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Groundbreaking Toyota Hilux Champ Defies Norms with 20% Price Drop Breaking Barriers
ByPawaniFurthermore, it was inducted into the Hall of Fame on the British public broadcaster BBC’s car show Top Gear, where it was praised for its sturdiness that withstood extreme challenges such as being dropped from the roof of a building. , and in the same program, another Hilux reached the North Pole, Toyota Motor Corporation’s venerable pickup truck that has been active all over the world. The first model debuted in 1968, and has a history of more than 50 years.
Under 2 million yen! New model “Hilux Champ” with a good sense of discretion
Toyota, a global automotive giant, has officially introduced its latest model, the “Hilux Champ,” signaling a return to the roots of its renowned pickup truck line. The Hilux, a fixture in the automotive world for over 50 years, has made its mark in pop culture, from its appearance in the 1985 movie “Back to the Future” to enduring extreme challenges on BBC’s Top Gear.
In recent years, the Hilux has seen a transformation, incorporating more comfort features and higher-quality interiors, leading to a significant increase in price. Toyota’s response to this trend is the Hilux Champ, designed to cater to customers looking for a more basic and affordable option. This new model, unveiled at the “Thailand Motor Expo” in Bangkok, is not a successor to the existing Hilux Revo but will be sold alongside it as a distinct offering.
One of the key highlights of the Hilux Champ is its pricing strategy. In Thailand, where it is manufactured, the Hilux Revo standard model starts at 564,000 baht (approximately 2.3 million yen), while the Hilux Champ comes in at a more budget-friendly 459,000 baht (approximately 1.88 million yen), a nearly 20% reduction in price. The move aims to make the Hilux accessible to a broader range of consumers.
During an on-site inspection by automotive journalist Takahiro Kudo, the Hilux Champ’s classic design immediately caught attention. Departing from the modern aesthetics of the Hilux Revo, the Champ exudes a timeless charm with its almost flat windshield and straightforward exterior panels. The grille design, resembling Lego blocks, adds a touch of casual familiarity.
Inside the Hilux Champ, cost-cutting measures are evident. The door trim, largely crafted from a single piece of resin, and the fixed passenger seat without adjustments reflect the vehicle’s commitment to simplicity. Notably, the air conditioning system, designed for practicality, lacks the option to switch the cold air outlet—a decision made to further streamline costs.
The Hilux Champ caters to a specific market, acknowledging that some customers prioritize affordability over luxury. The model’s unveiling also showcased a racing version with a full bucket seat, appealing to the popular pickup truck racing scene in Thailand.
Toyota’s Hilux Champ is not just a new addition to its lineup; it represents a strategic move to address diverse consumer needs by offering a budget-friendly, back-to-basics commercial vehicle option with a touch of classic appeal.
Toyota unveiled the new models of Alphard and Vellfire for the first time in the world
Toyota unveiled the new models of “Alphard” and “Vellfire” for the first time in the world. The full model change after eight years has led to improvements in basic performance such as vibration and noise reduction, fuel efficiency, and driving performance. The interior and exterior designs, spacious interior space, and usability have also been improved. The new Alphard pursues “the happiness of comfortable movement” and has a body size of 4995mm in length, 1850mm in width, and 1935mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3000mm. The platform has been optimized for minivans with TNGA GA-K and the vehicle rigidity has been improved by 50% by adding braces. The suspension system remains unchanged, but the use of newly developed shock absorbers reduces rear seat vibration by about one-third, achieving a ride quality comparable to that of a luxury sedan. The powertrain includes a 2.5-liter gasoline model and a hybrid model. The 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder gasoline model has a maximum output of 182 horsepower and a maximum torque of 235Nm, which is the same as the previous model. The hybrid model has a system total…[omitted]
Toyota has unveiled the new Alphard and Vellfire for the first time in the world. The Vellfire has evolved significantly from its predecessor, with a body size of 4995 mm (length) x 1850 mm (width) x 1945 mm (height). Powertrains are available in gasoline and hybrid models, with the gasoline model equipped with a 2.4-liter turbo engine and an 8-speed AT instead of a CVT transmission for enhanced driving performance. The exterior design is sportier than that of the Alphard.- autonews | Honda HR-V | kuruma
Even if Honda “CR-V” is discontinued, the new “ZR-V” will be released! Why are Honda’s SUV names often “○ R-V”?
