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TOKYO AUTO SALON 2022 will be held from January 14 to January 16. The previous 2021 Tokyo Modification Exhibition was arranged to be held online due to the epidemic, so the Tokyo Modification Exhibition also returned to the offline after two years. Japan, as a region with a more developed modification culture, every year at the Tokyo Modification Exhibition, major Japanese manufacturers will bring a large number of modified products and modified models. And this time in the 2022 Tokyo Modification Exhibition, many manufacturers have announced the lineup in advance, let's take a look at the key models that deserve our attention.
Honda: The new Civic TYPE R prototype led the team
Honda will bring a number of new models including the new Civic TYPE R prototype at this 2022 Tokyo Modification Show, one of the more important ones is the VEZEL e:HEV Modulo X, at present, the new generation of Honda VEZEL (Binzhi) has been listed in Japan, compared to domestic models, the entire appearance and interior have undergone very big changes. The VEZEL e:HEV Modulo X is also expected to be built with a new generation of VEZEL.
From the name can be seen that the new car will be a model equipped with a hybrid system, the current car officially only released a trailer, from the trailer we can vaguely see the new style of rim, while the front face will use black net. In addition, the new car will also have a certain degree of change in the chassis, interior, etc., so as to highlight the overall sense of sport.
FIT: HEV CROSSTAR custom version will also appear on the booth of Honda at the 2022 Tokyo Modification Show, the new car will be based on the new Fit CROSSTAR model, from the appearance, the new car has increased ground clearance, using steel rims, equipped with AT tires. The front face uses a unique shape of the middle mesh, and the front surround is also equipped with two round light groups, and the front and rear surrounds of the body, the side skirt and the wheel eyebrows are all made of black skid plates, and the overall appearance is very cross-border.
N-WGN PICNIC is a model with a strong Japanese style, in the internal space utilization performance is excellent, from the release of the trailer, this N-WGN PICNIC pays more attention to the use of family travel, Honda also said that the car is designed for "weekend with the family to enjoy picnic" customers, two-color body in the front face and body side and other parts of the wood grain trim, but also equipped with roof luggage rack to enhance its practicality.
At this exhibition, Honda's most eye-catching model is the new Civic TYPE R, the new Civic TYPE R is based on the eleventh generation honda Civic hatchback version, the body has added a lot of aerodynamic kits, and the use of high-performance brakes and tires, tail tail and three out of the exhaust is to highlight its special identity. It is equipped with a 2.0T four-cylinder turbocharged engine and is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.
However, it should be noted that this time is not the official debut of the new Civic TYPE R, but as a prototype car, the body will still be covered with camouflage camouflage camouflage. Previously, Honda officials said that the TYPE R may be transformed into a pure electric model in 2040, and perhaps this generation is likely to be the last generation of fuel TYPE R models.
Toyota: GR high-performance army
Toyota will bring two very anticipated models at this year's Tokyo Modification Show, the first is the GR GT3 concept car, the current car Toyota official only released a teaser, from the silhouette we can see that this car uses a longer front and a huge tail. The overall model wheel gallery is very different from the GR 86 and GR Supra currently on sale by Toyota, so it is certain that this will be a brand new model.
Officially, the GR GT3 is a concept car built specifically for the track, using a lot of the experience and technology gained by TGR (Toyota Gazoo Racing, Toyota Motor Corporation's motorsport division) in the field of motorsport. It is not known what kind of power the car will use at present, but considering the positioning of the vehicle and the long front, it is clear that the small displacement engine will not be able to meet the needs of this car.
Another model to look forward to is the GR YARiS, which is likely to be the more powerful and lighter GRMN Yaris. At present, the official has only released a trailer, but the heat dissipation hole on the engine cover and the unique rear wing still indicate that this will be a more outstanding model.
Previously, at the end of 2021, overseas media took a spy photo of GRMN Yaris, from the spy photo we can see that GRMN Yaris used a more exaggerated aerodynamic kit, and the chassis was also re-tuned to further improve the control ability. In terms of power, grmnn Yaris will still use the 1.6T turbocharged three-cylinder engine, with a maximum power of 200 kW (272 hp) and a maximum torque increase of 390 Nm, matching a 6-speed manual transmission. It was upgraded to a mechanical LSD and the four-wheel drive logic was readjusted. It is reported that the GRMN YARiS is limited to 500 units.
Honda: Civic TYPE R led the team / Toyota: GR army
Nissan: The Nissan Z sports car will be unveiled
Nissan's lineup at the 2022 Tokyo Modification Show can be described as very strong, and the heaviest model will be the Nissan Z sports car. Previously, this car has been the first to appear in the United States, the Japanese version of the model appearance is the same as the American standard, the power is also using a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine, the maximum output can reach 294kW (400 horsepower), the maximum torque of 474Nm, matching 6-speed manual or 9-speed automatic transmission.
In addition to nissan Z, Nissan GT-R Nismo special edition will also appear in this Tokyo tuning exhibition, although this generation of GT-R has been on the market for many years, but its popularity has not diminished that year, it is reported that because the new Nissan GT-R Nismo orders in Japan far exceeded expectations, so nissan has stopped accepting new orders.
