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Cool Toyota and other novelties from the Chicago Motor Show, interesting for Russia

  • February 14, 2023
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A car show started in Chicago, USA, which turned out to be not very rich in premieres, but there is certainly something interesting here. The AvtoVzglyad portal selected

Cool Toyota and other novelties from the Chicago Motor Show, interesting for Russia
A car show started in Chicago, USA, which turned out to be not very rich in premieres, but there is certainly something interesting here. The AvtoVzglyad portal selected the most curious for Russian consumers from the new products of 2023.

Let’s start with the main premiere for our brother – the largest crossover in the history of the Japanese brand Toyota. We are talking about the “fat” Highlander, which has been given the prefix Grand to the name. “Highlander” is loved and respected by us, and after modernization it would certainly have charmed an even larger number of Russian motorists.

So, the Grand Highlander got an eight-seater interior, and the body became longer than even the flagship Land Cruiser. An increase in length of 15 centimeters also had consequences for the interior space. The car is ready to take a whopping 2,775 liters of luggage in the luggage compartment, and full seats for adult drivers have found their place in the gallery. The second row of seats can be converted – as desired – into a three-seater sofa or a pair of captain’s chairs. Each passenger is entitled to their own USB slot and there are almost twice as many cup holders in the cabin as the riders themselves.

The head unit, presented on a 12.3-inch multi-colored touchpad, is trained to ‘surf’ the internet and smartphones can be charged wirelessly. There are so many options that even Lexus will envy. Not bad in terms of technology. The most powerful of the units in the hybrid power plant produces an indecent 367 horsepower. Drive – front and full. After all, the Japanese can do it whenever they want!

The Europeans also shined. For example, the German Volkswagen brought a refreshed Atlas to the exhibition, which is known on the Russian market under the model name Teramont. The car received bolder optics, glued along the edges of the updated radiator grille, as well as a stylish diode part on the “face side”. We have already seen a similar solution on crossovers from the self-proclaimed premium brand Exeed from China.

The interior decoration convinces with an enlarged central display, and the controls – with a “tach” interface. All around – “skin mug” and a cascade of advanced electronics. In addition, all functionality responsible for comfort and safety is now assigned to Teramont by default. As for the power unit, a 273 hp turbocharged engine was registered in the engine compartment, mated to an eight-speed “automatic”. Thank you for not being “pre-selective”. The drive, as in the case of Toyota, is front and full.

And now – note – many letters. We’re talking about a “home” novelty called the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary Edition. The no-compromise off-road vehicle received a special version to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Rubicon, ready to show off a slightly updated grille, increased ground clearance and a slew of improvements from off-road tuning guru American Expedition Vehicles . Among them: a raised suspension, a reconfigured transmission, a winch and hefty wheels. The mighty 476 hp Hemi with a working volume of 6.4 liters was chosen as the “heart” for the hero of the day. The ride is nowhere fuller. Agree: not a car, but a dream! Well, let the “grey” import help us.

Manufacturer’s photo
  • Manufacturer’s photo
  • Manufacturer’s photo

Let’s start with the main premiere for our brother – the largest crossover in the history of the Japanese brand Toyota. We are talking about the “fat” Highlander, which has been given the prefix Grand to the name. “Highlander” is loved and respected by us, and after modernization it would certainly have charmed an even larger number of Russian motorists.

So, the Grand Highlander got an eight-seater interior, and the body became longer than even the flagship Land Cruiser. An increase in length of 15 centimeters also had consequences for the interior space. The car is ready to take a whopping 2,775 liters of luggage in the luggage compartment, and full seats for adult drivers have found their place in the gallery. The second row of seats can be converted – as desired – into a three-seater sofa or a pair of captain’s chairs. Each passenger is entitled to their own USB slot and there are almost twice as many cup holders in the cabin as the riders themselves.

The head unit, presented on a 12.3-inch multi-colored touchpad, is trained to ‘surf’ the internet and smartphones can be charged wirelessly. There are so many options that even Lexus will envy. Not bad in terms of technology. The most powerful of the units in the hybrid power plant produces an indecent 367 horsepower. Drive – front and full. After all, the Japanese can do it whenever they want!

The Europeans also shined. For example, the German Volkswagen brought a refreshed Atlas to the exhibition, which is known on the Russian market under the model name Teramont. The car received bolder optics, glued along the edges of the updated radiator grille, as well as a stylish diode part on the “face side”. We have already seen a similar solution on crossovers from the self-proclaimed premium brand Exeed from China.

The interior decoration convinces with an enlarged central display, and the controls – with a “tach” interface. All around – “skin mug” and a cascade of advanced electronics. In addition, all functionality responsible for comfort and safety is now assigned to Teramont by default. As for the power unit, a 273 hp turbocharged engine was registered in the engine compartment, mated to an eight-speed “automatic”. Thank you for not being “pre-selective”. The drive, as in the case of Toyota, is front and full.

And now – note – many letters. We’re talking about a “home” novelty called the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 20th Anniversary Edition. The no-compromise off-road vehicle received a special version to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Rubicon, ready to show off a slightly updated grille, increased ground clearance and a slew of improvements from off-road tuning guru American Expedition Vehicles . Among them: a raised suspension, a reconfigured transmission, a winch and hefty wheels. The mighty 476 hp Hemi with a working volume of 6.4 liters was chosen as the “heart” for the hero of the day. The ride is nowhere fuller. Agree: not a car, but a dream! Well, let the “grey” import help us.

Source: Avto Vzglyad

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