“Honda “”CR-V”” production may be discontinued, but the new “”ZR-V”” is on its way! Why are there so many “”0R-V”” SUV names for Honda?
Does Honda have too many “”0R-V”” SUVs?
The CR-V, Honda’s mid-size SUV introduced in 1995 for the Japanese market, will be discontinued in August 2022.First look at the new Honda SUV to be introduced to replace the CR-V! Check out the “”00R-V”” Honda SUV in pictures!
Coming to Japan! Honda’s new “”ZR-V”” made its world premiere in China!
The CR-V, whose first generation was a hit as a pioneer of the light XC genre, saw its sales suspended for about two years in the middle of its fourth generation, before the fifth generation (current model) made a domestic comeback in 2018.
However, with the SUV boom, all manufacturers introduced SUVs, and the CR-V was buried among them, and unfortunately, it disappeared from the domestic market.
With the CR-V’s demise, Honda’s only SUV will be the Vezel, but this is only temporary. In fact, a new SUV, the big brother of the Vezel, is expected to debut before the end of 2022.
Although the name of the Japanese version of the model has not been revealed, the new HR-V, which was unveiled in North America, is expected to be introduced.
The same new SUV will also be introduced in China and Europe as the new ZR-V. Based on the current Civic, it is likely to be powered by a turbocharged engine or e:HEV hybrid, although the power unit will vary depending on the country or region.
Looking at Honda’s SUVs, we notice that many of them have “”00R-V”” vehicle names, such as CR-V, HR-V, and ZR-V.
According to Honda’s public relations department, “”Starting with the CR-V, the name has been unified as Honda’s SUV brand since then. The ‘R’ has a different meaning depending on the model, but the ‘V’ stands for vehicle.””
CR-V is said to be an acronym for “”Comfortable Runabout Vehicle”” and HR-V for “”Hi-rider Revolutionary Vehicle.
These are the only two “”0R-V”” models sold in Japan, but if you look overseas, you will find several “”0R-V”” models bearing other letters of the alphabet. What kind of models are there?
BR-V
The BR-V is a crossover SUV, the prototype of which made its world premiere at the 2015 Indonesia Motor Show, and was launched in Asian markets such as Indonesia and India. The name comes from “”Bold Runabout Vehicle.
The current model is the second generation, launched in January 2022, and is a three-row, seven-seat model featuring a powerful SUV-like appearance.
UR-V
The UR-V is the flagship SUV of Dongfeng Honda, which manufactures and sells Honda vehicles in China.
The current model will be launched in June 2020, with a larger body size than the CR-V, a sleek coupe-like style, and an elegant interior.
WR-V
The WR-V is a compact SUV based on the third-generation Fit and was launched in Brazil in 2017.
It was developed at Honda R&D Brazil based on user needs in South America. It offers a tough yet urban SUV design, high utility, and spacious interior in a compact body size.
XR-V
The XR-V is a compact SUV developed by Dongfeng Honda, a joint venture company in China, for the same market.
Two types of engines are available: a 1.5-liter naturally-aspirated engine and a turbocharged engine, with no hybrid available.
Advanced features such as “”Honda Connect”” and “”Honda Sensing”” are available.
The FR is not an SUV, but it is an FR with a small engine and a large cargo area.
Although not an SUV, there was also an “”FR-V”” model.
This is the European name for the EDIX, which was introduced in 2004 as a unique minivan.
The EDIX/FR-V was a “”3-by-2″” model with two rows of three seats to accommodate six passengers, and all front and rear seats could slide independently, allowing for a variety of arrangements.
A diesel engine was also available for the European version, and a 6-speed manual transmission model, which was not available in the Japanese version, was also lined up.
