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Wednesday, 19 February 2020 22:43

2022 Nissan Leaf Design and Price

2022 Nissan LEAF

If advanced technology leaves fingerprints, 2022 Nissan LEAF is covered in them. An extensive suite of our Nissan Intelligent Mobility features is standard on the 2022 Nissan LEAF.
It’s an experience unlike any other, thanks to the 100% electric engine. There’s the first time you accelerate and feel 100% instant torque push you to the back of your seat. There’s the wonder at the intensity of performance coming from a car with such a quiet interior. Then consider no gas or tailpipe emissions, and your everyday drive turns into something truly extraordinary.
Unleash the full power of the Nissan LEAF’s drive train every time you hit the accelerator for a rush of electric performance no ordinary car can match.
The Nissan LEAF is an all-electric vehicle, and unlike a hybrid, no gas is required. It's not a hybrid but gets the energy it needs to drive the electric motor mounted between its front wheels from the large lithium-ion battery mounted along the floor of the car. Charging is a simple as charging your cell phone: plug it in, and let it go.
It could either have new bespoke EV platforms or electrified variants of new or redesigned internal combustion platforms.


2022 Nissan LEAF Price


Starting price for the new 2022 Nissan Leaf will be $31,600. Considering potential Federal tax credit on qualified Nissan Leaf the price should be $24,100.
Nissan also is looking at using dirt-cheap, off-lease first-generation Leafs as a way to introduce potential converts to the technology. The monthly payment plus charging costs would be less than what someone would spend on gas, thus making the car essentially free. Nissan has more than 300,000 used Leafs to contend with, and from a customer perspective, everyone is looking at EVs, but not everyone can afford a new one.

Wednesday, 19 February 2020 22:35

2024 Honda Civic

2024 Honda Civic

 As a continuation of refreshment its popular editions, the Honda is preparing for the upcoming 2024 Honda Civic. The sequel follows for the European version, after updating the version for the US market. The changes are expected and coming at the right time given that the current generation has been on the market for 3 years, as well.

2024 Honda Civic Price

The sedan model's trim levels still include LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, and Touring, the coupe lineup is the same minus the EX-L trim level. The cheapest 2020 Civic is the LX sedan with a six-speed manual transmission, which starts at $20,680. Than, a continuously variable automatic transmission is an $800 option for the LX and for the Sport, which starts at $22,380 for the sedan and $22,680 for the coupe.

LX and Sport models come with the base naturally aspirated 2.0-liter inline-four engine, while the EX ($24,630), EX-L ($25,830), and Touring ($28,530) models come standard with a more powerful turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four engine. So, the only way to get this turbo engine with a manual transmission is in the hatchback model or the Civic Sisedan and coupe, both of which have been updated for 2020. year. Changes to the outside can be called wrinkle tightening, while the inside is more luxurious, too. There will be new colors, some optional equipment becomes standard and of course the price will increase slightly, generally. If we look at the upcoming 2024 Honda Civic at front must notice new grille with restyled headlights and daytime LED light, first of all. Redesigned front bumper with restyled radiator grille and new fog housing are wrinkle tightening. Optional LED light become standard offer together with 16 inches wheels, until now. Well known Shark Grey wheels (17 inches) make from light alloys are available for more money, and before moving into the cabin must add Obsidian Blue as new option in color list.

2024 Honda Civic Interior

Interior of future Honda Civic tweaks start with revamped infotainment system which response to customer demand with new buttons and dials, as well. The changes include better texture of the material, first of all glovebox on the passenger side, to raising luxury. So, who is willing to pay more, can receive 8-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat.

2024 Honda Civic Engine options

Only cosmetic changes remain, however. Petrol offer keep 1.0 L and 1.5 L VTEC turbo engine. First provide 126 horses and 200 N/m, than second provide 182 horses and 240 N/m. These engine are paired with manual six speed transmission or automatic CVT. Diesel line include only 1.6 L i-DTEC engine with 120 horses and 300 N/m. Engine can be also paired with manual six speed or nine speed automatic transmission, as well.

The next-generation Kia Sorento made the Internet rounds nearly a week ago when a pre-production prototype was spotted somewhere in Russia, caught with camouflage only on the hood and rear bumper.

