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2025 Mobilize Duo and Bento

The lack of parking spaces is one of the big problems that cities are struggling with, so owning a small car is a win-win for every driver. That’s why Renault has launched two small city models, the Mobilize Duo and the Mobilize Bento.

This is not the first time that Renault has launched a small city car. We will remember a two-seat electric microcar that was produced from 2012 to 2023, but it did not achieve the expected results.

The Mobilize Duo is 2.43 meters long and 1.30 meters wide, and can accommodate two people. The doors do not open sideways, but upwards like the Le Mans racing hypercar, which is practical because it makes it easier to get in and out of tight spaces. There are two LED lights at the front, while the LED light strip at the back gives off its unconventional look. Inside, there is an interesting dashboard that somewhat resembles a game console with real buttons that make driving the car easier.

Mobilize Bento cargo van with one seat and a 649-liter rear box. It is 11 cm longer than the Duo model, and is powered by a 48-volt electric motor with 21 hp mounted on the rear axle. Maximum speed, depending on the version, can be 45 or 80 km/h.

Both models are equipped with an NMC battery with a useful capacity of 10.3 kWh, which gives the Duo a range of 161 km, and the Bento 149 km. A one-hour charge provides a range of 25 km, while the battery is charged from 20 to 80 percent in 3 hours and 50 minutes.

When it comes to price, the Bento starts at €10,000 + VAT while the Duo starts at €11,200 + VAT.

Source: Auto Express

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2025 Maextro S800

At the end of November, Maextro officially unveiled its luxury electric sedan, the Maextro S800. The brand was created by Huawei and JAC with the aim of creating cars that would compete with the top luxury models.

The S800 is a unique blend of classic luxury and futuristic elements. It will be available in two colors, purple-silver and black. It is 5,480 mm long, 2,000 mm wide and 1,536 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,370 mm. The rounded design of the front grille is different from the design of most luxury sedans. There are also two LED light strips, as well as daytime running lights surrounded by a smaller light source, which creates a unique effect. The same element adorns the rear lights, as well as unique door handles.

The interior is equally impressive, featuring a starry sky and two separate rear seats. Spy photos hint at a design with three screens on the dashboard. The thick B-pillar probably contributes to the safety and structural integrity of the vehicle.

The car is equipped with L3 self-driving technology and a roof-mounted LiDAR radar. The integration of three intelligences has been confirmed, namely intelligent driving, intelligent cockpit and intelligent domain control. All of this is powered by the second-generation Turing platform. Huawei also promised Super Cruise, Super Maneuverability, Super Awareness, Super Privacy, Super Communication, Super AI, Super Protection and Super Reliability.

When it comes to price, the S800 costs between 124,320 and 186,510 euros, making it one of the most expensive cars made in China.

Source: Huawei

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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9

After a long development and testing period, the new Hyundai Ioniq 9 has finally arrived on the market. It is an all-electric car that will go on sale in South Korea in early 2025, and in Europe at a later date.

The Ioniq 9 has several visual features reminiscent of the SEVEN concept presented a few years ago, such as Parametric Pixel lights, and is the first car from the South Korean company to come without a roof antenna, instead using the windshield for GPS and satellite radio.

With a wheelbase of 3,130 mm, the car offers a spacious cabin enough to accommodate six or seven passengers, and the third-row seats can be rotated. The seats are upholstered in plush materials, which provide comfort on long journeys. Some parts of the interior are covered in environmentally friendly materials, including recycled PET fabric, wool fabric and environmentally treated leather, which emphasizes the car’s environmental credentials.

In front of the driver is a curved screen with a 12-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12-inch infotainment display, and a steering wheel with small green LEDs that allow the driver to monitor the battery level. Additional equipment includes eight speakers, several USB-C ports, which are powered directly from the 110.3 kWh battery, rather than a 12-volt battery, and buyers can also choose a 14-speaker Bose system.

For passenger safety, there are ten airbags, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist and High Beam Assist.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Ioniq 9 is powered by a single rear-mounted electric motor with 218 hp (160 kW) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque, and offers a range of up to 620 kilometers. Those who want more power can choose the Long Range AWD version powered by a front-mounted electric motor with 323 hp (237 kW). At the top of the range is the Performance version with two electric motors with a total output of 436 hp (321 kW). This version reaches 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, the Long Range AWD reaches 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, while the base Long Range RWD version reaches 100 km/h in 9.4 seconds. Top speed for all versions is 200 km/h (124 mph). Customers can choose between 19-, 20- and 21-inch wheels, including a set of flagship 21-inch Calligraphy wheels.

The Ioniq 9 is equipped with a 110.3 kWh battery that can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 24 minutes thanks to a 350 kW charger.

Source: Hyundai

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