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Exciting Unveiling: Toyota Europe Reveals the All-New C-HR, Setting the Stage for the Second Generation!
On June 26, 2023, Toyota Europe made a groundbreaking announcement, revealing the world’s first glimpse of the highly anticipated second-generation compact SUV, the “C-HR.” This unveiling marked the first full model change for the C-HR in seven years, piquing the interest of automotive enthusiasts worldwide. However, amidst the excitement, the response from Toyota dealers in Japan has been mixed regarding the availability of the new C-HR in their market.
The C-HR has enjoyed immense popularity both in Japan and overseas, renowned for its exceptional design and impressive fuel efficiency. The name itself, C-HR, is an acronym derived from two phrases: “Compact High Rider,” emphasizing its compact and elevated cool style, and “Cross Hatch Run-about,” highlighting its crossover nature with hatchback-like agility. Combining a powerful design, outstanding driving performance, remarkable safety features, and ample interior utility, the C-HR has captivated the hearts of many since its initial release in Europe, followed by its introduction in Japan in December 2016.
Toyota Europe has once again pushed the boundaries with the new C-HR’s design, drawing inspiration from the sleek “hammerhead” design motif found in their latest SUV, the “Prius.” The coupe-like appearance and dynamic exterior, coupled with features like Toyota’s first “flush door handle,” short overhangs, and eye-catching wheels up to 20 inches, contribute to its avant-garde and robust aesthetic. Furthermore, Toyota has prioritized aerodynamic efficiency in the new C-HR, meticulously optimizing every detail to enhance airflow around and through the vehicle.
Australian Toyota Corporation has also announced the new C-HR, revealing its dimensions with a total length of 4360mm, width of 1830mm, height ranging from 1558mm to 1564mm, and a wheelbase of 2640mm. In addition to the existing 1.8-liter and 2-liter hybrid models, the new C-HR introduces a 2-liter plug-in hybrid variant. To cater to the evolving tastes of customers, Toyota offers a range of variations for the latest model, including a new two-tone color scheme that extends the black roof to the rear bumper and rear three quarters. This new C-HR aims to elevate the quality and value established by its predecessor, specifically tailored to meet the demands and preferences of European users. Toyota plans to produce this model exclusively in Europe, including the assembly of the high-voltage battery unit.
As news of the new C-HR spreads, Toyota dealers in Japan have been inundated with inquiries from curious customers eager to learn whether the vehicle will be available in their country. A representative from a Toyota dealer in the Tokyo metropolitan area shared, “We have received several inquiries regarding the new C-HR, such as ‘Please inform us if it will be sold in Japan.’ Regrettably, we are currently unaware of its availability, and our response is limited to stating that we do not have this information.”
Interestingly, another dealer representative mentioned that production of the C-HR is slated to discontinue in July 2023, causing them to suspend orders for the current model. Consequently, they have received minimal inquiries about the new C-HR. Furthermore, numerous customers are still awaiting delivery of the current C-HR, making it challenging to anticipate an imminent launch of the new generation.
Although there appears to be a degree of interest in the new C-HR among customers visiting dealerships, Toyota’s official website tells a different story. Under the title “C-HR Production End Notice,” the website states, “Production of the C-HR will cease at the end of July 2023. We sincerely appreciate the long-standing patronage of our many customers.” It seems that the first-generation C-HR will bid farewell with the conclusion of production, leaving lingering uncertainty about the arrival of the new model.
As Toyota enthusiasts eagerly await further updates on the availability of the second-generation C-HR, the automotive world remains captivated by the revolutionary design and innovative features presented by Toyota Europe. Time will tell whether the C-HR’s legacy will continue, enthralling car enthusiasts and making waves in the competitive SUV market once again.
Paris lovers are irresistible! The compact SUV “DS3 Crossback” model with “Paris roof” is now available! What is the Paris element that shines everywhere .
“A must-have for Paris lovers! The compact SUV “”DS3 Crossback”” has a “”Parisian Roof”” model! Parisian Elements Shine Everywhere!
Exclusive “”Carat Gray”” Roof Color
On September 7, 2022, Sterantis Japan introduced the special edition “”TOIT DE PARIS BlueHDi”” to DS Automobile’s DS3 Crossback compact SUV.An elegant appearance that stirs up the desire to travel to Paris! View photos of the DS3 Crossback TOIT DE PARIS BlueHDi .
DS Automobile “”DS3 Crossback TOIT DE PARIS BlueHDi
The name “”TOIT DE PARIS”” means “”Roof of Paris. It was inspired by the roofs of the apartments that form the beautiful cityscape of Paris.
