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Le légendaire Toyota 4Runner et la nouvelle Lamborghini Countach !

Le 17 août 2022

Certaines marques de véhicule semblent mieux vieillir que d’autres. Le VUS 4Runner de Toyota en est l’exemple parfait. La dernière livrée de cette camionnette, dont celle discutée ici, est la cinquième génération de la marque et elle est «née» en 2009. Par conséquent, alors que Toyota soit à préparer une nouvelle version du pick-up Tacoma avec lequel le 4Runner partage déjà tellement d’éléments, on peut s’attendre à ce que ce VUS intermédiaire du géant japonais nous offre quelques petites retouches jusqu’à ce que le «tout nouveau» 4Runner nous arrive.

Toyota nous propose cette année une version Sport de son 4Runner TRD Pro. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Au départ, je dois préciser ici que je ne considère pas ce 4Runner comme un concurrent aux Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Traverse ou autres VUM de ce monde. Non, ce 4Runner fait plutôt de la catégorie des VUS plus robustes comme les Ford Bronco (mais pas Bronco Sport), Jeep Wrangler ou Land Rover Defender. Le modèle qui m’a été prêté par Toyota Canada est la version TRD Pro Sport qui inclut quelque 3 210 $ de «nouvelles» options surtout des accessoires électroniques. À noter (voir les photos), la teinte de peinture AdrenaLime qui n’a pas manqué d’attirer l’attention surtout celle de plusieurs observateurs qui m’ont demandé si c’était le «nouveau» 4Runner ! Comme quoi une telle couleur peut être trompeuse!

J’ai utilisé le 4Runner TRD Sport pour jouer un peu dans la «bouette» à la pépinière de cèdres Pepinor à Laval. Ça, c’était au début. Disons que le véhicule a demandé plus de lavage à pression plus tard! (Photo Éric Descarries)

Car, comme vous pouvez le voir, il n’y a pas beaucoup de changement esthétique sur le véhicule depuis ses retouches de 2017 sauf à l’intérieur. On pourrait vanter l’ajout de phares aux DEL (2021) et celui d’un capot avec prise d’air sur la version TRD mais c’est peu! Notez, sur mon véhicule d’essai, l’imposant support à bagages sur le toit, les feux arrière aux DEL et la peinture noire sur les ornements. Mais, le 4Runner prend visiblement de l’âge et si Toyota veut suivre le courant actuel et demeurer plus concurrentiel sur le marché, le constructeur nippon doit le revoir, peu importe ce que ses «fans inconditionnels» veulent bien en penser! Car, pour le moment, c’est surtout à eux que ce Toyota s’adresse!

Le tableau de bord a été revu alors que la version Sport reçoit encore plus d’accessoires électroniques. (Photo Éric Descarries)

L’instrumentation du TRD Sport est un peu plus complète. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Au plafond, une console avec d’autres commandes électroniques dont une commande de conduite par régulateur de vitesse pour les excursions hors-route. (Photo Éric Descarries)

À l’intérieur, peu de changements non plus. Le 4Runner demeure un véhicule à cinq passagers avec un imposant compartiment à bagages. Les sièges de ce TRD Pro Sport sont recouverts d’une sellerie de cuir plutôt robuste mais, malgré tous les ajouts électroniques, il n’y a pas de commande électrique pour la mémoire des ajustements des sièges. Il n’y a pas de poignée pour le conducteur (il doit s’agripper au volant pour grimper à bord) mais il y en a une pour le passager d’avant droite!

Les places arrière offrent beaucoup d’espace mais peu de confort. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Parmi les avantages que l’on retrouvera avec la finition Sport, mentionnons Apple CarPlay et Android Auto mais surtout l’écran central tactile de 8 pouces. Il y a aussi un écran multifonctionnel en couleurs de 4,2 pouces entre les cadrans de l’instrumentation qui, malgré sa présentation numérique, reproduit des informations avec une image très traditionnelle et la commande double de la température à deux zones.

Par contre, il y a beaucoup de place pour les bagages! (Photo Éric Descarries)

Question confort, les sièges avant ajustables à huit positions pour le conducteur et quatre pour le passager sont un peu durs mais au moins, les passagers d’arrière peuvent jouir de beaucoup d’espace de débattement pour les jambes et la tête malgré l’espace pris par le toit ouvrant (si choisi en option). Encore une fois, soulignons l’espace disponible pour le chargement. Il existe une option de plancher roulant pour faciliter le chargement de ces articles et pour ceux qui aiment préfèrent une glace arrière ouvrante (à glissière) électrique, le 4Runner la propose.

Du côté mécanique, le 4Runner a conservé l’ancien V6 de 4,0 litres (le Tacoma a eu droit au plus nouveau 3,5 litres plus élaboré) de 270 chevaux et 278 li-pi de couple mais il ne vient qu’avec une boîte automatique à cinq rapports (notez que la concurrence a des boîtes auto de huit, neuf, voire dix rapports) et un boîtier de transfert mécanique actionné par un levier mécanique. Soulignons qu’il n’y a pas de fonction 4x4 Auto à ce boîtier, une technologie qui est très appréciée des gens vivant dans les régions froides comme la nôtre en hiver! La suspension indépendante à l’avant mais avec essieu rigide à l’arrière est relativement rigide alors que la direction est à crémaillère. Le freinage est à quatre disques alors que les pneus équipant mon TRD Pro Sport étaient de (bruyants) Nitto (une division de Toyo) Terra Grappler All Terrain P265/70 R 17 très agressifs spécifiquement conçus pour la boue et les sorties hors-route. Le réservoir contient 87 litres d’essence régulière. La version Sport vient avec un échappement plus bruyant qui n’est pas nécessairement agréable à la longue.

