January 12 to 14, 2024. The presentation will include a super-stylish Vellfire, highlighting the model’s “fearless aero and Shakotan specifications.”
Toyota initiated a comprehensive model overhaul for the Alphard and Vellfire on June 21, 2023, marking the first significant update in approximately eight years. Synonymous with luxury minivans, the Alphard and Vellfire have been pioneers in the segment since their respective launches in 2002 and 2008. The latest iterations, the 4th generation Alphard and 3rd generation Vellfire, strive to elevate the concept of “comfortable transportation happiness,” offering a level of comfort comparable to luxury sedans.
Distinguishing itself from its sibling Alphard, the Vellfire boasts a unique design concentrated around the front area, fortified body structure, and specially tuned suspension. Adding to its allure, the Vellfire features a high-output 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder turbo engine, not found in the new Alphard, enhancing the overall driving experience.
In a swift response to the new Vellfire’s debut, M’s Speed, renowned for its development and sale of aero parts, introduced the “EXCLUSIVE ZEUS Body Kit GRACE LINE” for the 40 series and 3rd generation Vellfire on November 14th. The body kit comprises a front spoiler, side step, and rear spoiler, available individually or as a set. The set includes a lip-type half spoiler for the front and an under spoiler for the rear, accommodating both standard downward muffler cutter specifications and custom 4-piece muffler shapes. Prices for the aero parts set start from 273,900 yen, featuring options like matte black with a textured finish (made by AES) and gloss black (made by ABS).
M’s Speed has gone a step further for the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, presenting a special demo car of the new Vellfire featuring air suspension and custom wrapping. This exclusive unveiling promises to captivate auto enthusiasts, showcasing the model’s versatility and the potential for personalization. Simultaneously, M’s Speed plans to reveal a customized version of the new Alphard at the prestigious event, adding to the anticipation surrounding Toyota’s latest offerings in the luxury minivan segment.
Suzuki’s Jimny Overnight Staying in a Car Officially Approved
Suzuki’s “Jimny” Overnight Staying in a Car Officially Approved! The “5-door version” of the light SUV is expected to be added to the lineup!
Even the less than 4-meter-long “Jimny” can sleep overnight in a car!
Suzuki’s full-fledged four-wheel drive vehicle “Jimny” is characterized by its small body size, which is rare in the world, but it is said to be able to “stay overnight in a car” thanks to its skillful seat arrangement.
Suzuki has proposed this capability in its genuine accessory catalog.What has changed with the “5-door” model? Photos of 3-door and 5-door Jimny
Small but… “Sleepable”! The photo shows the 5-door version of the Suzuki Jimny, unveiled in India on January 12, 2023.
A look at the Suzuki Jimny/Jimny Sierra genuine accessories catalog reveals a photo of an unfolded shrug (sleeping bag) on the passenger side of the car with the back door open.
The Jimny has a nearly flat floor surface when the passenger headrest is removed, the seat is folded back, and the rear seats are folded forward.
The length of the cargo area is also secured at about 180 cm, so even a compact Jimny can accommodate a large adult to stay overnight in the car.
The same arrangement can be made on the driver’s side, but since the steering wheel and other parts protrude toward the front, the actual cargo space is a little shorter.
However, a person up to 170 cm in height can lie down in this arrangement, so even though it is the minimum space required, up to two people can sleep in the left and right seats combined.
However, car seats are not constructed flat in order to hold the occupants’ bodies while the car is in motion.
Therefore, the sleeping area will be uneven, but the genuine accessory catalog provides a 20 mm thick “relax cushion” to make it easier to sleep on.
The cushion material is made of urethane, so it can flexibly cope with the unevenness of the seat and can be rolled up and stored when not in use.
With a length of 210 cm and a width of 54 cm, it is large enough for an adult to sleep on. 2 sets can be used for the driver’s seat and the passenger’s seat.
Other items for overnight stays in the car include a “privacy shade (with mesh)” that blocks out light and sight lines while allowing ventilation, and a “car tarp” that can be attached to the roof.
