Korean MPV, Kia Grand Carnival has been mass-produced locally for many years. At the end of 2018, the factory also introduced a small facelift for it, but at that time the new car was only available in the local 8-seater version; a few days ago, the local Kia dealers were on Facebook A short video was uploaded to reveal that the 11-seater GrandCarnivalLXFlexi will be available locally. The seats of this GrandCarnivalLXFlexi are arranged in the form of 2 3 3 3. The middle seats of the second and third rows of seats can be tilted (charging the central armrest and cup holder) and folded (forming the central aisle). The four rows are integrated benches.
Of course, in order to facilitate entry and exit and adjust the space for flexibility, the new car’s second and third rows of seats also have tracks that can slide forward and backward, while the fourth row of seats continues to be like an 8-seater seat. It can be put down at a ratio of 5050. In terms of power, the factory hasn’t made any announcement yet. Refer to the 8-seater GrandCarnival currently on sale locally, which is equipped with a 2.2-liter CRDi turbocharged diesel engine with a maximum output of 200PS and a peak torque of 441Nm.
In terms of transmission system, it matches a new eight-speed automatic transmission to replace the original six-speed automatic, and adopts a front-wheel drive setting. As for other configurations, from the above video, we can find that it is equipped with electric side sliding doors, dual zone air-conditioning thermostat system, 7-inch Supervision instrument display, 7-inch central control screen, cruise control, and electronic parking brake. Wait. In any case, Malaysia is still in the state of a movement control order at the current stage of the new crown pneumonia epidemic. When will the new car be released and other specific specifications will be announced by the factory.
A few days ago, Lexus released the official map of the upgraded version of its 2021 LC model. This new Panther car has the same appearance, mainly adjusted some of the configuration, and reduced weight on the basis of the old model. Realize lightweight. In terms of appearance, as mentioned above, the new LC design remains basically the same as the current model, but a new set of 20-inch wheels is installed. At the same time, in terms of body color matching, the factory also provides new Cadmium Orange (orange) and NoriGreenPearl (pearl green) for friends to choose.
In terms of interior, the layout of the new car’s interior remains unchanged, but there have been some adjustments in color matching. Of course, friends can also choose color matching freely. In addition, this time the new LC also adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto mobile phone connection functions. In terms of power, the new LC continues to use the 5.0-liter V8 naturally aspirated engine on the current model and the 3.5-liter gasoline-electric hybrid power system. The former has a maximum output of 477 horsepower and a peak torque of 540 N·m. The system matches a ten-speed automatic transmission.
As for the hybrid system, it is composed of a 3.5-liter V6 naturally aspirated engine and an electric motor. Its combined maximum output is 359 horsepower. The transmission part is driven by the planetary gear ECVT in the THS hybrid system. The box is connected in series with a 4AT gearbox. It is worth mentioning that the new car has also been lightened for the body. Through adjustments to the rear suspension lower arm, springs and wheels, the new car has reduced weight by 10 kg.
In addition, the new LC has also adjusted the control device of the electronic shock absorber, which makes the driving experience of the vehicle more stable and the steering more precise. In addition, the shift logic of its automatic gearbox has also been adjusted to keep the gearbox in a low gear for a longer period of time during aggressive driving. In terms of driving configuration, the new car now also provides an active turning assist system, which can brake the inner wheels to assist steering when turning.
