02/03/2022
The fight is increasingly fierce in this category of crossovers with three rows of seats. These alternatives to the classic minivan are definitely more fun to drive every day or on the road on vacation with all the kids.
The Hyundai
Tucson follows suit and in turn adds a more rugged-looking version that caters
to adventurous families. Positioned in the mid-range, it will bear the name XRT
in the United States.
Focusing more on aesthetics than versatility and off-road skills, the new version stands out visually from other Tucsons with its rims and exclusive black trim. The first one’s measure 19 inches. The different treatment at the bottom of the body, including the bumpers and the outline of the fenders, also shows that this is a somewhat special Tucson. Side steps, approach lighting and black mirror caps are also on the menu.
The Honda CR-V falls into the compact utility vehicle category, a niche in high demand and in which competition is fierce. The CR-V offers a rather simple lineup with a single engine choice that boils down to a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder unit with 190 horsepower and 179 lb-ft of torque. A hybrid version is offered on the American market.
The Palisade is Hyundai's most imposing SUV, with a format capable of accommodating up to eight occupants in complete comfort. Surprisingly luxurious even in its basic version, the Palisade particularly stands out in its Ultimate Calligraphy version. Regardless of the version, the Palisade is always powered by a 3.8-litre V6 engine that produces 291 horsepower.
Acclaimed by the automotive press, the Telluride does well in the midsize SUV segment with three rows of seats. Still powered by a 291-hp V6 that can tow 5,000 pounds, it adopts Kia's new logo for 2022, a slightly redesigned grille and a 10.25-inch multimedia screen as standard. Other small revisions to the equipment have also been made.
Presented
as Jeep's new global flagship, the Grand Cherokee "V" will look more
fitting in the uptown Hamptons (east of Manhattan) than through the countryside
of the US South.
In other words, the American 4x4 is making a leap in refinement and on-board technologies with obvious ambitions to face the strong European competition. To do this, its design demonstrates more finesse – especially in the downright chic cabin – its Quadra-Lift suspension with semi-active damping aims for the highest degree of comfort and the infotainment of the UConnect5 generation will satisfy the most demanding connected motorists. In this regard, Jeep announces the presence of a state-of-the-art 10.1" central screen, but also a second 10.25" remote in front of the passenger.
Hyundai was quick to officially unveil its redesigned Kona with a new style, new technologies and an N Line version that will please performance enthusiasts are the main highlights. 40mm longer than the previous model, the Kona goes even bolder aesthetically, including a completely reworked grille and lighting units. The bumper is not left out and the new protective trim found at the bottom adds an element of symmetry with the top.
For its second generation, the Kia Soul capitalizes more than ever on its sympathy capital. Its style hardly evolves and yet, the small Korean crossover is totally new. More modern platform, significantly higher quality. The Soul therefore retains what made the salt of the previous one: its face of a small urban adventurer and its high perched profile, cut with a billhook, taken up almost identically. At first glance, it looks like a major restyling. The proportions change very little moreover, with only 20 mm more in length and 15 mm in width.
It's update
time for the Mazda CX-30 and the Japanese automaker's Model 3! This 2022 car
benefits from an improvement in terms of mechanics, equipment and design.
At the beginning of the year, Mazda had made some changes to its Skyactiv-X unit with new pistons, revised mapping and a reduced compression ratio. The gain was double with six additional horsepower and slightly lower CO2 emissions. Today, the Japanese manufacturer announces a new update, which concerns both the Mazda 3 and the CX-30, and this time focuses on equipment.
The most popular compact SUV, the RAV4 does not receive any notable modifications for the 2022 model year. Under the hood, the SUV can receive a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder available in three different versions. The first, which develops 203 horsepower, is gasoline-only. The second, good for 219 horsepower, is a hybrid but cannot be recharged. The third, exclusive to the RAV4 Prime, is a plug-in hybrid and has a 100% electric range of 68 km.
A subcompact SUV, the Buick Encore GX shares many of its components with the Chevrolet Trailblazer. Two 3-cylinder turbocharged engines are in the catalog. Their displacement is 1.2 and 1.3 liters. In its Privileged version, consumers have the choice between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Select and Petrol trims come with all-wheel drive.
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