Using the minimal-sized Jimny as a tent will make for a very efficient camping experience.
On January 11, 2023, Suzuki unveiled the world premiere of the new Jimny 5-door at the Auto Expo 2023 motor show in India.
Based on the overseas version of the Jimny (known as the “Jimny Sierra” in Japan) with a 1.5-liter engine, the new model has been converted to a 5-door version and its body size has been extended.
While the overall length of the overseas version of the Jimny (Jimny Sierra) is 3645 mm, the new Jimny 5-door has an overall length of 3985 mm, a difference of 340 mm (both excluding the overhang of the rear tires).
The difference in wheelbase is also just 340mm compared to the previous 3-door model.
It is assumed that the additional rear doors are used to increase legroom and cargo space.
While there are likely to be changes in details such as the construction of the rear seats, the seat arrangement method basically follows the 3-door style, so the extended interior length may make it easier to stay overnight in the car.
As of January 2023, there is no mention of the new Jimny 5-door being launched by Suzuki in Japan, but there has been a great deal of excitement on social networking sites, especially among Suzuki fans, and we are very much looking forward to its introduction in Japan.
Hiace with 4 corner lamps
Retro-looking “Hiace” with 4 corner lamps! The new “Carica” with a “West Coast”look! A “stylish car” with overnight stay options!
New Retro-Faced Hiace “Carica
At the Tokyo Auto Salon 2023, held at Makuhari Messe from January 13 to 15, 2023, a number of custom cars based on new cars and other vehicles were displayed, transforming them into classical designs.Toyota “Hiace” transformed into a retro stylish car! View 50 images of the new “Carica
Alpine News displayed the “Carica,” a Toyota Hiace with a classical look.
I’ve never seen such an osha Hiace! Alpine News’ new “Carica
Alpine News, a company that develops, standardizes, and sells customized cars, announced the Carica and Havana, two new customized cars of original design, on January 11, 2023.
The Carica is a complete car that gives a classical impression to the Toyota Hiace van.
The name Carica comes from “California dreaming car. The company describes the car as “inspired by the world of California Beach, where young people gather to dream of living freely and living in harmony with the blue sky and ocean.
Its exterior, with its distinctive design symbolized by the four square horizontal headlights and original body color, creates a classical and fashionable atmosphere so that at first glance it is hard to distinguish it from the Hiace.
The Carica lineup includes two types: “US style,” an American style with many chrome parts, and “EURO style,” which uses some resin parts and evokes the taste of European cars from the 80s and 90s.
Onboard car electronics include Alpine’s large-screen navigation system and display audio system, as well as optional digital inner mirrors with forward and rearward drive recorder functions.
In addition, for owners who actively enjoy leisure and outdoor car lifestyle to the fullest, the “”+STAY”” overnight bed kit and “”+STAY-EX”” expandable tent are available as optional equipment.
Carica has been available for pre-sales at Alpine Style stores nationwide since January, and although the price has not yet been confirmed, it is expected to be set at just under 5 million yen to 6 million yen. An official decision will be made around March, and the product is expected to go on sale around April.
In addition, production of Carica is planned to be 100 units per year, and since the number of units will be small, it may be a hotly contested race considering the recent trend.
- kuruma | autonews | Honda CR-V
Seriously! End of production of Honda’s representative “SUV”… The next “CR-V” has already been announced!? Will it be released in Japan? How is the reaction.
“Really? ! Production of Honda’s leading “”SUV”” ends… The next “”CR-V”” has already been announced! When will it go on sale in Japan? What is the reaction?
Honda’s Fifth-Generation CR-V Ends Production! What is the reaction at dealerships?
Production of Honda’s fifth-generation CR-V has ended at the end of August 2022.
The CR-V was first introduced in 1995 as a crossover SUV, but what kind of response can be seen at dealerships following the end of production of the current model?So cool! Honda’s New SUV”” What’s likely to sell in Japan? See the old and new CR-V .
