Yearly Archives: 2021

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New 2022 Ford Everest teased as Ranger-based body-on-frame SUV

The new generation 2022 Ford Everest has many similarities with the Ranger T6 pickup that was launched not long ago.

2022 Ford Everest

Ford has released the road test images of the new generation Everest. Compared to previous test run images, the new Everest has appeared almost completely, except for the outer paint layer.

It is easy to see that the front of this SUV has changed to a square, angular style, the highlight of the front of the car comes from the C-shaped positioning lights. The grille area is made wider and has a chrome bar. double in the middle.

Notably, the new Everest image announced by Ford has a set of light-colored multi-spoke alloy wheels, while previous test images show that the wheels are dark like the Ford Ranger.

It is likely that the new generation of this SUV will continue to be equipped with a standard 2.0L diesel engine with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Previously, the Drive news site said that the American automaker would provide Everest with the same 3.0L V6 diesel engine option as the Ranger. In the US market, this V6 engine block produces about 250 horsepower, maximum torque of 597 Nm.

Ford said that the new generation Everest will be officially launched in the first quarter of 2022. this SUV model is being sold with 3 versions: Sport, Titanium 4×2 and Titanium 4WD.

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New 2022 Honda Elysion Updated Model Revealed In China

Honda has unveiled an updated version of the Elysion minivan, which is called the Odyssey sibling for the Japanese market. The last one underwent a planned update in 2020. Following him, Elysion has changed in the same vein. Despite the relationship, there are still differences in the appearance of the veins.

2022 Honda Elysion

The updated Honda Elysion differs from the base Odyssey in the design of the front end of the body with a more massive radiator grille. The door handles are hidden in plastic niches.

Inside, the differences between these two models are minimal. These include the color scheme of finishing materials and a different gear selector. The Elysion has a push-button, while the Japanese minivan has a traditional lever. The “Chinese” vein is available exclusively with a seven-seater saloon, while the “Japanese” Odessey is available in both seven- and eight-seater configurations.

In China, the Honda Elysion is offered only as a plug-in hybrid. Its power plant consists of a 2.0-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor. The total power of the units is 215 hp. The drive is exclusively front-wheel drive.

Serial production of the updated Honda Elysion will begin at the end of December. Wen was priced at $ 46,240 and that’s the starting price tag.

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NIO unveils new mid-size ET5 electric sedan

The Nio ET5 premiered in Suzhou as part of the Nio Day 2021 event . The new electric car is similar to the larger Nio ET7 model . Part of the body elements, the car borrowed from the electric Nio EP9.

NIO ET5

Compared to its direct competitor, the Tesla Model 3, the Chinese electric sedan is slightly larger. Electric vehicle length – 4790 mm, width – 1960 mm, height – 1499 mm. The wheelbase is 2888 mm.

The interior of the Nio ET5 is completely borrowed from the “older” ET7. The future owners will have at their disposal a 10.2-inch instrument panel, a multimedia complex with a Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 surround sound system and atmospheric interior lighting in 256 colors.

The new Nio electric car is expected to boast a number of proprietary self-driving complexes. The only caveat is that the function will be offered on a paid basis. Its cost is already known – $ 107 per month. At the same time, they promise to expand the capabilities of the car as the necessary software is released.

Tesla’s competitor will be able to offer two electric motors and three battery options to choose from. At the same time, the flagship version will receive a 150 kWh battery, capable of providing a cruising range of 1000 km. The other two proposed versions are slightly more modest – 100 kWh and 700 km of track and 75 kWh and 550 km.

At the start of sales, the electric car will be offered in a single version with two motors producing 483 hp. Such a car can accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 4.3 seconds

The start of sales of the “killer” Tesla Model 3 is scheduled for autumn 2022. The car will be offered not only in China, but also abroad.

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New 2022 Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV Coming Next Month

The crossover segment will soon be replenished with a new representative from Skoda. We are talking about the electric cross-coupe 2022 Skoda Enyaq. The novelty has already been shown on spy shots, and the manufacturer himself has shared photos of camouflaged prototypes . Now the Czech brand has announced the date of the model’s debut and revealed some characteristics.

