Ask Nathan: Hyundai EV Pickup, Used Nissan Leaf Questions, and – Classic Minivan Battle?

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March 27, 2022

Hyundai EV pickup concept by: Alejandro Llisterri

In this week’s Ask Nathan:

What’s up with the Hyundai EV Pickup truck?
Used Nissan Leaf questions
Used Chevrolet Lumina Minivan APV vs used Nissan Quest

The first question comes from a fan who wants to know about the Hyundai EV pickup that is supposed to go into production.

Q: (Via: Twitter@NathanAdlen) Did you hear about the Kia and Hyundai EV pickup announcement?

I see how they already brought the best EVs to the party but a Hyundai EV pickup would be so cool. I think that the EV6 and Ionic are so awesome and I bet the EV truck would too. Has Nathan heard anything about the truck?

— Berkley J

A: Ah yes, that announcement about the Hyundai EV pickup took a lot of journalists by surprise.

Here’s what we know about Kia, (and possibly Hyundai), have in mind:

Kia is planning two all-electric pickup trucks. One will be a dedicated pickup truck that they want to sell in emerging markets. This truck is expected to be simple, efficient and robust. Perhaps it will have a ladder-frame and rear wheel drive. The other Kia EV pickup is expected (by some) to fall along the lines of an entry-level, activity-style vehicle, similar to the Hyundai Santa Cruz. If that is the case, it’s possible that the Santa Cruz itself could be the host for a Hyundai EV pickup platform.

It’s possible that the Kia and Hyundai EV pickup could be based on a smaller platform/battery that underpins vehicles like the Hyundai Ionic 5.

Recently, Kia said their pickups will be built in the United States starting in 2024. The bottom line (for now) is that we know Kia is serious about building EV pickup trucks. The question of Hyundai following suit may seem nebulous to some, but it’s obvious to others. In time, we should see a cousin to the Kia pickup(s) built by Hyundai as well.

— N

The next question comes from a few fans asking questions about used Nissan Leafs.

Q: (Nissan) Leaf Follow-Up Thoughts

Hi Nathan,

My daughter doesn’t have her license yet (she’s now in college but COVID delayed drivers ed just when she needed it). So I have been driving the 2016 Leaf I got for her and I really like it. It’s a pretty ordinary car but I really like not polluting or buying gas. Electricity here is 70% hydro/solar/wind so it really is pretty clean. I’m thinking that I might want a long range Leaf SV Plus, for myself, so that I have enough range for a long drive I do pretty often. The air cooled battery system works OK for me up here in the northeast and I like the old-school switches and simplicity of the Leaf controls.

The center console/leg space thing we discussed earlier is the main drawback. I’m thinking of ordering the offending plastic part (I’ve tracked down the part number) and having it scanned to make a new design (without the intrusive side wings) to be 3-D printed. It seems straightforward enough. If I can get that to work I may get a Leaf for myself someday. If I do that, and if you end up with a newer Leaf yourself sometime, I can send you the 3D file for the new part.

— Sean

Q: Excited and scared to buy a used Nissan Leaf

A friend of mine is moving back home to Italy and he wants to sell me his 2018 Nissan Leaf for a great deal. It is way cheaper than what I’ve seen on-line and I do need a car to replace my now destroyed Toyota Echo. I loved my Echo. It was amazing and odd at the same time. I know it was ugly, but it was so faithful and efficient that I learned to love it. After 10 years of ownership, the poor thing got destroyed by a teen texting. My partner was driving it at the time and wasn’t injured.

We live near Santa Fe, New Mexico and I have an easy commute. Each week, I average about 120 miles or thereabouts. We have two small dogs and sometimes go biking along the Santa Fe River Trail. That’s a thirty minute drive each way.

After the accident, my partner suggested going electric and showed me your videos and articles. I love that you bought the Leaf for your daughter and use it for work. I agree with your logic about having a gas car for long trips and a second car that’s electric. My partner has a Dodge Journey that works well for road trips.

I have a few concerns that I wanted to run by you Nathan. My house is primitive and I don’t want to spend a fortune setting it up for level two charging. I am also worried about battery degradation. This Nissan Leaf has the 40 kilowatt hour battery that is supposed to be good for over 150 miles. This one never shows a range above 140 miles. Does that mean it will drop to 100 miles in 2024?

We have a one car garage. Will it make a difference if I store it in the garage, or not? Not a lot of charging options in my area and that worries me.

“An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.”

Thank you Nathan and the Fast Lane team. And thank you for your educational and fun videos too!

