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A total of 2.5 thousand of these machines were produced An advertisement for the sale of a rare Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution appeared on one of the Russian marketplaces: in total, about 2.5 thousand of these cars were produced, and only because homologation of a T2 class prototype was required to participate in the Dakar Rally. [caption id="attachment_85661" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution[/caption] Released in 1997, the SUV differs from the regular Pajero in its body kit, unusual front bumper and original shaped rear spoiler. Another characteristic feature visible to the naked eye is the snorkel. The interior is equipped with Recaro seats. A very rare Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution was put up for sale for 1.25 million rubles. [caption id="attachment_85662" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution[/caption] Under the hood is a 3.5-liter gasoline engine with a power of 280 hp, it is combined with a five-speed automatic transmission. Drive - full. The seller noted in the ad that at 240 thousand km the engine was overhauled and the chassis was completely restored. [caption id="attachment_85663" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution[/caption] At the moment, the car is in Kazakhstan (although it is put up for sale in Russia), they are asking 1.25 million rubles for it.

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The car will be released next year The Mercedes-Benz EQG, an all-electric version of the iconic G-Class or Gelendvagen, was presented as a concept two years ago. Now the company's CEO Ola Källenius has shown what the car is capable of. [caption id="attachment_84637" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Mercedes Gelendvagen[/caption] From the video it becomes clear that the Mercedes-Benz EQG will receive the so-called G-Turn function, which allows the car to make a 360-degree tank turn. Today this is no longer surprising, since the Chinese BYD YangWang U8 and other models are also capable of performing this trick. Early reviewers of the Mercedes-Benz EQG concept confirmed that there were two prominent buttons on the center console. One is intended for G-Turn, and the purpose of the other has only now been revealed. [caption id="attachment_84638" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Mercedes Gelendvagen[/caption] The newest Mercedes Gelendvagen in action Around the ninth minute, Källenius engages the G-Turn function and makes a full 360-degree turn by pressing the left steering column switch. He then says there's another button on the center console that, when pressed, can nudge the car off-road to help it avoid obstacles without having to fiddle with the steering. [caption id="attachment_84639" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Mercedes Gelendvagen[/caption] It is expected that the car could go into production in Austria in early 2024, but this has not yet been confirmed and Mercedes has not yet announced an official launch date. https://youtu.be/Z759b8FkTjQ The German automaker is also working on a smaller electric version of the G-Class, which the brand's CEO has dubbed Little G. The car is rumored to debut in 2026.

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Their differences from previously announced versions have not yet been disclosed Toyota continues to expand its line of cars that are officially sold in China, announcing the imminent release of the new Land Cruiser J250 and the Crown sedan. The models appeared in official FAW Toyota teasers on November 17, ahead of their debut at the 2023 Guangzhou Auto Show. The Toyota Crown sedan was recently unveiled in Japan and looks identical to last year's prototype, and the Chinese version looks the same. At the moment, there is no information about the line of power units in China. In Japan, the Crown sedan is available in hybrid and fuel cell electric form, with prices ranging from $48,300 to $54,900. [caption id="attachment_82728" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota Land Cruiser Prado[/caption] As for the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, powertrains for the Chinese market are also unknown, but there is a possibility that the Chinese SUV will receive petrol, hybrid and diesel variants available in other regions. The option with unique engines is not excluded. New Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and Crown sedan to be produced by FAW Toyota joint venture in China The question remains whether the Crown Sedan and Land Cruiser Prado will be produced at FAW's Tianjin plant in China. While most FAW Toyota models are made locally, there are also imported models, including the Crown SUV, which is sold in China as the Crown SportCross. Several Toyota models, including the Corolla, Corolla Cross, C-HR, RAV4, Highlander and bZ4x, are offered in the Chinese market by both FAW and GAC, under different names and slightly different configurations. [caption id="attachment_82729" align="alignnone" width="780"] Toyota Land Cruiser Prado[/caption] It remains to be seen whether GAC Toyota will introduce its versions of the Land Cruiser Prado and Crown Sedan in the future.

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It has all-wheel drive with all locks, portal axles and a fully controlled chassis Toyota produced the Mega Cruiser SUV for only five years, from 1996 to 2001, but this car turned out to be truly unique. The “Japanese Hummer” was intended mainly for the needs of the police and army, but about one and a half hundred units were also assembled for civilians. And now one such Mega Cruiser, released just in 1996, is put up for sale in the USA. The car is valued at $75,000, but it is being sold at auction, so the final cost may be higher. [caption id="attachment_82154" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota Mega Cruiser SUV[/caption] The car has all-wheel drive with three locks (interwheel and interaxle), portal axles, disc brakes and a fully controlled chassis (the rear wheels can turn). It is a rare car that has all these components of a true all-terrain vehicle. A unique Toyota Mega Cruiser SUV has been put up for sale in the USA Under the hood is an in-line turbodiesel with a volume of 4.1 liters and a power of 155 hp. It works in conjunction with a 4-speed automatic transmission and a two-speed transfer case. In the cabin, everything is as simple and concise as possible; some comfort options include only a CD player and air conditioning.

