MPV under 1 billion is growing hot, making manufacturers do not want to leave this segment open in Vietnam market. In particular, Mitsubishi Xpander has held the upper hand for many years, but is under pressure from new names such as Toyota Avanza Premio, Toyota Veloz Cross, and most likely a new version of Kia Carens in the near future. All-new Toyota Innova and Hyundai Stargazer.
New generation Kia Carens
Since its launch in February, the new generation Kia Carens is enjoying great success in the Indian market with sales of more than 5,000 vehicles sold in April. The car has 12 different versions, priced at 11,900 -22,500 USD.
Kia Carens 2022 has 5 main versions, including: Premium, Prestige, Prestige Plus, Luxury and Luxury Plus. Depending on each version, there will be 3 engine options. 1.5L gasoline engine for a capacity of 115 horsepower. 1.4L turbocharged gasoline engine for a capacity of 140 horsepower. Finally, there is a 1.5L diesel engine with a capacity of 115 horsepower. The standard transmission is a 6-speed manual, but users can choose between a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission on petrol engine versions, or a 6-speed automatic transmission on diesel engines.
Entering the fourth generation, the Korean small MPV model is called Recreational Vehicle by the company (a specialized vehicle for long trips, designed like a mobile home). Sharing the chassis platform with Seltos, the car has an overall length x width x height of 4,540 x 1,800 x 1,700mm, with a wheelbase of 2,780mm. Compared to the old model, the length and height parameters have both increased, especially the wheelbase has increased by 30mm.
Some advanced equipment of Kia Carens 2022 include 8-speaker Bose system, 64-color interior backlighting, SkyLight sunroof, changing driving modes and air purification system. Kia Carens 2022 is sold with a 7-seater layout, especially the Luxury Plus version has the option of 6 seats with a separate second row.
Kia Carens 2022 is expected to return to Vietnam by the end of this year, competing with Mitsubishi Xpander, Mitsubishi Xpander Cross, Suzuki Ertiga, Suzuki XL7, Toyota Avanza Premio and Toyota Veloz Cross.
New generation Toyota Innova
According to Rushlane (India), the new generation Toyota Innova will be launched globally later this year or early next year. This model has been tested several times on public streets. With the code name 560B, the Toyota Innova 2023 can be named Innova HYCROSS in the Indian market, because the Japanese automaker has just registered the copyright for this name. Entering the new generation, the car is expected to receive many significant upgrades in appearance, with many details with a boxy shape and rounded corners.
Rushlane It is predicted that Innova 2023 will use the DNGA platform with Toyota’s monolithic chassis and front-wheel drive, similar to the two “brothers” Veloz Cross and Avanza Premio. The “HYCROSS” suffix indicates that this MPV model will have a hybrid engine option.
The above information was further strengthened when a close source of Rushlane confirmed, the new generation Innova will have both petrol and hybrid engine options. The company does not offer a diesel engine option. Most likely, the hybrid engine will be a 1.5L turbocharged petrol engine that combines an electric motor and a battery pack.
Toyota Innova was first launched in 2004, and it was not until 2015 that this model entered its second generation. Now is the right time for Toyota to introduce the third generation Innova, because the small MPV segment market share is threatened by new models from Mitsubishi or Suzuki brands.
Toyota Vietnam still keeps Innova in the product portfolio despite adding Avanza Premio and Veloz Cross. Therefore, domestic consumers can fully look forward to the launch of a new generation of this model in the near future.
All-new Hyundai Stargazer
In early May, Hyundai’s popular MPV model was caught while testing on the streets of Indonesia with a veiled appearance, the expected name is Stargazer. The Korean automaker has not made an official announcement about this model. However, the media reports that Stargazer will be prioritized to launch in Indonesia and India, and it is not excluded that it will soon be launched in Vietnam.
Hyundai’s popular MPV model appeared in Indonesia.
Hyundai Stargazer belongs to the popular MPV segment, competing with Mitsubishi Xpander, Suzuki Ertiga or Toyota Avanza Premio. The length of this model is about 4.5 m, similar to the Alcazar. Meanwhile, the front end reveals low-set headlights, a Tucson-inspired grille, a shark-fin antenna and a curved roof.
The photo also shows that the car is equipped with a unique design of 7-spoke alloy wheels. Interior options are 6 or 7 seats, and most likely there will be the Hyundai SmartSense enhanced safety technology package. The engine can be a SmartStream 1.5L like Creta, for 113.4 horsepower and 143.8 Nm of torque.
The price in Indonesia has been leaked before. The car has 4 main versions, including Active, Trend, Style and Prime, with prices ranging from 10,600 to 13,700 USD. Active and Trend versions have the option of manual or automatic transmission, while Style and Prime versions only have an automatic transmission option.
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