The DS3 Crossback TOIT DE PARIS BlueHDi is based on the top grade “”OPERA”” and features an exclusive roof color, Carat Gray.
It also features exclusive 18-inch wheels and badges on both sides of the front nose and front doors.
These were designed in the motif of famous Parisian landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Ecole Militaire, Sacré Coeur Temple, and Montparnasse Tower.
The powertrain is a 1.5-liter “”BlueHDi”” clean diesel engine that delivers 130ps maximum output and 300Nm maximum torque, mated to an 8-speed AT.
Fuel economy is 21.0 km/L (WLTC mode), the top level in its class.
Two body colors are available: Crystal Pearl and Blanc Pearl Nacre. Prices (including consumption tax) range from 5,156,000 yen to 5,167,000 yen.”
Denza D9 Roars into China’s Minivan Market with 30,000 Sales in 2 Months, Challenging Alphard Dominance
ByPawaniWill it beat Alphard?”Similar grille design? The new “”Denza D9″” is a hot topic! The Heating Minivan Market: What’s Happening in China?The Denza D9, a pure electric minivan, is a hot topic in China.There is a joint venture company created by BYD, which will become a Chinese automaker, and the former Daimler, which operates Mercedes-Benz.A new minivan is coming in 2022, but will its design and comfort surpass the Toyota Alphard, which is also popular in China?Not an Alphard face? Look at the new minivan adopting a design with presence!
This powerful design is awesome! Can it aim to surpass the Alphard? The Denza D9, launched in the Chinese minivan market (image: denza.com)BYD, which was founded in 2003, has now developed into the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, selling the largest number of electric vehicles (BEV/PHEV/HEV).On the other hand, Daimler AG (now Mercedes-Benz Group) of Germany has developed luxury car brands such as Mercedes-Benz and continues to operate Daimler Trucks, its truck division, as an independent company.The electric vehicle manufacturer in which BYD and Daimler have jointly invested is China-based denza .
The company was established in May 2010, before the current EV shift was formed, and launched its first model, the denza 500, based on the Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W246) in 2014.For a long time, this was the only model that Denza offered, but in 2019, the company finally released its second model, the Denza X, but it will be sold out in 2021.Denza has not made any significant moves for a while, but the new model Denza D9, which was sent out in 2022 to make a fresh start, has become a major topic of discussion.
The Denza D9 is a large minivan with an overall length of 5250 mm x width of 1960 mm x height of 1920 mm and a wheelbase of 3110 mm.Unusually for a minivan sold in China, both PHEV and pure electric BEV models are available.A presale was held in May 2022, prior to the official launch, and was so enthusiastic that 3,000 orders were received within 30 minutes of the start of reservations. Since then, sales have been brisk, with 30,000 units sold in the first two months.The PHEV model combines a 1.5-liter inline 4-cylinder turbo engine with a 170kW motor (4WD grades have an additional 45kW motor in the back).
The PHEV model has a cruising range of 945 km (1040 km for the higher two-wheel drive grade and 970 km for the four-wheel drive grade) using the NEDC system.The higher grades can travel 190 km on electric power alone, and can be quickly recharged with an output of up to 80 kW, which is rare among PHEVs, making it possible to use the car like a small EV.
The BEV model, on the other hand, has a range of 620 km (600 km for four-wheel drive, CLTC system).The minivan market is heating up in China.Sedans, which are conservatively styled automobiles, remain popular, but demand is rising for family-oriented minivans that are convenient for transporting large families, and for luxury minivans that are suitable for transporting government officials, entertainers, and executives.
Among these, the Toyota Alphard remains the most popular, but in China it is treated as an imported vehicle, and the number of vehicles that can be sold in a month is limited.The MSRP starts at 839,000 yuan (about 1,728,300 yen in Japanese currency), but dealers set their own additional fees for priority delivery, and it is common to pay a total of nearly 25 million yen for a car.However, the Alphard is adapted to Japanese road conditions and is slightly smaller. The wheelbase, which affects interior space, is also 3,000 mm, so many people in China consider this size small.
Chinese manufacturers are all struggling to gain market share by introducing PHEV and BEV models that are larger than the Alphard and that do not exist in the Alphard.The PHEV model of the Denza D9 is priced between 329,800 RMB (about 6,403,000 yen in Japanese currency) and 439,800 RMB (about 8,539,000 yen), while the BEV model is priced between 389,800 RMB (about 7,568,000 yen) and 459,800 RMB (about 8,927,000 yen), making it much more affordable than the Alphard. The BEV model is challenging the competition with a price that is much more affordable than Alphard.
