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"쏘렌토 밀치며 전기차 끌면서" ··· 기아의 내수 장악력 강화전략

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[시사저널e=박성수 기자] 기아는 올해 국내 자동차 시장에서 그 입지를 더욱 강화하고 있습니다. 쏘렌토의 인기가 지속되면서 새로운 모델 효과가 이어지고 있으며, 전기차 'EV'シリーズ 또한 판매 실적이 증가하며 점유율을 향상시키고 있다는 것입니다.

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 2일 관련 industry 정보에 의하면 이전 달 소나타의 판매량이 1만155대로 국산 자동차 중 가장 많이 팔린 모델로 집계되었다. 전월 1만 대 이상 판매된 차종은쏠렌토 한 종류뿐이었다. 두 번째로 많은 판매량을 보인 건 기아 카니발(7,710대), 세 번째는 현대 아반떼(6,829대), 네 번째는 기아 스포티지(6,617대), 다섯 번째는 현대 그랜저(6,211대)였다.


 현대자동차의 경쟁 모델인 싼타페(5,591대)와 쏘렌토 사이에서 판매량의 격차는 거의 두 배에 달했다.


 쏘렌토의 새로운 모델은 이미 출시된 후 약 1년 8개월이 흐르고 있지만, 그 인기는 줄어들기보다 더욱 증가하는 추세입니다. 전년도에 쏘렌토는 연간으로 무려 9만4천5백3십8대로 국산차 중에서 가장 많은 판매량을 달성했습니다. 이전에 기아사는 쏘렌토의 새 버전 발표와 함께 내수 시장에서 연간 7만 대 팔겠다는 목표를 제시했었습니다.


 올해 쏘렌토의 국내 판매량은 1월에 7454대로 시작하여, 2월에는 9067대로 증가했으며, 3월には 1만55대로 상승세를 보이고 있습니다.
 (Note: The last number seems slightly off from what might be expected based on the original sentence; I've maintained the exact phrasing provided.)


 쏘렌토는 싼타페뿐만 아니라 르노코리아의 그랑 콜레오스와 KGM의 토레스 및 액티언 같은 경쟁 모델들이 증가하는 가운데에서도 여전히 중형 SUV 시장에서 독보적인 위치를 유지하고 있습니다.


 향후의 판매 전망 또한 긍정적입니다. 자동차 유통점을 통해 알려진 바에 의하면, 이번 달 쏘렌토 하이브리드 모델의 인도 대기 시간은 약 7개월인 것으로 확인되었습니다. 이를 테면 지금 주문한다고 해도 다음 해 초까지는 받지 못할 것이라는 이야기죠. 같은 시기에 다른 차종들은 이미 지난해부터 대략 1에서 3개월 사이로 정상적인 배송 기간을 회복하였지만, 쏘렌토만은 여전히 상당수의 고객들이 구입하기 위해 오랜 시간을 기다려야 하는 상태입니다. 따라서 올 한 동안에도 지속적으로 높은 판매 실적이 유지될 것으로 보입니다.


 여기에는 쏘렌토뿐만 아니라 카니발까지 매월 약 7,000대로 팔리면서 기아와 함께 국내 전체 자동차 시장에서 2위의 위치를 굳건히 유지하고 있으며 ‘원톱 펀치’로서 그 역할을 충실히 수행하고 있습니다.


 
 ◇ EV3의 성공으로 큰 미소를 지었다
 


 기아는 국내 시장에서 디젤이나 가솔린 엔진을 사용하는 쏘렌토와 카니발뿐만 아니라 전동화 모델의 매출 또한 증가하고 있는 경향성을 보이고 있다.


 지난 해 기아는 대중화 목표로 가격 경쟁력 있는 EV3를 내놓았습니다. 그런데 이 차의 시장 반응이 예상을 웃돌며 현재 고성과 실적을 거두고 있습니다.


 작년 달 EV3의 판매량은 3032 대였으며, 이로써 기아 모델 순위에서 6위를 차지했습니다._EV3는 약 3천 만 원의 가격으로 다양한 최신 편의 사양이 장착되어 있고, 500km 이상의 주행 거리가 보장되면서 많은 관심을 받았습니다.


 특히 2030 세대의 구매율이 전체의 40%를 차지하며, 청년층을 주축으로 매출이 늘었다.


 이곳에서는 곧 첫 번째 전기 세단 'EV4'의 본격적인 판매가 시작되면, 전기 차량 판매는 신속하게 증가할 것이라고 기대됩니다. EV4는 지원금을 포함하여 약 3천 만 원 대 후반이며, 현대자동차 그룹의 전기 차들 중에서 가장 먼 거리를 달릴 수 있습니다.

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 추가적으로 기아는 국내 시장에서 SUV, 하이브리드, 그리고 전기차와 같은 높은 이윤을 창출하는 모델들의 판매 증가로 인해 수익 향상에 도움이 될 것이라는 예상을 하고 있습니다. 올 해 첫 분기에 기아의 전기 자동차 내수 판매량은 지난 연도보다 거의 두 배인 1만 1,800 대 이상으로 상승했습니다. 또한 하이브리드 차량의 경우 총 세단 판매 중 약 36.5%, 즉 4만 5,636 대를 점유하고 있었습니다.

"쏘렌토 밀치며 전기차 끌면서" ··· 기아의 내수 장악력 강화전략

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[시사저널e=박성수 기자] 기아는 올해 국내 자동차 시장에서 그 입지를 더욱 강화하고 있습니다. 쏘렌토의 인기가 지속되면서 새로운 모델 효과가 이어지고 있으며, 전기차 'EV'シリーズ 또한 판매 실적이 증가하며 점유율을 향상시키고 있다는 것입니다. 2일 관련 industry 정보에 의하면 이전 달 소나타의 판매량이 1만155대로 국산 자동차 중 가…

현대차, 2025 베뉴 출시…1926만 원부터︕

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 현대차는 대표 소형 SUV인 베누(Venu)의 연식 변경 모델 '2025년식 베노'를 2일부터 공식적으로 판매에 들어간다고 밝혔다.


 2025 베뉴의 핵심은 새로운 트림을 도입하고 소비자들이 좋아하는 옵션들을 표준 장착하여 시장에서의 경쟁력을 강화한 것입니다.


 Hyundai has recently added an entry-level trim called 'Smart' to the 2025 Venue model. The new 2025 Venue Smart Trim enhances customer satisfaction with features such as:
 ▲heated leather steering wheel,
 ▲leather gear shift knob,
 ▲fully automatic air conditioning,
 ▲push-button start & smart key system,
 ▲remote engine starting via smart key among others.


 또한, 새로운 '프리미엄' 트림은 이전 모델의 옵션으로 제공되었던 ▲앞쪽 충돌 방지 지원 시스템(교차로 맞은편 차량용) ▲후측방 추돌 경보 시스템(운행 중) ▲후측방 충돌 예방 지원 시스템(전진하면서 후Backing하는 경우) ▲후방 교차 도중 충돌 방지 지원 ▲스마트 크루즈 컨트롤(정체 포함 스톱 앤 고 기능 없음) 등의 첨단 안전 기술들을 표준 장비로 채택하여 상품 가치를 크게 향상시켰다.


 2025년 베뉴의 판매 금액은 다음과 같습니다: ▲스마트 모델 1,926만원, ▲프리미엄 버전 2,212만원, 그리고 ▲플러ックス 트림이 2,386만원입니다. (개별소비세 3.5%를 적용한 기준 값임)


 현대자동차사는 2025 베누의 롤아웃을 기념하여 특별 행사를 마련했습니다. 이번 행사에서는 2025 벨루에 대한 주문 건수 상위 100명에게 고든 밀러 카 워싱 키트가 제공될 것입니다(단, 해당 조건은 2025년 4월 30일 까지 차량 구매 계약 완료 및 6월 30일까지 실제 차량 인도된 개인과 소규모 사업주만이 참여 가능합니다).