— Elle

A: Great questions!

I never thought I would become a champion of the Nissan Leaf; especially used ones.

Sean, I’m psyched that you got your daughter a used Nissan Leaf!

Honestly, I think it’s a great starter/first car – and I’m curious to hear how you feel about it over time. It sounds like you are enjoying it at the moment. We use my daughter’s as often as we can for in-town errands, and it’s save us a bundle on gas.

I was looking at the Leaf SV Plus for a possible replacement of my kid’s Leaf in the future. It’s more than double her range, and I bet they will be cheap-as-chips on the used market… once this gas crunch is over.

There are a few Leaf fan-pages and boards out there that talk about 3D-printed upgrades. Some are pretty inventive. I am curious to see how you solve the center console issue. My brother has a 2019 Leaf, and it seems to have a similar layout. The leg-space is tolerable, but it could be better (he’s a tiny person, so it’s no biggie for him).

— N

Elle, I’m sorry to hear about your car’s demise, but I’m happy to hear about no injuries.

You’re in an ideal situation for an electric commuter. You have a vehicle for longer trips, and an EV for commuting. It’s the best of both worlds, and I believe it’s a good compromise in today’s world.

If you keep the Leaf in the garage, and simply charge it with your 110v outlet, it should make things fairly easy. Keeping the Leaf in the garage is a good idea as cold and hot temperatures can hurt the battery’s longevity. Also, avoid fast charging when possible. If you use fast charging too often, it can also hurt the battery.

If you must have a level II charger, you can use one that works with many 220v outlets (like the ones often used with dryers). I bought a portable charger, splitter and switch that allows me to use level II, or my dryer. I only used it once as a test. In two years, about 80-percent of my Nissan Leaf’s charging happens at home, on 110v power. The rest happens at my office, or at various charging places, when needed.

My brother does about 90-percent of his charging at home and has a 30+ mile commute.

Different things can cause degradation for the Nissan Leaf’s battery. I mentioned over-charging and climate, and regular wear and tear. On top of that, your driving habits can influence charge loss as well.

Fortunately, Nissan’s battery tech has improved over the years, and they back their new products with a warranty. If you battery drops below a certain percentage of charge capacity, Nissan will either service or replace it. The details can be looked up in the warranty booklet.

Bottom line: you will have to make some adjustments in your life to make the most out of owning an EV, but the payoff is worth it for many. Good luck!

— N

The last question comes from a young fan who is considering two old minivans

1992 Chevy Lumina APV: the official car of... : r/regularcarreviews

Q: Hi Andre and Nathan, can you help a brother with a minivan question.

I am thinking about buying a 1993 chevy Lumina APV that has 98,936 miles on it. The seller is the second owner. It has a rebuilt transmission and lots of new parts. It also has the smaller 3.1 v6 and a little bit of surface rust. The other van is also a 1993 van but it’s a Nissan Quest. It got a rebuilt engine back in April 2020 and the owner took great care of the interior but not the outside. It has yellowed headlights and a lot of little dings.

I want a van as a extra vehicle that I can haul my projects in. Almost every weekend I fly model or RC airplanes. I need good cargo and sometimes a people carrier.

What do you guys think of these two? I know Nathan grew up a junkyard dog and drove everything in the 90s. So which one would you spend $2,000 on?

— Anton B. from Danbury, CT

A: Wow, you found an APV!?

It is getting hard to find the famous “Dustbuster” vans like the Lumina APV and its brethren.

You’re right, I have driven both, and they are very different vehicles. Honestly, if they both were well maintained, I would opt for the Nissan Quest as a “beater” and the APV as a sort of collecter’s runabout. The Quest is more powerful, handles better and has a utilitarian interior. It’s the most car-like out of the two.

The Lumina APV is bigger, and has a softer highway ride. Some people do not like driving them because of the massive front and side glass. Ironically, I think outward visibility on the Quest was better. Power comes to 120 hp V6 in the Chevrolet Lumina APV. There were larger displacement, more powerful GM V6’s that came later. The Nissan Quest, has a 151 hp V6 that comes out of the Maxima.

I think those GM vans looked cool, and were pretty comfy, but I would go with the Nissan as it offers more bang for the buck.

— N

Speaking of minivans: the all-wheel drive system on this new Toyota Sienna minivan is outstanding in snow!!

