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    Sporty New Toyota Prius Earns High Praise from Many

    By far the best!” Many praise for the sporty new Toyota Prius! Conventional model was not so good!Do you like the new or old Prius? The new Toyota Prius made its world premiere on November 16, 2022.The new Prius, now in its fifth generation, has evolved into a sleek silhouette. While inheriting the mono-form silhouette that has continued from the past, it will be renewed with a wider and lower stance, 19-inch large-diameter tires, and a more stylish design.

    The new Prius is super cool! Center meter abolished & banana-like shift adopted! The new Toyota “Prius” (5th generation) is by far the coolest looking car ever!The previous Prius, especially the 4th generation that debuted in 2015, was controversial for its innovative design, which was also called the “Kabuki face” for its design that looked like tears streaming from the headlights.It was revised to a universal design with a minor change in 2018, but in a departure from the overly individualistic Prius, the new Prius is reborn with the advanced looks of a sports car.

     We conducted a survey on the new and old Prius to find out what SNS users thought of the new Prius.The question asked, “Which do you prefer, the new Prius (5th generation) or the previous Prius (4th generation)?” 81.8% of respondents answered “new Prius”, far exceeding the 18.2% who answered “conventional Prius”.The opinions of those who prefer the new Prius include: “The new Prius has by far the best design,” “It is well in line with global design trends,” and “It has a sporty, unusual, and ‘special’ feel that is appropriate for a new generation of Prius. It is appropriate as a Prius for the new era.

     Conversely, there were many comments on the conventional Prius, with some stern comments such as, “The conventional model’s face is not good enough,” “The previous generation looks unbalanced, and I don’t like the complicated design of the face and tail,” and “The fourth generation has no beauty points other than fuel efficiency.

     On the other hand, those who responded that they prefer the conventional Prius said, “Anyway, I thought the 4th generation was cool when it came out. The front design was also very much to my liking, and the line of the rear tail lamps was innovative and very cool,” and “I drive a 4th generation Prius and I am satisfied with it.

     Also, comments such as “The new model has too narrow lights,” and “The 5th generation has a single letter tail and a design that places the company name (car name) one letter at a time, which is adopted by Lexus and Wagen, and is too much in vogue at any cost” were received.

     The new Prius adopts a sleek coupe style, and the rear seat door knobs are embedded in the C-pillar, giving it a sporty form. It can be said that the Prius, which had pursued fuel efficiency as a pioneer of hybrid vehicles, has steered a course toward a sporty line. In the interior, the “center meter,” which was used in past models and placed in the center of the instrument panel, has been eliminated and replaced with a meter in front of the driver’s seat. It is also noteworthy that the stick shift lever, which was said to be difficult to use by some users, has been replaced with the shift lever used in recent Toyota hybrid vehicles.

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    Toyota unveiled its new model the Crown Verfire priced at over 17 million yen

    Toyota unveiled its new model, the Crown Verfire, priced at over 17 million yen, and also announced the full refresh of the Crown minivan in China, where competition is intense. The Alphard/Vellfire models have been popular in China since their official import in 2010 and 2019 respectively, with Alphard being sold by GAC Toyota and Vellfire by FAW Toyota.

    Toyota unveiled its new model, the Crown Verfire, priced at over 17 million yen, and also refreshed its Crown minivan in order to compete in the crowded Chinese market. The new Verfire has unique suspension and equipment to differentiate it from the Alphard, and both models currently only come in gasoline and hybrid versions, with plans to introduce plug-in hybrid models in the future. The new Crown Verfire is currently only available in hybrid, with prices starting at 899,000 yuan (approximately 17.7 million yen) for the “Supreme” version and 909,000 yuan (approximately 17.9 million yen) for the “Supreme Executive” version in China. Despite a slight price increase from the previous model, the new Verfire’s clearer concept is expected to make it more appealing to Chinese consumers.