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Toyota has announced and released the new Yaris GR Sport
Toyota has announced and released the new Yaris GR Sport. The “Yaris” in Japan has a compact image, but some models for overseas markets have a large body. The “Yaris GR Sport” announced this time has an improved interior and exterior of such a large body, giving it a sporty impression. It is equipped with an inline 4-cylinder engine that delivers maximum output of 107 hp and maximum torque of 140 Nm, and is priced from 326.1 million rupiah (approximately 290,000 yen).
Nissan’s new SUV “X-Trail”, which has undergone a model change, is selling well! The decisive factor lies in the “squareness of returning to the origin”!
“Nissan’s remodeled SUV, the new XTRAIL, is selling well! The decisive factor is its “”back-to-basics squareness””!
Users of the previous-generation XTRAIL react strongly to the full-scale model change
Nissan has fully remodeled its flagship SUV, the xTRAIL, which goes on sale on July 25, 2022.
The new model, the fourth generation, inherits the “”tough gear”” image of its predecessors, with a more square styling that recalls the connection with the first and second generation models, while the quality of the interior and exterior has also been greatly improved.
The effect seems to be positive, and as of August 7, two weeks after the start of sales, more than 12,000 units have been ordered.
So what kind of users are placing orders? We asked Nissan dealers in the Tokyo metropolitan area to find out.See 44 images of the all-new XTRAIL, the SUV that’s selling like hotcakes!
The all-new Nissan xtrail has been selling well since its debut [The photo shows the premium custom model “”AUTECH””].
The Nissan XTRAIL SUV evolved into its fourth generation after undergoing a full model change in July 2022.
The new model has evolved into a model equipped with Nissan’s latest technologies, such as the all-new e-POWER hybrid and the e-4ORCE electric 4WD system, which is also used in the Aria electric vehicle.
Such an XTRAIL has been attracting attention immediately after its announcement, with orders for more than 12,000 units pouring in within two weeks of its launch.
According to the sales staff at Nissan Dealer A in the suburbs of the Tokyo metropolitan area, delivery of the model, which was said to take about four months immediately after its debut, has already more than doubled as of the end of August to May 2022 or later, with the delivery date already set for next year.
Nevertheless, crossover SUVs are currently a trendy genre, with many models being released by other manufacturers. We interviewed the aforementioned sales staff to find out what kind of people are interested in purchasing the new xtrail.
Many of the users interested in the new xtrail are still those who already love the xtrail, and quite a few conventional users are actually replacing it.
In particular, there are many inquiries from users who loved the first- and second-generation xtrail, and many of them favorably responded to the new model’s return to the “”square”” design that is typical of the Tough Gear, going back to its roots.
Another major attraction of the new model is that the new model’s residual value set loan offers a very high residual value ratio of 49% after 5 years.
There have been cases where customers have been able to reduce their monthly payments by switching to the new model, and there have even been cases where users of the previous model who still had loan payments to make came to the store with a light heart and decided to switch after seeing the estimate.
Although the price of the new xtrail has risen from the 3 million yen range to the 4 million yen range with the new model, there are cases where the monthly burden can be reduced depending on the way of purchase, and such unexpected “”value for money”” seems to be the secret of the new model’s popularity.
Next＞＞＞＞ The effects of electrification and 3-row seat specifications are also attracting an unexpected shift from users of other genres.
Nissan’s redesigned SUV, the new XTRAIL, is selling well! The decisive factor is its “”back-to-basics squareness””!
The electrification and three-row seat versions are also attracting a migration from users of other genres, which is surprising.
Of course, it seems that Nissan users are not the only ones interested in the new xtrail.
Many users of SUVs from other manufacturers are also visiting the store, and the aforementioned sales staff says, “”Recently, we have had many customers who have switched from Nissan vehicles to other manufacturers, which is very gratifying.Although the long delivery time is a source of concern, I had the impression that a bright topic had come to Nissan dealers after a long time.
Very minimal, but a big difference! Third-row seats in the new Extrale
In addition, I also heard something else that was a bit unexpected.
