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Audi has shared a glimpse of the next RS3 sedan, which will arrive for 2022.The numbers on the side refer to the firing order of its turbo five-cylinder engine.We expect the new RS3 to produce even more than its predecessor, which made 394 hp and 354 pound-feet of torque.The next Audi RS3 will continue on with its party piece: Audi’s unconventional—and delightful—turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine. This confirmation comes courtesy of a new photo showing a camouflaged version of the new model with a 1-2-4-5-3 graphic on the side that refers to the five-cylinder’s firing order.

We assume that the new turbo-five will be upgraded compared with the outgoing RS3, which offers up 394 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque. That got an RS3 to 60 mph in a scant 3.4 seconds in our testing, so the new model could be even quicker. It will likely use a dual-clutch automatic transmission and should come standard with Quattro all-wheel drive.The photo also hints at the RS3’s visual upgrades compared with the standard A3, which was recently redesigned. It has a subtle body kit, a rear diffuser, a lip spoiler on the trunklid, and larger wheels and tires. The U.S. market will get the RS3 only in sedan form, although there will be a hatchback model offered globally.Look out for more official information about the RS3 to come soon. The standard 2022 A3 is expected to arrive in the U.S. later this year, and the RS model should follow a few months after that.
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The new 2022 Honda Civic hatchback will debut June 23.Unlike the recently revealed sedan, the hatch will offer a six-speed manual transmission.Honda is also moving hatchback production from the U.K. to its plant in Indiana.Honda is nearly ready to show us the hatchback version of the new 2022 Civic. Along with a teaser image of the new body style that debuts June 23, Honda also confirmed some great news: the hatch will continue to offer a six-speed manual like its predecessor.

We expect the hatch to come standard with the 180-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four that’s optional on the 2022 Civic sedan, as that model’s base 2.0-liter inline-four likely won’t be offered here. LX, Sport, and EX trim levels are sure to be part of the lineup. Along with the manual transmission, a continuously variable automatic will be available.You can’t see much in this dark, blurry image, but we know that the new hatchback will adopt the same design as the clean and attractive sedan. The key differences will be seen aft of the B-pillar, as the hatchback will have a different greenhouse and more cargo space in back.Once the hatchback is revealed, we’ll still be waiting to see the new Civic’s performance variants, the Si and Type R. We’re thinking that the new Type R will once again come only as a hatchback, while the Si will surely come standard as a sedan—although a hatchback Si would be an interesting addition.Look for more information to come about the 2022 Civic hatchback, which will make its live-stream debut on Honda’s YouTube channel on June 23 at 6 p.m. Eastern time.
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Ford has confirmed the 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor’s power and torque figures, and they’re the same as the previous generation. The twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 produces 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. The new F-150 Raptor will be available to order tomorrow, June 10, starting at $65,840.The Ford F-150 Raptor is now in its third generation, and it continues to use a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 from the previous generation. We expected the carryover engine to make slightly more power than before, but now Ford has confirmed the numbers, and they’re unchanged. But don’t forget that the Raptor R is coming next year.

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The high-output 3.5 EcoBoost engine produces 450 horsepower at 5850 rpm and 510 pound-feet of torque at 3000 rpm. The previous model made peak power at 5000 rpm and peak torque at 3500. The low-end torque helps the Raptor tow and haul more with both payload and towing capacities increasing by 200 pounds to 1400 pounds and 8200 pounds. The new model has an equal-length exhaust system with muffler bypass valves that’ll provide for a much better sound.