 현대자동차 대변인은 "2025년형 베누에는 인기를 누리는 기능들이 결합된 새로운 스페셜 트림과 함께 안전사양도 개선되었다"고 밝혔다. 이어 그는 "강렬하면서도 실용적인 내·외부 디자인이 돋보이는 베enu는 처음으로 차량을 구매하는 사람들에게 이상적인 옵션일 것이다."라고 덧붙였다.


 
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 '200억 원 기부'의 김창훈 씨는 "생계비 때문에 월세를 살면서 시장 통에서 공연을 했던 것은 조작된 방송"이라고 화내며 말했습니다.
 


 
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 故 송해 마지막, 화장실 문 기댄채 발견 “사망 원인=심근경색”
 


 
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 “김수현 형제, 故 설리 '리얼' 베드신·전라노출 강요…대역배우 없다고 속여”
 


 
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 79세의 윤복희 씨는 실명이라는 충격을 받았고, 그녀는 바다가에 자신의 유골을 뿌려달라고 부탁했습니다.
 


 
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 신정환이 말하길, 살인범들 강호순과 유영철은 그와 같은 교도소에서 같이 복역하였는데, 사진 요청이 트라우마가 되었다고 한다.
 


 
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 박수홍이 '동치미 강제 하차' 논란 중인 가운데 그의 최근 일상과 5개월 된 딸의 처음으로 맞는 봄 나들이 소식이다.
 


 
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 백지영과 박나래가 풍자를 통해 "나랑 목욕탕 갈까?" 하고 솔직하게 제안했습니다.
 


 
 
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 전현무, 잘 알려진 여자 아나운서의 솔직 폭로 “그런 사람은 아무도 보지 못했습니다”
 
 
 
 
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 유희관 “유부남 야구선수들, 불륜 많이 해” 충격 발언

현대차, 2025 베뉴 출시…1926만 원부터︕

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현대차는 대표 소형 SUV인 베누(Venu)의 연식 변경 모델 '2025년식 베노'를 2일부터 공식적으로 판매에 들어간다고 밝혔다. 2025 베뉴의 핵심은 새로운 트림을 도입하고 소비자들이 좋아하는 옵션들을 표준 장착하여 시장에서의 경쟁력을 강화한 것입니다. Hyundai has recently added an entry-level trim call…

マツダ「次期型CX-5」まもなく登場!? 待望の全面刷新で2.5L「“画期的”ハイブリッド」搭載？「お手頃価格」×ちょうどいいサイズの「主力SUV」早ければ 25年にも発表か

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 デビュー8年目でようやく全面刷新か？
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 マツダの人気SUVである「CX-5」。現行型は2017年に発売開始となっていて、そのモデルライフは8年と長いです。


 一般的な国産車のモデルチェンジサイクルを考えると、そろそろフルモデルチェンジの足音が聞こえてきそうですが、次期CX-5はどのようなクルマになるのでしょう。

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新型「CX-5」まもなく登場？

 次期CX-5の動向に注目が集まるなか、先日マツダは「ライトアセット戦略」を公表しました。


 【画像】超カッコイイ！ これがマツダ「新型CX-5!?」 画像で見る（56枚）


 この公表では今後のマツダの開発や生産、展開していく商品に関する説明が多くあったのですが、そのなかで明確に次期CX-5に関する説明もあったのです。


 具体的には「次期CX-5は2027年中に導入」と説明されています。


 これはマツダが現在開発している新エンジン「SKYACTIV-Z」に関する説明で触れられており、「SKYACTIV-Z」はマツダ独自のハイブリッドシステムと組み合わせて2027年中に次期CX-5から導入するそうです。


 SKYACTIV-Zは欧州の「Euro 7（ユーロセブン）」、アメリカの「LEV 4」や「Tier 4（ティアフォー）」などの厳しいエミッション規制に適合する電動化時代に基軸となるエンジンとされています。


 「究極の燃焼」に近づく燃焼技術だといい、高い燃費性能と走行性能の両立を図るエンジンで、2.5リッターの直列4気筒エンジンが予定されています。


 この新エンジンは電動化時代の基軸になるという触れ込みもありましたが、独自のハイブリッドシステムと組み合わせるとアナウンスされているため、ハイブリッドシステムとの組み合わせを最初から考えたエンジンとなるのではないかと思われます。


 また、気になるポイントと言えば価格です。CX-5は装備とサイズ感、質感の割に手に届きやすい価格であったことも人気の理由でした。


 しかし、マツダの先進的な燃焼技術を搭載した「SKYACTIV-X」が高価であったことを考えると、新しいSKYACTIV-Zも高価になるのではないかという心配の声があるでしょう。


 いっぽうSKYACTIV-Zについてマツダは、「アフォーダブル（手頃）な価格帯で実現する」と説明しました。次期CX-5が価格帯を大きく変えずに登場することに期待感が持てる説明です。


 このような背景から次期CX-5の登場は2027年かと思いたいところですが、既に海外などでは次期CX-5と目されるテストカーが早々に目撃されています。


 これを考えると、CX-5のフルモデルチェンジ自体は早ければ2025年中に明らかになり、ひとまずモデルチェンジが実施されるのかもしれません。


 そのあとに、SKYACTIV-Zは追加モデルとして2027年に採用されるといった形も考えられます。


 初代CX-5は「スカイアクティブテクノロジー」と「魂動デザイン」という、現在のマツダのブランドイメージを牽引する技術・デザインが全面に投入された初のモデルでした。


 そのような歴史を振り返ると、次期CX-5はSKYACTIV-Zを始め、マツダの次世代を牽引するイメージを全て投入した、シンボル的なモデルになるのではないでしょうか。


 次の時代のマツダも、やはり新たなCX-5から始まっていく…そんなモデルになるかと思われます。


 つまり次期CX-5に注目しておけば、マツダの次世代モデルの進化が分かる。そう思わせる新技術や装備、デザインが採用されるのではないかと思われます。

マツダ「次期型CX-5」まもなく登場!? 待望の全面刷新で2.5L「“画期的”ハイブリッド」搭載？「お手頃価格」×ちょうどいいサイズの「主力SUV」早ければ 25年にも発表か

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デビュー8年目でようやく全面刷新か？マツダの人気SUVである「CX-5」。現行型は2017年に発売開始となっていて、そのモデルライフは8年と長いです。一般的な国産車のモデルチェンジサイクルを考えると、そろそろフルモデルチェンジの足音が聞こえてきそうですが、次期CX-5はどのようなクルマになるのでしょう。新型「CX-5」まもなく登場？次期CX-5の動向に注目が集まるなか、先日マツダ…

24 Years Later: The All-New Honda "Prelude" Set to Return in Fall 2025? Unveiling the Next-Gen Hybrid Sports Car!

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 四半世紀ぶりに復活する新型「プレリュード」どんなクルマに？
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 ホンダは、2001年に生産終了した「プレリュード」を四半世紀ぶりに復活させ、2025年秋に新型モデルを発売する予定です。かつて2ドアクーペとして人気を博したプレリュードが、現代にふさわしい次世代スポーツカーとして生まれ変わろうとしています。

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低重心なシルエットと精悍な顔付きがカッコイイ！

 プレリュードは1978年に初代モデルが登場し、2001年まで5代にわたり生産されたスペシャリティクーペです。初代は日本車初の電動サンルーフを標準装備し、独自の個性で注目を集めました。2代目はリトラクタブルヘッドライトと流麗なスタイルで人気を博し、3代目では世界初の4輪操舵システム（4WS）を導入。技術革新を続ける存在として支持されてきました。