AMG Celebrates 55 Years In Business With Special Mercedes-AMG G 63 Edition 55 Model

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Zach Butler

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March 25, 2022

Mercedes-AMG G63 Edition 55 — (Images: Mercedes-Benz)

There’s a new, rarer Mercedes-AMG G-Wagen on the block.

In itself, Mercedes’ G-Class is already a special car, being one of the brand’s longest-running models. There’s another level on top of that in the Mercedes-AMG G63, though, and now there’s another rung still as the tuning house celebrates its 55th anniversary. Meet the 2022 Mercedes-AMG G63 Edition 55 — a limited-run nod to the firm that first started operations back in 1967.

On its face, this special edition doesn’t look much more extreme than the standard model. Depending on your stance toward the G-Class, that may be a good thing. There are a few touches that set this version apart, including the graphics on the lower doors, G Manufaktur Opalite White paint (a caveat on that in a moment) and special Edition 55 badging. On US-bound cars, though, customers will only get this limited-run car in Obsidian Black metallic. That might be for the better — if you want something that looks nice and sinister.

Inside, the Mercedes-AMG G63 Edition 55 brings in a red-and-black theme, with swathes of carbon fiber offsetting the silver accents throughout the dash and center stack. You also get special badging on the steering wheel and a red-illuminated AMG door sill.

The 2022 Mercedes-AMG G63 Edition 55 keeps the same potent powertrain as the standard car. A hand-built, twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 pumps out 577 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque, and can push the three-ton SUV to 60 mph in around 4.5 seconds. So, the folks who do get their hands on these — in case you were wondering, 55 of them are coming the US — are mainly getting a host of appearance updates to set their AMG G-Wagen apart from the crowd.

How much will that privilege cost, exactly? Mercedes did not announce official pricing, nor is the car available to order through conventional means. You’ll have to go to your dealer for more information, and it will almost certainly run much higher than the roughly $170,000 you’d have to pay for a G 63 with 22-inch wheels and the AMG Night package. In fact, pricing for the whole 2022 G 63 lineup may shift, as Mercedes hasn’t announced pricing for the standard car, either.

Stellantis’ New “Hurricane” I-6 Debuts As A More Powerful And More Efficient Alternative To The Long-Running Hemi V8

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Zach Butler

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March 25, 2022

It’s not the “Tornado”, but this new engine is still a force to be reckoned with.

With all the talk of electric vehicles and the shift away from internal combustion development, it’s certainly a change of pace to see a brand new engine emerge. And yet, that’s exactly what we have here, as Stellantis finally reveals its all-new Hurricane 3.0-liter inline-six. It’s the first clean-sheet engine the automaker’s launched in quite awhile, and it’s meant to offer V8 levels of power, while also substantially reducing CO2 emissions and improving fuel economy.

So, what of the earlier rumors are true, and what’s changed from what we thought we knew?

Two distinct engines with 400 – 500 horsepower

Head of Global Propulsion Micky Bly gave substantial insight into Stellantis’ new powertrain, as well as the rationale behind why the company developed it in the first place. Engineers began working on this design back in 2019, and the first GME-T6 (Global Medium Engine – Turbo 6) units did indeed make it into production at the company’s Saltillo, Mexico plant in November 2021. Bly noted that while Stellantis is going full speed ahead toward electric drivetrains, their customers’ specific needs still necessitate an internal combustion solution, at least in the near-term.

To accommodate those needs, the 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six will arrive in Stellantis vehicles later this year, in two states of tune. The ‘SO’ (Standard Output) engine, per the company’s official statement, will put out “more than 400 horsepower” and 450 lb-ft of torque, per SAE standard J2723. The company notes it optimized the unit more for efficiency, with two smaller turbochargers, lower maximum boost pressure (22 psi) and a higher 10.4:1 compression ratio. The Hurricane SO engine can run on 87 octane fuel, though the automaker recommends premium for the best figures possible.

The ‘HO’ — or High Output — engine will make “more than 500 horsepower”, and above 475 lb-ft of torque. This version uses larger turbochargers and outputs higher max boost (26 psi). Engineers tuned this powerplant for performance, and as such lowered the compression ratio to 9.5:1. The Hurricane HO requires premium fuel, while the 350-bar (5,075 psi) direct injection system delivers gas to each of the six cylinders through two chain-driven pumps (one on the SO engine).

Stellantis says both engines have a broad, flat torque curve between 2,850 RPM and the redline. On the SO version, the redline is electronically limited to 5,800 RPM, while the HO engine revs up to 6,100 RPM.