Ford has also confirmed that a more powerful Raptor R is on the way, and we’ve heard it testing a few times. It’s expected to have more than 700 horsepower from a version of the Predator supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 that makes 760 horsepower and 625 pound-feet of torque in the Mustang Shelby GT500. It should look more aggressive, too, and it’ll have its sights set on the 702-hp Ram 1500 TRX. Orders for the 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor will open tomorrow, June 10, and pricing starts at $65,840. That’s $10,690 more expensive than before because it’s now only available as a four-door SuperCrew model.
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Toyota has revealed the new 300-series generation of the Land Cruiser SUV.It has new engines including a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 and a 3.3-liter turbodiesel V-6.We won’t get this new model in the U.S., but we may get something similar as the next-gen Lexus LX.Toyota doesn’t redesign the Land Cruiser too often, so the arrival of this new 300-series model is a big deal. Compared with the outgoing 200-series iteration, this new Land Cruiser is lighter, more powerful, and has a far more modern interior. It’ll go on sale in global markets but likely won’t reach the U.S.—at least not in this form. After the Land Cruiser’s recent discontinuation, the prevailing rumor is that America will only get the Lexus version of this new model, as the next-generation LX.

While we wait to see what Toyota does with this new model on our shores, we can dive into the specs. It weighs a claimed 440 pounds less than its predecessor and uses two new engines: a gasoline twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 with 409 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque or a turbodiesel twin-turbo 3.3-liter V-6 with 304 hp and 516 pound-feet of torque. A ten-speed automatic transmission and—naturally—four-wheel drive are standard across the board.The new design doesn’t look radically different from the current model, but the front end has a more prominent grille and a snazzier lighting setup, while the rear has new taillights and a reshaped tailgate. Inside, the cabin benefits from a significant upgrade with a large tablet-style infotainment screen and a cleaner dashboard layout. Three rows of seats will be available, and the third row appears to fold into the floor—a change from the current model, which requires you to flip and fold the wayback seats up towards the windows for more cargo capacity.
We should hear more about Toyota’s future plans for the Land Cruiser soon, and we’re curious to see what happens—if anything—with the nameplate in the U.S.
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Nissan has announced pricing for the new 2022 Pathfinder.It starts at $34,560 for a base front-wheel-drive S and ranges up to $49,240 for an all-wheel-drive Platinum model.All Pathfinder models come with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine and a nine-speed automatic.The new 2022 Nissan Pathfinder is a worthy upgrade over its predecessor, and it’s priced higher accordingly. With a starting price of $34,560, the redesigned three-row SUV is $1430 more dear than the 2020 model (Nissan skipped the 2021 model year). This base price is more expensive than the Kia Telluride’s and Ford Explorer’s but lower than the Toyota Highlander’s.The S trim sits at the bottom end of the lineup and comes standard with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is a $1900 option on all trim levels, and one of the 2022 Pathfinder’s key upgrades is a new nine-speed automatic transmission that replaces the previous model’s CVT.

The SV starts at $37,350 and adds notable features including adaptive cruise control, a power driver’s seat, and blind-spot monitoring. The SL starts at $40,740 and includes leather seats, navigation, and a larger 9.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay. For $47,340, the top-of-the-line Pathfinder Platinum features a digital gauge cluster, a head-up display, and nicer interior trim.Nissan says the 2022 Pathfinder will be arriving at U.S. dealerships this summer.
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The second-generation 4-series Gran Coupe lineup comprises two versions: a 255-hp 430i and a 382-hp M440i xDrive all-wheel-drive model.The new Gran Coupes are 5.9 inches longer, an inch wider, and 2.1 inches taller than the first-gen car, and they ride on a 1.8-inch-longer wheelbase.The 4-series Gran Coupes start at $45,795 and go on sale in August.As a sedan based on a coupe based on a sedan, the niche occupied by the BMW 4-series Gran Coupe has always been small. But it clearly sold well enough in those parts of the world that prefer the combination of a lower roofline and four doors to have justified the creation of the second-generation version that we are seeing for the first time here.

The front end of the existing car continues to be combined with a pair of extra doors and a slightly higher tailgate line that is much more gently tapered than that of the 3-series sedan. And yes, the company’s startled-squirrel XL radiator grille has also made the transition unchanged, although the visual awe is beginning to diminish with repeated exposure. The overall look is nearly identical to the electric i4 that we’ve already seen, as the two models appear to share a body and headlights and taillights.