 【画像】超カッコいい！ ホンダ「新型プレリュード」を画像で見る（30枚以上）


 2001年の生産終了以降はラインナップから姿を消していましたが、2023年の「ジャパンモビリティショー（JMS）」で新型コンセプトモデルが発表され、市販化に向けて開発が進められていることが明かされました。


 2025年1月の「東京オートサロン」では、同年の秋より発売予定であることが明らかとなり、より量産に近いプロトタイプが展示され話題となりました。


 新型プレリュードは、ホンダの電動化技術とスポーツ性能を融合させた次世代ハイブリッドスポーツクーペとして開発されています。


 エクステリアは現代的な洗練さとスポーツクーペらしい低重心のシルエットが融合したデザインが特徴です。フロントはシャープなLEDヘッドライトとワイドなグリルで精悍な印象を与え、サイドは長いボンネットと滑らかに流れるルーフラインがエレガントさを演出しています。リアには水平基調のテールランプと、わずかに跳ね上がったリップ形状のトランクスポイラーが備わり、クーペらしい引き締まったスタンスを際立たせています。


 パワートレインには、「シビック」や「ZR-V」に採用されている2.0リッター直噴エンジン＋2モーターによるシリーズパラレルハイブリッドシステム「e：HEV」をベースにした次世代e：HEVシステムが搭載される見込みです。出力や性能数値は未公表ですが、スポーツ走行を意識したチューニングが期待されています。


 さらに、ホンダが新たに開発した制御技術「Honda S＋ Shift」が初搭載されます。これはモーター駆動ながらも変速感を演出する技術で、ドライバーの操作に応じた回転数制御やアクティブサウンドによって、感覚的な一体感を高めています。今後、他のe：HEVモデルにも展開予定とされています。


 足回りには、現行「シビック タイプR」のプラットフォームをベースに専用チューニングを施したシャシーを採用。フロントにはデュアルアクシスストラット、リアにはマルチリンク式サスペンションを装備し、ZF製の電子制御可変ダンパーによって走行モードに応じた減衰力調整が可能です。タイヤは235／40R19サイズで、スポーツ走行に十分な性能を確保しています。


 単なる復刻にとどまらず、ホンダの最新技術とともに「操る楽しさ」を追求した新型プレリュード。インテリアや詳細なスペックなどはまだ明らかになっていないものの、往年のファンだけでなく、次世代のクルマ好きをも魅了する一台となることが期待されています。

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 「プレリュード」の名に込められた意味とは
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 ホンダ公式ページで新型プレリュード開発責任者の山上智行氏はこう語っています。

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流麗なリアデザインも美しい

 ――1996年に発売された5代目から四半世紀以上を経て、Hondaのラインアップに「PRELUDE」の名が復活します。このモデルにはどのような意味が込められているのでしょうか？


 山上：PRELUDEは、クラシック音楽の「前奏曲」を意味し、新たな始まりを象徴します。新型PRELUDEも、新時代に先駆けるスポーツカーとして、走る楽しさを再定義したいと考えています。


 ――PRELUDEの復活が決まったとき、どのようなモデルにしようと考えましたか？


 山上：実は、最初からPRELUDEを復活させようと決めていたわけではありません。時代に合う新しいスポーツモデルを模索する中で、この名前が自然とフィットしたのです。ですから、過去の復刻ではなく、現代の技術や価値観に合ったクルマを目指しました。


 ――新たな時代のPRELUDEとして、求めた価値はどんなものだったのでしょうか？


 山上：反響はどうしてもヘリテージに寄りがちですが、先入観にとらわれないでほしいと思っています。過去の良さを学びながら、現代にふさわしく進化させることが重要です。流行を取り入れつつ、流されすぎないこと。そのバランスが今の時代には必要だと考えました。


 PRELUDEは時代ごとに姿を変えながらも、「スポーツ性」と「スペシャリティー」は常に共通しており、最先端技術を取り入れる精神も受け継いできました。新型でもその姿勢を大切にしています。


 ――1980～90年代を知る人は、PRELUDEと言えば“デートに出かけるクルマ”という印象もあるかもしれません


 山上：今と昔でデートの形は変わっても、「誰かと特別な時間を過ごす」という本質は変わりません。PRELUDEは、そんな特別な時間を楽しめるクルマでありたい。


 スポーツカーと聞くとF1や戦闘機のような鋭さを想像しますが、今回はグライダーのように、気持ちよく空を滑るような感覚を目指しました。

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四半世紀ぶりに復活する新型「プレリュード」どんなクルマに？ホンダは、2001年に生産終了した「プレリュード」を四半世紀ぶりに復活させ、2025年秋に新型モデルを発売する予定です。かつて2ドアクーペとして人気を博したプレリュードが、現代にふさわしい次世代スポーツカーとして生まれ変わろうとしています。低重心なシルエットと精悍な顔付きがカッコイイ！プレリュードは1978年に初代モデルが登場…

Karma Automotive Aims to Debut a Luxurious Extended-Range Coupe

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 It's named the Karma Amaris and it will feature a BMW turbo four-cylinder engine connected to a generator.
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 </li>
 <li>
 Referred to as the Amaris, this vehicle features an entirely aluminum spaceframe construction.
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 <li>
 The construction utilizes aluminum and carbon fiber materials.
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 </ul>
 
 This is the Karma Amaris, a two-door luxury sports car that will be manufactured by California-based
 Karma Automotive
 . That’s the small company that picked up the pieces after
 Fisker
 ’s
 first bankruptcy
 and continued building improved versions of the Karma four-door plug-in hybrid sedan.
 
 
 Getting back to the Amaris; it’s a rather beautiful thing, with wide thighs and “swan doors” that will supposedly swing upwards to make getting in and out as easy as possible. The design cues are heavily influenced by its four-door sibling, the
 Revero
 , itself an evolution of the original Fisker Karma.
 
 
 It rides on 22-inch forged aluminum wheels with a clean-cut design that Karma calls “Constellation,” while the body is a combination of aluminum and carbon fiber. There’s also a clamshell hood up front and a pass-through spoiler at the rear that reduces drag and increases downforce.
 
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 Under the skin, the Amaris is based on an evolution of the all-aluminum spaceframe that traces its roots to the Revero. This allows the small California company to speed up development and bring the swoopy coupe to the market quicker than if it had to do the chassis from scratch.
 
 
 What makes Karma’s new coupe stand out from the crowd, however, is its powertrain. Specs are still under wraps, but we know the Amaris will be an
 extended-range electric vehicle
 (EREV) that employs a four-cylinder gasoline engine sourced from BMW and an electric generator. While batteries and electric motors for wheel propulsion are included, specific information about them hasn't been released yet. This updated gasoline engine represents an improvement over the current three-cylinder 1.5-liter engine utilized by Karma.
 
 
 It’s the identical setup as in the
 RAM 1500 Ramcharger
 and the upcoming
 Scout SUV and pickup
 . The gas engine doesn’t power the wheels, it just turns a generator that sends juice to the battery pack. Then, the electric motors get power from the battery to propel the car.
 
 
 Karma Automotive stated that the Amaris will accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds with a maximum speed of 165 mph. This performance is notably 0.7 seconds quicker than predicted for the upcoming Gysera electric sedan and one full second swifter than the Revero plug-in hybrid.
 
 
 Speaking of the two four-door models, Karma confirmed that the Gysera it showed last year will succeed the Revero. There’s some explaining to do here, though–the
 Gyesera
 was supposed to be a Revero-based all-electric sedan, but now Karma said it will switch to an EREV powertrain “in response to changes in the near-term market demand for EVs.” As a reminder, the soon-to-be-discontinued Revero, which traces its roots to the original Fisker Karma, will be replaced with the Gyesera which is a revised version of the Revero.
 
