Car news today: Toyota reveals new-gen 4Runner SUV, Ford updates its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV, and more – 10 April 2024

Thanks for becoming a member of us this Wednesday April tenth 2024. Notably in automotive information as we speak: Toyota USA has pulled the covers off its new 4Runner that shares its underpinnings with the Tacoma pickup, and Ford is about to replace the Mustang Mach-E for 2024 with longer vary and extra energy accessible for the top-spec GT.

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All new sixth-generation Toyota 4Runner unveiled

• The primary all-new Toyota 4Runner massive SUV in 15 years has been revealed globally by Toyota, showcasing a brand new daring and chunky design inside and outside.

• Gone is the 4Runner’s V6, changed by two engine choices – a turbocharged 2.4 litre inline-four cylinder engine making for 207kW/429Nm and, crucially, a hybrid possibility for the primary time which provides an electrical motor and brings outputs as much as 243kW/630Nm.  

• A chunky exterior design is matched inside with an equally utilitarian inside which employs a big 14-inch centre contact display on increased trim ranges. 

• Intently associated to the Tacoma pickup, the body-on-frame SUV rides on Toyota’s TNGA-F structure that additionally underpins the Tundra and Land Cruiser. Sadly, the nameplate that hasn’t been bought in Australia for many years will go on sale abroad later this 12 months, however is unlikely for native launch. 

Ford pronounces up to date Mach-E electrical SUV for 2024 

• Ford USA has introduced it has up to date its Mach-E electrical SUV for 2024, including extra energy as an possibility for the GT and prolonged electrical vary throughout the variant lineup. 

• Together with a new Rally variant of the electrical midsize SUV, the Blue Oval has additionally created a new Efficiency Improve for the dual-motor GT flagship that provides an extra 135Nm of torque, placing the GT simply shy of 1000Nm. 

• Though Ford has not touched the battery of the Mach-E, it has managed to extract an additional 32km of vary for Premium and Choose variants, and an additional 16km for the GT. 

• Ford claims that by utilising a new rear motor, it has been in a position to make the electrical SUV extra environment friendly. 

• However will the up to date 2024 Mach-E come to Australia? A Ford Australia spokesperson confirmed to Chasing Automobiles as we speak that the up to date electrical SUV will likely be coming to Australia, however not till 2025. 

Kia pronounces electrical roadmap, desires to carry 15 EVs by 2027

• Kia has held its 2024 CEO Investor Day and has been very clear about its targets for a completely electrical future because it competes with EV juggernauts resembling Tesla and BYD.

• The Korean model desires to strengthen its EV place by having 15 EV fashions on sale by 2027. The last word objective is to promote as a lot as 1.6 million EVs by that point. 

• Kia is about to provide electrical automobiles throughout 13 factories globally, with fashions to incorporate the cut-priced EV2 small automotive, the EV3 small SUV, the EV4 coupe-like SUV and the Sportage-sized EV5. 

• In 2024, Kia is about to launch the subsequent Cerato, often known as the K4 sedan, in addition to the EV3. Three ‘product enhancement fashions’ will embrace the EV6, K8 sedan and the Sportage SUV.  

BMW to accomplice with Rimac for battery expertise

• Rimac, the Croatia-based firm behind the extensively reported Nevera supercar, has secured a cope with BMW to deal with supplying batteries.

• It’s been reported that Rimac may provide batteries for the Neue Klasse vehicles coming in 2026, although this has not but been confirmed by the BMW Group. 

• Rimac has mentioned that the partnership can be “the largest and most formidable challenge the corporate had ever undertaken” on the Rimac Campus. Battery models will likely be constructed at this very facility in Croatia. 

• The Rimac Group is presently owned by a number of totally different firms, together with Porsche who owns 22 p.c and Hyundai/Kia who holds 11 p.c of possession. 

2024 Skoda Kamiq Run-Out reviewed

• Chasing Automobiles editor Tom Baker’s evaluation of the 2024 Skoda Kamiq Run-Out was printed, together with his ideas on why the most affordable Skoda variant is finally one of the best variant.

• Baker discovered that the Kamiq has a lot “maturity and class” at a significantly attainable stage and that it was one of many very finest small SUVs within the Australian market.

• There have been only a few downsides with the Kamiq that Baker talked about, however the want for premium 95-octane unleaded did make the checklist.  

• Though Baker would advocate the $37,990 Kamiq Fashion, the $32,990 runout mannequin “undoubtedly deserves consideration”, with loads of inventory now accessible for Aussie patrons. 

WATCH: 2024 Skoda Kamiq Run-Out video evaluation

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