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New 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro: The American Land Cruiser

Toyota Motor Corporation ‘s US division announced on January 25 that it will set up a ” TRD Pro ” in pursuit of off-road performance for the new ” Sequoia ” (2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro) .

2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro:

TRD Pro is an off-road grade named “TRD” (Toyota Racing Development). TRD Pro will be available for pickup trucks and SUVs sold by Toyota in the US market. It has been set for the new “Tundra” large pickup truck, “Tacoma” for medium-sized pickup trucks, and “4Runner” for small SUVs. All drive systems will be 4WD.

The new Sequoia TRD Pro is equipped with a FOX bypass shock as standard equipment to maximize off-road performance. A selective locking rear differential is also adopted. The TRD Pro is equipped with a newly developed front stabilizer, red-painted suspension parts, aluminum TRD front skid plate, underbody protection, all-terrain tires, and BBS aluminum wheels.

TRD Pro is equipped as standard with “Multi Terrane Select” that supports off-road driving. Control wheel spin on different terrains by changing the multi-terrain select settings. “CRAWL Control” acts as a low-speed off-road cruise control that allows the driver to focus on steering while maintaining one of five selectable speeds. Downhill assist control helps the driver down steep slopes by limiting the speed of the vehicle downhill.

The TRD Pro will be equipped with a second-row captain seat, a TRD steering wheel with a heater, and a TRD accent TRD roof rack for the seat and shift knob. The “TOYOTA” emblem was attached to the front grill.

The TRD Pro powertrain will be the only hybrid “i-FORCE MAX”, like the other new Sequoia grades. This powertrain is the successor to the conventional Sequoia “iForce”. The conventional iForce is a 5.7-liter V8 gasoline naturally aspirated engine with a maximum output of 381hp and a maximum torque of 55.5kgm.

In contrast, the new i-FORCE MAX combines a downsized V6 gasoline twin-turbo engine with a displacement of 3445cc with a motor. The motor was laid out between the engine and the 10-speed automatic transmission. The motor efficiently transfers power via a 10-speed AT. Engine starting, EV mode driving, electrical assist and energy regeneration are done only through hybrid components.

The new i-FORCE MAX powertrain has a maximum output of 437hp / 5200rpm and a maximum torque of 80.6kgm / 2400rpm. The engine displacement has been reduced by approximately 2.2 liters from the conventional iForce’s 5.7 liters. Still, with two turbos and a motor, the power was increased by 56hp and the torque was increased by 25.1kgm.

The i-FORCE MAX powertrain is designed to provide maximum performance and maximum efficiency in all situations. When towing a camper or the like, the hybrid system adds power and torque. At low speeds in urban areas, EV mode provides quietness and improved fuel economy. On the highway, it provides highly responsive linear power delivery. The maximum torque of 80.6kgm obtained in the low rev range of 2400rpm supports off-road driving.

A newly developed power control unit (PCU) has been adopted to pursue excellent battery durability and thermal performance. Nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries are laid out under the backseat. The 10-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission “ECTi” is equipped with a sequential shift mode, uphill / downhill shift logic, and “TOW” and “HAUL” driving modes.

Also, if you select “SPORT” or “SPORT +” in the driving mode, i-FORCE MAX will use the instantaneous response of the electric motor. The electric motor covers most of the low-speed driving, but when it exceeds 30km / h, the gasoline engine starts and pursues excellent performance in the medium and high speed range. In TOW and HAUL modes, the i-FORCE MAX system is always active. It is said to bring excellent acceleration and torque when towing

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New 2022 Toyota RAV4 Gets Refreshed Styling

The current generation of the popular Toyota RAV4 crossover entered the market in 2018. Last fall, the company introduced an updated version of the model 2022 Toyota RAV4. The novelty has already gone on sale in the American and Japanese markets . Now she has reached Europe.

2022 Toyota RAV4

Restyling brought crossover headlights with new graphics and LED foglights, other bumpers and grille. Also changed the design of the rims. The interior has LED lighting, USB-C connectors and power seats. In addition, the model family was replenished with an off-road version with the prefix Adventure in the title.