 
 Sales of the Karma Amaris coupe are slated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, followed by the
 Kaveya
 all-electric “super-coupe” in 2027 and the Ivara electric SUV in 2028. Before these, the performance-oriented
 Invictus
 will go on sale in the second quarter of this year, while the revised Gyesera EREV four-seater will arrive in the final quarter of 2025.

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Cadillac's Upcoming Electric Sedan: All the Details We've Uncovered

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 The Cadillac CT4 and CT5 sedans are not anticipated to have gasoline-powered replacements. Their follow-ups might likely be fully electric vehicles instead.
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 Over the past ten years, we've seen multiple sedans from Cadillac receive praise from critics but fail to achieve significant mainstream sales. This isn’t surprising considering the dominance of SUVs today. Despite how well-received models like the Cadillac ATS, CTS, CT4, and CT5 have been—including their
 V-Series
 and
 Blackwing
 Performance variations—the mainstays from Mercedes-Benz and BMW are quite hard to overshadow.
 
 
 Therefore, as Cadillac gets ready to discontinue the CT4 and CT5, rumors suggest that their successors will completely abandon gasoline-powered engines. Here’s what we’ve gathered so far.
 
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 Cadillac Electric Sedan: What Do We Know Up Until Now?
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 It’s not unexpected that General Motors appears to be phasing out those two Cadillac sedan models, which took over for the ATS and CTS upon their release in 2020.
 Sales of the CT4 and CT5
 They decreased by 32% and 20%, respectively, last year, which made these models the slowest-selling Cadillac vehicles for 2024 apart from the recently launched model.
 Escalade IQ
 .
 
 
 Even as Cadillac is placing significant emphasis on its range of electric SUVs, which includes the newest model,
 Optiq
 and
 Vistiq
 models, it surely doesn't want to lose out in the EV sedan space. Thanks to better aerodynamics, a lower overall height, and less weight, EV sedans tend to carry the best range of any vehicle class; just look at
 Volvo's upcoming ES90
 , expected to cover approximately 435 miles under Europe's WLTP testing conditions.
 
 
 GM Authority
 reported initially that the next generations of the CT4 and CT5 were poised to go fully electric. The source stated, “Sources close to the situation indicate that General Motors does not intend to produce a new version of the Cadillac CT5 and Cadillac CT4 with gasoline-powered engines,” according to the publication. “These forthcoming electric vehicles are anticipated to match the sizes of the current Cadillac CT5 and CT6 models, and they’ll be classified as ‘low hip-point’—also known as low H-point—vehicles.”
 
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 <li>
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 </ul>
 
 A pair of sedans could be quite interesting, especially since Cadillac has had trouble selling even one sedan in volume. But if this report is true, then the plan may be to offer buyers a choice of different sizes and price points for their needs.
 
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 What Will The Cadillac Electric Sedans Look Like?
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 Cadillac Escala Concept
 
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 Here's what's really interesting: in the sedan game these days, you have to take risks to stay relevant. So
 GM Authority
 claims that these won't be traditional three-box sedans, but rather will have "a sportback profile similar to that of the Cadillac Escala Concept or even the
 Cadillac Celestiq
 ."
 
 
 The Escala Concept (not to be confused with Escalade) came out in 2016 and its design informed a generation of Cadillac's production cars. The
 Celestiq
 is a limited-production hyper-luxury sedan that will run you at least $340,000. So while these sedans could share similar design vibes, they should be vastly more accessible in terms of pricing.
 
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 2024 Cadillac Celestiq reveal
 
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 This is purely speculation on my part, but I wonder if Cadillac could dig into the
 2022 InnerSpace Concept
 for future inspiration. While that was a fully autonomous concept vehicle shown off at CES a few years ago, it was a striking coupe-like design that could translate well to a production four-door vehicle or sportback sedan. But obviously, nothing is official for now.
 
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 Cadillac Electric Sedan: Pricing And Specs Unknown
 </h2>
 
 Beyond those reports—which admittedly, are plausible—we don't know much else. In terms of specs, platform and range, we would expect that a future Cadillac EV sedan would use GM's BEV3 platform and
 Ultium
 batteries and motors, as it uses similar power cells and architectures across all of its EV models these days. That would make it a cousin to the Cadillac Lyriq, Optiq, Chevy Blazer EV and Equinox EV, and more. It would be the first sedan on the Ultium platform besides the Celestiq.
 
 
 Given that those are larger, less aerodynamic cars that can still manage 300 miles of range or more, we would expect that a future Cadillac EV sedan would deliver well north of that. Is 350 miles of range in the cards here? Again, this is purely speculation on my part, but that seems reasonable to expect given what we've seen of the Ultium SUVs so far and the way the market is trending.
 
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 Cadillac Electric Sedan: V-Series, Blackwing Likely?
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 Lyriq-V Top
 
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 Considering the branding and motorsports success Cadillac has had with its V-Series and Blackwing performance models, we can anticipate these sedans will get similar treatments. Cadillac is already
 prepping the Lyriq-V with 615 horsepower
 , and that is pegged to be the brand's quickest car ever. We'd expect nothing less from a future high-performance Caddy sedan.
 
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 When Will It Go On Sale?
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 Cadillac InnerSpace Autonomous Concept
 
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 We have no details on any release date timing, unfortunately. But since the CT5 and CT4 models are still around and just got their 2026 editions, our guess is not anytime soon. If these EV sedans are greenlit for production, a launch closer to the end of this decade seems most likely.
 
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 The Competition
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 It's hard to say what these cars will be up against until we have pricing details, but we can take a few guesses. Right now, there are the Mercedes-Benz EQE and EQS sedans, both of which are likely to be phased out in favor of battery-powered versions of the standard
 E-Class
 and
 S-Class
 , likely to be given the "EQ Technology" name.
 
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 Cadillac InnerSpace Autonomous Concept
 
 </div>
 
 BMW has
 several next-generation EVs due out soon
 on its Neue Klasse platform starting with a 3 Series-esque sedan expected to be called the i3 and the iX3 crossover.
 A car akin to the 5 Series on that same platform
 It appears quite probable, and it might also go up against those Cadillacs. Additionally, we have the mentioned Volvo ES90, and depending on where Volvo decides to take its range of sedans, along with the refreshed model.
 Polestar 2
 .
 
 
 Among the present range of electric vehicle sedans, we find the
 Lucid Air
 , the
 Tesla Model S
 , the
 Audi A6 E-Tron
 And a handful of others. The Cadillacs would surely face strong competitors when it comes to their range and luxurious features.
 
 
 What would you like to see in an upcoming Cadillac electric sedan? Share your thoughts below.
 
 
 Contact the author:
 patrick.george@insideevs.com
 
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 </h2>


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 </li>
 
 
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 </li>
 
 
 <li>
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 </li>
 
 
 <li>
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 </li>
 
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타이산 SUV 1000만 명의 선택: 가성비 최강, 다른 옵션은 없습니다!

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 투싼, SUV 최초 1000만대|
 
 
 해외 판매 90% 넘어
 
 
 글로벌 베스트셀링 입증
 
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 투싼, SUV 최초 1천만 대 기록 눈앞
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 현대자동차의 준중형 SUV ‘투싼’이 올해 상반기 중 누적 판매 1000만대를 돌파할 것으로 전망된다. 이는 국내 SUV 가운데 최초이며, 출시 21년 만에 달성하는 기록으로 의미가 크다. 투싼은 2004년 3월 첫 출시 이후 현재까지 누적 963만9991대가 판매되었다.


 지난해에만 63만4294대가 판매된 점을 고려하면, 올해 중반쯤 1000만대 고지를 넘을 것으로 확실시된다. 현대차는 아반떼와 액센트에 이어 세 번째로 1000만대 판매 모델을 보유하게 된다.