Sous ce couvercle se cache l’ancienne version à 4,0 litres du fiable V6 Toyota. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Les pneus fournis avec la version TRD Pro Sport sont des Nitto agressifs! Je n’y ai, toutefois, pas vu le sigle d’hiver (silhouette de montagne avec flocon de neige en son centre indiquant qu’il est homologué pour l’hiver!) (Photo Éric Descarries)

Sur et hors route

Avant toute chose, spécifions que ce 4Runner TRO Pro Sport n’est pas un VUS conçu pour les beaux longs voyages (quoiqu’il en soit capable) mais pour des prouesses hors-route. Par conséquent, sa conduite sur autoroute peut être un peu erratique. C’est ce que j’ai pu constater surtout sur l’Autoroute des Laurentides (15 Nord) une fois passé Saint-Jérôme. Les horribles sillons dans le pavé (creusés par le passage des automobiles et non des camions!) ont rapidement déstabilisé le véhicule. Je reprocherais à ce 4 Runner d’avoir une direction trop sensible qui le fait réagir comme celle d’un Jeep Gladiator…les pneus sont sûrement à analyser ici! C’est un peu le même cas pour le freinage qui peine à arrêter la grosse caisse de plus de 4800 livres! Et si vous n’aimez pas le ronronnement rugueux des échappements d’un V6, vous vous demanderez pour Toyota a choisi cette solution pour rendre le véhicule plus «sport»!

Les accélérations ne sont pas des plus étincelantes exigeant plus de 8 secondes pour atteindre le cap des 100 km/h. Blâmons ici la boîte automatique à cinq rapports (dépassée de nos jours) qui n’aide pas aussi les reprises. Toutefois, il faut garder en tête qu’il s’agit ici d’un véhicule d’abord destiné à des excursions hors-route! Autrement, la visibilité n’y est pas si mal tout le tour.

Évidemment, je n’ai pas hésité à essayer le 4Runner Trail Pro Sport en situation hors-route. Malheureusement, je n’ai eu ni le temps ni le choix de me trouver une «trail» exigeante (ce que peu d’acheteurs d’un tel véhicule ne feront, de toute façon!) mais je me suis amusé dans les chemins de tracteur de la pépinière Pepinor de mon ami Pierre Archambault à Laval (après lui avoir demandé la permission, bien entendu!). Il venait de pleuvoir la veille créant ainsi de la boue ce qui m’a permis de faire travailler à la fois le système 4 x 4 et les pneus, les deux m’ayant donné les résultats auxquels je m’attendais. Pierre m’attendait avec son tracteur John Deere…mais je n’ai pas eu besoin de ses services…à sa grande déception. (Mais il m’a fallu un petit bout de temps pour nettoyer la camionnette par après…).

La moyenne de consommation de ce Toyota n’a rien de bien moderne non plus quoique mon essai d’une semaine avec plus de déplacements sur autoroute qu’en situation urbaine (avec un peu d’hors-route) s’est soldé à 13,74 l./100 km. Disons…respectable pour un VUS de ce gabarit! En ce qui a trait au prix, celui de base de ce Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Sport est de 50 570 $. Ajoutons-lui l’option Sport de 3210 $, les Ecofrais de 0,70 $ plus 20,00 $ pour l’huile les inévitables 100 $ pour la taxe du climatiseur et les 10,00$ de frais de l’OMVIC et les 1890,00 $ pour le transport et la préparation et on en arrive à un total de 55 800,70 $.

Ce prix est très concurrentiel face à celui des nouvelles Bronco ou des Jeep Wrangler Unlimited et, malgré le retard que le Toyota accuse techniquement vis-à-vis ses deux adversaires, le véhicule a un certain attrait, surtout pour les amateurs de la marque (dans bien des cas, de véritables inconditionnels) ou d’excursions hors-route. Une autre explication à ce prix moins élevé, c’est que le 4Runner n’est pas disponible en cabriolet avec toit de toile ce qui pourrait envoyer les acheteurs du côté des Ford et des Jeep.

Je ne crois pas que Toyota va créer une véritable réplique aux Ford et Jeep «off-roader» au toit détachable. Je suis persuadé que le travail des ingénieurs de Toyota sera plus dicté par la prochaine provenance du 4Runner, soit le pick-up Tacoma à venir, lui-même inspiré du tout récent Tundra. Espérons qu’on n’y répètera pas cette erreur de ne pas ajouter une fonction 4 X 4 Auto comme ce le constructeur l’a fait avec le Tundra. Je rêve aussi d’une suspension arrière indépendante…on verra bien!

Deux superbes Lamborghini…

Je fus invité, la semaine dernière, par mon bon ami Bernard Durand de chez John Scotti Lamborghini pour assister au déballage (vous avez bien lu) de deux nouvelles Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 qui arrivaient chez le concessionnaire de Kirkland dans l’ouest de l’île de Montréal. Et c’est ce à quoi j’ai eu droit! Les deux autos (très) exotiques venaient d’arriver au pays bien arrimées dans des caisses de bois. Il n’y avait qu’une poignée d’invités et (très) peu de média pour cette petite cérémonie informelle alors que les techniciens de l’entreprise de remorquage PRD ouvraient les caisses de bois.