2022 Skoda Enyaq

They intend to present the novelty on January 31, 2022. According to the manufacturer, the new electric car will be sleeker than the related Volkswagen ID.5 and Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron. But the main feature of the model will be its drag coefficient, which is only 0.234. It not only surpasses other models built on the same MEB platform (0.26), but also the Tesla Model Y, in which this figure is declared at 0.23.

Skoda has also published several teasers that reveal some of the features of the new product. Judging by them, the cross-coupe is promised a Crystal Face front panel with 131 LED backlighting. However, it will only be available as an option. In the basic version, the model will be supplied with matrix headlights. It is known that the length of the Enyaq Coupe reaches 4653 mm, which is 4 mm longer than the classic Enyaq . The height has increased by 1 mm and is 1617. The width and wheelbase remained the same – 1879 and 2765 mm, respectively.

The increase in size is small, so there is no need to wait for a change in the internal space. In addition, the equipment of the cabin will be transferred to the new product from the standard model. That is, the cockpit will be equipped with a 5.3-inch digital instrument panel and a multimedia system with a 13-inch screen. Already familiar materials will be used in the decoration.

The Enyaq Coupe iV will be available in three versions with different power plants and batteries They will receive indexes 60, 80 and 80x. The basic version will come with one 179 hp electric motor and a 62 kWh battery. The iV 80 variant will be equipped with a 204-horsepower electric motor and a 77 kWh battery. The top 80x will receive two motors with a combined output of 265 hp. The cruising range varies from 310 to 535 km. The novelty will go on sale in the first half of 2022.

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New 2022 BMW i7 electric limo teased in official “spy shots”

The latest update of another new electric car from BMW camp with the luxury electric sedan 2022 BMW i7 that is entering the final stage of development. The camp has therefore revealed the real car while disguised as it teases before the official launch.

2022 BMW i7

The camp has revealed that the new BMW i7 electric car has undergone many rigorous testing, especially in hot weather conditions. To test the operation of the electric motor, battery and drive system to see if they can operate without problems in stressful and stressful weather conditions.

The details of the electric BMW i7 have not been revealed much at this time. But previous reports have suggested that the new model could come with a massive 120 kWh battery that will give the car a range of 435 miles (700 km) on a single charge. And the powerful version may have three motors that will produce up to 750 horsepower, with official details waiting for next year. After the camp officially launched a new car.

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Toyota And Lexus Unveil Upcoming EV Range

Toyota held a large-scale event, during which it spoke about its achievements over the past year, as well as shared plans for the future. Moreover, new products were revealed, which will be released both under the main brand and under the premium Lexus.

Toyota EV

According to the head of the Japanese company Akio Toyoda, by 2030 the manufacturer intends to completely switch to the production of electric vehicles. During this decade, the company will release 30 new electric models. Lexus will only be fully carbon neutral by 2035. For the implementation of this strategy, 35 billion dollars of investment will be allocated. The chairman also said the company plans to increase the brand’s annual global sales of electric vehicles to $ 3.5 million by that date.

In support of their words and to demonstrate that the company is determined, 16 new electric vehicles were unveiled at the conference. The lineup includes everything from sedans to high-performance vehicles. All of them are still in concept status, but soon they will have serial versions. The spectacle is simply amazing.

All show cars have tinted windows. That is, the manufacturer is not yet ready to demonstrate the new products’ salons. The familiar bZ4x compact crossover was the first to enter the scene . The company calls it the stylish version of the C-HR. Then they showed a city electric car, painted in red. The Toyota bZ SDN midsize sedan has been described as the ideal contender for the first electric vehicle. Also on display was the huge bZ three-row SUV, which will join the Beyond Zero family.

However, all of these models pale in comparison to the Swoop EV sports car. A coupe with a low seating position and a sharply sloping roofline, designed for two people, will be able to gain the first “hundred” in less than 2 seconds. The power reserve will be provided by the latest solid-fuel battery. Following were presented an all-electric pickup, reminiscent of the Toyota Tundra and the large SUV Compact Cruiser EV. The event concluded with an overview of the Small SU EV, Crossover EV, Mid Box and Micro Box, as well as the promising two-seater electric sports car with a removable targa top.