    Toyota unveils the new Crown Verfire with a price tag of over 17 million yen in the competitive Chinese market. Chinese automakers such as Hongqi and Jieke have been increasing their market share with large minivans priced at half that of the Alphard/Vellfire, which were previously dominant. However, demand for the Alphard/Vellfire remains strong among certain buyers, and Toyota is expected to introduce a new Alphard model at the 2023 Guangzhou Motor Show. The reception of these new models in the Chinese market, which can be described as a “luxury minivan warring states era,” will be closely watched.

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    Innovative Pioneer Display Audio Transforms Voice Control for Toyota Yaris Cross in Indonesia, Enhancing Smoothness Tenfold

    The Pioneer Display Audio is a standard feature on the new Toyota Yaris Cross for the Indonesian market. This announcement was made by Pioneer on July 19, 2023. The Yaris Cross is a hybrid vehicle model, and it will be installed in all hybrid versions and S-grade gasoline vehicles in Indonesia.

    One of the key features of the Pioneer Display Audio in this vehicle is its 10.1-inch large screen monitor, a first for Pioneer’s display audio systems in Toyota vehicles in Indonesia. This sizable display allows for easy interaction with various features and functions.

    The system also supports wireless connections such as “Apple CarPlay” and “Android Auto,” enabling seamless connectivity with compatible smartphones. Users can easily mirror their smartphone’s apps on the large screen without needing to use a cable.

    In addition to typical audio functions like radio and music playback from USB memory devices or smartphones via Bluetooth, the display audio also offers hands-free calling capabilities. It goes beyond audio features and provides various instrument information such as the compass, inclinometer, altimeter, fuel efficiency, and cruising range, enhancing the driving experience.

    Notably, this Pioneer display audio system boasts a voice recognition function, which is a first for Pioneer’s overseas display audio systems. The voice recognition supports multiple languages, including English and Indonesian. With this feature, users can operate certain vehicle functions by voice, such as turning the air conditioning on/off, adjusting the temperature, controlling ambient lighting, and changing color tones. This voice-operated functionality aims to enhance the safety and comfort of using the display audio system while driving.

    Overall, the Pioneer Display Audio system in the new Toyota Yaris Cross for the Indonesian market offers a range of features and convenient options, including a large screen monitor, smartphone connectivity, and voice recognition for hands-free and safe operation while driving.

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    Nissan Kicks may make noise from the rear wheel while driving .

    “Nissan Kicks May Generate Rear Wheel Noise While Driving…Recall Thursday, June 9, 2022, 4:45 p.m.

    Nissan KIX Improvement Areas
    On June 9, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. filed a recall (recall and free repair) of its KIX vehicles with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism due to a defect in the rear axle bolts. The affected vehicles are 4,736 units manufactured between May 18, 2020 and November 1, 2021.

    The affected vehicles may have rear axle bolts that secure the hubs improperly fastened, causing the bolts to loosen due to driving vibration and other factors, resulting in rattling of the components and abnormal noise. If the vehicle is continued to be used in the same condition, in the worst case, the bolts may come loose and interfere with the hub, causing the wheel to lock.

    As a remedial measure, all vehicles will have the left and right rear axle bolts checked and tightened to the specified torque.

    One defect has been reported and no accidents have occurred. The recall was reported based on information from the market.”

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    Tokyo Auto Salon 2023 looks amazing Toyota

    Why is the “AE86” hiding? Toyota is making a surprise announcement? Tokyo Auto Salon 2023 looks amazing!

    Expect surprises from Toyota! Ola, we’re excited!
     TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and LEXUS will exhibit at Tokyo Auto Salon 2023, which will be held from January 13 to 15, 2023. LEXUS and TOYOTA will also exhibit at TOKYO OUTDOOR SHOW 2023, which will be held on the same day at the same venue.
     
     The outline of the concept and booth image were revealed on the 6th of the same month.

    Is this really a live-action photo? More Triple Drift of All-Generation Hachi Roku

    Will there be a surprise announcement at Tokyo Auto Salon 2023? I can’t stop getting excited! By the way, why is the AE86 on display?

     Under the common theme of “”Toyota will not leave any car enthusiast behind,”” vehicles and parts will be exhibited in line with the three concepts of “”carbon neutrality to protect your car,”” “”creating better cars with motor sports as the starting point,”” and “”a variety of lifestyles to enjoy with your car. The “”Carbon Neutral”” exhibit will be held in the center of the exhibition.