The car can be distinguished by the radiator grille with two massive horizontal slats, in the center of which there is a large brand emblem, wider wheel arches and lining on the front bumper. In addition, the car has increased ground clearance by 10 mm and installed 19-inch black alloy wheels. The interior of the model is trimmed with black leather with orange stitching. Overlays are fixed on the thresholds, indicating that we have a special version of the Toyota RAV 4.

The Toyota RAV4 Adventure is powered by a hybrid power plant based on a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which is complemented by an electric motor. The latter is installed on the rear axle. The unit is connected to the variator. Its total output is 222 hp. Battery capacity and range in pure electric mode have not yet been announced.

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New 2023 Toyota Sequoia Arrives with a Standard Hybrid Powertrain

Toyota introduced the new generation 2023 Sequoia SUV with the factory index XK80. The previous second lasted 15 years on the assembly line. It was launched in 2007.

2023 Toyota Sequoia

The appearance of the next generation car can be compared with the expectation of another famous model of the brand – Toyota Land Cruiser 300 , the previous generation of which lasted a little less on the assembly line – 14 years.

The basis for the long-awaited model was the current version of the Tundra pickup truck. The Sequoia uses the same architecture as the Land Cruiser 300, the TNGA-F. Partially new Sequoia is unified with the Tundra. The cars have the same front fenders, headlights and hood. The exception was the design of the grille and bumpers.

With the Tundra pickup, the new frame SUV shared not only the appearance, but also the engine. Toyota Sequoia got a hybrid system based on a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, which is assisted by an electric motor. The total output of the power plant is 443 hp. There is only one transmission – a ten-speed automatic. Drive – rear or full.

Already in the base, the SUV offers a multimedia system with a 14-inch touch screen, ventilated and heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel. The third row seats are electrically adjustable and move forward and backward by 152 mm.

Buying an SUV. The future owner will be able to choose from five available packages – SR5, Limited, Platinum, TRD Pro and Capstone. Optionally, for each of them, you can install the JBL audio system with fourteen speakers, a panoramic roof, a projection display, as well as a wireless charging for a smartphone.

Production of the new Sequoia will be established in Texas. The target markets for the SUV will continue to be the US and Canada. Its value has not yet been announced.

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Nissan Juke Kiiro special edition unwrapped for 2022

Nissan launches “ Juke Kiiro Special Edition ” for fans of The Batman movie, preparing to enter the market at the end of February.

Nissan Juke Kiiro

Recently, the Nissan Juke Kiiro Special Edition was launched for the UK market. As part of a collaboration with The Batman , the film opens in London on March 4.

As for the exterior design, the car is designed in dark tones. Add a distinctive yellow bumper. and side skirts, the roof and the edge of the mirrors are black with white graphics. while the wheels are a new design, size 19 inches, gloss black.

The cabin was designed in dark tones. Add a distinctive look with yellow stitching. in harmony with the exterior design perfectly The seats are black fabric with Syntech leather inserts with black and metallic gray and yellow stitching.

The center console has the letters “Kiiro” indicating that this car is a special edition. While the standard equipment is also fully equipped, such as an 8-inch touch screen, infotainment system. NissanConnect Support Android Auto / Apple Carplay, Google Assistant / Amazon Alexa connection, as well as TomTom Maps, etc.

Power is based on the 2nd generation Nissan Juke launched in 2019 that is built on the CMF-B platform and is equipped with a 1.0-litre turbo three-cylinder engine producing 114 horsepower (PS) and torque. Up to 200 Nm, a 6-speed manual transmission or an optional dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The Nissan Juke Kiiro Special Edition will be built with just 5,000 units, with 500 of them hitting the UK market at the end of February. The price will be announced later.

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New 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Is a 400-HP Rock Crawler

From now on, not only pickups can be Raptors (that is, “predators”) in the Ford range. The passenger SUV 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor debuted in America, which became the most powerful and extreme version in the range. Like the “predatory” pickups, this Bronco is designed for fast driving on the steppes, sands and broken primers, and the Ford Performance sports division was involved in its development.