Also, the new CR-V, the 6th generation, which has undergone a full model change overseas, has already been announced, but will it be released in Japan?
Production of the fifth-generation CR-V has been discontinued…what will happen to the next model?
Since the first generation CR-V was introduced in 1995, it has gained tremendous support in Japan and abroad as a crossover SUV with excellent rough road drivability.
The current model, the fifth generation, was introduced overseas in 2016 and launched in Japan in 2018 after a delay.
All models, including the hybrid model, are available in FF and 4WD, and it is also important to note that the gasoline model is also available in a 7-seat, 3-row model.
In addition, the CR-V is attractive for its versatile seating arrangements, which reflect Honda’s philosophy of “”minimizing mechanical space and maximizing human space,”” and for its excellent quietness despite its powerful driving performance.
Many people on social networking sites expressed their sadness over the CR-V’s discontinuation, saying, “”CR-V is finally discontinued…,”” “”I had a feeling it was going to be discontinued, but it’s too bad,”” and “”CR-V was such a great car, I loved it so much.
In addition, a Honda dealer in the Tokyo metropolitan area commented on the reaction to the end of production as follows: “”The CR-V was originally designed to have a high production volume, but it has been discontinued.The CR-V was not produced in large numbers to begin with, but we have received a lot of feedback from customers about the end of production.
The new model, the ZR-V, will be introduced in the future, but there were people who couldn’t wait to take delivery and others who still liked the CR-V and rushed out to purchase one.””
However, as of September 8, 2022, it is already difficult to purchase a new CR-V.
We don’t have any CR-Vs in stock.
There is a possibility that we can order one from other dealers, but basically it will be difficult to get a new car,”” said the person in charge.
The CR-V is said to have attracted rush purchases due to the end of production, but sales have been slow so far.
In fact, the CR-V in recent years has been a model with a strong overseas orientation, with its main markets being North America, Europe, and China.
Some say that the overall width of 1855 mm is a bit large for the Japanese market.
A dealer representative analyzes the situation as follows.
The CR-V is a relatively large SUV developed mainly for the U.S. market, so it may have been difficult for it to be accepted in Japan, despite its excellent stability on highways for long periods of time and over long distances.
However, it would not be a good thing for users to reduce the lineup of SUVs, which are a popular category.
Therefore, Honda is planning to introduce a new SUV, the ZR-V, to meet the demand for the CR-V.
The new ZR-V is positioned between the CR-V and the compact SUV “”Vezel,”” and its body size for overseas specifications is 179.8 inches (about 4567 mm) long x 72.4 inches (about 1839 mm) wide x 63.4 inches (about 1610 mm) tall.
Slightly larger than the Toyota Corolla Cross and slightly smaller than the Mazda CX-5, it is likely to be a good match for Japanese road conditions.
The new ZR-V is just the right size, but with improved power performance and fuel economy, and a more affordable price than the CR-V, it is expected to become even more popular than the CR-V as a very well balanced car that is even easier to handle than the CR-V.
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Meanwhile, in the North American market, the new CR-V, which will be the 6th generation, was preliminarily unveiled on May 24, 2022, with details revealed on July 12, and is also being announced and launched in the Chinese market to follow suit.
The CR-V is now undergoing a full model change overseas, but is there any possibility that it will be introduced to the Japanese market?A representative of a Honda-affiliated sales company, who is different from the aforementioned, said as follows: “”Overseas, the new CR-V is being introduced to the Japanese market.
The new CR-V has been announced overseas. Some customers have asked us, ‘When will the next CR-V go on sale? Some customers have asked us, ‘When will the next CR-V go on sale?
At the moment, the possibility of the new ZR-V entering the Japanese market is low, given the pending introduction of the new ZR-V in Japan and the CR-V’s sales performance to date.
However, the fifth generation, which is no longer in production, was introduced two years after its overseas counterpart, so we cannot deny the possibility that it will be launched in Japan a few years down the road.””
Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)”