2024 Kia Sorento engine

New details have emerged onto the web about the forthcoming Sorento (codenamed MQ4), along with the fresh set of renderings. There will be a total of six engines available, but that will depend on the market, as our sorce reporting. Gasoline-fueled models will be powered by a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter unit performing its duties in the entry-level versions, while turbocharged 2.0- and 2.5-liter mills will equip the more expensive models, too. There will also be 2.0- and 2.2-liter turbodiesel engines. However, Kia has already announced plans to electrify the next KIA Sorento with hybrid and plug-in hybrid engine. It is believed a solar roof in the same vein as the one implemented in the Sonata Hybrid will be available, so look for the SUV to offer a yet-to-be-revealed number of free miles each year, as well. Hyundai says six hours of daily charging will translate into an extra 1,300 kilometers (808 miles) of range annually, in the case of the sedan.

2024 Kia Sorento release date and price

An American debut is likely scheduled for the New York Auto Show in April, and deliveries will begin shortly after, as well. Pricing of new Kia Sorento will start in the vicinity of $27,000

Benchmarking

So, Kia has been spotted benchmarking the Sorento against the latest BMW X5, indicating the new vehicle will be more premium than any of its predecessors, too.

Than, a series of images out of South Korea have revealed some of the car’s new interior that sports a digital instrument cluster, a four-spoke steering wheel, and has a large central infotainment screen, giving an overall more premium and upscale feeling over today’s model, as well.

Competition

It will compete against the likes of the Ford Explorer, Mazda CX-9, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Skoda Kodiaq, GMC Acadia, Toyota Highlander, Nissan Murano, and Dodge Durango, when the new Kia Sorento hits the market.

 

Thursday, 13 February 2020 23:07

2021 Ford Bronco rumors or reality

Next generation 2021 Ford Bronco

Manufactured and marketed by Ford from 1965. to 1996. the Ford Bronco is a model line of SUVs that were. The first generation of the Bronco was introduced as a competitor to compact SUVs (including the Jeep CJ-5 and International Harvester Scout), the succeeding four generations of the Bronco were full-sized SUVs, competing against Dodge Ramcharger and the Chevrolet K5 Blazer. So, the first Bronco was assembled using its own chassis, while the full-sized Bronco was derived from the Ford F-Series (F-100, later F-150) pickup truck. All Broncos were produced with four-wheel drive engine, as well.

2021 Ford Bronco Release date and performance

Was withdrawn from the Ford light-truck model line following declining demand for two-door SUVs, the Ford Bronco. In the 1997 model year, Ford replaced the Bronco with the Ford Expedition, a four-door SUV based on the F-150. Broncos were produced at Ford's Michigan Truck Plant in Wayne, Michigan, from 1965 to 1996. Ford announced the reintroduction of the Ford Bronco as a mid-sized SUV, in 2017. Derived from the Ford Ranger as a 2021 model. Than manufacturing is to return to Michigan Assembly.

2021 Ford bronco Engine

Based on credible rumors and comments from various Ford higher-ups since the announcement of the 4x4's return, there is quite a lot we know about the Bronco. So, we've compiled all that info here for you. As new information is learned, this story will be continually updated. Published on 2/4/2020. the most recent update was. That its doors and roof are removable, one of the big appeals of the Wrangler are. With the Bronco, which according to Automotive News, will offer a removable hardtop and doors that can be stored in the trunk, as well. The mirrors will be mounted to the A-pillars, and not the doors as on a Wrangler, apparently. You'll still have mirrors when you take the doors off, this means.

The Baby Bronco could carry the Maverick name, suggesting. The parts are listed for a 2020 model year vehicle, interestingly. Bronco sources informed the forum Maverick was the name being used internally for the car, last year. That name will make it to the market has yet to be seen, whether.

So, Ford already has a mid-size pickup on the market, the Ranger, but it might give the Bronco a bed. Than, according rumors that this truck will arrive in 2024 as a competitor to the Jeep Gladiator, a pickup based on the Bronco's closest rival, the Wrangler,too. Ford has made its intent to compete with Jeep quite clear, so it's easy to understand why the Blue Oval would want a Bronco pickup, even if it already has the Ranger in production also.

Thursday, 13 February 2020 13:02

2024 Toyota Supra concept

2024 Toyota Supra Release Date & Announcement


As we learned from an engineer who is very positive about Supra, he can be said to have attracted a lot of attention in August 2022 regarding the 2023 sports model. 2024 Toyota Supra will run at Deltono International Speedway where he will hold the races he will, give him a modus for the week where he will present this model that will illuminate our favorite customers where they will be heading to the 500 km NASCAR Florida race where we can to enjoy the views of this famous model.