2022 Ford Bronco Raptor

Based on the Bronco Wildtrack with the Sasquatch off-road package, the main feature of the Raptor is a redesigned and reinforced chassis. The amount of improvements is significant: new upper strut mounts, levers and steering knuckles appeared in the front, a new axle and its mounts to the frame at the rear. All around are omnivorous Fox shock absorbers with electronically controlled stiffness, although external reservoirs are only on the rear axle. All this allowed to increase the suspension travel to 330 mm in front and 356 mm in the rear (against 222 and 259 mm for the original Bronco), although the Ford F-150 Raptor pickup has even more impressive performance.

Reinforced gearboxes and axle shafts are installed front and rear, the track in one fell swoop is expanded by 218 mm (up to 1869 mm). The Raptor stocks 17-inch beadlock wheels and 37-inch BFGoodrich KO2 tires as opposed to the original Sasquatch-packed 35-inch. As a result, ground clearance has increased from 292 mm to an incredible 333 mm! The approach angle is 47.2 degrees, the exit angle is 40.5 degrees (against 43.2 and 37.0 degrees, respectively). And the Bronco Raptor looks so that even the Bronco Wildtrack seems undersized next to it.

2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Wildtrak

There are changes under the hood. The Raptor got the EcoBoost V6 3.0 biturbo engine, which was previously installed only on Lincoln cars and Ford Explorer ST crossovers. It puts out “over 400 hp.” (the exact value will be published later) vs. 335 hp. the V6 2.7 engine on the regular Bronco. The exhaust system is new – with an additional valve, which is tied to four “sound” operating modes: Quiet, Normal, Sport and the loudest Baja.

2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Wildtrak

A ten-speed automatic remained standard, as did an all-wheel drive transmission with a 4.7:1 main pair, a 3.06:1 downshift, and locking cross-axle differentials (all of which are in the Sasquatch package). But the Raptor has reinforced gearboxes and a more durable center clutch. Moreover, in addition, this made it possible to increase the permissible mass of the towed trailer: 2040 kg versus 1590 kg. And for towing trailers, a separate Tow / Haul driving mode appeared.

Preproduction model with available equipment shown. Available Summer 2022

The Raptor has an original grille, enlarged wheel arch extensions (overall width increased by 249 mm to 2177 mm) and additional steel underbody protection, which begins already on the front bumper. Additional air ducts have been made in the hood cover and front fenders to improve ventilation of the engine compartment. The running lights are made orange instead of the standard white (which is legal in America).

Ford Bronco Raptor is offered only in a long four-door version, but its body is strengthened: there is an additional cross member between the B-pillars, and the C-pillars are reinforced. Although this did not affect the ability to “undress” Bronco in any way: you can remove not only the roof, but also the doors.

The salon is decorated with contrasting decor, standard seats have vinyl upholstery. The 12-inch instrument screen has a new Performance View display with a large tachometer and gear number. Steering wheel with gearshift paddles and a fingerprint scanner that gives you access to the most extreme driving modes.

In America, orders for Ford Bronco Raptor SUVs will open in March. It has already been announced that prices will start at $70,000, although the Ford F-150 Raptor pickup is currently asking for $65,000. Sales will start in the summer.

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New 2023 Cadillac Escalade V revealed with V8 power and bold looks

Cadillac has been producing super-powerful V-models of its models for almost twenty years, but so far it has been only cars – sedans, station wagons, coupes and the XLR-V roadster. Even crossovers of this version did not get. But soon the powerful SUV Cadillac Escalade V will appear in the range. His debut is scheduled for the spring of this year, but for now the company has published a few photos.

Cadillac Escalade V

The current 2020 Escalade has an optional Sport package with a mesh grille and black instead of chrome trim from the start, but the V version looks even more aggressive. She has other bumpers with enlarged black sections at the front and a pseudo-diffuser at the rear, other wheels, and most importantly, four large exhaust pipes. On the stern and front doors are colorful V-nameplates.

