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The Belta debuted as the sedan version of the Vitz and the successor to the Platz for people who just wanted a small sedan. However, unlike its predecessor, the Belta shares only the same features with the Vitz in terms of driving performance. The Platz shared even the front doors with the Vitz, so...
Platz fully remodeled and now goes by the name of BertaThe Platz, a compact four-door sedan based on the Vitz, has been fully remodeled and now goes by the new name of Berta. The name "Berta" means "beautiful" or "beautiful person" in Italian. It is basically the same setup as the previous generation Platz, with a 1-liter and 1.3-liter engine...
Starting with the all-new Demio, Mazda's Zoom-Zoom Mazda's compact car, the Demio, has undergone a full model change. The first generation Demio was launched in 1996. The first generation Demio was launched in 1996 under the concept of a "free-form wagon" and set a new standard in the compact car market with cumulative sales of over 470,000 units. Subsequently, the...
The third generation Demio has undergone a complete makeover, starting with the new Demio Concept, which has been redesigned and made smaller. The engine displacement is the same as the first generation, 1.3L and 1.5, but the very existence of the Demio has changed completely. If you recall, the first generation Demio debuted in 1996. At first glance, it looked like a compact car, but...
New Demio achieves hybrid-like fuel economy! It's a fuel efficiency revolution. The new Demio is neither a hybrid nor a small-displacement downsizing turbo, but a 1.3-liter engine with an idling stop system that achieves 30km/L in the 10-15 mode. The "13-Sky..." was introduced with the Demio's facelift.
Skyactiv technology has the world in a state of shock! The items that ordinary users focus on when choosing a car are "price (discount)," "interior space," and "fuel efficiency. Recently, many users are placing the highest priority on fuel efficiency. At dealerships, the first thing they ask is, "How is the fuel economy? It seems that the first thing dealers ask is, "What about fuel economy? To be frank...
Vitz, the new Vitz! Toyota's compact car, Vitz, has undergone a full model change for the first time in six years. The new Vitz has undergone an image change from its previous cute image to a cooler one. Even though it is a compact car, it has a lot of storage space. Some grades of the Vitz also come with deck boards and...
The 1.3-liter model is the recommended model for the Vitz. The first generation model was a big hit, so the development of the second generation model must have been particularly difficult. However, the second generation Vitz has also been carefully finished as a world-class compact car. While it basically inherited and developed the good qualities of the first generation model, it also added new attractions unique to the second generation model.
What I found noteworthy was the visibility around the A-puller, the smallest displacement of the new Vitz, which is the 1L model. It comes with a CVT only. There is no 4WD available. There are two grades available, the basic B grade and the F grade that I will introduce here. In addition, there is an Intelligent Package...
The theme of the compact SUV category "Tough & Casual Sports Utility Wagon" may not sound familiar to you, but the Rush was born as the most compact SUV in the world. The RAV4 has gotten bigger, and the compact SUV army that existed until a while ago has disappeared...
The Vanguard is Toyota's new medium luxury SUV. The Vanguard is not a completely new model, however, and uses the basic platform and components of the RAV4. In Japan, the RAV4 has a short body, but in the US, it has a long body.
The New Fit! Honda's compact car, the Fit, has undergone a full model change. The first-generation Fit was launched in 2001. With its innovative center tank layout and packaging, the Fit has sold a total of 2 million units in 115 countries...
The 4th generation "Brand New Debut" Suzuki Wagon R debuted in 1993 and has been around for 15 years now. At the time of its debut, the Wagon R was loved by many people for its unique tall boy-sized package and design that gave it a strong presence never before seen in a mini car.
Will the second generation Fit surpass the first generation? This model, which is loved not only in Japan but all over the world and has already sold over 2 million units worldwide, has finally undergone its first full model change. In response to the popularity of the previous model, the aim this time was to create a...
This is the car for kei cars! Suzuki Wagon RIn 1993, an extraordinary mini car made its debut. In fact, looking back on it now, I feel that this Wagon R is the one that gave many people the image that "mini cars are useful cars. It was the Mitsubishi Minica Toppo in 1990 that first proposed the tallboy style...
The March was born in 1982 and completely dominated the market for what were then called "liter cars. The March, born in 1982, has completely dominated the market for what were then called "liter cars" and has been loved by a wide range of users around the world. It has been loved by a wide range of users all over the world, and the second generation was launched in 1992, with a full model change every 10 years, and the third generation new model was launched on March 7, 2002.
The new, even more "Westernized" RAV4The first generation RAV4 was born in 1994. With a wheelbase of only 2,200mm, the first generation RAV4 was available only as a 3-door body with "Choro-Q(ToyCar)" style proportions. This is the first time I've seen such a model.
The RAV4 was an early entrant into the middle class SUV market created by Suzuki's Escudo. The RAV4 was an early entry into the middle class SUV market created by Suzuki's Escudo, and has been building up a solid sales record since its first generation. This time, it will debut...
Equipped with a new engine, the difference in fuel efficiency between the Tanto and the previous model is really a 20% increase! The first generation Tanto debuted in the fall of 2003. At the time, I had the impression that mini cars had finally come this far, and I thought it was a special car. In 2007...
A pioneer that opens up the worldIn recent years, Toyota has entered the market with a dizzying array of new category cars, all of which are flying off the shelves. In the midst of all this, a new SUV has been launched into the SUV market, targeting a wide range of users, including current minivan users, young people, and seniors who have finished raising their children.
