Inovev forecasts 180,000 new L 200 pickup truck sales per year
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Inovev forecasts 180,000 new L 200 pickup truck sales per year
- Mitsubishi has renewed its L 200 pickup (called Triton in some markets). This medium tonnage pickup is made in Thailand (on the Laem Chabang site) since the beginning of the model. In 2017 150,000 L 200s were produced, making it the second best-selling model of the brand, behind the Outlander (240,000 units in 2017), although its sales have dropped significantly since 2012 (when the L200 achieved a record 180,000 annual sales). Today it still accounts for nearly 12.5% of Mitsubishi's worldwide sales, proof that this model is crucial for the brand.
- Despite Mitsubishi's entry into the Renault-Nissan group at the end of 2016, the new generation of the L200 pickup truck is derived from the older generation of 100% Mitsubishi design. The next generation could be derived instead from the Nissan Navara, Renault Alaskan, or Mercedes X Class, for reasons of economies of scale.
- The new Mitsubishi L200 is still equipped, for Europe and worldwide, with a 4-cylinder 2.4 181hp diesel engine. The transmission is last generation, but a new 6-speed automatic gearbox will be introduced soon.
- While its Fiat Fullback derivative seems condemned by the integration of Mitsubishi in the Renault-Nissan group, Inovev expects 180,000 sales per year of the new L200 pickup.
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Renault sells its first hybrid models as of end 2019
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Renault sells its first hybrid models as of end 2019
- Renault was one of the first major manufacturers to launch the mass production of electric vehicles in the early 2010s. Electrical models currently sold by the French manufacturer are Zoe and Kangoo ZE. Renault will sell nearly 50,000 units in total in 2018.
- Renault was not at all interested in the market for hybrid vehicles (rechargeable or not) until last year, but since the acquisition of Mitsubishi by the Renault-Nissan group, the French manufacturer has adapted its strategy. Indeed, Mitsubishi is successful with the Outlander plug-in hybrid (nearly 40,000 sold in 2018). In addition, the demise of diesel in Europe requires new solutions, and hybrid technology can be a first step before that of 100% electric.
- Renault will launch a Clio hybrid at the end of 2019, a plug-in hybrid Captur in 2020, a plug-in Hybrid Kadjar in 2021 and a plug-in Hybrid Mégane in 2022. These future-generation models will use the same original 1600cc Nissan engine to which an original Nissan electric motor will be added. The origin of this technology, inspired by that of Mitsubishi, indicates that some Nissan models, including the future Qashqai, will also be assigned this type of engine.
- This is a brand new market for Renault. Inovev nevertheless expects a sales volume of 15% HEV-PHEV at the end of the 2020-2025 period for all sales of the Renault brand.
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Toyota, FCA, Honda and Mitsubishi will sell the same electric model in China
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Toyota, FCA, Honda and Mitsubishi will sell the same electric model in China
- Pressured by the announcement of Chinese electric car sales quotas that will be implemented in 2019, some manufacturers, who are not yet ready to produce these vehicles on their own, have decided to band together, at least during the first years, in order to to be able to offer their customers models that meet the requirements of the Chinese government.
- Thus for the first time, four major competing manufacturers will partner to sell the same electric model from the Chinese manufacturer GAC ‘s range i , the (C segment) TrumpchiGS4 EV SUV.
- The four automakers in question are Toyota, Fiat-Chrysler, Honda and Mitsubishi who do not have an electric SUV in their catalog (SUVs account for more than 40% of sales in China). Everyone will have their own logo on the electric SUV designed by GAC. Only the finishings and the price will differentiate the models.
- It is impossible to predict the impact of such an association on model sales, but it could be that the Trumpchi GS4 rebadged under these different brands improves its current 14th place in the Chinese market ...
- As a result, GAC, which manufactures this model at its Guangzhou site, could benefit from an increase in production today of nearly 500,000 units per year (under the Trumpchi brand). Until then, only Toyota and Honda announced wanting to work with GAC in the electric car field, without further details.
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PSA will sell its first hybrid petrol models as of 2019
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PSA will sell its first hybrid petrol models as of 2019
- Between 2012 and 2017, the PSA Group proposed models with diesel hybrid powertrains (3008, 508, DS 5), which reached a total of nearly 100,000 sales (or 17,000 units per year). However, the manufacturer has stopped manufacturing these models - the diesel engine is now highly criticized - and announced a new generation of hybrid models, rechargeable this time, and based on a petrol engine, the PSA 1600cc.
- The models equipped with this new rechargeable hybrid engine will be launched from 2019. They are Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 508, Citroen C5 Aircross and DS 7 Crossback. These models will all be sold in 2019. Inovev expects a volume of 260,000 sales of these plug-in hybrid models between 2019-2023 (52,000 units per year), which marks a clear improvement over sales of non rechargeable diesel hybrids.
- For smaller models, the PSA Group plans 100% electric versions, such as the DS 3 Crossback (2019), the Peugeot 208 (2019), the Peugeot 2008 (2020), the Opel Corsa (2020) and the Peugeot 308 (2021).
- An electric version of the future Peugeot 108 (Toyota design) could also be produced, just like the future Citroen C1. The Citroën C3 could also add an electric version during series production. The Citroën Berlingo, Peugeot Partner, Citroën Jumpy and Peugeot Expert utilities will also be electrified in 2020.
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Volkswagen hopes to sell 50,000 units per year of the new Tarok pickup truck
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Volkswagen hopes to sell 50,000 units per year of the new Tarok pickup truck
- The compact pickup market is developing modestly but surely in Brazil. This drove Renault to launch the Duster Oroch in 2015, and Fiat the Toro in 2015. Volkswagen is now entering this market, the Amarok launched in 2010 being in the superior category like the Nissan Navara, Ford Ranger and Chevrolet S10.
- In terms of volume, the Fiat Toro will achieve 70,000 sales in 2018 and the Renault Duster Oroch 35,000 sales, up from 2017. Volkswagen hopes to sell 50,000 Tarok pickups each year.
- This model comes in the form of a four-door pickup (this is the most requested form now in this category of vehicles). Its engine is a 2-liter petrol that can run on alcohol (as is customary in Brazil), and develops 150hp.
- Volkswagen is also planning to enter the full sized pick-up market soon, this time in North America, as these vehicles represent a significant volume of sales. However, it will be difficult to attack head-on the Chevrolet, Ford and Dodge Ram brands that enjoy a large and loyal customer base. And since imports of such vehicles are taxed at 25% in the United States, Volkswagen would consider using Ford USA for the design and manufacture of such a model. Already, a pickup truck derived from the VW Atlas (medium tonnage pickup) is scheduled for 2020.
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