In addition to the performance monster, Nissan will also bring an outdoor concept car called the Caravan Mountain Base, which is based on the Nissan NV350 model and positions itself as a multi-functional four-wheel drive camper. The interior of the car has been completely remodeled, completely paved with wooden floors, designed benches and a bar bench, and also equipped with an oversized screen, and the innermost is an electric fireplace.
Exterior, the concept car also features anti-shedding rims, off-road tires, frosted water-repellent coatings and wood grain-style body coatings, as well as solar panels on the side windows and roof, and a set of LED strips on the roof. In addition, the car is also equipped with a four-wheel drive system to ensure the passage of the field.
In addition to these cars, Nissan's lineup will include Nissan Kicks Edition, pure electric SUV models Ariya, Nissan Z GT500, Nissan NOTE and other models.
Subaru: The STI E-RA concept car is the most anticipated
Subaru's lineup is more based on concept cars, the most important model is the STI E-RA concept car, after Subaru officially released the trailer of this car, you can see that this car will use Subaru's latest design elements, both sides using C-shaped swing LED daytime lights, black grille printed with exclusive red "STI" logo. Subaru officials will refer to the car as a high-performance sports car in the carbon-neutral era, so it is likely that this car will be hybrid or pure electric power.
The WRX S4 STI performance concept is based on the basis of the WRX S4 STI Sport R version, with a striking carbon fiber rear spoiler at the rear for a sportier look. The concept car also features a newly designed all-black rim and high-performance tires, while pink trims are used in the lower front and rear bumpers, side skirts and mirrors, and the front bumper is upgraded in detail.
In addition, at the 2022 Tokyo Modified Show, in addition to the two concept cars of subaru STI E-RA and WRX S4 STI performance, Subaru will also bring two other concept cars, THEVORG STI performance, BRZ STI performance and BRZ GT300 2021 racing car.
Nissan: Z Sports car / Subaru: New energy concept car
Mitsubishi: RALLIART will officially return
Mitsubishi will bring two concept cars to the show, the first of which is the RALIART concept car. RALLIART is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi that specializes in the development of races, racing and high-performance components. However, with the full suspension of lancer EVO, RALLIART has also become a real name.
Previously, Mitsubishi released a teaser, the huge tail diffuser occupies most of the rear bumper, and there is also a RALIART brand logo on its upper right corner, which indicates that RALIART will be restarted. But the exhaust pipe is not seen in the trailer, so the new car is likely to be a pure electric model, although everyone hopes that this concept car will be the successor of the Lancer EVO, but at present, everyone's hopes may be disappointed.
In addition to the return of RALLYART, Mitsubishi will also bring a miniature pure electric concept car, it is reported that this car is jointly developed with Nissan, this concept car is only released a teaser, but overseas media have taken spy photos of this car. It is reported that the body size of this car is slightly larger than that of Hongguang MINIEV, equipped with a 20kWh battery pack, with a range of about 300km, and priced at 2 million yen (about 110,400 yuan).
Daihatsu: K-car alternative gameplay
The K-car is a special model that embodies Japanese car culture, with small and flexible, high space utilization and low power but affordable. Most of the models launched by the Daihatsu brand are K-car models. At the Tokyo Modification Show, Daihatsu also brought several modified models based on K-car models. Although daihatsu models are not sold in China, this does not prevent us from learning the modification ideas and gameplay of its mini cars.
The first is a campervan based on the ATRAI series, the Atrai Deck Van Camper. It's a miniature pickup truck with a bright orange and black livery, off-road tires, and a set of LED spotlights on the roof. However, the most eye-catching thing is that the top is equipped with a tent that can be extended outwards, and the style tent should be able to be put forward to form a space large enough for adults to rest.
In addition to the campervan, Daihatsu also brought a new Rocky model, which will be available in both Premium and Crossfield versions. The Premium version uses silver paint, and the roof, air intakes on both sides of the front surround, wheel eyebrows and rearview mirrors are all colored in blue, which looks much more delicate.
The Crossfield version is more off-road, the vehicle's ground clearance is raised, the body uses gray paint, the front face has yellow fog lights, the wheel eyebrows, rearview mirrors, mid-net, and the roof use black color, and also equipped with all-black rims and AT tires, plus the roof rack, so that the whole car has a very strong wild style.
Editor's Summary: As one of the three most influential renovation exhibitions in the world, Tokyo Modification Exhibition is also the highest level of modification event in Asia. Major car companies naturally attach great importance to this time, in addition to the official modified models, many concept cars that indicate the future design and development ideas of the brand are also launched here, so the Tokyo modification exhibition has gradually become one of the most distinctive car shows, and has also become a new stage for Japanese manufacturers to show their products.
Highlights review:
The new Civic TYPE R prototype will be exhibited at the Tokyo Tuning Show
The Subaru STI E-RA concept will be unveiled at the Tokyo Tuning Show
Don't want to be the same These several modification ideas are worth a try
Mitsubishi: Rally Art Return/Daihatsu: K-Car Legion