Pour nous accueillir, Scotti avait exposé plusieurs Lambo classiques à son agence dont cette Countach classique. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Les nouvelles Countach LPI 800-4 sont arrivées dans des caisses de bois. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Cette très rare Veneno (seulement trois en format coupé) vaut plus de 13 millions $ ! (Photo Éric Descarries)

Les deux Lambo sorties des caisses sont parmi les 122 modèles de Countach LPI 800-4 qui seront livrées dans le monde et ce, à un prix qui flottait autour des 3 millions $ CAD. Ces Countach sont considérées comme la vision du futur des Countach originales d’il y a quelque quarante ans. Sous le capot arrière se cache un V12 de 6,5 litres combiné à un petit moteur électrique de 33 chevaux grâce aux 48 volts issus de supercapaciteurs. L’auto de 3516 livres peut atteindre le cap des 100 km/h en moins de 3 secondes alors qu’elle affiche une vitesse maximale de 355 km/h. On estime sa consommation à plus de 21 l./100 km mais tout cela reste à vérifier.

Les deux resplendissantes Countach devant l’agence Lamborghini de John Scotti (Photo Éric Descarries)

Évidemment, il y avait aussi plusieurs autres Lamborghini chez ce concessionnaire qui est fort possiblement le plus ancien de la marque hors d’Italie. Parmi celles-ci, il y avait une Veneno, une de trois exemplaires produits en version coupé dans le monde! Ce ne sont pas les exotiques qui manquent chez ce concessionnaire unique au pays!

En passant, il y a deux Ford GT 2017 en vente chez John Scotti en plus d’autres belles pièces de collection à faire rêver! (Photo Éric Descarries)

Une Shelby unique

Je viens de recevoir cette nouvelle que l’équipe originale de construction des Mustang Shelby GT-350 1965 à Venice en Californie à l’époque a décidé de créer une quinzaine de ces Mustang de cette ère mais en format roadster, la OVC (Original Venice Crew). Pour le prix…faites vos recherches! (Photo OVC)

Deux nouvelles Dodge

C’est rare que je fais cela mais je n’ai pu résister à vous montrer les deux plus récents produits dévoilés par la division Chrysler de Stellantis, soit les Dodge Hornet, un VUS compact disponible en version hybride et le «Concept Car» électrique de Dodge qui devrait nous donner une idée de ce que ce constructeur nous offrira en remplacement des Charger et des Challenger «muscle cars» d’ici deux ou trois ans!

Stellantis a dévoilé cette photo du petit VUS Dodge Hornet à venir qui sera basé sur l’Alfa Romeo Tonale. Il sera mû par un puissant quatre cylindres de 2,0 litres ou par un plus petit quatre cylindres de 1,3 litre et un moteur électrique à l’arrière, ce dernier étant de format hybride). (Photo Stellantis)

En même temps, la division Dodge de Stellantis publiait un croquis de ce qui pourrait être une Dodge «Muscle Car» électrique à venir. Superbe, n’est-ce pas? (Photo Stellantis)

Après 14 ans, une Challenger décapotable? C’est maintenant possible mais que sur mesure. Comptez 26 000 $ US de plus.

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nailaache · 3 years ago

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2022 Toyota Camry XSE Hybrid Review

Standard safety features include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning with steering assistance, adaptive cruise control and automatic high beams.TechnologyThe base LE has a standard 7.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but the higher-end finishes come with a 9.0-inch touchscreen. A 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster is also standard, while a 7.0-inch unit is included in some finishes.

Six speakers are standard, but a new JBL speaker system is available as an option.What is the Nightshade edition?Toyota has introduced a night shadow edition with sleek black accents on a variety of vehicles, including the 4Runner, Avalon Hybrid, C-HR, Camry, Corolla, Sequoia, Tacoma and Tundra. New for 2022, the Camry Hybrid Nightshade features black mirrors, window finishes, door handles, 18-inch alloy wheels and emblems.

The Toyota Camry Hybrid is one of the few mid-size hybrid sedans on the market today. The current generation debuted for the 2018 model year and receives some upgrades for 2022. As expected, the 2022 Camry Hybrid has significant improvements in fuel economy over the standard Camry, although the traction front is still the only transmission configuration.

No one buys a Toyota Camry for stellar performance, and that’s true for the hybrid version, too. The sedan has a comfortable ride that protects occupants from bumps on the road, but the steering feels boring. Both the Honda Accord Hybrid and the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid are more attractive to drive.

Inside, the Camry Hybrid has a functional design. The touch screen is easy to use with simple menus and few buttons clutter the center stack. That said, rivals offer more impressive technology (the Sonata Hybrid offers a larger touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital-width cluster).

Efficiency is the priority. The Camry Hybrid offers excellent fuel economy, especially in the base model which exceeds 50 mpg in both city and road driving. With strong fuel economy and faster acceleration than the standard gas-powered four-cylinder Camry, this could be the best Camry you can buy. However, we believe that many buyers will be happier with the Honda Accord Hybrid zipper or hyundai Sonata Hybrid loaded with technology.

Fuel efficiency and economy

A 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery work together to produce 208 hp in the Camry Hybrid. Power is routed via an automatic CVT to the front wheels. When we tested a Camry XSE Hybrid, it reached 60 mph in 7.4 seconds, making it considerably slower than the Honda Accord Hybrid Touring, which completed the race in 6.7 seconds.

The Toyota Camry Hybrid 2022 has a strong fuel economy. The LE exceeds the city / highway models by 51/53 mpg, while the SE, XLE and XSE models have a rating of 44/47 mpg.

Qualifications and security features

The Toyota Camry Hybrid 2022 earns an overall five-star safety rating from the NHTSA. This score includes five stars in all individual crash categories: frontal, side, and rollover tests. The Camry Hybrid 2021 was named Top Safety Pick +2021, the highest award in the IIHS.