    With “”Carbon Neutral to Protect Your Car,”” Toyota aims to provide users with more choices by offering a full lineup of products to achieve carbon neutrality.

     On the other hand, it is expected to take some time before all new cars become carbon neutral, so it is very important to simultaneously promote the carbon neutralization of not only newly sold cars, but also cars that users can already drive.

     In this context, TGR and LEXUS plan to exhibit a concept car that proposes that users can continue to drive their beloved cars indefinitely while facing the issue of CO2 emission reduction.

    In the “”Better Cars with Motorsports as the Starting Point,”” TGR has been practicing “”Better Cars with Motorsports as the Starting Point,”” in which cars trained to win races are made commercially available.

     At the Tokyo Auto Salon 2023, TGR will unveil products commemorating its WRC drivers’ title win and products that utilize the knowledge gained through WRC participation, and will hold demonstration runs on January 14 and 15.

    In the “”Various Lifestyles to Enjoy with Your Car”” section, vehicles that have been customized and supervised by professional drivers will be exhibited, as well as GR parts and GR Heritage parts that are scheduled to be newly released from 2023.

     In addition, LEXUS and TOYOTA will exhibit at TOKYO OUTDOOR SHOW 2023 for the first time.

     LEXUS is promoting the “”OVERTRAIL PROJECT”” to provide various experiences and the enjoyment of vehicles that color outdoor lifestyles while living in harmony with the great outdoors, based on the desire to “”deliver outdoor experiences that help people understand, enjoy and protect nature”” toward the realization of a carbon-neutral society. The OVERTRAIL PROJECT”” will provide a variety of experiences and the enjoyment of a car that can add color to an outdoor lifestyle while living in harmony with nature.

    Why is the “”AE86″” hiding? Toyota is making a surprise announcement? Tokyo Auto Salon 2023 looks amazing!

    LEXUS to Exhibit at TOKYO OUTDOOR SHOW 2023 for the First Time

     In recent years, TGR has taken the lead in exhibiting at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

     The world premiere of the GR Yaris in 2020, the world premiere of the GR GT3 Concept and the unveiling of the GR Yaris GRMN in 2022, and other surprises are a regular feature of the show every year.

     If you look closely at the image of the booth unveiled this time, you can see the “”AE86″” in the back of the image.

     The AE86 is the model name for the Corolla Levin/Sprinter Treno that Toyota used to sell.

     Later, the first generation “”86″” appeared in 2012, inheriting the DNA of the “”86 = Hachi Roku,”” and in 2021, it evolved into the second generation and was renamed the “”GR86.

     It is unclear at this stage why the AE86, which symbolizes Toyota’s sports car, is being displayed at the booth, but we can expect a lot from GR, which likes surprises.

     In addition, a “”Virtual Garage by TGR/LEXUS”” will be held on cluster, Japan’s largest metaverse platform to further enjoy Tokyo Auto Salon 2023.

     Visitors will be able to freely enjoy the exterior, interior structure, and video images of some of the exhibited vehicles without worrying about time or congestion, and a “”Customer Participation Motor Sports Future Conference”” will also be held.

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    Nissan’s Skyline GT-R is highly popular

    Nissan’s Skyline GT-R is highly popular, especially the second generation R32, R33, and R34, which still fetch high prices 20 to 30 years later. Among them, the R32 is priced at over 43 million yen. The Skyline GT-R was the third generation Skyline set in 1969. The first of the second generation, the Skyline GT-R (BNR32), commonly known as the R32, is the first model to return to the market in 16 years since the end of the first generation, with body dimensions of 4545 mm (length) x 1755 mm (width) x 1340 mm (height). The powertrain is a 2.6-liter inline 6-cylinder RB26DETT twin-turbo engine that produces 280 horsepower, the most powerful in Japan at the time, and was exclusively designed for the GT-R. The drive system is the Atesa E-TS, an electronically controlled torque split 4WD system that freely distributes driving force to the front and rear wheels through advanced electronic control.

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