Still, the Alphard’s popularity remains high, as is evident from a look at the used market.Even a 10-year-old second-generation Alphard (2.4-liter specification with 230,000 km traveled) is priced at 4.5 million yen.It is safe to say that the Alphard is now recognized by Chinese consumers as an exceptional product.In the increasingly chaotic minivan market in China, we cannot take our eyes off rival models that are determined to defeat the Alphard, and the popularity of the Alphard in the face of these rivals.
Ken Naoko uses two Toyota “Alphard” cars! Introducing many comfortable functions .
“Naoko Ken uses two Toyota “”Alphard”” cars! She also introduces a number of comfortable functions!
Naoko Ken practices using two “”Alphard”” cars.
Singer Naoko Ken appeared as a guest on the talk variety show “”Ogiyahagi no Aikuri-henryoku NO CAR, NO LIFE!(Every Saturday at 9:00 p.m.) [Image] Naoko Ken is using two cars! What kind of luxury minivan is Toyota’s “”Alphard””? See in pictures
In the first part of the interview, Ms. Ken introduced a black Toyota “”Alphard”” as her favorite car, but in the second part, she also introduced a white Alphard as her favorite car, revealing that she uses “”two cars””. Both are the third generation of the current model.
Ms. Ken explained that her husband drives the black Alphard for work.
The white Alphard is used by Ms. Ken herself for work.
The white Alphard is described as an “”executive lounge,”” a high-end grade with luxurious second-row seats, and Ken also introduces features such as heated seats, a table that can be stored on the side of the seats, and an ottoman that can be raised and lowered electrically.
Ken also test drives the Tesla Model X, a car he has mentioned as a car he would like to drive, and talks about his feelings toward the car.”
Eclipse Cross, Mitsubishi original “S-AWC” standard equipment , US 2023 model .
“Eclipse Cross with Mitsubishi’s unique S-AWC as standard equipment…U.S. 2023 model year [Detailed Photos] 12:30, April 8, 2022
On April 5, the U.S. division of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced the 2023 model year of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross).All models for the 2023 model year are 4WD and come standard with S-AWC, which is based on electronically controlled 4WD that distributes torque optimally to the front and rear wheels, Active Yaw Control (AYC), which enhances turning performance by adjusting the braking force of the front left and right wheels, and ABS & It is Mitsubishi’s unique technology that coordinates Active Stability Control (ASC).
For the 2023 model year, the LE, SE, and SEL grades feature newly designed 18-inch aluminum wheels. The top-of-the-line SEL grade upgrades the side under-trim to a body-color finish, while the SE grade adds a silver front bumper garnish.”
The 20-year-old R34 “GT-R” has exceeded 20 million! The “seal” that I have seen remains ! What is an exquisite individual that has just left for the UK .
“20-year-old R34 “”GT-R”” exceeds 20 million! The “”sticker”” that you have seen before also remains! An exquisite example that has just left for the UK!
Skyline GT-R exported from Japan sells for over 20 million yen
British Collecting Cars is an auctioneer that sells cars from all over the world, including Japan, the UK, and Switzerland, on its own auction site of the same name.Completely original condition! More shiny R34 GT-Rs exported from Japan .
In May 2022, a Nissan “”Skyline GT-R V-SPEC (R34)”” was offered for sale and sold for 140,000 pounds (approximately 22.6 million yen), but what kind of car is it?
The Skyline GT-R that traveled from Japan to the UK and sold for over 20 million yen (photo: Collecting cars)
The Skyline GT-R auctioned this time is a 1999 V-SPEC.
It is powered by an RB26DETT 2.6-liter twin-turbo inline 6-cylinder engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, producing a maximum output of approximately 279 HP and 391 Nm of torque.
This car was sold and delivered in Japan and exported to the UK in December 2021.
It has been driven in completely original condition and remains in factory specification.
This V-Spec model features a multi-function LCD display showing intake and exhaust temperatures, active limited slip differentials and Brembo calipers.
It is sold with a jack, tool kit, and spare tire.
Both the body and wheels are white exterior color with no noticeable scratches.
The interior is also described as well-preserved, with no noticeable defects or wear, and no warning lights.
The mileage is 44,293 km, and the listing region is St. Austell, Cornwall, England.
The vehicle is listed on the auction site along with 123 high-resolution images, which show the vehicle in considerable detail.
The images also show a map of the Shinjuku, Tokyo area displayed by a Pioneer navigation system that appears to have been installed in Japan, as well as the blue Japanese vehicle inspection sticker (inspection mark) that remains on the front window.
This Skyline GT-R was sold on May 11, 2022 for 140,000 pounds (approximately 22.6 million yen) after 61 bids.
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