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crazy4tank · 4 years ago

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2022 Toyota 4Runner: Here's What We Expect From The 6th Generation

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2022 Toyota 4Runner: Here's What We Expect From The 6th Generation

The Toyota 4Runner is a Western SUV model that has been around for a long time right now. Toyota released the first generation of the 4Runner all the way back in 1984, plus ever since then, the Japanese carmaker has updated, tweaked, plus revamped the model more than an impressive five generations.

This article has been updated in March 2021: We have updated this function with the latest information to be able to more accurate for those looking for home elevators the sixth-generation Toyota 4Runner that's expected to be launched as a 2022 model.

While the first-gen 4Runner was obviously a compact SUV that, in fact, was little more than a Hilux with a fiberglass shell within the bed, it's now a concise mid-size SUV that has noticed a lot of independent development.

Thousands of fanatics are waiting eagerly to have an official dossier about the prospective customers of the Next Gen 4Runner model. Until then, here is a detailed account of everything that we get been able to muster up to now about the 2022 Toyota 4Runner concept.

It's a well-known fact that previous achievements lay the foundation meant for future expectations. Keeping that will in mind while looking at the particular legacy of the 4Runner, it's simple to see why Toyota would need to get its time and think of a sustainable concept before offering an all-new model.

Every generation from the Toyota 4Runner is unique in the own way. The first-gen introduced us to a brand-new model in Toyota's selection, the second-gen represented a significant departure from the first-generation design as it now had a complete steel body, it was not just a fiberglass top on the truck bed. The fourth-generation from the 4Runner embraced a whole brand new range of tech and convenience features, while the fifth era had challenged the competition with its on-road and rough-road capabilities. However , we think about the third generation from the 4Runner to be the most amazing re-design of all of the generations. It was tagged since “a little ahead of the time. ” It provided a powerful and durable 183 hewlett packard power-train, it had an flawless interior, stylish exterior, plus safety features that went apart from the industry standards at the time. We now have seen several examples of these types of SUVs with more than 400K kilometers on the odometer. It's not uncommon to expect the particular 4Runner to function smoothly for approximately 30-35 years and outlive its competition , supplied it is subjected to regular upkeep and frequent check-ups.

Related: 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Combines Modern Tech With Rough-road Chops

Speaking of the 4Runner's powertrain, the next generation is extremely likely to stick with its 4lt inline-six engine that creates 270 HP. As for the transmission, hopefully Toyota will upgrade the existing 5-speed automatic with overdrive to at least a 6-speed automatic, especially seeing as competition is already using 10-speed car boxes. The SUV will likely have both RWD plus 4WD driving modes; and we expect no changes right here. It's also reasonable to expect the sturdier suspension for the TRD-Pro and TRD off-road versions.

The SUV might be available in statement colours that make the car look a lot more refined. For all the off-road aficionados out there, be prepared to experience a brand new TRD Pro special edition design. It's fair to imagine the Pro model is going to be coupled with the already obtainable Nitto Terra Grappler auto tires to accentuate its already unrivaled off-road capabilities.

Interior-wise, it's pretty much make certain it will feature upgraded plus updated technology features compared to that of the particular 2020 4Runner model , as well as Android Auto, Apple company CarPlay, SiriusXM, and so on. As well as that, the cabin layout will remain mostly the same as it has been through the years — practical and practical. In regard to safety features, the current model doesn't perform as well as we'd anticipate in safety tests conducted with the IIHS (The Insurance Company for Highway Safety). Additionally , it does not come equipped with several basic safety features, such as accident avoidance and forward-warning, some thing we're 100% sure Toyota is keen to fix with the new model.

Related: Here's What The actual 1989 Toyota 4Runner The Collectible

Consumers are the ones who have drive the expectations plus desires of the market. Whether or not a product will make it delete word is highly dependent on how this addresses the consumers' requirements. The Toyota 4Runner is not any exception in this regard. While the present model has an excellent status in its segment, potential buyers from the next-gen will also want lots of factory options and a huge selection of 4Runner aftermarket parts . In the end, it's not hard to find the best deals on utilized 4Runner if the brand new one doesn't satisfy anticipation.

The internet is definitely brimming with ideas and recommendations for its power-train and superior integrated safety features. There seems to become a strong demand for a diesel powered V8 coupled with a guide 8-speed transmission. Further, the particular V8 engine should be refurbished to make it way more powerful however at the same time make it more economical to operate. As for the safety features, some people wish daytime running lamps, mainly LED, and a plus edition of Toyota Safety Feeling (TSS).

Other medication is largely concerned about giving a contemporary touch to both the exterior and interior. We certainly do anticipate improved heating and cooling for the back seats, increased space regarding taller individuals, and cushioned seats for enhanced peace of mind in the upcoming release.

Related: 2021 Toyota TRD Pro, 4Runner Sports activity New Look And Features

Several things in life are definitely really worth waiting for, and that include any kind of official announcements regarding the start of the new 2022 4Runner. Unfortunately, not a word continues to be uttered by Toyota. Yet till then, we have computed some approximate numbers plus dates based on past roll-outs. What remains to be seen is exactly how the 4Runner's competition with the Jeep Wrangler within the 4x4 off-roader segment shapes out in the future.

As for the time of the particular launch, one can expect the arrival in late summer. Furthermore, we have no confirmation concerning the price, so we can only estimate that it will be between $36, 740 and $50, 980. Again, remember that there are several possibilities of what the final item will be, so the only method to get any confirmation would be to wait for an official word in the carmaker.

Next: Which Off-Roader Wins: The particular Jeep Rubicon Or The Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO? [VIDEO]

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scorpio0930 · 4 years ago

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New 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 crossover grows in dimension and also cost

The greatly upgraded 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 is still the most inexpensive crossover with a three-pointed star in its nose, however not by a large margin.

