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News

The sixth generation Toyota RAV4 is coming soon

Toyota Europe has released a few interior photos of the car that is set to be launched on May 21st. Although it is not specified which car it is, many believe that it is the sixth generation Toyota RAV4.

What we can see from the photos is that the next-gen RAV4 will have a more off-road look. The interior is equipped with a screen like the one in the Land Cruiser and Urban Cruiser, but with a floating layout instead of integrated displays, and a massive center console with cup holders.

When it comes to the powertrain, the next-gen is expected to retain the 2.5-L hybrid engine like the current RAV4, with AWD and FWD. Toyota has not confirmed this information, and many hope that the plug-in hybrid version with AWD will remain on offer, but it should offer a slightly longer electric range than the current RAV4, which allows a range of up to 75 km.

Toyota is trying to refresh its fleet, in order to keep up with the current competition and keep its place as one of the largest in the market. It recently launched a refreshed version of the Corolla Cross that offers more sporty excitement.

Source: Toyota

News

Dacia announces new model in the C-segment

After great success primarily on the European market, Dacia intends to increase its fleet with new models. The Romanian brand is now trying to compete with the Chinese brands in the C-segment where they are the absolute leaders.

The first step that Dacia intends to take, before presenting new models, is to refresh Sandero and Jogger, which will have better equipment in order to remain attractive to customers. The reason is that Chinese cars offer more than most other manufacturers can.

Dacia Sandero has been the best-selling car in Europe for a long time, and now the company intends to add its bigger brother to its fleet. The car is likely to be built on the CMF-B platform and will be offered with multiple powertrains: petrol, dual-fuel (LPG) and HEV variants.

The price will play a big role in whether the car, which should arrive on the market in 2027, will be accepted on the market, and it is expected that this model could be the most affordable in the segment.

Dacia is also announcing a new EV due in 2026. The car was announced in February and according to Renault Group CEO De Meo, the company has reached the speed of new car development currently experienced by Chinese companies, after starting an R&D partnership with a Chinese consultancy for the Renault Twingo E-Tech project.

The new EV will be built on a shortened version of the AmpR Small platform specially developed for electric vehicles. This platform is derived from the CMF-B platform, which is currently used by Dacia’s entire fleet with combustion engines. What could attract buyers is the price, and the car is expected to cost around 18,000 euros.

Source: Dacia

Tuning

Audi RS Q8 with 1,000 HP

The RS Q8 is the largest SUV in Audi’s fleet and is now the basis for a new Mansory project. The German tuning company has made it better and more powerful.

This car is a true beast in the world of SUVs, and it showed it on one of the most famous tracks, the Nürburgring Nordschleife, where it set the fastest lap time in the production SUV category. Last year, a refreshed version was presented, powered by a 4.0-L V8 biturbo engine with 640 hp and 850 Nm of torque, which is enough to push the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 306 km/h.

The Mansory version has a black body and a yellow leather-covered interior. The leather can also be seen on the body details, rims and huge brake calipers. At Mansory, the most attention was paid to increasing power. Under the bonnet is still a 4.0-L V8 biturbo engine, but with 1,000 hp and 1,250 Nm of torque. While Mansory hasn’t revealed performance data, what we do know is that the car gets a modified ECU, new turbochargers, new water-cooled intercoolers, more open air filters, new tailpipes and a new exhaust system.

Source: Mansory

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Audi RS Q8 with 1,000 HP