Toyota Land Hopper 2024.

Toyota Land Hopper 2024.

Toyota Land Hopper 2024.

The Toyota Land Hopper SUV is in development: this is a budget version of the Land Cruiser.

According to the Japanese portal BestCarWeb, Toyota is developing a frame SUV, which will become a budget alternative to the Land Cruiser in the brand’s lineup.

It is expected that the new product will be called “Land Hopper”. The automaker patented this name in Japan quite recently — on August 8, 23rd.

In terms of its form factor, the car will be similar to the Land Cruiser Prado.

It will receive an angular body, high ground clearance and small overhangs. At the same time, in terms of exterior design, the new product will receive many solutions from the Compact Cruiser EV concept shown earlier.

The Toyota Land Hopper 2024-2025 will be built on the basis of the TNGA GA-F platform, on which a number of “senior” SUVs and pickup trucks of the brand are based.

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Skoda Kodiaq 2024.

Skoda Kodiaq 2024.

Skoda Kodiaq 2024.

The premiere of the new generation Skoda Kodiaq crossover will take place in September 2023.

But the manufacturer has already revealed most of the details, and also published official photos (though so far only in camouflage).

So, the silhouette of the Skoda Kodiaq 2024 will remain recognizable, while the external design will be significantly updated.

The new model uses the same but modified MQB platform (updated with the EVO prefix). By the way, a technical relative – the recently announced new generation Volkswagen Tiguan is based on the same platform.

The crossover will also be offered in five-seat or seven-seat (three-row) versions.

In turn, the dimensions of the new model have changed only slightly:

Length: 4758 (increased by 61 mm)
Width: 1864 mm (decreased by 18 mm)
Height: 1657 mm (decreased by 11 mm)
Wheelbase: 2791 mm (remains the same)

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Genesis GV80 2024.

Genesis GV80 2024.

Genesis GV80 2024.

Genesis GV80 2024: along with restyling, the coupe-shaped crossover GV80 Coupe debuted.

The updated Genesis GV80 crossover for the 2024 model year was presented, and along with the restyling, a coupe-like modification of the GV80 Coupe debuted.

The Genesis GV80 is one of the company’s best-selling models and it is logical that by expanding the range, sales can be increased even more.

If the standard GV80 competes with the BMW X5, then the coupe version will compete with the BMW X6 or Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, expanding the audience even further.

Speaking of the standard crossover, due to restyling, its radiator grille and front bumper have changed slightly.

The shape of the optics remains the same, but the lighting technology itself is now MLA (Micro Lens Array) matrix. The exterior also features new wheel designs and added body colors.

Inside, the 2024 Genesis GV80 features a completely new front panel with a large (27-inch) rectangular display without a visor, which has no visible separation between the instrument panel and the media system.

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BMW 5-Series (G60) 2024.

BMW 5-Series (G60) 2024.

BMW 5-Series (G60) 2024.

The line-up of the new BMW 5-Series (G60) now includes two rechargeable hybrids.

In the spring of twenty-three, the Bavarians presented the BMW 5-Series sedan (G60), and now the four-door family has been expanded with two new modifications.

We are talking about the BMW 530e and BMW 550e xDrive versions, which are rechargeable hybrids.

Specifically, the “five hundred and thirty” has rear-wheel drive, and it is driven by a 2.0-liter “turbo-four” of the B48 series. It develops 190 hp. and 310 Nm.

A new generation electric motor, integrated into an eight-speed ZF automatic, works in tandem with the internal combustion engine.

Its output reaches 184 hp. (250 Nm), while the predecessor had 109 forces (265 Nm).

The total output of the units is stated at 299 “horses” and 450 Nm of torque.

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Renault Rafale 2024.

Renault Rafale 2024.

Renault Rafale 2024.

Renault Rafale 2024: the French presented a coupe-shaped crossover.

In June twenty-third, the French officially presented the flagship coupe-shaped crossover Renault Rafale 2024.

The premiere of the new product was the June air show in Le Bourget.

This is not at all accidental, since the model itself was developed with an eye to the aviation past of the French brand.

For example, it got its name in honor of a racing aircraft produced by Caudron-Renault in the 1930s.

Design and interior

2024 Renault Rafale is made in a new design style, which was invented by Gilles Vidal, a native of Peugeot.

Previously, this style was demonstrated on the Scenic Vision concept, as well as on the updated Clio (but partially).

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