2022 BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupe.
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The new car’s overall length of 188.5 inches is just a half-inch longer than the regular 4-series, although it is 5.9 inches longer than the previous-generation Gran Coupe. It gets an active air-flap control system and an almost entirely flat undertray to help improve its aerodynamic performance and boost efficiency, with BMW claiming a 0.28 drag coefficient for the 430i.

2022 BMW 430i Gran Coupe.
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There are no surprises in the launch lineup: it’s a straight choice between a rear-driven 430i and an all-wheel-driven M440i xDrive. As in its other applications, the 430i is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The M440i has a 3.0-liter turbo six that produces peaks of 382 hp and 369 pound-feet and incorporates a 48-volt hybrid system through an integrated starter-generator. It can deliver up to 11 horsepower of assistance but not power the car when the engine is off. An eight-speed automatic gearbox is standard.

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Adaptive dampers will be offered as an option with both engines, but even without selecting these, the Gran Coupe will benefit from the same lift-related dampers as the rest of the 3-series clan, which use an additional damper tube to adapt to bigger suspension loads. 430i buyers looking to combine the lesser engine with sharpened handling will be able to choose two packages that bring most of the M440i’s dynamic goodies. The M Sport package adds firmer dampers, 19-inch wheels, and a thicker rimmed sports steering wheel. The Dynamic Handling pack brings the M440i’s bigger brakes and active locking rear differential as well as adaptive dampers.We don’t have word on pricing for the option packs of individual extras yet, but BMW says the 430i will carry an MSRP of $45,795 and the M440i will run $58,995. Standard equipment on all versions includes a moonroof, power front seats, digital instruments in addition to the central touchscreen and LED headlights with automatic high beams. Stand-alone options include an upgraded Harman/Kardon audio system, wireless charging, Laserlight adaptive headlights, and a head-up display.While the range may gain other variants, we suspect there won’t be many. BMW offers an xDrive version of the two-door 430i, and it would make sense to also offer the option for buyers of the four-door model in areas with harder winters. But it is unlikely that there will be an M4 version, as this would overlap too heavily with the M3 sedan. Sales are scheduled to start in the U.S. in August.
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BMW has made a few changes to the X3 and X4 for 2022, including, for some reason, making the kidney grille bigger than before.There are other mostly cosmetic changes to the pair, which are expected to be on sale in the fall.Pricing starts at $44,695 for the X3 and $52,795 for the X4.Midterm facelifts can go well or not, and their purpose is usually to keep customers interested with cosmetic changes. It’s a good thing, therefore, that BMW has added “meaningful enhancements” to the new X3 and X4, as the press text claims.Of course, optics are still part of the game. BMW has made the headlights thinner and more angular, while, we kid you not, increasing the size of the kidneys. Apparently, customers have complained they aren’t big enough already. Moreover, the lower air intakes are rearranged in what BMW calls a “pincer claw contour.”

2022 BMW X3.
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In the rear, the taillamps are styled far more aggressively, especially on the X3. And on both models, the exhaust tips grow further in order to “convey more presence,” as the brand says. Does it work? Somewhat, we think. BMW follows its own, unique design philosophy, with wrinkled surfaces and muscular elements. The new X3 and X4 don’t really look more modern, but they look different, and perhaps that is the entire point.

Inside, the upper center console has been rearranged, the climate control unit now sitting atop the audio system. The air vents are now surrounded with glossy metal, the seats are clad with a vinyl fabric called “SensaTec,” and the assembly of buttons around the gear selector resembles the 3-series. The screens are more prominent than ever.A lot of thought has gone into telematics systems like the cloud-based navigation system, the upgraded connectivity, and a “personal assistant” that is activated by saying “Hey BMW.”

2022 BMW X4 M40i.
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But the truly significant changes happen under the hood—at least with the all-wheel-drive X3 M40i and the X4 M40i. Both models, powered by a silky-smooth 3.0-liter straight-six, gain a super-quiet starter-generator system and 48-volt hybridization. They are rated at 382 hp at 5800 rpm and 369 pound-feet of torque at 1800 rpm. Performance is unchanged: The sprint from zero to 60 mph takes a claimed 4.4 seconds; top speed is cut at 130 mph or 155 mph, depending on the tires (specify the right ones at the outset). The 48-volt system can recuperate energy, and the recuperation rate is for some reason especially aggressive in Sport mode.