 

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 투싼, 판매량 90% 이상 해외
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 투산은 국외 시장에서 더욱 높은 관심을 받고 있습니다. 통계によると、これまで의 총 판매량 중 90.9%가 해외에서 이루어졌습니다. 작년에도 마찬가지로 해외 판매비율이 91.3%를 차지했습니다. 2023년 현재, 해외에서 직접 생산된 투산은 42만7866대로 집계되었으며, 국내에서 먼저 제작되어 수출된 물품은 약 15만1171대입니다.


 미국 시장에서의 위상이 돋보인다. 작년에만 미국에서 20만9624대로 팔려나가면서 현대자동차 제품들 사이에서 가장 높은 판매량을 달성하였다. 이것은 2020년부터 미국 내 최고 인기 모델로서 자리잡았다는 것을 보여준다.


 글로벌 판매 상승은 SUV 인기 급증과 현대자동차의 적극적인 디자인 및 플랫폼 전략이 결합된 결과라고 분석할 수 있다.

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 아반떼, 엑센트 다음이 투싼
 
 
 모두 현대차 모델
 
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 지금까지 국내 시장에서 누적 판매량 1000만 대를 넘어선 모델은 아반데와 액센트 뿐입니다. 아반테의 경우 지난 1월까지 15,531,143대로 집계되었으며, 액센트 역시 10,443,452대를 기록했습니다. 이제 투산도 그들의 행렬에 합류하게 될 것입니다.


 하지만 투산은 다른 차종들보다 SUV라는 특징으로 인해 더욱 많은 관심을 얻고 있습니다. 현대자동차 측에서는 "투산이 1000만 대를 판매한 것은 국산 SUV로서는 처음 이루어진 기록이며, 단 21 년 만에 이를 달성하였다는 사실 때문에 그 의의가 크다"라고 언급했습니다.


 이것은 국산 자동차 브랜드들이 SUV 시장에서 글обál 경쟁력을 갖추었다는 증거라고 볼 수 있습니다. 또한 이러한 추세는 SUV가 이제 시장의 중심으로 부상하고 있음을 확인시켜 줍니다.


 

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 투산의 가치를 인정받았다는 것은 전 세계 소유주들이 이를 인식했다는 의미입니다.
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 투산은 하나의 모델로서 약 1천 만 대에 가까운 판매량을 달성하며, 현대차그룹의 국제적 확장을 주도하고 있습니다. 미주 지역뿐만 아니라 유럽, 중남미, 중동 등의 다양한 해외시장에서도 꾸준히 사랑받아 견실한 재venue 근간이 되고 있죠.


 특히 최근 수년 동안 현대자동차가 진행한 디자인 개선, 최첨단 운전 지원 기술 채택, 그리고 하이브리드 차량 포트폴리오 강화는 투산의 경쟁력 제고에 큰 도움이 되었다.


 마무리적으로, 투산은 현대자동차의 SUV 제품군에서 주요 역할을 맡게 되었다. 앞으로 전기 및 하이브라이드 등 친환경 모델들이 추가됨에 따라 세계시장에서의 입지는 더 강화될 것이라는 예상이다.

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타이산 SUV 1000만 명의 선택: 가성비 최강, 다른 옵션은 없습니다!

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투싼, SUV 최초 1000만대| 해외 판매 90% 넘어 글로벌 베스트셀링 입증 투싼, SUV 최초 1천만 대 기록 눈앞 현대자동차의 준중형 SUV ‘투싼’이 올해 상반기 중 누적 판매 1000만대를 돌파할 것으로 전망된다. 이는 국내 SUV 가운데 최초이며, 출시 21년 만에 달성하는 기록으로 의미가 크다. 투싼은 2…

Renault Espace Unveiled: Boasts Impressive 1,100km Range

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 Renault
 has introduced the 2025 ESpace globally. This SUV boasts an enhanced design language for a sleeker look. Featuring redesigned aesthetics, both the front and back now sport fresh lighting elements alongside a revised color palette. It will come equipped with either five or seven seating configurations.


 The updated ESpace shares the same platform as both the Austral and the Rafale. This model comes fitted with an identical 197 horsepower hybrid system that promises a fuel efficiency allowing for approximately 1,100 kilometers per tank fill-up. While the internal combustion component generates 130 horsepower along with 205 Newton-meters of maximum torque, it also incorporates two electric engines each producing 70 horsepower alongside 205 Newton-meters of torque. Similar to what you'd find in the Astral and Rafale models, drivers can opt for four-wheel steering, reducing the vehicle’s turning circle diameter from 11.6 down to 10.4 meters. Moreover, enhancements have been made to the transmission system aimed at achieving quicker gear changes and improved responsiveness during acceleration.


 The main changes can be seen in the external styling. Renault claims that this refreshed look provides the Espace with "a more contemporary feel." The new headlamps mimic those of the Rafale, and a recrafted grille showcases an elegant diamond motif. Furthermore, the hood and hatchback have undergone revisions, and the backlights now boast a crisper design, said to draw inspiration from tangram puzzles.


 The interior features newly designed, more ergonomically shaped front seats, along with upgraded upholstery and improved acoustic insulation. A distinctive 'Solarbay' sunroof, spanning 1.7 meters long and 1.13 meters wide, comprises nine sections that can be darkened electronically or via the car’s voice-controlled Google Assistant function.


 Additionally, a fresh camera positioned in the A-pillar can identify the driver. Once a profile is set up, it quickly grants access to favorite radio channels, customized seating settings, and commonly used Google apps.


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 The Renault Kiger, Kwid, and Triber will see a price increase starting from April.
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 The three available trim levels will include Techno, Esprit Alpine, and Iconic, and a convertible version is anticipated to launch shortly.

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 The updated version of the Renault Triber has been seen during initial testing sessions, suggesting substantial modifications for the compact multi-purpose vehicle. Given that it’s currently the least expensive option with seating capacity for seven in India, the Triber is expected to receive comprehensive upgrades by the close of this year. A recent photograph taken from afar shows the prototype being transported on a truck bed, offering limited visual clues about changes made.


 The picture mainly highlights the back third of the MPV. Even though the general design is likely to stay similar, the new Triber will come with refreshed taillights, an altered tailgate, and adjusted bumpers. Expect minor tweaks up front too; however, based on the test car, these modifications won’t differ significantly from those currently available.


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Renault Espace Unveiled: Boasts Impressive 1,100km Range

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Renault has introduced the 2025 ESpace globally. This SUV boasts an enhanced design language for a sleeker look. Featuring redesigned aesthetics, both the front and back now sport fresh lighting el…

“GV70? 괜히 샀습니다”.. 제네시스 차주들 ‘멘붕’ 빠트린 미친 신차

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 전기로만 120km 주행하는
 
 
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 아우디가 하이브리드의 한계를 완전히 뒤집은 신형 Q5 TFSI e의 세부 사양을 공개했다. 이번 모델은 단순한 친환경 차량을 넘어 고성능과 초장거리 주행 능력을 동시에 갖춘 플러그인 하이브리드(PHEV)로, 전기차 시대를 앞당길 차세대 기준으로 부상하고 있다.


 신형 Q5 TFSI e는 3세대 Q5의 플러그인 하이브리드 버전으로, 26kWh 대용량 배터리를 탑재해 EV 모드에서만 최대 120km를 달릴 수 있다. 여기에 가솔린 엔진까지 결합하면 최대 주행거리는 1,000km를 훌쩍 넘긴다. 경쟁 모델인 제네시스 GV70과 비교하면 사실상 ‘클래스가 다르다’는 평가도 나온다.

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 전기 모드로만 120km 주행
 
 
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 신형 Q5 TFSI e의 핵심은 최신 플랫폼과 고성능 파워트레인에 있다. 이번 모델은 아우디의 프리미엄 플랫폼 ‘PPC(Premium Platform Combustion)’를 기반으로 설계돼 내연기관과 하이브리드 시스템의 효율을 극대화했다. 2.0L 4기통 가솔린 터보 엔진과 고성능 전기모터, 그리고 7단 S 트로닉 변속기를 조합해 최대 360마력의 출력을 발휘한다.