Both Hurricane engines share several components

In an effort to scale production — Stellantis is aiming to build up to 250,000 of these engines every year at their Saltillo North Engine Plant — both the SO and HO versions of the Hurricane inline-six share 96 common parts. The differences between the two engines pertain mainly to the changes in power or in application. Components like turbochargers, intercoolers and some other minor changes will be different between the two engines.

Both versions of the 3.0-liter Hurricane inline-six use a lightweight, deep-skirt cast aluminum block with cross-bolted steel main bearing caps. The engines also use a die-cast aluminum alloy oil pain and head as well as a pent-roof combustion chamber (not a hemispherical one). The crankshaft and connecting rods are forged steel, while the pistons themselves are forged aluminum alloy.

One notable change with the new Hurricane engine design is with its cylinder coating. Instead of cast iron, cast steel or forged alloy cylinder liners, Stellantis’ new engine uses ‘Plasma Transfer Wire Arc’ (or spray bore) technology to spray each cylinder with a permanently bonded coating. The process melts a steel alloy wire at 2,300 degrees Celsius (4,150 degrees Fahrenheit), then sprays microscopic particles directly onto the cylinder walls. After extensive durability testing, Bly says that PTWA coating offers 10-times better wear resistance, as well as better efficiency thanks to lower friction losses for the individual pistons.

These engines share a common bore and stroke (3.31 x 3.54 inches, or 84 x 90 mm), as well as similar cylinder spacing to Stellantis’ existing 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, currently used in the Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee and Grand Cherokee 4xe.

The Hurricane can be electrified, but it won’t be at first

Overall, Stellantis says the 3.0-liter inline-six Hurricane on its own will cut 13-15% CO2 emissions from the company’s long-lived 5.7-liter Hemi V8. On top of that, even the SO version will deliver more power and torque, at 133 horsepower per liter. The HO engine, for its part, can manage at least 166 horsepower per liter, according to the automaker’s preliminary specs.

Exact horsepower and torque figures will depend on the specific application. Stellantis plans to roll this engine out across its North American brands, with the most likely candidates to receive this engine first being the Ram 1500 and the Jeep Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer. Company spokespeople did not confirm where you will see the Hurricane first — those announcements are coming in the next few months. However, in the future the Hurricane will power ‘STLA Large’ and ‘STLA Frame’ platform vehicles.

Neither version of the Hurricane will be electrified at launch. Both versions of the Hurricane engines hitting dealers later this year will have an engine start-stop function, again to improve fuel economy.

That said, engineers did design the engine with electrification in mind, so it can support HEV or plug-in hybrid applications. That will likely come into play as emissions regulations continue to tighten, but the byproduct of that could be even more power and torque down the line.

Stay tuned for more updates!

This week’s Hurricane reveal is just the tip of the iceberg, and we should have much more brand-specific information over the next several months. Stay tuned to TFL Studios for all that information as soon as we get it.

This article is also posted on TFLtruck.com.

The More Affordable Polestar 2 Single Motor Is Now Available To Order

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Zach Butler

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March 24, 2022

Pricing starts at $47,200 for the front-wheel drive Polestar 2.

As the electric car market continues to grow, Polestar has been looking to make a name for itself with the more mainstream Polestar 2. The $51,200 dual-motor car offers a compelling package in itself, especially as the Tesla Model 3 Long Range now starts at $54,490. Now, though, there’s a more affordable version in the single-motor Polestar 2, which lowers the asking price to $47,200 including destination.

Pricing does not include the $7,500 federal tax credit or any state incentive, so you could feasibly land a less expensive Polestar 2 for under $40,000.

Granted, you do make a couple sacrifices to save that money. You only get 231 horsepower going to the front wheels, rather than 408 hp heading to all four. As such, the 0-60 time goes up to 7.0 seconds, but there is an up side: You do get more range. The Single Motor manages 270 miles on a charge, to the Dual Motor’s 249 miles. Those are official EPA ratings, and the FWD model actually nets 5 miles more than Polestar’s original estimates when it announced it last year.

Standard equipment between the two versions is also identical, so you’ll just compromise on performance in getting the cheaper option. Whichever Polestar 2 you may be interested in, you can build it on the company’s configurator site right now.

2024 Mini Hardtop Hits The Arctic Circle, Showing Off Some Of Its Major Changes

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Zach Butler

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March 23, 2022

2024 Mini Hardtop (Electric) — teasers — (Images: Mini)

The new Mini Hardtop hits the Arctic roads.

