In the global automotive market, Japanese brand cars have always occupied a pivotal position, occupying most market segments with the advantages of affordability and leather resistance. In the upcoming 2022, Japanese brands will continue to attack and launch new models to stabilize their position. To this end, we have summarized the blockbuster models to be launched by Japanese brand car companies in 2022, including Toyota Wesa, the new generation of Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Qashqai and so on.
Toyota bZ4X
FAW Toyota bZ4X is based on e-TNGA and is positioned as the brand's first pure electric medium-sized SUV. The maximum range of the new car may exceed 500km. In terms of appearance, the concept model of the previous new car was unveiled at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, while the mass production model and the concept car are extremely similar in appearance, using a new design language, the front face part is equipped with a closed air intake grille and a narrow headlight group on both sides, with a number of sharp body waistlines, which is very visually impactful.
In terms of interior, the Toyota bZ4X adopts a T-shaped center console design and is decorated with a large number of chrome parts. It is equipped with a wrap-around design dashboard, a large central control LCD screen and some physical buttons to create an immersive cockpit feel. In the power system, the new car uses pure electric drive motor, of which the front-wheel drive version of the model has a maximum endurance or super 500km DC fast charging mode to support 150kW of power, and can be fully charged to 80% in 30 minutes.
The new generation of Civic TYPE R
The new generation of Civic TYPE R will be introduced by Dongfeng Honda in 2022, and after localization, the price reduction has also lowered the threshold for domestic TYPE R enthusiasts. As can be seen from the official spy photos, the new car follows the design language of the new generation honda Civic, and adopts the shape of Hatchback, coupled with red calipers, sports surrounds, black rims, mid-three exhausts and the blessing of the original big tail, making it look full of combat.
In terms of power, there are currently two speculations about the new car, one is that it may be equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, and the other speculation is that it will be a hybrid model with 400 horsepower (298 kW), but one thing is certain, the new car will only match the manual transmission.
The new Lexus LX
The new Lexus LX maintains a family-style design style as a whole. The new car uses a spindle-type front grille and is equipped with a wider banner-type mid-mesh design, and the LED light source equipped inside the headlight group on both sides makes the new car more recognizable. There is also a small fog light group under the heat dissipation opening on both sides of the front, and the overall shape makes the front face look fuller.
In the rear part of the car, the new car adopts through-LED taillights, with a larger spoiler design, which is visually recognizable. In terms of configuration, voice control, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto mobile phone interconnection, remote OTA, car Wi-Fi and Internet browsing are also readily available.
In terms of power, the Lexus LX600 model will be equipped with a 3.5T V6 twin-turbo engine newly developed by Toyota, code-named V35A-FTS, with a maximum power of 415 horsepower and a maximum torque of 650 Nm, and a transmission system matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission and a four-wheel drive system.
Nissan Qashqai e-Power
The Nissan Qashqai e-Power will also be officially launched in 2022, and the car will be equipped with an e-Power extender hybrid system, using a 1.3T engine and an electric motor. From the appearance point of view, the new car adopts a new family-style design, which is more refined than the old model. The front face is equipped with a polygonal air intake grille and is connected to the light clusters on both sides. At the same time, the blackening treatment was carried out, and the bottom bumper area was also changed. It is worth mentioning that the new car will be fully upgraded in terms of body size, while the wheelbase will be increased by 20mm.
GAC Toyota Wesa
GAC Toyota Wesa debuted at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show, and has now opened pre-sale, with a pre-price of 220,000-270,000 yuan for the fuel version and 250,000-310,000 yuan for the hybrid version. The new car can be seen as a sister car of FAW Toyota Rover Harrier. Available in five body colors, including titanium gray silver, opal silver, platinum pearl white, flare red, and ink crystal black.
In terms of safety configuration, the new car is expected to be equipped with Toyota Toyota Safety Sense safety system, including pre-collision safety system, dynamic radar cruise control, lane tracking assist system and automatic adjustment of high beams.
In terms of power, GAC Toyota Wesa will provide a 2.0L fuel version and a 2.5L hybrid version. Among them, the 2.0L engine has a maximum power of 171 hp and a maximum torque of 207 Nm, matches the CVT stepless transmission, and is available in front-drive/all-wheel drive models; The 2.5L hybrid model has an engine with a maximum power of 178 hp and is equipped with an E-CVT continuously variable transmission.