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An alternative to a purely gasoline engine will be a hybrid power plant. The Japanese resource BestCarWeb shared details about the future Mini Land Cruiser. According to new data, the car could debut as early as January 2024 at the Tokyo Motor Show. BestCarWeb is 99% sure that the new model will be called Land Cruiser FJ . [caption id="attachment_81870" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota Land Cruiser FJ[/caption] Externally, the Land Cruiser FJ will be very similar to the latest Land Cruiser Prado 250, but adjusted for smaller dimensions. The length of the Land Cruiser FJ will be approximately 4350 mm, width - 1850 mm. In terms of dimensions, the new product will be similar to the Corolla Cross (4490 and 1825 mm, respectively), but the height will be much greater - 1860 mm versus 1620 mm for the Corolla Cross. [caption id="attachment_81871" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota Land Cruiser FJ[/caption] Toyota Land Cruiser FJ may be presented as early as January 2024. There are already some details about the power units. According to reliable sources, the Land Cruiser FJ will receive both a purely gasoline internal combustion engine and a hybrid power plant. There are many candidates for the role of the first: a 1.8-liter from the Corolla Cross, a 2-liter from the RAV4, or even a 1.5-liter turbo engine. As for the hybrid power plant, it could be a unit based on a 2.4-liter engine, borrowed from the Land Cruiser Prado 250. [caption id="attachment_81873" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Toyota Land Cruiser FJ[/caption] As for the price of the Land Cruiser FJ, according to BestCarWeb, it will be around 25 thousand dollars.

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UAZ vehicles with Euro-5 are already undergoing the certification process After last year’s crisis, UAZ began installing Euro-2 engines on its cars, which is now allowed by technical regulations. However, these engines will not stay under the hood of domestic SUVs for long: UAZs will receive Euro-5 engines next year. The official representative of the Sollers company (it owns the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant) Alina Komarova spoke about this. [caption id="attachment_81305" align="aligncenter" width="780"] UAZ Patrio[/caption] Euro-5 engines will return to the UAZ Patriot and Pickup in 2024. They will receive new control units “ As for the production of Euro-5 cars, such cars are not yet mass-produced; the process of certification of Euro-5 cars with new engine control units is underway; mass production of such cars will begin next year in full compliance with the requirements of technical regulation. ” , - said Alina Komarova. Let us remind you that it was previously reported that dealers are experiencing a shortage of UAZ “Patriot” and “Pickup” SUVs. Sollers acknowledges the problem, but reassures us that by the end of the year there should be no shortage of cars.

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And for the price of the most expensive lot you can buy not only a premium SUV, but also an apartment The resource 110km.ru has compiled a rating that is unusual for the Russian car market: the top 5 includes the most expensive GAZ cars that are currently offered for sale in Russia. Of course, most of the cars in this rating are very old. [caption id="attachment_80885" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Land Cruiser 300[/caption] For example, the 71-year-old GAZ-67, which took part in the filming of the 1964 film “Father of a Soldier.” The car is located in Novorossiysk, the seller wants to get 10 million rubles for it. Much younger and a little more expensive (12.5 million rubles) is the Volga GAZ-31105, produced in 2007, which is sold in the Moscow region. The mileage is only 25 thousand km, and under the hood is a 2.4-liter Chrysler engine producing 137 hp. Ancient Volgas with mileage for the price of a new Land Cruiser 300. The old GAZ M11-73, produced in 1940, is offered for 13 million. The car has undergone restoration and is running. And if you have 20 million rubles (or an apartment in Moscow - the seller is ready to exchange), you can get a government car GAZ-13 “Chaika” with a mileage of only 300 km. [caption id="attachment_80886" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Land Cruiser 300[/caption] Well, if you have 20 million rubles and an apartment in Moscow, then all this can be exchanged for a legend - the dream of a Soviet man - GAZ M-21I Volga. A car made in 1959 with a mileage of only 190 km is sold for 35 million rubles.

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A Russian hit called Mitsubishi Outlander entered the top 3 The American resource HotCars has published the top 10 most reliable Japanese SUVs and crossovers on the US market. Of course, this rating has its own specifics, but it also includes models presented in Russia. And one of them was especially popular. [caption id="attachment_72557" align="aligncenter" width="736"] Mitsubishi Outlander[/caption] This is a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander. It ranks third behind the big-frame 2021 Infiniti QX80 and the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross. The rest of the rating looks like this: 4th place: 2023 Toyota 4Runner; 5th place: 2022 Lexus RX; 6th place: Subaru Forester 2023; 7th place: 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 300; 8th place: 2022 Lexus LX; 9th place: 2019 Mazda CX-3; 10th place: 2022 Honda CR-V.

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