2024 Toyota Supra Engine And Its Features

The engineers in Toyota have a plan to put BMW engine in the Supra. Specifically the new 500 hp twin turbo 3.0 L, which will appear in the BMW models X3 and X4 M. The Toyota GR Supra will spawn a limited edition GRMN Supra with a bit more power (BMW produces this engine with up to 382bhp in countries not subject to EU emissions regulations), but perhaps 100kg less weight thanks to lighter wheels, carbon brakes, carbon seats, less soundproofing and so on. A proper halo model for Toyota.

2024 Toyota Supra Price

As for the price for not having any official information as soon as we receive it, we will do our best to find out and publish it to you.

Hyundai is mid-size pickup truck segment in the United States. We will provide you some information according the rumors which we collect.

Though heavily camouflaged, we can see that the production Santa Cruz will closely resemble the concept. There will be differences of course, the main one being a more conventional four-door cab on the production model instead of the concept's cab which featured rear-opening suicide-style doors.

The prototype also reveals the Santa Cruz's grille design and independent rear suspension. Interesting notice the bed is very short. This comes as no surprise as Hyundai said at the reveal of the concept that the vehicle isn't an alternative to traditional pickup trucks.

Hyundai announce that wants to appeal to crossover buyers who want the extra utility of a bed without having to resort to an actual truck.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz should be assembled at the plant in Montgomery, Alabama. The main goal is that this car escape the punitive Chicken Tax on imported pickups trucks. The plant is where Hyundai also assembles the Santa Fe which is expected to share underpinnings with the Santa Cruz. The rival Honda Ridgeline also features car-like unibody construction, and Ford has also promised to launch a small, car-based pickup.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz engine

On US market will not be option for 2.0-liter diesel engine that was fitted to the concept. It's possible a diesel will still be offered outside the U.S. The same sales policy Hyundai does with the Santa Fe. The 2024 Santa Fe sold here is offered with a standard 185-horsepower 2.4-liter inline-4 and available 235-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4. Both are mated to an 8-speed automatic.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz release date

Production of the 2024 Santa Cruz is slated to start in 2022. This means we'll likely see the vehicle arrive as a 2023 model.

 

 

Buick Enclave

The new 2024 Buick Enclave an all-new full-size crossover representing the third generation of the Enclave nameplate. Release date of new model should be launch in calendar year 2024 as a 2025 model year vehicle. An all-new Enclave will continue to strengthen Buick’s leading position in the full-size crossover segment. Main markets where Buick sells the Enclave, including the United States, Canada and Mexico; the vehicle’s availability might also be expanded to the Chinese market.

Expectations of the future 2024 Buick Enclave:

  • Based either on the GM VSS-F platform/vehicle set
  • Introduce the evolved Buick design language, including headlights and taillights
  • Introduce an improved interior, with increased levels of refinement, luxury, and convenience
  • Include the GM Super Cruise autonomous driving technology
  • Introduce a plug-in hybrid/PHEV variant or a pure battery electric model
  • Introduce more “premium” features to distinguish it from a possible new Buick midsize crossover, which would potentially be called Enspire

We expect the upcoming future Buick Enclave to continue being available as a full-size luxury crossover with four doors and three rows of seating.

2024 Buick Enclave Price

We expect the starting price of the new 2024 Buick Enclave to rise to the $43,000-$45,000 range in order to create more space between it and the rumored midsize Buick CUV, which will potentially be called Enspire.

Buick Enclave Engine

We expect the next 2024 Buick Enclave will have a new turbo 2.0L I-4 engine with automatic engine stop/start functionality to replace the GM 2.0L Turbo LTG. Second option will be 3.6 L V6 LGX with automatic engine stop/start functionality as an step up from the new 2.0L Turbo (gasoline). Also, option can be a twin-Turbo 3.0L V6 LGW (gasoline) in a performance variant. We expect an electric plug-in hybrid/PHEV (gasoline/electric), with possibly a pure battery-electric variant.

Production

It is currently unclear where GM will produce the next-generation Buick Enclave. We assume that production will be assembled by GM USA at the GM Lansing Delta Township factory in Michigan.

Competitors for new Enclave

The future Buick Enclave will compete with the following cars: Infiniti QX60, Acura MDX, Lexus RX-L, Volvo XC90, Lincoln Aviator.

 

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