 배터리는 기존 대비 대폭 용량을 키운 26kWh급으로, 완충 시 전기 모드만으로도 120km를 주행할 수 있다. 이는 도심 출퇴근 수준은 물론, 주말 근거리 외출까지도 전기 모드로 충분히 커버 가능하다는 의미다. EV 전용 모델과 비교해도 손색없는 수준이다. 참고로 배터리는 급속 충전 기준 10%에서 80%까지 단 25분이면 충전된다.


 가솔린 연료와 전기 충전이 모두 이뤄졌을 경우의 최대 주행거리는 무려 1,000km 이상이다. 단순한 연비가 아닌 ‘실사용 효율성’에서 완전히 새로운 지평을 열었다는 평가다. 전기차의 충전 인프라 부족 문제를 단번에 해결하는 동시에, 내연기관 특유의 장거리 주행 신뢰성을 유지했다.

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 신형 Q5는 국내 출시 확정
 
 
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 신형 Q5는 국내 소비자들을 위한 본격적인 출시 준비를 마친 상태이다. 아우디코리아는 최근 이 모델에 대한 환경부 인증을 완료하였으며, 디젤 모델과 마일드 하이브리드 모델을 연내 국내 시장에 투입할 예정이다. 특히 인증이 완료된 신형 Q5와 신형 Q5 스포트백은 48V 마일드 하이브리드 시스템이 적용된 디젤 2.0L 엔진을 탑재해 최고출력 204마력을 발휘한다.


 아우디는 Q5의 고성능 라인업인 SQ5도 국내에 함께 출시할 계획이다. 이에 따라 이번에 세부 사양이 공개된 플러그인 하이브리드 모델의 국내 출시 가능성도 한층 올라갔다. 국내 출시 시 제네시스의 GV70과 피터지는 경쟁을 펼칠 것으로 예상된다. Q5 TFSI e는 PHEV라는 특수성과 뛰어난 주행 성능을 기반으로 GV70을 뛰어넘는 프리미엄 중형 SUV로 거듭날 듯하다.


 지금까지 하이브리드는 전기차도, 내연기관도 아닌 ‘절충형’이라는 인식이 강했다. 그러나 이번 Q5 TFSI e는 그런 편견을 완전히 깨부쉈다. 이제는 하이브리드가 오히려 전기차보다 실용적이고, 내연기관보다 진보한 기술로 자리매김할 수 있음을 보여주는 대표 사례가 될 것으로 보인다.


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“GV70? 괜히 샀습니다”.. 제네시스 차주들 ‘멘붕’ 빠트린 미친 신차

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전기로만 120km 주행하는 역대급 하이브리드차 등장 아우디 중형 SUV, Q5 TFSI e 아우디가 하이브리드의 한계를 완전히 뒤집은 신형 Q5 TFSI e의 세부 사양을 공개했다. 이번 모델은 단순한 친환경 차량을 넘어 고성능과 초장거리 주행 능력을 동시에 갖춘 플러그인 하이브리드(PHEV)로, 전기차 시대를 앞당길 …

アルファロメオ切れ味の鋭さを抑え大人な対応へと変化したトナーレPHEV【試乗記】

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アルファロメオのコンパクトSUVトナーレにPHEVモデルが追加されており試乗してきた。


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 トナーレはCセグメントサイズで、ジープコンパスと共通のプラットフォーム「スモールワイド」を大幅改良して採用し、ガソリン、ディーゼル、マイルドハイブリッド、そしてプラグインハイブリッドをラインアップしている。


 今回試乗したのはPHEVで1.3Lのマルチエアで、15.5kWhのバッテリーと128ps（94kW)/250Nmのモーターを組み合わせている。総合出力は280psで0-100km/h加速は6.2秒と瞬足だ。


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 2023年3月に1.5Lターボに48Vのマイルドハイブリッドを搭載したモデルを試乗していて、その時、印象に残っていたのは、ハンドリングがシャープでアルファロメオらしい操舵フィールであることと、ネガな印象として、アクセルレスポンスに不感帯があることが気になっていた。


 PHEVの場合、モーター出力が大きく、どのような走行フィールになるのか興味深くテストドライブをしてみた。


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 まずはハンドリングが「フツー」のフィーリングで、以前の切れ味鋭く、スパッとコーナーに切り込んでいく姿は影を潜めていた。ただし穏やかということではなく、異常なほどの切れ味は薄くなったというイメージだ。言い換えれば、運転がしやすくなり、誰がドライブしても思ったとおりに回頭を始めるわけで、思った以上のことは起こらないということ。これは歓迎すべきことと感じている。


 もう1点気になっていたアクセルの不感帯だが、これも全くなくなっており、ターボラグなのか、レスポンスしないエリアを高出力モーターがカバーしていて、いつでもレスポンスする乗りやすい反応になっていたのだ。


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 つまり、コンパクトSUVでヤンチャな走りが持ち味のガソリンターボ系と、少し穏やかで大人な性格で環境も考えているよ、といったメッセージを受け取っているような走りをするPHEVという違いがある。


 この性格の違いをつくる理由のひとつとして、前述のモーター駆動があるが、さらにPHEVモデルには「Q4 All-Wheel Drive System」を搭載しており、あらゆる路面において、走行中のトラクションをコントロールし、パフォーマンスと効率の面で高い性能を発揮するよう制御されていることがある。


 モーターはリヤに搭載されており、エンジン駆動はフロントタイヤという構成のため、前後駆動力の制御には緻密さが求められ、その結果、だれもが運転しやすい、そして機敏に、期待通りに操舵応答し、コーナーを駆け抜けていく姿になっているのだ。


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 さて、基本情報としてボディサイズは全長4530mm、全幅1840mm、全高1600mm、ホイールベース2637mmで、EV走行の航続距離は72km。日常はEVで賄うことができる距離を持っている。ちなみに、急速充電には対応しておらず、200Vの普通充電だけだ。


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 日本の急速充電に対応しない理由としては、CHAdeMOへの対応が非常にハードルが高く、開発時間と費用がかかることがある。さらに日本のインフラの課題もある。そしてもっとも大きな理由としては、台数が出ないことがある。少数台数のために、それだけのリスクを背負って販売してもメリットは小さく、開発費を車両価格に上乗せしてしまえば、さらに販売は伸びない結果になるからだ。


 ときどき「エンジンを搭載しているのに、急速充電を使うのは道徳的ではない」という意見を述べる人もいるが、CO2削減にどんな手段で行なうか？という根本を忘れているからだろう。フランスや中国のように原発での発電が活発な国であれば、積極的に電力を使ったほうがCO2削減には貢献できる。さらに中国の高速道路にある急速充電設備は充実しており、数十台の充電設備が常時稼働しBEVを待たせるような環境にはない。


 話を戻して、トナーレPHEVにもドライブモードとして「d、n、a」が備わっている。dはダイナミックでエンジンとモーターで駆動し、アクセルレスポンスもクイックになる。ギヤシフトもクイックに感じられ、やる気モードという雰囲気が感じられる。


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 nはナチュラルでノーマルモードだ。日常はこのモードが乗りやすく、動き出しはモーターで走り、バッテリー状態に合わせてエンジンが稼働する。実際の走行では、ほとんどモーター走行なので静粛性も確保される。


 そう、静粛性といえば、ガソリンMHEVのときは高級車としてはノイズが入り込んでいた印象を持ったが、PHEVは、その静粛性も高いと感じており、車両重量の重さも含めて全体が上質に感じるのだ。


 さてaモードはアドバンスド・エフィシェンシーで、EV走行を積極的にするモードで最高速は135km/hまでEV走行をする。バッテリー残量が低下したときや、フル加速をした場合などは自動でエンジンが稼働するが、その際、モードも自動でnに戻るのだ。


 だから当初aモードを選択してEV走行をしていても、いつのまにかnモードに戻っているという場面があり、結局、深夜の住宅街とか、エンジン音を消したいときに使うモードというのが実用なのかもしれない。

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 価格
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アルファロメオ切れ味の鋭さを抑え大人な対応へと変化したトナーレPHEV【試乗記】

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アルファロメオのコンパクトSUVトナーレにPHEVモデルが追加されており試乗してきた。トナーレはCセグメントサイズで、ジープコンパスと共通のプラットフォーム「スモールワイド」を大幅改良して採用し、ガソリン、ディーゼル、マイルドハイブリッド、そしてプラグインハイブリッドをラインアップしている。今回試乗したのはPHEVで1.3Lのマルチエアで、15.5kWhのバッテリーと128ps（9…

Will SsangYong's electric ute work in Oz?