Today, Mercedes-Benz revealed the 2021 GLA250 will certainly set you back $37,280 to start, consisting of destination charges. Adding all-wheel drive, which Mercedes-Benz calls "4Matic," adds $2,000 to the bottom line. That's a $2,035 rise over the 2020 GLA-Class, although both are connected by name as well as very little else. [toyota 4runner liftgate release switch]For 2021, Mercedes-Benz greatly modified practically every little thing in the cute 'ute: body, inside, technology, and also powertrain. The GLA-Class is still the smallest crossover provided by Mercedes in the U.S., but it's joined currently by the GLB250 that costs just $370 more. If the GLB-Class is a little bit nation with its heavyset body, upright styling, as well as available 3rd row seat, the GLA-Class is a little rock and roll with a curvier roofline as well as showy stance. Inside, the GLA250 sports a set of 7.0-inch screens for driver info and infotainment controls and also upgraded software application that includes natural-language commands. Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto compatibility are typical, as well as the pair of screens can be upgraded to twin 10.3-inch displays.

Mercedes hasn't yet clued us into all the alternatives offered for the GLA-Class, although we anticipate appearance packages, updated leather seats, bigger wheels, and a brightened star because why not. Every 2021 GLA250 will certainly include automated emergency stopping without investing a lot more, which is also a great concept[visit].

The new GLA250 will go on sale later this summer and compete against the BMW X2 and Audi Q3.

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dipulb3 · 4 years ago

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2021 Toyota Venza review: Rebooting into luxury

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2021 Toyota Venza review: Rebooting into luxury

Yes, that’s a Venza.

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It’s quite common, expected even, that a given model of car will grow and grow as it ages through subsequent redesigns and refreshes. Like many of us, cars get bigger as they get older. But, it’s not every day that a given model genuinely moves up-market, offering the same level of feature and function but in a nicer package. In this way, the new Venza is a bit of a rare bird, its 2021 model year reboot turning this machine from a frumpy family hauler to a clean, sharp and genuinely premium SUV.

Sharp new looks

Good efficiency and drivability

That crazy roof

Don’t Like

Entune needs a similar retooling

And that’s important because there are oh so many crossovers and SUVs to choose from these days. Hell, just keeping in the family you have the C-HR, RAV4, Highlander, 4Runner, Sequoia and Land Cruiser to choose from. How, then, does a product like the Venza break from the den of anonymity?

Well, it starts off with a fresh new look that’s sharp and distinctive while still honoring its Toyota DNA, particularly the gaping lower grille and aggressively pronounced rear fenders. Compared to its van-like, family friendly predecessor, it’s a revelation.

The interior reboot is just as drastic, especially when equipped with the 12.3-inch touchscreen that’s standard on the Limited-trim model you see here, optional on the lower specs. Beneath that, the Limited features a smooth panel of capacitive-touch buttons that looks great, though the lack of a volume knob is, as ever, a bummer.

Keep moving down to find a Qi inductive charging pad for keeping your phone topped up wirelessly, situated in a generous cubby into which Toyota engineers curiously saw fit to hide the engine start button. That storage compartment, plus the rest of the interior, is rimmed with subtle, colored lighting — helpful, because it’s awfully dark otherwise.

This is guaranteed to get a “whoa” from your most jaded of passengers, and when’s the last time a practical SUV did that?

Also helpful is the panoramic glass ceiling, which not only lets in lots of light but hides the Venza’s best party trick. That glass is (optionally) electrochromic, meaning at the touch of a button it clicks to a foggy opaque. This is guaranteed to get a “whoa” from your most jaded of passengers, and when’s the last time a practical SUV did that?

Sadly, the software running in here isn’t likely to garner such a response. Up on that big, pronounced touchscreen you’ll find Toyota’s tried-and-true Entune system. That’s a polite way of saying it looks low-res and dated, especially the navigation interface. Thankfully, with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay onboard, you can at least hide all that pretty quickly.

What’s going on under the hood is far more modern, with every version of the Venza spinning the same 2.5-liter, Atkinson-cycle inline-four-cylinder engine paired up with not one, not two, but three electric motors. The two up front help the gasoline engine, while the one at the back provides this SUV’s all-wheel-drive capability.

There’s a lot going on here.

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Together with the 0.9 kWh worth of lithium-ion batteries, Toyota says this system provides 219 horsepower, with 176 hp and 163 pound-feet of torque coming from the gasoline engine alone. That means a decidedly front-biased power delivery. Interestingly, despite the tiny battery and not being a plug-in, the Venza can be driven in a full-electric mode… sort of. Top speed here is somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 mph and, should you nuzzle the throttle with anything more than a kitten’s touch, the engine spins up and you’re rudely kicked from the the land that is free of emissions. Still, it’s nice for calm cruises through parking lots or silent, early morning escapes from ninjas.

When pressed harder the Venza accelerates cleanly and smoothly, the CVT eliminating shifts but resulting in typical engine drone. Still, it’s not much of a bother and, whether you’re in Eco or Sport mode, the Venza has more than enough pep to get you ahead in traffic. Given that, I spent most of my week in Eco mode and got a more than respectable 40.5 miles-per-gallon. That’s just a half a tick ahead of the Venza’s EPA-rated 40 mpg highway, 37 city and 39 combined.

On the ride handling side, the Venza is definitely tuned for comfort, gliding through rather than carving corners and absorbing the worst of asphalt imperfections without transmitting them into the cabin. Whether seated up front or out back there’s plenty of comfort to be had, plenty of headroom too, my only (minor) complaint being ventilated seats of the “Wait, are these actually on?” variety.