It is not uncommon for people to switch from 3-row seat minivans such as the ElGrand and Serena as alternatives to the same Nissan vehicle.
This is largely due to the fact that the three-row seat version, which was only available in some gasoline models of the previous xtrail, is now available in the all-new hybrid model, the intermediate grade “”X,”” as well as the custom “”Xstreamer X”” and “”AUTECH”” models.
According to a sales staff member, “”We are able to capture users who no longer need a full-fledged 3-row seat vehicle, but who would benefit from a third row for emergencies.
In addition, the new model is an electrified model equipped with the e-POWER system, which seems to be attracting a lot of attention from users of the electric vehicle “”LEAF.
In particular, the model is attracting attention as a relatively inexpensive way to experience the e-4ORCE, which was previously installed in the Aria.
The second-generation LEAF is also likely to be affected by the fact that 2022 marks the fifth year since its introduction, and the timing is such that it has exceeded the four-year mandatory ownership period for users who were subsidized at the time of purchase.
Thus, the xtrail is attracting attention not only from conventional xtrail users and other SUV users, but also from minivan and electric vehicle users.
As long as it is produced and delivered smoothly, there is a possibility that it will become a very popular model that will change the power structure of the crossover SUV market.”
Positive Grows for Suzuki’s New Grand Vitara SUV in Indonesia 2023
ByPawaniIn a dazzling display of automotive innovation and international collaboration, Suzuki’s Indonesian subsidiary took center stage at the “GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show 2023,” held over an 11-day period from August 10, 2023. The event saw the unveiling of Suzuki’s latest offerings to the Indonesian market, including the much-anticipated “Ertiga” and “XL6.” However, it was the revelation of the flagship SUV, the Grand Vitara, that truly stole the spotlight. This exciting model, not available in Japan, has been developed in partnership with Toyota, marking a significant leap forward for Suzuki’s SUV lineup.
The Grand Vitara has a storied history, with the first and second-generation models being sold in Japan under the name “Escudo.” The latest iteration, the third-generation Grand Vitara, represents a new chapter in Suzuki’s global SUV strategy. Production of this model commenced in India during the summer of 2022, and as of September 2023, there are no comparable models available in Japan. Interestingly, while the Grand Vitara isn’t available in Indonesia, its Toyota counterpart, the “Urban Cruiser High Rider,” is sold in the Indian market.
The Indonesian-spec Grand Vitara showcased at the event boasts a compact yet spacious design, with dimensions measuring 4,345 mm in length, 1,795 mm in width, and 1,645 mm in height. Its wheelbase of 2,600 mm places it in the same size category as the Toyota Yaris Cross, a popular choice among Japanese consumers. The exterior exudes a perfect blend of aggressiveness and elegance, featuring three LED lamps, a striking chrome bar connecting the left and right lamps, and a polygonal grille that enhances its sense of luxury.
Step inside the Grand Vitara, and you’ll find an interior designed with modern comfort and convenience in mind. The powertrain is equally impressive, consisting of a 1.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with a maximum output of 103 horsepower and a peak torque of 136 Nm, complemented by a mild hybrid system. This robust engine is paired with a responsive 6-speed automatic transmission. The Grand Vitara offers two distinct grade configurations: the base “GL” and the upscale “GX,” which comes with premium features like a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Buyers can choose from an array of stylish body colors, including Pearl Celestial Blue, Pearl Arctic White, Pearl Splendid Silver + Black, and Pearl Midnight Black. Pricing for this remarkable SUV starts at 359.4 million rupiah (approximately 3.43 million yen) for the GL variant and goes up to 387.4 million rupiah (approximately 3.69 million yen) for the GX.
As for Japan, the current Escudo model on sale is the fourth generation, introduced in 2015, and it differs from the Indonesian-spec Grand Vitara. While it remains uncertain whether this exciting new Grand Vitara will make its way to Japanese shores in the future, history has shown that Suzuki has introduced similar models in the past, keeping enthusiasts eagerly awaiting what’s next in the world of Suzuki SUVs.