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Honda Previews All-New 2022 Stepwgn Minivan in Japan

Honda has announced the next generation of the Stepwgn van with the first series of official shots. Only individual parts of the model are visible on them, which does not allow viewing its entire appearance.

Stepwgn

According to some reports, Honda Stepwgn will retain a two-volume body with a short bonnet, but the design will become more angular and austere. The interior is dominated by straight lines. It is expected that the model will be offered with a 2 + 2 + 3 landing formula, as shown in the photo.

The technical characteristics of the model are not announced. Honda decided to keep the intrigue until the end, namely until the premiere scheduled for January 7 next year. It is already known that the van will be offered to customers with several types of power plants, in particular, with a gasoline and a hybrid.

The previous, fifth generation Stepwgn entered the assembly line in 2015. Van went through a planned update two years later. Now is the time to give way to a new generation model.

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New 2022 Hyundai Tucson adds new rugged XRT trim with bold looks

The wide range of modifications of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson crossover , which includes a long-wheelbase and a “short” version, two hybrids , a model with an L index for China and a “heated” N Line , is another replenishment. This time, Tucson appeared in the XRT performance, which went to the older Santa Fe model on the US market in the summer – and the transformation formula remained practically unchanged.

2022 Hyundai Tucson

A kind of combat “off-road” image, already familiar to us, including from the related crossover Kia Sportage X-Pro , is created by modified bumpers, lining of unpainted plastic around the body, enlarged roof rails, 19-inch black wheels with a special design, footboards on the doorsteps, as well as dark decor outside and inside. However, there are no technical differences from the standard model for the American market with a 2.5 GDI naturally aspirated gasoline engine (190 HP, 241 Nm): the Tucson XRT is available with both full and front wheel drive. Even the suspension remains the same – the new modification cannot boast of an increase in ground clearance.

The basis for the XRT version was Tucson in the “middle” SEL configuration with the Convenience Package, but you will have to pay extra for off-road decor: the original crossover in the States was priced at $ 30,475, and for the new modification they ask from $ 32,625. However, the Tucson XRT will most likely not appear outside the American market.

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Renault teases Austral, its new upcoming compact SUV

Renault has published a short teaser video showing the new Austral crossover .

Austral

According to the press service of the French brand, this car will replace the Kadjar in the model line. European sales of new items will start next spring.

“Austral conjures up the brightness and warmth of the southern hemisphere. The name invites you to an adventure and is ideal for an SUV, ”explained Silvia Dos Santos, car naming strategy manager for Renault Group.

The length of the five-seater crossover will be 4.51 meters, the design of the model will receive features of the Renault Megane E-Tech .the car will be built on the CMF platform, which is also used by the current Nissan Qashqai .

According to unofficial data, the range of Austral engines will include a 1.3-liter gasoline engine. The unit will work in conjunction with a six-speed manual transmission or variator. Most likely, there will be no diesel units in the line of motors.

Also, customers will be offered hybrid modifications of the crossover. The novelty can be purchased with front or all-wheel drive.

Renault Kadjar has been sold in Europe since 2015. In 2019, the model underwent a major restyling . In addition to the design, the crossover has undergone major changes in the technical part.

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New 2022 Mazda2 Debuts In Europe As Rebadged Toyota Yaris Hybrid

Mazda announced that it will receive OEM supply from Toyota and will introduce the 2022 Mazda 2 Hybrid in Europe from the spring of 2022.

2022 Mazda 2

The Mazda 2 Hybrid sells the Toyota “Yaris Hybrid,” which is OEM-supplied by Toyota Motor’s European business management company, as a Mazda brand vehicle .It will be added to the Mazda 2 lineup in Europe.

The Mazda 2 Hybrid is a compact car with light handling, a high-quality ride and a comfortable interior space, and the latest safety technology.

It comes with a hybrid powertrain that works together between a 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor that produces a maximum power of 79 horsepower. When the two systems work together, the maximum power is 114 horsepower, able to accelerate from 0. -100 km/h in 9.7 seconds and a top speed of 175 km/h.

Toyota and Mazda have been collaborating in various fields such as advanced technology, joint venture factories, and sales finance since the basic agreement for the business alliance in 2015, and this time Toyota hybrid vehicle OEM supply is one of them.