Clear skies above… if you push the right button.

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The 2021 Toyota Venza starts at $32,470 plus $860 delivery, while the Limited version I tested raises the starting price to $39,800. Limited adds treats like an overhead, 360-degree camera, trim niceties like the interior illumination, heated and ventilated front seats and access to that Star Gaze roof — though that’s an additional $1,400.

The great news is that Toyota’s Safety Sense 2.0 ADAS system comes standard on the lowest trim, including lane-departure warnings, adaptive cruise and blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alerts. Given the powertrain also remains unchanged, it’s really just luxuries you’re paying a premium for, but given how pampered you feel in the Limited, it still seems like good value. That’s especially true if you compare it to something like the corporate-cousin Lexus NX Hybrid, which starts at $40,060 plus $1,025 delivery.

So, then, consider this rebirth a success. The 2021 Toyota Venza impresses on multiple levels. It looks good, drives well and does a remarkably good job of playing the luxury game. It’s a standout in an ever-expanding sea of me-too SUVs.

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2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review: Luxurious, Solid on Any Road Surface

2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit February 2020 Lime Kiln Road, Adirondacks

The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee is almost a decade old, and yet it’s currently the best-selling midsize SUV on the market: 242,969 sold last year, 200,000-plus most for much of the past two decades. The current body design has been around since 2011, there are 13 trim lines (model variants), multiple drivetrains, and varying levels of driver assistance technology.

Both despite its age and because of it – when the factory builds the same car year after year, reliability tends to improve – the Grand Cherokee has good fit and finish, a nicely controlled ride, a very nice interior on most trims, comfortable seats, and a solid infotainment system. Other than standard blind-spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert, driver-assist features are optional. The two rows of seats are both roomy, but no third-row seat is offered.

If one owner says their Grand Cherokee does fine off-road but the interior looks just okay and the center stack display is small, a second owner says it’s pretty luxe and the display is nice, and a third says the cockpit looks great and did you know it goes 0-60 in 3.5 seconds, that’s because, with those trim lines, there’s one that costs $33,000, a couple that run around $50,000-$60,000, and one that runs $88,000 with a 707-hp engine. (No, that’s not a typo.) You decide how much off-road capability, acceleration, and rear-seat entertainment you want, and you pay accordingly.

On the Road

I test drove the Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit. It is the premier Grand Cherokee for people who don’t feel the need to have a strong Dodge Viper flavor to their SUV, in which case there’s the performance-oriented Grand Cherokee V8 SRT and the high-performance Trackhawk. My test car totaled $62,775 with a four-wheel-drive system – not just all-wheel-drive – that added $3,000, a V8 engine that added $3,795, an eight-speed automatic, telematics, onboard Wi-Fi, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, an AC socket and plenty of USB jacks, and a $1,995 rear entertainment system. At this point, you’re pushing into Audi-BMW-Mercedes territory.

My time in the Grand Cherokee Summit included a late-winter run into the New York State Adirondacks area around Lake Placid. A detour through hilly, rutted dirt roads covered with about eight inches of snow proved no problem at all.

The ride up and back into the northwoods, on interstate highways, was pleasurable, with a comfortable driving position, decent audio, and very little road noise. The Grand Cherokee Summit is plenty comfortable for four adults and a weekend’s worth of luggage. Even with cupholders front and back and bins in the doors, in-cabin storage for little items was lacking.

Good Navi, but Audio Could Be Better

The UConnect 4 infotainment system on my car was quite easy to use. But note that not all Grand Cherokees get UConnect 4 and 8-inch center stack screens. For years, Chrysler-Dodge-Ram products have had very good navigation and infotainment. It doesn’t hurt that when you press the NAV button, the screen asks you, “Where to?” The only people who don’t get that are grade-school teachers looking for a verb and a complete sentence.

This was the first Harman Kardon premium audio system I’ve driven that wasn’t breathtaking. It had 19 speakers and the issue – to me – was the woofer in the driver’s kick panel area. It was so heavily boosted that with the volume up and listening to my workout playlist (you know: the songs you’re too embarrassed to share), the sound pressure made my pant legs flap. So much so it felt like a Rockford Fosgate system, a brand happy to be known for heavy – sorry, deep – bass. It was much improved by turning the bass setting below the midpoint.

Not Enough Driver Assists

The advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) are not all state-of-the-art and too many are extra-cost. Nothing wrong with blind-spot detection (standard) or lane keep assist (included on some trim lines). The optional ParkSense backup system auto-stops the car if you get too close to a stopped object. That’s all good. Adaptive cruise control goes down to zero but you have to manually resume forward travel, and if you’re stopped more than three seconds, ACC disengages.

Forward collision warning, a technology that requires a low-cost front-facing camera, is optional. Of the 18 midsize, two-row SUVs on the market, the only non-Jeep product lacking FCW is the revived Chevrolet Blazer, which, despite its heritage, is not a hard-core off-roader. Automatic emergency braking for highway and for city situations are also optional, and pedestrian AEB is not offered.

My Grand Cherokee Summit 4X4 was rated at 14 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 17 mpg overall. I averaged 20 mpg in a week of primarily highway driving.

So Many Models to Choose From

The 2020 Grand Cherokee comes in a dazzling array of trim lines, or model variants. Currently, there are 13. These prices include $1,495 shipping.