While the BMW-owned brand aims to reveal its next-generation hatchback to the world, it will be awhile before we actually see it. This is just the start of Mini’s “fifth generation”, and the three-door hatch is set for a reveal in late 2023. Technical specs are thin on the ground at this point, Mini did see fit to release some official “spy shots” for public consumption. Now we can at least get a fair idea what it will look like as it hits the Arctic Circle for testing in (where else?) Arjeplog, Sweden.

At first glance, you’ll still recognize even this camouflaged car as a member of the Mini family. In fact, the automaker brought every generation of Mini up to the Arctic with this new car for some blasts in the Swedish snow. We saw some spy shots of the new car back in December (and one with this camouflage, even), but these at least show the car on the move.

BMW Group shared a rough time frame for its reveals, including an all-electric crossover concept later this year, as well as the new Mini Countryman next year. After those, we’ll finally see the iconic Hardtop make its debut. While this particular car testing the Arctic is electric, the company’s Wednesday statement says the hatch will be available with an internal combustion engine, in addition to the pure EV option.

Performance versions are still in the cards

Lest you think performance is out the window with the future, all-electric Minis, the firm says it is working on John Cooper Works models with an electrified drivetrain. In the interim, though, it appears folks who aren’t ready to make the plunge will still be able to get a new, 2024 Mini Hardtop with a conventional engine — at least for a period after its launch.

Hopefully we’ll have more details in the coming months leading up to the full debut. Stay tuned for more details, and check out more on our experience with the Mini Cooper SE below;

Ferrari Teases the Purosangue SUV, Saying “All Will Be Revealed” This Year

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Zach Butler

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March 23, 2022

Ferrari Purosangue teaser — (Image: Ferrari)

Ferrari is nearly ready to fully reveal its first SUV.

Behold, the first official teaser showing the Italian brand’s Purosangue model. While there have been some leaked photos making the rounds, plenty of folks are still processing Ferrari (yes, Ferrari!) bringing out a high-riding SUV into existence. Mind you, virtually every other performance marque — here’s looking at you, Aston Martin and Lamborghini — have already jumped on board to build out their sales beyond strictly building sports cars. It was only a matter of time before the Prancing Horse had to join the party.

Even though this is just a teaser, we do get a pretty good idea of what the front of the Ferrari Purosangue will look like. There’s some of the SF90 Stradale in the design, including the flowing hood lines and the LED headlights. Unlike the SF90, though, there looks to be massive intakes for the bigger, heavier SUV. That, of course, leaves us wondering exactly what powers the Purosangue.

Whatever it is, you can bet that it will be immensely powerful. Now, we could see the full-on 986 horsepower powertrain from the SF90. That car uses a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8, backed by a trio of electric motors (one in the transmission, and one on each front wheel). We are ostensibly talking about a road-going SUV, though, so Ferrari may dial it back a bit. To that end, we may well see a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 engine instead, taken from the 296 GTB. The 296 brings in two electric motors to back up the gas engine, resulting in a still-remarkable 819 horsepower.

Stay tuned for more updates

All-wheel drive is a virtual certainty, and we could see non-hybridized options or possibly a larger engine, depending on what Ferrari’s target is with the Purosangue. On that front, we will know more in the coming months (per Ferrari’s Instagram page), with the first deliveries likely coming up in early 2023.

How much will it cost? That’s still anyone’s guess, but don’t expect Ferrari’s first SUV to cost anything less than $300,000. If the automaker brings multiple powertrain options to the table, it’s likely we could even see higher-end versions over $400,000 — so most of us will only be able to look at this car (as with any Ferrari) and dream.

Stellantis Teams Up With LG Energy Solution To Open $4.1 Billion Battery Plant In Canada

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Nathan Adlen

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March 23, 2022

Over the coming years, Stellantis aims to aggressively expand its EV lineup to compete in the growing market and meet more demanding regulations. (Images: Stellantis)

South Korea-based LG Energy Solution Ltd. announced plans to invest $1.5 billion into a joint venture with Stellantis.

Stellantis is serious about EVs, and the company is setting up a joint venture with LG Energy Solution in Ontario, Canada to make it happen. Ultimately, this new battery plant is one element to achieving carbon-neutral manufacturing by 2038, and a 50% reduction in CO2 output by 2030. They are working with LG and Automotive Cells Company (ACC), among others, to develop battery and technology.

