BMW, What Have You Done..... 2023 X2 Is A Dazzling Mess

 

BMW have came out with yet another highly questionable design, with their 2023 X2 Edition GoldPlay. They went for a far from classy San Remo Green - Galvanic Gold color scheme. Apart from the design differences, the crossover is mostly unchanged.  It carries over most of the M Sport goodies, including the lower drive height, bucket seats, bigger air intakes, an aero package, and gloss black trim. Although I think the graphics on the doors, grille outlines, and mirrors are cheesy and unattractive, the wheels are some of the best I've ever seen, right up there with the likes of the Genesis G90, Alfa Romeo 8C, or Mercedes SL. All things considered, the new BMW X2 Edition GoldPlay isn't anything particularly amazing, but it does have some interesting quirks.

Josiah Peters, MoreThanTransport

3 Outstanding Car Designs of 2021/22

 One of the most important elements to a car, especially higher-priced ones, is style. People want to have a car that reflects their personality and makes a statement. Here I have compiled the 3 car designs of the last year or so that impress me the most. 

1: Maserati MC20

An absolute stunner from every angle, Maserati's latest and greatest supercar has it all. The design flows well and the entirety of the design is well connected. It has an unmistakable Italian feel to it, something that of course is a major factor to many supercar customers. 

10/10

2: Acura TLX Type-S

Even as Acura evolves into more of a luxury brand opposed to being focused on low cost sporty cars, their brand DNA remains clear with each new model. The TLX Type-S is, for me, one of the most impressive designs for me personally in recent years. It has an aggressive and mean look without being over styled, something that is increasingly rare nowadays. The highlight of the design for me is the headlights, which are wonderfully crisp and sleek, matching with the overall design. The wheels are also very cool, and the black details contrast delightfully with the royal blue on this particular model.  

9.2/10

3: Honda Civic Si

I just think it's wonderful that ordinary cars like the Honda Civic can look so sleek and up-scale while remaining in a reasonable price range. It's not just the Civic, mainstream sedans like the Kia K5, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, etc... have all upped their style game recently, and the current generations of all of those sedans are knockouts. I picked the Civic because Honda have been killing it for a while now, and the Civic Si is only the latest example of that. With a gorgeous profile and wonderfully flowing lines, I am really impressed by what Honda have done here.

9.8/10

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Josiah Peters, MoreThanTransport

No Longer Old As The Trees: New Toyota Seqouia Gets Stunning Update

 

 

 The new generation of the Toyota Sequoia has been released, and it's a stunner. It has a new hybrid powertrain and nearly everything inside and out has been changed. It better be, because the current generation of the Sequoia has been the same for nearly 13 years. That one was an anonymous mess, but the new version we are seeing has potential to be a terrific SUV. One of the primary reasons for that is the sleek and muscular exterior design. You can see Toyota's design language clearly, especially with the details on the side profile as well as the headlights and taillights that can also be found on the Tundra and Tacoma trucks. The well-defined curves under the C-Pillar give the design an unmistakable personality, while the black tires are a nice contrast to the white. 

The new Sequoia has more than just rugged looks to it, though. It will tow an impressive 9,000 lbs., a massive 22% increase over the prior generation, even though the new one doesn't have a V8. It instead uses a V6 paired with a hybrid powertrain, a configuration that is used on the majority of performance cars these days (Think: McLaren P1, Lexus LC). 

Safety, like all modern Toyotas, is world-class in the Seqouia. Collision detection, automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure alert and correction, automatic high beams, blind spot monitor, and parking assistance are all featured. 

The Sequoia will be built at the San Antonio plant in Texas that also assembles the mechanically similar Tundra truck.  Pricing and fuel economy will be released as the SUV nears production.

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Finally! Toyota Teases Refresh For Ancient Sequoia SUV

 

The Sequoia, practically old as the mountains, is getting a much-needed update. The current gen has been around since 2007 without any significant changes, which has seen it fall way behind the competitors. Although Toyota have only given us just a glance at the next generation of the Sequoia, it looks modern with crisp taillights and some interesting side profile lines. Also, the C-Pillar features a blackened panel that makes the design look more connected. Most exciting, if you look close enough, there seems to be homage paid to previous generations, something that will surely resonate with Toyota purists. All things considered, it's encouraging that the Japanese automaker didn't give up on their legendary SUV, and it seems from what we can see that they did it justice. 

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For Real This Time: Hyundai Ioniq 6 Set to Rival Tesla's Model 3

 

Hyundai have a new car on the way, and it may well be their most important yet. Turning away from the frustration-inducting tactics of rival companies, Hyundai aren't debuting something that will come in 3-4 years, as the sleek-looking Ioniq 6 sedan is slated to arrive sometime this year. It joins the Ioniq, the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 5, and Ioniq 7 in Hyundai's EV lineup. This may well be the most mainstream of them all, and it will provide stiff competition for the wildly succesful Tesla Model 3. The picture above is from Car&Driver, who managed to get a peek at what is likely to be Hyundai's top selling car in the near future. Keep posted to MTT for more updates on all the good stuff coming from Hyundai, as well as other notable news.

Why You Shouldn't Buy The New Acura Integra

 

The legendary Acura Integra is back, baby! Except there is not actually much to be excited about with this one. The biggest reason is that it is essentially a Civic Si with slightly fancier body panels and a generally sportier design, although that sportiness is only skin deep. Also, many have pointed out that if recent history continues, the new Integra will receive performance tuning that will effectively make the car less capable handling at higher speeds. All this to say, even as the massive Integra superfan I am, there is little to make this a car that you should spend an est. $32K on. You could spend around $4K less and end up with the same car, the 2022 Honda Civic Si, or could opt for the more interesting and capable Acura TLX Type-S, or go outside of the brand with something like the Genesis G70, Hyundai Elantra N, or Kia K5 GT-Line. Just a thought.

New Chevrolet Equinox Revealed, Looks Fantastic

 

The next generation of the hot-selling Chevrolet Equinox has been revealed, and, unlike the current gen that we have been bored with for years, this one looks super sleek and attractive, with staunch proportions and free flowing lines not seen on a mainstream Chevrolet in years. The stylish crossover will start around a reasonable $30,000, making direct competition with the likes of the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia Niro, and will effectively kill the sales of the Chevrolet Bolt EV, a vastly underselling electric hatchback. The Equinox EV is scheduled to start shipping out to customers in the fall of 2023. All though this means we will be stuck with Chevrolet's current mediocrity for another year and half, at least they have some interesting products on the way. Of course, they also debuted 3 different Silverado EV models this week as well, you can check that out here: Chevrolet Silverado EV Trim Levels: Trail Boss Coming, Among Others (motor1.com)