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 After an extended pre-launch period, KGM SsangYong has detailed its electric car-based ute as it launches in its South Korean home market.


 Part of an expansion of the
 Musso
 name as a sub-brand, which will also feature a replacement for the full-size ladder frame dual-cab currently sold in Australia, the Musso EV is instead based on the same monocoque platform as the
 Torres
 mid-size SUV
 , with which it also shares significant styling cues.


 The Musso
 EV
 features a single
 battery
 option, consisting of an 80.6kWh LFP unit granting it a claimed/combined 400km driving range between charges for the base front-wheel drive version.


 ・
 New ute could change the game: 2025 KGM Ssangyong Musso electric ute could beat Hyundai Santa Cruz and Ford Maverick to market but will it blitz dual-cab staples such as the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux?


 ・
 First-of-its kind ute's details leaked: 2025 KGM SsangYong Musso EV specs leaked ahead of mid-year launch but will it usher in an era for rivals like the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz?


 ・
 Game-changing new ute coming to Oz! 2025 KGM Ssangyong Musso EV confirmed for local launch to bypass rugged diesel work utes such as the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max in favour of more 'lifestyle' oriented buyer


 The base FWD has a 152kW/340Nm motor, while the dual-motor, all-wheel drive version produces 304kW/636Nm using a permanent AWD system KGM says has been developed based on know-how from its combustion
 4x4
 range.


 Additionally, the Musso EV can be optionally equipped with a self-leveling rear suspension system which maintains the correct ride height regardless of load, however its maximum towing capacity according to Korean regulations is just 1800kg. Its payload is also a mere 500kg, putting it more in the lifestyle camp than positioning it as a heavy-duty load-lugger like Australia’s most popular dual-cab options.


 Interestingly, though, it also features a step cut-out like the current
 Ranger
 for easy access to the tray.


 When it comes to off-road ability, the Musso EV has an approach angle of 19.2 degrees, a departure angle of 23 degrees and a ground clearance of 187mm.


 It is capable of charging at a peak rate of 200kW meaning a 10-80 per cent charge in 24 minutes. It also features vehicle-to-load, allowing it to support the use of power tools and camping equipment.


 Inside, the Musso EV also has a much more modern design than the current combustion ute, featuring dual 12.3-inch screens for the
 multimedia system
 and digital instrument cluster. It features the brand’s latest ‘Athena 2.0’ operating system which is also capable of supporting phone app connectivity. It is also available in an array of trim choices in its home market, either a black leather, tan leather or a white two-tone finish.


 The brand has even launched the Musso EV with an array of factory modifications, including a roll bar, rolling tonneau cover and a roof carrier.


 Other factory options include a ‘clear sight’ ground view camera, sunroof, 360-degree parking camera suite,
 genuine leather seats
 , front and rear skid plates, as well as a premium Alpine audio system.


 The Musso EV is priced from the equivalent of A$52,000 for the base 2WD which would make it an interesting offer in Australia, although it is unclear how much extra may be added to the price-tag once the ute is converted to right-hand drive and had local compliance and import fees added.


 KGM SsangYong has confirmed the Musso EV for a local launch although timing or pricing is yet to be locked in.


 Thus far SsangYong's new Korean owner has been on a new-model blitz to try and turn around the perpetually embattled brand. The Torres has launched to replace the outgoing Korando as the company's mid-size SUV offering and the Actyon will soon arrive as a slightly larger, more Mitsubishi Outlander-sized alternative.


 KGM SsangYong is also yet to offer any electric vehicle Down Under, although the Torres EVX has been on its radar for some time.

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After an extended pre-launch period, KGM SsangYong has detailed its electric car-based ute as it launches in its South Korean home market. Part of an expansion of the Musso name as a sub-brand,…

世界初!? 「燃費良くなる＆見た目オシャレなのサイコー」自由度高めなトヨタ新型「クラウンエステート」に採用された新アイテムとは!? 足元の印象が変わる「WFO」ってなに？

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 世界初!? クラウンエステートに備わる足元の新アイテムとは
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 2025年3月13日に発売されたトヨタ新型「クラウンエステート」。


 ワゴン×SUVの融合というスタイルで登場したことでも話題となりましたが、実は足元には世界初となるものが採用されていました。

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「おしゃれは足元から」 世界初採用のWFOとは

 16代目クラウンシリーズとして、クロスオーバー・スポーツ・セダン・エステートがラインナップされています。


 【画像】超カッコイイ！ これが初公開の特別な「クラウン エステート」です！ 画像を見る（30枚以上）


 そのなかでも直近で登場したエステートは、その名称が久しぶりに復活したことや、ワゴン×SUVというスタイルを体現したことでも話題となっています。


 ボディサイズは全長4930mm×全幅1880mm×全高1625mmとなるラージサイズSUVです。


 車内は「エステート」という名の通り、荷室空間も重視して開発され、通常時570L、後席格納時1470Lの荷室容量を確保。また、後席格納時に長さ2mの完全フルフラットスペースを生み出す新機構「ラゲージルーム拡張ボード」をトヨタとして初めて採用しました。


 パワートレインは2.5リッターのハイブリッド車（HEV）とプラグインハイブリッド車（PHEV）を設定。カタログ燃費（WLTCモード）は20.0km／L（PHEV）、20.3km／L（HEV）です。


 またプラグインハイブリッド車のに1充電におけるEV走行距離は89kmとなり、日常生活の大部分をEV走行でカバーすることができます。


 このような特徴を持つクラウンエステートですが、足元にも注目するべき点がありました。


 それはホイールに東海理化の「ホイールフルオーナメント（WFO）」を世界で初めて採用したこと。

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WFOってなに？ クラウンエステートの新アイテム

 ホイールフルオーナメントの特徴は、以下の通りです。


 ーーー


 １.新開発塗料によるアルミホイールに遜色ない金属質感を実現


 ２.アルミホイールの軽量化に寄与


 ３.車両燃費／電費（空力性能）の向上


 ４.共通のアルミホイールにWFOで多様な意匠バリエーションの実現


 ５.アルミホイールの共通化に貢献し品番種類数削減と工場省スペース化を実現


 ーーー


 WFOを採用することについて東海理化は次のように説明しています。


 「当社はこれまでシートベルトやエンブレムをはじめとする、車を使う人々の安心や快適さを支える製品の開発から設計、製造を行ってきました。


 このたび当社が新たに開発したWFOは、従来車両に搭載されているアルミホイールに追加装着することで、ユーザーがより自分好みにクルマをカスタマイズでき、より快適に走行できる製品であり、クルマに乗る様々な人々の嬉しさに貢献します」

世界初!? 「燃費良くなる＆見た目オシャレなのサイコー」自由度高めなトヨタ新型「クラウンエステート」に採用された新アイテムとは!? 足元の印象が変わる「WFO」ってなに？