Laredo, $33,735 rear drive / $35,735 four-wheel drive Laredo E, $35,390 / $37,390 Upland, $37,685 / $39,685 Altitude, $39,830 / $41,830 North Edition, $40,285 4WD standard Limited, $41,545 / $43,545 Limited X, $46,640 / $48,640 Trailhawk $46,645 4WD standard Overland, $47,985 / $50,985 High Altitude, $50,730 / $53,730 Summit, $54,085 / $57,085 SRT, $70,085 4WD standard Trackhawk, $88,590 4WD standard

It’s hard to describe each model other than to note the Laredo E is a nicer Laredo, not a hybrid; North Edition and Trailhawk target wintry off-roading and off-roading; and SRT and Trackhawk are high-performance SUVs that also go off-road and tow boats.

Should You Buy?

The Grand Cherokee is the best of the seven Jeep models you can buy in terms of modern-day amenities and reliability without sacrificing heavy snow / off-road driving. It’s also the best-selling, with 26 percent of Jeep’s 923,2981 2019 sales. By our count, there are nearly 25 midsize, mainstream-price SUVs, and almost as many premium midsize SUVs. The top sellers, mainstream or premium, are:

SUV 2019 Sales Change Jeep Grand Cherokee 242,969 +8% Toyota Highlander 239,437 -2% Jeep Wrangler 228,042 -5% Ford Explorer 187,061 -28% Subaru Outback 181,178 +1%

(Note: The big falloff for the Ford Explorer came in the wake of quality-control problems while getting the sixth-generation Explorer and the sibling Lincoln Aviator into production at Ford’s Chicago assembly plant.)

The Jeep Cherokee is not an entry edition of the Grand Cherokee but a separate model eight inches shorter than Grand Cherokee’s 190 inches, with a base four-cylinder engine and not quite as refined.

The Grand Cherokee is your best choice among midsize SUVs if you want an one that goes off-road, not just negotiate a lightly plowed gravel road near the ski slope, and does it with a reasonable amount of passenger comfort. As a bonus, some Grand Cherokees can tow up to 7,200 pounds; the rest tow at least 3,500 pounds. If you have little kids (two), the dual rear entertainment system may be worth the healthy price. The V6 engines are good and the V8s are better but gas mileage suffers.

The mainstream trim lines fare well against the Chevrolet Blazer and Ford Edge. The roomier, longer, three-row Ford Explorer is also a competitor for those who value towing capacity. The Toyota 4Runner is very good off-road but not as smooth otherwise. If you want a competent all-around vehicle, look also at the Subaru Ascent, Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, and Hyundai Santa Fe. The Dodge Durango is a cousin to the Grand Cherokee, is longer, and has three rows of seats, but isn’t as skilled off-roading.

The Grand Cherokee upper trim lines compete nicely against premium brands. But it’s hard to match the NVH and highway manners of say, a BMW X5, when you go into battle in a design released the same year Ke$ha debuted We R Who We R.

Other top midsize SUVs don’t map to Grand Cherokee’s off-roader ethic. The Lexus RX is all-around excellent but is not what you want going off-road or hauling a trailer. The Mazda CX-9 is the sportiest and most fun to drive, but without the cargo capacity.

Jeep’s other sales advantage is that Grand Cherokee buyers are predisposed toward USA vehicles. According to JD Power research, 76 percent of Grand Cherokee owners say they prefer buying from a domestic company versus 58 percent for the midsize SUV segment as a whole. That means Grand Cherokee owners may not cross-shop the sporty Korean-flagged Kia Telluride (three rows but still midsize), even it’s built in Alabama, and the similar Hyundai Palisade. The Grand Cherokee would win on off-road driving. But in other areas, Kia and Hyundai are extremely competitive, particularly NVH and driver assists.

A new Grand Cherokee should be introduced this year as a 2021 model. Given how well Jeep has done to keep the fourth-generation model competitive, the new model should be impressive.

Now read:

2020 Jeep Gladiator Review: You Know You Want This Off-Roading Pickup

2020 Kia Telluride Review: The New Benchmark for Midsize SUVs

2020 Hyundai Palisade Review: A New Star Among Midsize SUVs

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2021 Kia Telluride

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2021 Kia Telluride

Welcome to the greatest SUV that Kia has ever built! The 2021 Kia Telluride was revealed in September 2018 at New York Fashion Week. The marque selected this stylish occasion to expose their new SUV as opposed to an auto show. It ended up that there was a fantastic reason to take this technique.

The variation that was revealed to the world was a one-off variation developed by fashion designer Brandon Maxwell. The model SUV had a collection of ornaments and color methods inspired by the designer’s Texas styled runway.

A month later on, Kia revealed four extremely dressed up ideas of the Telluride to the SEMA show in Las Vegas. They were adapted for extreme off-road driving. After seeing both shop and off-road versions of this SUV, we’re anticipating a reveal of the production version of the 2021 Kia Telluride. This will be the variation that you can purchase.

2021 Kia Telluride Engine and Specs

The exterior and interior sections of this SUV were penned in the marque’s design center in Irvine, California. These features were covered thoroughly at the reveal events. Nevertheless, the powerplant under the hood was not discussed in detail.

This SUV can seat eight passengers conveniently. A 3.8-liter V8 engine powers it. This mill produces 291 horsepower at 6,000 Revolutions per Minute (RPM) and 262 pound-feet of torque.

The 2021 Kia Telluride is offered with Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) systems. They are both mated to an 8-speed automated transmission system. An excellent feature of this SUV is terrain selection.

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The motorist can pick from four drive modes. They are Smart, Eco, Comfort, and Sport. When the surface gets difficult, the driver can pick AWD Lock or Snow mode.

When the Eco or Smart options are triggered, V6 power is delivered to the front wheels. Nevertheless, when the SUV is riding in Snow or Comfort modes, power is dispersed according to an 80:20 front/rear circulation. Sport mode changes this ratio to 65:35 front/rear. Lock mode disperses power evenly to the front and the rear.

