April is here, and now it’s harder for us to tell if all these are real or just April fools, maybe we just have to check this highlight carefully and wait for confirmation in the coming days.
#1 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Debuts Looking Ready
The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla has finally hit the US market and is ready to start rolling down US roads, after a long trail of teaser and frustrating wait.
The 2023 Toyota GR will run on a G16E-GTS 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine that can produce 300 horsepower, this new Toyota is an All-wheel-drive, with 3 driving options, 60-40, 50-50, and 30-70 power divide between front and rear axles, depending on the driver's preference. Now the American costumers can finally enjoy a new hot Toyota hatchback.
#2 2023 Mercedes GLC Reportedly Debuting on June 1
2023 Mercedes GLC June 1 Debut
A new rumor is circulation about the imminent launch of the renewed Mercedes crossover, The GLC, reports speculate that June the first will be the long-awaited date, the reports also provided some interesting details about the car, like the rear-wheel steering for example, a feature that can reduce the turning circle to around 10.8 meters. In other aspects the car is expected to be larger than the previous model, reaching 4.72 meters in long, effectively stretching the wheelbase by 15mm while increasing the cargo capacity by 50 liters.
#3 2023 Smart #1 Teased for The Last Time
2023 Smart Electric Crossover Debut
Apparently, Smart is going down a new road, the Chinese German new venture has given us the new #1, as their newest crossover, starting April 07. The first #1 was revealed last year, and now we can see that the production model will retain much of the concept’s features, especially size wise, the #1 will have a new dedicated electric platform, a crucial detail that gave smart’s engineers the liberty to conceive a larger car, with 4.29 meters in long, 1.91 meters large and 1.70 meters height, the new #1 will look like a giant next to the ForFour, smart’s last model.
#4 Jeep Teases a Wrangler Magneto Concept
Jeep Teases Wrangler Magneto Sequel Easter Safari
Jeep is really going for it this year! perhaps the company is trying to make up for last year’s meagre performance in the 2022 easter safari. This year however, it’s still dropping teasers for new concepts, even a few days before the actual start of the event. The last teaser was about the "Trail Marker 6" which is apparently a remake of last year’s Magneto concept the all-electric off roader, the short trailer shows Magneto on the hood accompanied with a short paragraph, referring to new things happening, maybe we should wait for the few remaining days to discover if jeep is really offering an upgrade on last year’s Magneto EV.
#5 BMW i3 Debuts as All-Electric 3 Series
BMW, unveiled the new i3, officially named the i3 eDrive35L, is a new sedan destined exclusively for the Chinese market, where it will be produced and sold.
Arguably, the most important feature in this car is that it is the first ever battery-powered 3 Series in history to make it into production phase.
BMW has also disclosed the cars capacity, it will have up to 281 horsepower, and 400 Newton-meters) of instant torque.
#6 Bugatti Rimac Teases Pair of Upcoming Hyper Cars
Bugatti Rimac Teases Two Models Opens Berlin Design and Engineering Hub
In an event celebrating the opening of a new design center in berlin , Bugatti Rimac took the opportunity to tease not one , but two upcoming hyper cars , the teaser was in the form of a large background picture, presented by the brand’s design director Achim Anscheidt and chief technical officer Emilio Scervo, the two mysterious cars were presented under covers showing Rimac and Bugatti emblems on top. No further details were disclosed , but even undercover , we could see that the brand is still loyal to its cars general shape, except for maybe a larger rear wing.
#7 2023 Alpina B4 Debuts as The Unofficial M4 Gran Coupe
Despite BMW decision to not produce an M version of the 4 Series Gran Coupe, now we see that Alpina, which is now owned by BMW has unveiled what looks like the Unofficial M4 Gran Coupe, it’s called the 2023 B4 Gran Coupe. The most striking features of the car’s exterior look are the front and rear spoilers which goes harmoniously with the car’s general shape, in addition to that we have the 20-inch new wheels set, which is an upgrade on the brands signature 20-spoke wheel design.
#8 Bugatti Centodieci Ready for Production
Bugatti Centodieci Production 31000 Miles Testing
Rigorous testing is the ultimate reassurance of the car’s quality , and ability to withstand harsh road conditions , but this time Bugatti has decided to go above and beyond with its new Centodieci. Over the past years a single test prototype has undergone numerous test drives in the most adverse conditions, going from a freezer to a desert, wind tunnels and various race tracks, now that one prototype has racked up 31.000 miles! a number that’s nearly impossible to reach in a luxury special edition HyperCard.
Now Bugatti says the car is ready for production, and we can only hope that the buyers would be more merciful with their cars.
#9 Lotus Eletre EV SUV Debuts
Lotus Eletre Crossover EV Debut
It took it years to arrive, but it’s finally here, the Lotus Eletre was revealed as an electric crossover, by designing this car the company intended to make a practical crossover with all the sports car spirt and power. The car’s name means coming to life, according to the company, maybe in hope that the new model would breed a new opportunity for the carmaker after some failures in the past.
The Eletre will have an output of 600 hp, allowing an acceleration to 62mph in less than 3 seconds, and a top speed of 161 mph. All thanks to the new Electric Premium Architecture platform that the Eletre rides on.
#10 2023 Ford F-150 Rattler Debuts
Ford is still strengthening its stands in the truck market, mainly by launching new versions of the F-150 every now and then, while making modifications to strategically target different segments of the clientele. The latest addition is the new 2023 Ford F-150 Rattler, which is basically an off-roader on a budget. The other available off-road F-150s are the Tremor and the Raptor, which are sold for $52,000 and $68,675 respectively.
So, if your pockets don’t go that deep, you have now the new Rattler option for $39,860 only. Ford made sure to make it appealing enough by integrating electronic locking rear differential, and hill descent control systems, beside the off-road-oriented shock absorbers, plus of course a set of all-terrain tires.
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Resources
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- https://www.motor1.com/news/577209/2023-mercedes-glc-june-1-debut/
- https://www.motor1.com/news/577202/2023-smart-electric-crossover-debut-date/
- https://www.motor1.com/news/577132/jeep-teases-wrangler-magneto-sequel-easter-safari/
- https://www.motor1.com/news/576965/bmw-i3-china-debut/
- https://www.motor1.com/news/576859/bugatti-rimac-teases-two-models-opens-berlin-design-and-engineering-hub/
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