Alas, there is no other information yet. But rumors have already appeared in the American press that the Cadillac Escalade-V will have a supercharged V8 6.2 engine of the LT4 series. Now such motors are installed on Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 sports cars (659 hp) and Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing sedans (677 hp). It is not yet clear what output this motor will be tuned to for an SUV. Considering that this generation Escalade finally has a modern chassis with independent rear suspension, it should make a good high-speed behemoth. All details will be in the spring.

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New 2023 Toyota Sequoia Will Debut on Tuesday, January 25

Toyota has published the first and so far the only teaser of the new 2023 Toyota Sequoia frame SUV. The photo does not show the whole car, but its back. Judging by the rear pillar and glass elements, it can be assumed that the new SUV will look similar to another popular model of the manufacturer – Land Cruiser 300 .

2023 Toyota Sequoia

The basis for the new Sequoia was a frame platform from the latest generation Tundra pickup truck , which debuted last year. From him, Sequoia will also get engines, namely a 3.5-liter gasoline V6 that produces 389 hp, and an i-Force hybrid system, where an electric motor is a pair of motors. The total output of such a power plant is 437 hp. The gearbox in both cases is the same – a ten-speed automatic. The drive can be rear or full.

The exact date of the presentation of Toyota Sequoia has not yet been announced. It is expected that the car will be presented within the next two months. The current generation of the model has been produced since 2007. Its key market is North America.

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All-new 2022 Kia Niro: new details revealed for hybrid model

The second generation of the 2022 Kia Niro crossover debuted in November 2021. Then the manufacturer revealed very little information about the new product. And now, on the eve of the start of sales (orders will begin to be accepted tomorrow, January 18, 2022), the company shared the characteristics of new products.

2022 Kia Niro

With the change of generation, the car has grown in size and now reaches a length of 4420 mm (+65 mm) with a wheelbase of 2720 mm (+20 mm). The width is 1825 mm, which is 20 mm more than its predecessor. But the height remains the same and is 1545 mm. Aerodynamic drag coefficient – 0.29. The increase in size affected the cabin space, which became more spacious and comfortable, and the luggage compartment volume increased to 451 liters.

The compact crossover is driven by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, which is paired with an electric motor. The total return of the installation is 141 hp. It is paired with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and a front-wheel drive system. Fuel consumption is 4.8 liters per 100 km. Later, the model family will be replenished with a rechargeable hybrid and an all-electric version.

The car will initially go on sale in the South Korean market. The model will appear at local dealers at the end of January. It will enter the global market in a few months. Prices will be announced later.

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New 2023 Honda HR-V Previewed in Wintry Sketches

Honda is celebrating the new year with a teaser for the 2023 model year HR-V , which is expected to debut in late 2022 and is a redesigned model. in a sporty crossover style Versatile Only for North America market This will be completely different from other marketable models launched in 2021.

2023 Honda HR-V

Although Honda hasn’t given any details yet, teaser images have revealed that the model is fitted with a grille design similar to that of the Ford Escape . aggressive front bumper with black frame The structure of the car is rounded. square rear glass with two tone bumper.

As for the power, it has not been confirmed. But the export version has a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine producing 143 horsepower and 172 Nm of peak torque, which sources believe will be replaced by the Honda Civic ‘s 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which produces 160 horsepower. Maximum torque of 187 newton-meters.

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New 2022 Ford Mondeo revealed for Chinese market

Ford has unveiled the new generation Mondeo sedan, which will go on sale in 2022. Outwardly, the novelty resembles something between the Evos cross hatch and the Equator SUV . From these two cars, the sedan borrowed the optics and grille design.

2022 Ford Mondeo

What the interior will look like is not yet clear, since the manufacturer did not provide photos of it. It is expected that it will be made in the style of Evos, that is, the sedan will be able to offer a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a SYNC + 2.0 multimedia complex with a 27-inch touchscreen.

The new generation Ford Mondeo is built on the C2 platform. It is reported that the sedan shared all the main components and assemblies with the Chinese Lincoln Zephyr. The large Ford sedan will be driven by one engine – a four-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost with a working volume of 2.0 liters and a power of 245 hp. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive system.

The start of sales of the new sedan in the Chinese market is scheduled for 2022. In Europe, the production of the model will end in March. At the same time, the European Mondeo will not have a successor.