Features

There is an ample collection of toys for the residents of the cabin to have fun with. Among these is a 10.3-inch touchscreen panel on the center panel. It consists of an infotainment system which is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Audio is presented through a 630 watt Harman Kardon system including 10-speakers. The SUV has an overall of 6 USB charging ports and a cordless charging pad.

The 2021 Kia Telluride is a family SUV. Hence, it has a collection of safety features. Some are offered as a requirement while others require purchase. Some examples of these are a 360-degree camera system, lane departure alerting system, blind-spot tracking, and adaptive cruise control in addition to a Heads Up Display (HUD).

The new Telluride likewise has a unique system which carries out ultrasonic sensing units to track motions in the second and third rows of seats. These sensing units instantly go online when the doors are locked. If motion from a child or an animal is spotted, the Telluride notifies the motorist with audible notifies. To get this system working, you require to get a UVO subscription, a compatible smart device, and a strong wireless signal.

2021 Kia Telluride Release Date

We expect that the 2021 Kia Telluride will hit display rooms in 2020. It will be available in trims such as LX, EX, S, and SX. The new SUV’s cost will be revealed near to the launch date.

#Kia Telluride

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2021 Kia Telluride

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2021 Kia Telluride

2021 Kia Telluride Engine and Specs

This SUV can seat eight passengers conveniently. A 3.8-liter V8 engine powers it. This mill produces 291 horsepower at 6,000 Revolutions per Minute (RPM) and 262 pound-feet of torque.

2021 Mazda CX-5

2021 Ford Raptor

2021 Toyota 4Runner

2019 Fiat C-SUV

The motorist can pick from four drive modes. They are Smart, Eco, Comfort, and Sport. When the surface gets difficult, the driver can pick AWD Lock or Snow mode.

Features

2021 Kia Telluride Release Date

We expect that the 2021 Kia Telluride will hit display rooms in 2020. It will be available in trims such as LX, EX, S, and SX. The new SUV’s cost will be revealed near to the launch date.

#Kia Telluride

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2021 Kia Telluride

New Post has been published on https://carsoops.com/2021-kia-telluride/

2021 Kia Telluride

2021 Kia Telluride Engine and Specs

This SUV can seat eight passengers conveniently. A 3.8-liter V8 engine powers it. This mill produces 291 horsepower at 6,000 Revolutions per Minute (RPM) and 262 pound-feet of torque.

2021 Mazda CX-5

2021 Ford Raptor

2021 Toyota 4Runner

2019 Fiat C-SUV

The motorist can pick from four drive modes. They are Smart, Eco, Comfort, and Sport. When the surface gets difficult, the driver can pick AWD Lock or Snow mode.

Features

2021 Kia Telluride Release Date

We expect that the 2021 Kia Telluride will hit display rooms in 2020. It will be available in trims such as LX, EX, S, and SX. The new SUV’s cost will be revealed near to the launch date.

#Kia Telluride

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2021 Kia Telluride

New Post has been published on https://carsoops.com/2021-kia-telluride/

2021 Kia Telluride

2021 Kia Telluride Engine and Specs

This SUV can seat eight passengers conveniently. A 3.8-liter V8 engine powers it. This mill produces 291 horsepower at 6,000 Revolutions per Minute (RPM) and 262 pound-feet of torque.

2021 Mazda CX-5

2021 Ford Raptor

2021 Toyota 4Runner

2019 Fiat C-SUV

The motorist can pick from four drive modes. They are Smart, Eco, Comfort, and Sport. When the surface gets difficult, the driver can pick AWD Lock or Snow mode.

Features

2021 Kia Telluride Release Date

We expect that the 2021 Kia Telluride will hit display rooms in 2020. It will be available in trims such as LX, EX, S, and SX. The new SUV’s cost will be revealed near to the launch date.

#Kia Telluride

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2021 Kia Telluride

New Post has been published on https://carsoops.com/2021-kia-telluride/

2021 Kia Telluride

2021 Kia Telluride Engine and Specs

This SUV can seat eight passengers conveniently. A 3.8-liter V8 engine powers it. This mill produces 291 horsepower at 6,000 Revolutions per Minute (RPM) and 262 pound-feet of torque.

2021 Mazda CX-5

2021 Ford Raptor

2021 Toyota 4Runner

2019 Fiat C-SUV

The motorist can pick from four drive modes. They are Smart, Eco, Comfort, and Sport. When the surface gets difficult, the driver can pick AWD Lock or Snow mode.

Features

2021 Kia Telluride Release Date

We expect that the 2021 Kia Telluride will hit display rooms in 2020. It will be available in trims such as LX, EX, S, and SX. The new SUV’s cost will be revealed near to the launch date.

#Kia Telluride

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2021 Kia Telluride

New Post has been published on https://carsoops.com/2021-kia-telluride/

2021 Kia Telluride

2021 Kia Telluride Engine and Specs

This SUV can seat eight passengers conveniently. A 3.8-liter V8 engine powers it. This mill produces 291 horsepower at 6,000 Revolutions per Minute (RPM) and 262 pound-feet of torque.

2021 Mazda CX-5

2021 Ford Raptor

2021 Toyota 4Runner

2019 Fiat C-SUV

The motorist can pick from four drive modes. They are Smart, Eco, Comfort, and Sport. When the surface gets difficult, the driver can pick AWD Lock or Snow mode.

Features

2021 Kia Telluride Release Date

We expect that the 2021 Kia Telluride will hit display rooms in 2020. It will be available in trims such as LX, EX, S, and SX. The new SUV’s cost will be revealed near to the launch date.

#Kia Telluride

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