Back in October 2021, Stellantis and LGES announced they aim to have an annual production capacity of 45 gigawatt-hours of batteries by the first quarter of 2024. We know that this joint venture will land in Canada. The location of the site has yet to be announced. LGES already works with General Motors, Tesla and Volkswagen battery electric vehicles, but this announcement is solely with Stellantis. LGES will own 51 percent of the joint venture, and Stellantis owns 49 percent, according to the companies’ filings.

At the moment, the joint venture’s planned name is “LGES-STLA JV”.

LG Energy Solution, headquartered in Seoul, has battery production facilities in the US, China, Poland and Indonesia. This new plant will operate in Windsor, outside Toronto, and will break ground later this year. Operations will launch in the first quarter of 2024, Stellantis says.

Stellantis is working with others as well

Beyond the LG deal, the automaker engages in separate joint ventures with Automotive Cells Company (ACC), Mercedes-Benz and TotalEnergies. The group plans to build a battery plant in Italy. According to Automotive News, ACC will convert an existing Stellantis plant in Termoli, Italy into a battery facility. This agreement was noted in a March 21 memorandum of understanding with Italian authorities.

The memorandum did not provide many specifics, but it did say that March 11 the goal was to produce batteries for more than 2.5 million vehicles annually by 2030.

The 2023 Honda HR-V Is Coming On April 4: Here’s What We Know So Far!

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Zach Butler

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March 23, 2022

Honda’s smallest crossover is due for an overhaul.

The HR-V has been around for six years in the North American market, and we’re just two weeks away from seeing what the next-generation car will look like on April 4. Granted, the automaker has bestowed some (relatively minor) updates to the CR-V’s smaller sibling since it went on sale, but the competition hasn’t been sitting around, even in this segment. Honda needs to fend off models like the Jeep Renegade, Toyota Corolla Cross, Mazda CX-30 and several others chipping away at its sales. With gas prices as they currently are, too, it’s a good time for the automaker to focus downmarket on smaller, more fuel efficient models that folks may actually snap up in the current climate.

2023 Honda HR-V spied — *Here’s a look at a spy shot of the North American HR-V (left) against the European version (right).*

2022 Honda HR-V — *Here’s a look at a spy shot of the North American HR-V (left) against the European version (right).*

Honda teased the HR-V a bit…but there are still plenty of questions

While we are just two weeks out from the reveal, Honda isn’t keen to share too much information just yet. From what we can see here, the HR-V will have a new taillight design — but that’s par for the course with generational updates. Their last teaser in early January provided a better idea of what to expect. Perhaps most importantly, that sketch showed a front end design that’s likely to translate to the upcoming, next-generation CR-V as well.

We expect more sweeping changes to the 2023 Honda HR-V when it finally debuts, as well. Powertrain changes are likely, as is a more comprehensive redesign to the cabin. The automaker did say we will see a bespoke HR-V here in the North American market to what’s on sale over in Europe or Japan, so we’ll have to wait and see just how different our version will be.

Not that it’s terribly informative at this point, but if you need a sense of how much the HR-V needs an update, we last covered it back in 2018:

In this week’s Ask Nathan:

Q: (Via: Twitter@NathanAdlen) Did you hear about the Kia and Hyundai EV pickup announcement?

A: Ah yes, that announcement about the Hyundai EV pickup took a lot of journalists by surprise.

Q: (Nissan) Leaf Follow-Up Thoughts

Q: Excited and scared to buy a used Nissan Leaf

A: Great questions!

Sean, I’m psyched that you got your daughter a used Nissan Leaf!

Elle, I’m sorry to hear about your car’s demise, but I’m happy to hear about no injuries.

My brother does about 90-percent of his charging at home and has a 30+ mile commute.

Q: Hi Andre and Nathan, can you help a brother with a minivan question.

A: Wow, you found an APV!?

There’s a new, rarer Mercedes-AMG G-Wagen on the block.

It’s not the “Tornado”, but this new engine is still a force to be reckoned with.

Two distinct engines with 400 – 500 horsepower

Both Hurricane engines share several components

The Hurricane can be electrified, but it won’t be at first

Stay tuned for more updates!

Pricing starts at $47,200 for the front-wheel drive Polestar 2.

The new Mini Hardtop hits the Arctic roads.

Performance versions are still in the cards

Ferrari is nearly ready to fully reveal its first SUV.

Stay tuned for more updates

South Korea-based LG Energy Solution Ltd. announced plans to invest $1.5 billion into a joint venture with Stellantis.

Stellantis is working with others as well

Honda’s smallest crossover is due for an overhaul.

Honda teased the HR-V a bit…but there are still plenty of questions

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