Toyota Mark X reborn with a new name, with over 4.8 million units registered in Japan! I imagined that all the dealers would have been opposed to changing the name of such a big brand as the "Mark II", but I was wrong. In fact, the request to change the name was made by a group of people in charge of sales...
The second generation Tanto Tanto, developed mainly under the Mama Kids Project, was introduced in the fall of 2003. As its name suggests, it is a tall wagon-style mini car with a lot of space. Until then, the most popular and useful mini cars were those that were just barely large enough to meet the standard size, and those that emphasized loading capacity.
The new Tanto, a fully remodeled car from Daihatsu, is the result of three miracles created by the voices of moms and kids. The Tanto is an attractive car with a spacious interior that was launched in 2003 as a new mini car. The new Tanto, which was created by taking into account the voices of mothers and children, seems to be a symbol of a modern heartfelt vehicle...
The Mark X, a middle sedan, is the successor to the well-known Mark II, which was renamed from Mark II to Mark X by Toyota with the introduction of the 10th generation model. The Mark II debuted in 1968 as a high-end model of the Corona. The previous generation Mark II was the ninth generation, and this model is the tenth. However, the new...
The world's first embodiment of "people-friendly universal design" in a carThe term "universal design," which we hear so much about these days, refers to the design of products, places, and services that can be used comfortably by many people, regardless of gender, age, disability, or other physical abilities, and that provide rich and fulfilling experiences. It is already in use in the world of buildings and stationery...
The Land Cruiser Prado is the latest off-roader from Toyota, a true world brand that has evolved further with its traditional high driving performance. The Land Cruiser Prado is Toyota's latest off-roader, which the company's development staff says has the toughest driving demands of the rough roads of Europe and Africa. The Land Cruiser Prado is Toyota's latest off-roader, and it's been selling well in the United States...
Newly developed mechanisms were installed in the minor changes. A turbo model was released by Modellista. The Vitz has undergone a facelift as if to compete with the Fit, which ranked first in total sales among registered cars in Japan last year. Of course, it's not just a design change. There are a number of mechanisms that deserve attention. First...
In the past few years, many "downsizers" have been switching from larger cars to compact cars. The Nissan NOTE is the latest addition to this vibrant market. The interior arrangement was thought out from the user's perspective, and the storage capacity is even greater than the cargo space. The luggage is divided into upper and lower sections with a "two-stage multi-link tr...
Toyota's new compact car, which had already been talked about as a "Vitz-class hybrid car with excellent fuel efficiency," went on sale as "Aqua" on December 26. It is a compact car with an overall length of 3995mm, which is less than 4m, and an overall width of 1695mm, which is well within the 5-number size limit. Literally. ...
In March 2010, the new March was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show as the new Micra. The name "Micra" is the European name for the March, and the March is a global car that is sold in many countries around the world. The third generation March with the current "frog face" was introduced in 2002, and the new fourth generation March is the first full model in eight years.
Unexpectedly good fuel economy and high level of driving performance: After driving 500km in the Wish, there were a few things that became clear to me. First of all, the fuel efficiency of the latest minivans is very good; 13.2km/L was unexpectedly good, considering that we were driving at a high pace on a long mountain road with two passengers. Also...
The novel design and premium feel of the new car sets it apart from existing compact cars. Until now, compact cars have been most famous for their economy and practicality. The clean form also emphasized the ease of handling. The Ist, Toyota's latest compact car, is a complete change of direction.
Based on the previous generation Vitz, which is said to have changed the common sense of compact cars, a variety of siblings have been created. One of them is the Ist. Its target is women who work hard in the city. The Ist has a slightly SUV-like styling that creates a dependable and active atmosphere. The interior has a ...
One of Japan's leading SUVs undergoes a full model change and enters its second generationThe Harrier, which was first introduced in 1997, is an SUV targeted mainly at North America. In North America, the Harrier is sold under the Lexus brand name, and is highly regarded as a car that has opened up a unique genre of luxury SUVs. The new Harrier...
A luxury SUV loaded with advanced safety technology has been born, with North America as its main market. The Harrier, which has undergone a full model change to the second generation in its normal evolution, is a luxury SUV that aims to be more than a luxury saloon. The Harrier is a luxury SUV that aims to be more than a luxury saloon. Almost 100% of users in Japan are men, but in North America, the main market for Harrier sales, 70% of users are women.
New Corolla Sedan Thoroughly Focused on the Japanese MarketToyota Corolla has been overwhelmingly well known as a global model representing Japan. The first generation model was born in 1966. In other words, the Corolla has already been around for 40 years, so it is no surprise that it is so well known. Counting from the first generation model, the total number of units sold...
It's nice to meet you. I'm Sakuraba, a newcomer to the Autochook One editorial staff, and I've only been here a short time. The other day, I was ordered by my editor-in-chief to go and cover the Corolla Axio GT. `What? You're going to cover a complete car? I thought to myself, `I'm not used to this kind of coverage...
The first thing that comes to mind when you think of the brand new Nissan compact car, which is the fourth model in the Nissan compact car series, is the March, followed by the Cube, which is based on the March with enhanced utility. Then there is the Tida, a short wagon that has recently joined the lineup. To add to that, the Cube is a ki...
