At the beginning of the new year, the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon opened. In view of the fact that Toyota has introduced GR brand models into China, and Japanese large-displacement off-road vehicles are fading, the wave of JDM has once again set off in China. On the one hand, a number of new energy models are about to be introduced into The Country, which is very reference-oriented; on the other hand, Japan's unique market products are mouth-watering. All in all, it's all in our summary.
Let's start with toyota, after all, GR YARIS has interacted with domestic users through various activities, and its voice is much higher than that of gr.86. Unfortunately, the toyota GRMN Yaris, which debuted this time, only sold 500 vehicles for a limited edition of the Japanese market. The new car pursues extreme performance, with a further 20 kg reduction in weight, 10 mm lower height and 10 mm wider to improve aerodynamics and lower the center of gravity. Not only is the mechanical limited slip differential used, but the gearbox and final gear ratio are adjusted to 3.214/2.238/1.592/1.162/1.081/0.902/3.557/4.250. At the same time, it can also choose from Circuit and tension kits.
Toyota also brought the bZ4X GR Sport concept car and the GR GT3 concept car, the former is more of a cosmetic modification, such as matte black paint and large rims, and the latter is a customer-oriented racing concept. The GR GT3 concept was developed by the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing team, which plans to improve and feedback on the technical aspects by participating in various motorsports to improve and feedback on the technical level, and promote electrification.
Toyota Group's high-end brand Lexus not only brought a flying machine, but the NX PHEV concept car is more meaningful, because it is already commercially available in China, and the most important changes in the vehicle are from the concept display of paint, roof luggage frame and 265/65 R17 AT tires.
The Lexus LX600 OFFROAD custom model was jointly created by Lexus and JAOS. Founded in 1985, JAOS has been developing and supplying parts for four-wheel drive vehicles and SUVs. The use of carbon fiber composite materials and the combination of 285/55 R20 AT tires provide a perfect modification and upgrade program for the "big brothers", only to be introduced into the domestic official sales. For reference, the Lexus LX600 starts at 1,250,000 yen in the Japanese market, or about 689,000 yuan.
The Lexus ROV concept car is more like a big toy ahead of the curve, overpowering a lot of UTVs. It's not just the design essence of the Lexus brand, hydrogen as fuel is the capital of high-end Versailles. The 1.0-litre 3-cylinder engine achieves zero emissions, while 2WD and 4WD ensure their functionality.
The full name of the Subaru STI E-RA concept is translated as "Pure Electric Model Challenge Record", which is similar to the Volkswagen ID.R. Information shows that it plans to challenge the Nürburgring circuit in 6 minutes and 40 seconds. However, the 60 kWh battery capacity is really worrying, but its four-wheel drive system with four motors has a combined power of up to 800 kW.
Mitsubishi and Subaru echoed this time, although it is not a showdown between EVO and STI, but it has brought a variety of rally art models such as the Vision Rally Art Concept Car, and the positioning is similar to the Volkswagen R/R-Line. The return of Rally Art will take some time, but the determination of a pure electric solution is obvious, and the 6-piston brake caliper with the 22-inch rim indicates that the electric motor is unstoppable.
The Delica D:5 Tough x Tough and Miniab-MiEV B-Leisure Style are the models that people often refer to as "true fragrance", and they find a balance between off-road crossing and exquisite camping. The former is a set of four-wheel drive, SUV, MPV in one, the latter is a classic of K-Car, but also given a pure electric new life.
The last and most agitating, non-Honda Civic Type R, which will meet Chinese consumers this year. The shape, the power, the price or anything is not important, what matters is that it really comes!