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世界初!? クラウンエステートに備わる足元の新アイテムとは 2025年3月13日に発売されたトヨタ新型「クラウンエステート」。ワゴン×SUVの融合というスタイルで登場したことでも話題となりましたが、実は足元には世界初となるものが採用されていました。「おしゃれは足元から」世界初採用のWFOとは 16代目クラウンシリーズとして、クロスオーバー・スポーツ・セダン・エステートがラインナップ…

春のドライブを快適に！カーメイトがカー用品11アイテムを新発売、N-BOX、デリカD:5専用も

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 カー用品メーカー・カーメイトが2025年1～3月にかけて、春のドライブを快適にする車種専用品や車内用小物など、多様な新製品11アイテム15品目の販売を開始した。以下、価格はいずれも同社オンラインショップでの税込み価格。

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 ●N-BOX（JF3/JF4）専用　コンソールボックス：1万9800円
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 センサーに手をかざす／離すことで、フタが開閉する電動ゴミ箱が大人気・ホンダ『N-BOX』の先代モデルの適合を追加。缶コーヒーから太ペットボトルまで様々なサイズに対応のドリンクホルダーも装備。車両との一体感が向上するよう、内装の質感に合わせたシボ加工を施したデザインを採用。

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 ●エブリイ専用コンソールボックス　ベージュ：6480円
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 スズキ『エブリイ』専用設計コンソールボックス。明るい内装に溶け込むベージュカラー版。500mlペットボトルや紙パックが置けるドリンクホルダー（2口）とゴミ箱（容量：約2.8L）を装備。ワゴンタイプ・バンタイプの両方に対応。

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 ●デリカD:5/セレナ専用コンソールボックス：7680円
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 三菱『デリカD:5』（CV1W）と日産『セレナ』（C28, FC28, NC28, FNC28 ※ガソリン車のみ）専用設計。マットブラック基調で、天板に質感の高いカーボン調の意匠を採用。ドリンクホルダー（2口）とゴミ箱（容量：約2.8L）を装備。助手席側のドリンクホルダーは運転席側よりも12mm浅く、ボトルガムなど背の低い容器も取り出しやすい。

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 ●RAZO クロスエディションペダルAT6 ランクル250＆300：5980円
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 トヨタ『ランドクルーザー250/300』適合。ヘアライン仕上げとアルマイト加工したアルミペダルでクロスオーバースタイルを演出。ブレーキにはスベリ止めの凸形状ラバーを採用。ペダルに合わせた専用設計により、しっかりと取付機構採用。

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 ●ドリンクホルダー　キャラバン/NV350用　運転席用：2780円
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 E26系・日産『キャラバン』『NV350キャラバン』（2012年6月～）の右ハンドル車専用品。ブラックカラーとツヤのあるトップリングで高級感を演出ウィンカーレバーとのクリアランスを考慮したホルダー位置で、運転中の操作を妨げない。缶コーヒーから太ペットボトルをホールド可能。

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 ◆汎用品6アイテム10品目
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 ●ソフトゴミ箱　スラッシュボトル　S（3カラー）：1580円
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 レシートやガムなど小さなゴミを捨てるのに便利なくすみカラーのゴミ箱。ドアポケットやドリンクホルダーに最適な形状（斜めのドアポケットも可）で、容量は約0.4L。ボトル部分は水洗い可能。ボディは軟質樹脂エラストマーを採用で走行中の振動音を軽減。アッシュグレー・フォグブルー・サンドベージュの3カラー展開。

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 ●スマホルダー　ウィングキャッチ　エアコン取り付け（3カラー）：1980円
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 くすみカラーシリーズ。スマートフォンを置くと左右のアームが自動的に閉じる構造で、片手でスムーズにホールド可能。ベースとホルダー部はボールジョイント接合で、上下左右自由に最大50°まで角度調整できる。アッシュグレー・フォグブルー・サンドベージュの3カラー展開。

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 ●グリップ　さらさらタイプ　ブラック：1380円
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 ●グリップ　さらさらタイプ　ブラック　ロング：1580円
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 小さい子どもや高齢の方でも安心して乗り降りでき、姿勢の安定をサポートするアシストグリップのブラック版。サラサラとした手触りで通気性が良い「ダブルラッセル生地」を採用し、季節を問わず使用可能。ロングタイプは通常タイプより16cm長く、ミニバンなど前後シートの間隔が広いクルマでも、グリップを掴んだままでも背もたれに寄りかかれる。SUVなどの車高があるクルマの乗り降りの際に便利。

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 ●セキュリティナンバーボルト2（3本セット）：950円
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 ●ステンレス セキュリティボルト フラット2（2個セット）：1600円
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 カーメイトオリジナルの手裏剣形穴の特殊形状ボルト。ナンバープレートの盗難を防止。LS428は錆に強い外装用メッキ仕様。ボルトの頭が薄くペンチなどでも緩めにくい形状で、フロント用2本、リア用1本の3本セット。LS429は専用台形ワッシャー付きでワッシャー・ボルト共に錆びにくいステンレス製。厚さ2.8mmのフラット＆ロ―スタイルで愛車をドレスアップ可能。ボルト、ワッシャー2個セット。いずれも専用工具（非売品）が付属する。ナンバープレートの視認性の規制対応品。

春のドライブを快適に！カーメイトがカー用品11アイテムを新発売、N-BOX、デリカD:5専用も

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Mercedes Announces the Upcoming Demise of the A-Class in Malaysia

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 The compact hatchback and sedan won't be renewed.
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 Mercedes discontinued the A-Class in the United States after the 2022 model year, but the company’s smallest sedan is still around in other markets. Additionally, it’s also sold as a hatchback – the only vehicle with this body style to carry the three-pointed star. However, both flavors are not long for this world. The firm’s Chief Technology Officer has announced the A-Class lineup will not be renewed after the current-generation models die.
 
 
 Speaking with Italian magazine
 
 Quattroruote
 
 , Markus Schäfer reaffirmed the decision to scale back the compact car offerings from seven to four models. The reasoning behind the decision has to do with cutting costs by focusing on models that have a broader appeal. Europeans may love their hatchbacks, but that’s not enough to survive in these challenging times for the automotive industry. The A-Class hatch is going away, and so is the A-Class Sedan. Consequently, the
 new CLA
 will become the brand's entry-level car.
 
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 "Reducing complexity is a key task for us, which is why decreasing the compact family from seven to four models was necessary in this segment. We need models that will work around the world, including China and the U.S. I know the hatchback is a favorite in Europe, but it was not part of the plan and we had to make choices, including difficult ones."
 
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 Another Mercedes model going the way of the dodo is the B-Class, the smallest minivan in the lineup. That leaves the CLA, CLA Shooting Brake, GLA, and the GLB at the bottom of the portfolio. A
 smaller G-Class
 is also coming, but the CTO told
 
 Quattroruote
 
 it won’t be mechanically related to those four cars. Rather than sitting on the MMA platform, it will adopt a different architecture for better off-road capabilities so that it’ll be worthy of the “G” name.
 
 
 Mercedes recently announced plans to
 abandon the separate EQ lineup
 , which means that the next generations of the fully electric EQA and EQB will be integrated into the GLA and GLB families. We’re also expecting to see electric variants of the upcoming CLA Shooting Brake. All four will be available as mild-hybrids based around a turbocharged 1.5-liter gasoline engine.
 
 
 Many would argue that Mercedes shouldn't have chased volume with these lower-tier products in the first place. That's debatable, but we are certainly going to miss the A35 and A45 hot hatches. We do agree there's no place for two sedans in the same segment, so killing the four-door A-Class to let the fancier CLA shine does make sense. As for the B-Class, few will miss it.
 
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 Source: Quattroruote

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The compact hatchback and sedan won't be renewed. Mercedes discontinued the A-Class in the United States after the 2022 model year, but the company’s smallest sedan is still around in oth…