Toyota Reveals New 2013 Crown Royal and Crown Athlete Sedans in Japan

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One of Toyota's oldest running nameplates that has been around since 1955, has simply entered its ordinal generation with the introduction of the new 2013 Crown series in Japan.As with its forerunner, the new Crown, that is regarding constant size because the Mercedes-Benz E-Class mensuration four,895mm (192.7 inches) long, is obtainable in 2 basic flavors, the a lot of luxurious Royal model and therefore the sportier trying contestant.
"To attract folks to the automobile these days, we tend to had to revamp it," the japanese company's President Akio Toyoda, told the press throughout the presentation of the automobile in Japan on Tues.
Toyota says each Crown models feature recent styling within and out adding that each one major parts are updated, whereas there is conjointly a replacement a pair of.5-liter hybrid powertrain, and new technical school goodies like the Toyota Multi-Operation bit, which mixes numerous vehicle functions into one bit panel on the middle console.
Compared to the Royal, the contestant sports a a lot of dynamic styling due to its custom grille inserts, redesigned front and rear bumpers, pronounced front fenders associated an aero kit. Inside, the variations concern the sportier trim accents and sport seats.
There area unit 3 on the market engine choices beginning with a a pair of.5-liter V6 gas unit that delivers 200hp (203PS) and 243Nm (179 lb-ft) of peak force driving through a six-speed automatic to either the rear- or all four-wheels, and that is obtainable on each Crown models.
Also on the market on the Crown Royal and contestant may be a new a pair of.5-liter, 4-cylinder inline Atkinson cycle gas unit coupled to an electrical motor manufacturing a combined output of 176hp (178PS) and most force of 221Nm (163 lb-ft), offered solely with rear-wheel drive.
Last however not least, the Crown contestant are often had with a range-topping three.5-liter V6 internal-combustion engine capable of delivering 311hp (315PS) and 377Nm (278 lb-ft), connected to associate 8-speed automatic turning the rear wheels.
Pricing in Japan starts at three,530,000 yen (US$41,400 or €31,300) for the bottom Crown Royal RWD a pair of.5 V6 and rises five|to five},430,000 yen (US$63,600 or €48,300) for the Crown contestant G three.5 V6.

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New Mazda6 and CX-5 Custom Concepts to Take Center Stage at Tokyo AutoSalon

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The speedily approaching 2013 edition of theTokyo car Salon can see Mazda exhibit associate array of bespoke versions of its recently launched Mazda6 (called Atenza in Japan) in each saloon and Wagon body designs additionally as of the CX-5 crossover.We'll begin our tour of Mazda's ideas with the new "6" that may be shown in 3 flavors in Yeddo.
These embrace the Atenza Racer 2013 sedan and therefore the Atenza Wagon Grand road, each of that area unit fitted with associate aggressive aero kit, massive wheels and upgraded chassis components, whereas the Atenza GT Sound Special comes with a delicate body kit, a a lot of luxurious interior and a high-end system.
Joining the Mazda6 prototypes area unit 2 ideas of the CX5, the red-colored Grand road supported the diesel model and equipped with 20-inch tires, aero components and a sported up interior, and therefore the Active Driver study finished in white with a carbon fiber hood and alternative performance upgrades.
Mazda's show will embrace a range of sport models just like the lupus erythematosus Mans LMP2 SKYACTIV-D racer.

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New RenaultSport Megane Estate GT 220 is a Limited Run PerformanceEdition

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Renault is tending to the wants of shoppers United Nations agency would really like to mix the performance credentials of the much-lauded RenaultSport Megane motorcar with the sensible edges of a motorcar by launching a brand new restricted production version of its Megane Estate.The new Megane Estate GT two hundred has been ready by the French brand's RenaultSport (RS) division and can maintain sale in France this month, sooner than its launch in eleven alternative choose markets, from Europe to Japan.
“Mégane Estate GT 220 is concrete proof that a automotive will be sensible nevertheless still pack real performance,” notes Jean-Maxime Boulanger, Product Manager at Renault Sport. “It has all the qualities expected of a gaudy automotive whereas at constant time allowing everyday driving pleasure.”
At the guts of the Estate GT 220 may be a de-tuned version of the two.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder unit that sits beneath the bonnet of Mégane R.S. manufacturing 217-horsepower (220PS) rather than 262hp (265PS), and a peak torsion of 340Nm. A six-speed manual case drives the front wheels.
Renault didn't give any acceleration figures, however it did say that the Estate GT 220 returns a combined fuel consumption of seven.3lt/100km (32.2mpg North American nation or thirty eight.7mpg UK) with corresponding greenhouse emission emissions of 169g/km.
RenaultSport engineers created changes to chassis with specially label suspension, braking and wattage steering systems, whereas the automotive rides on constant superior tires asthe Mégane R.S Coupe.
On the surface, the RS-prepped Estate gains variety of gloss black details, starting from the door mirrors and diffuser, to the front air scoops and roof bars, and black 18-inch wheels and special badging.
In the interior, there is a specific steel mechanical device knob, sport seats and handwheel at the side of metal pedals, red accents and a numbered plaque on the middle console.

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