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The Automotive Market Prepares to Welcome SUVs, Pickups, and Compacts, Including New Electric Models Coming to the Country Soon.
The second semester promises a busy calendar for the Brazilian automotive sector. Automakers are preparing for the arrival of important new and restyled cars. The news includes both national and imported models, energizing the segments of SUVs, pickups, and compacts. Manufacturers like Stellantis, Chevrolet, and Honda are on the list, along with Chinese brands making their debut in the country. Discover the launches arriving in the coming weeks.
The News of Chevrolet Onix and Renault Kardian
The duo Chevrolet Onix and Onix Plus will hit the stores soon with their first major update. The models gained LED headlights, a new grille, and a redesigned bumper. The interior has also been updated, featuring a new instrument cluster and integrated multimedia system. The 1.0 naturally aspirated engine producing 82 hp remains. Meanwhile, the 1.0 turbo has had its power increased to 115 hp to comply with the Green IPI program.
The Renault Kardian will also receive updates. To compete with rivals, the model will feature enhancements in its equipment and versions. A new entry-level configuration with automatic transmission will be offered. Inside, the multimedia system will grow to 10 inches, and the digital instrument cluster will have a new layout.
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New Cars in SUV: Updates on the Honda HR-V and Jeep Commander
The new Honda HR-V, already presented, starts to arrive in stores in August. The SUV features a redesigned front, new bumper, and updated wheels. The entry-level versions use a 1.5 naturally aspirated engine with 126 hp. The top options come with the 1.5 turbo engine with 177 hp, always with CVT transmission.
The Jeep Commander will also undergo a facelift. The seven-seater SUV will receive a new bumper and front grille, in addition to newly designed wheels for each version. At the rear, the LED taillights will feature new graphics. The engines 1.3 turbo, 2.2 turbodiesel, and 2.0 turbo Hurricane will continue in the lineup.
Fiat Toro and the Giants Ram 2500 and 3500
The Fiat Toro will receive a new facelift to celebrate 600,000 units produced. The design will become more aggressive, featuring a larger front grille inspired by Maserati cars. The rear will have taillights with new lighting. Responding to requests, the pickup will finally adopt electronic parking brake.
In the large pickup segment, the Ram 2500 and 3500 have been updated. The facelift includes new wheels, a redesigned bumper with air intakes, and full-LED headlights. The 6.7 Cummins turbodiesel engine has been updated and now delivers an impressive 436 hp and 149 kgfm of torque. The mechanical novelty is the new eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF.
The Debut of New Cars from the Chinese Brands Geely and Zeekr in Brazil
The Geely returns to Brazil with the electric SUV EX5. The model will have 218 hp and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds. The list of features includes lane-keeping assist, 360° vision, and intelligent cruise control.
From the same company, the brand Zeekr makes its debut with the model 7X. The electric vehicle will have two motors totaling an impressive 646 hp, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds. The declared range is 543 km. On ultra-fast chargers, the battery recovers from 10% to 80% in 13 minutes. The estimated price is expected to be around R$ 450,000 to R$ 500,000.
With information from AutoEsporte.
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