Interior of 2022 BMW X4 M40i.
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The still non-hybridized entry-level X3 sDrive and its all-wheel-drive sister models X3 xDrive30i and X4 xDrive30i are powered by a 2.0-liter four that delivers 248 horsepower from 5200 to 6500 rpm and 258 pound-feet of torque from 1450 to 4800 rpm. This translates into a claimed zero-to-60-mph time of a flat six seconds and a tops speed governed at 130 mph, well below the cars’ capabilities. Every model is fitted with the ZF-sourced 8HP eight-speed automatic. And the plug-in-hybrid models are entirely gone.The new BMW models are competitively priced: The lineup begins at $43,700 for the X3 sDrive30i. All-wheel-drive costs an extra $3000: the X3 xDrive 30i is $46,695, and the X4 xDrive 30i is priced at $52,775. The seriously fast six-cylinder models come in at $58,775 for the X3 M40i and $63,395 for the X4 M40i xDrive. This facelift, we are happy to report, has gone right—and the most meaningful change is the 48-volt hybrid system, which should deliver not only more responsiveness, but also some fuel consumption benefits.On the cusp of the launch of a new Mercedes-Benz GLC, a facelifted Porsche Macan, and the Genesis GV70, the BMW X3 and X4 will have strong competition. Production of the 2022 models begins in late summer.
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BMW has revealed upgrades to the X3 M and X4 M for 2022, and they include horsepower and torque increases, tech changes, and a more aggressive appearance.The Competition versions now make 503 horsepower and an impressive 479 pound-feet of torque.The refresh extends as well to the X3 and X4 in BMW’s lineup, which are getting a new look as well for 2022.As the X3 M and its hunchback sister model, the X4 M, enter the sweet, late summer of their life cycle, the M performance division is doing everything to keep them on par with the Mercedes-AMG GLC, which might soon move from eight to four cylinders, and the top versions of the Porsche Macan.The X3 M and X4 M marked the first application of the S58 twin-turbocharged straight-six before it migrated into the M3 and M4. Now, the engine is further enhanced with a 3D-printed cylinder head core and a forged crankshaft. As a result, it becomes more torquey than before by a considerable margin. The regular models, rated at 473 horsepower, now make 457 pound-feet of torque, and the Competition versions, rated at 503 horsepower, crank out a whopping 479 pound-feet of torque. That’s a gain of 13 and 37 pound-feet, respectively.

The extra torque translates into even better responsiveness at an already supreme level, and the automaker’s claimed zero-to-60-mph times drop from 4.1 to 3.9 seconds on the regular models and from 4.0 to 3.7 seconds on the Competition models. The 155-mph governor can optionally be raised to 177 mph.The rear-biased all-wheel-drive system and the ZF 8HP eight-speed automatic transmission help to bring the power to the road. As before, the suspension is upgraded and stiffened compared to the regular X3 and X4 models. And while those regular models feature 19-inch wheels, the M models come with mixed wheel/tire combinations, fatter at the rear and standing on 20- or 21-inch wheels.Reflecting the technological changes, the design inside and out is more aggressive than before. The LED headlights are squinted and more angular, the trademark kidneys have grown, and the front fascia features bold, diagonal styling elements. The taillights of the X3 M are updated and look a bit more angry.As on the regular X3 and X4, the interior is updated with a rearranged upper center console and new air vents. The improved cloud-based navigation system, upgraded connectivity and a “personal assistant” reflect the changes to the lesser models, and in addition to that, the M models gain rearranged buttons and a red start/stop knob.Yet the prices for the 2022 models remain unchanged: $70,895 for the X3 M and $74,395 for the X4 M. Not cheap, but a bit of a steal for what you get. The new models are expected out in September.
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